Not sure if this will help, but my mom used to say this after the passing of a pet, “it may have been a shorter life than ours, but oh what a life they lived.” ❤

Same necklace, same vet, same day?! Omg. I am so glad you two had each other

Sounds like you and Allison really needed each other and it all lined up so you could support each other with someone who 💯 knows what you’re going through. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. ❤

It took me almost 2 years to get over the death of Timmy. My doctor said perfectly normal. Talking about him helped me a lot. Take care ❤

I once heard someone say that pets are a part of our lives but we were their entire lives and I think a lot of people find comfort in that❤️ Moving on is healthy but so is keeping their memory with you, you’ll never forget her but you will keep living💗

Her absence must be so hard. Our furbabies carve a place in our hearts and once they are gone, it's the worst thing in the world. Much love to you and Drew and Moo. Layla was precious and will always be loved and missed ❤.

Drew's face and saying, "You're cooking...you're cooking over an open flame." was absolutely iconic. LOL

Your vlogs do wonders for my anxiety - they remind me to keep up with my routines & find joy where I can even when I’m going through it. So thank you Carrie. Layla had the best mom 💐

Carrie

My husband and I have all our old pets that passed away cremated and in containers in our living room bay window with our plants. When I go to water the plants I'll talk to them (Neo, our German Shepherd that passed last year, Peanut, my husband's Great Dane that passed right after we met, and Shadow, my cat that passed a few yrs ago).

When Drew said "you're cookin! You're cookin' with an open flame!" I lost it 😂😂😂

Glad to hear you're feeling better! Take all the time you need to heal and grieve. I was messed up (off and on) for the first year after losing our girl. 🐾 Its okay to have good and bad days!

Oh Carrie, I'm happy that you are feeling some peace after losing Layla.. It's hard losing a beloved pet. I'm pretty new to your channel and have been binging your vlogs and your main channel and every time I see Layla, I feel sadness. But then I think how cool that you have recorded memories of her and can go back anytime you want to watch her. I hope she is in doggy heaven running around like when she was a pup.. Take care Carrie!! P.S. The fried cheese pickles looked kind of good. I like regular fried pickles and with fried cheese, double yummy..

Carrie, you are an awesome person, and I encourage you to take all the time you need to heal. Grief takes time, according to the research more than 2 years. It's ok to have good days and bad days. I lost my companion 2 years ago, and I still cry, and if I see a dog that loos like her, I will burst out in 😢. Time will help you heal ❤

When I lost my cat I’d had for 14 years I bought a necklace on Etsy - you send a pic in and they etch it on a little charm. I felt silly doing it but that dang necklace brought me so much comfort and peace when I needed it. So happy to see you did the same for yourself (and your friend - that is too sweet you both did it!).

The back patio is so cuuuute! You two did a great job

Animals are priceless treasures that we only get to love on while they are with us. Losing that love is so difficult and overwhelming, but her memory will always bring more joy than sadness as you continue to live your life. Sending you so much love and healing energy ❤

Raleigh is great! I moved here by myself 7 years ago and didn’t know a soul for work. You get the downtown feel of being a capital, but the charm of still being small scale of the towns that surround the area. It’s a huge foodie town and there’s lots of outdoor things to do. The airport goes to lots of different places, plus you’re two hours from the beach and 3.5 hours from the mountains. Not to mention you’re in train/driving distance to a lot of the east coast. I would say it’s definitely worth a visit!

Oh what a life she had!! You were the BEST dog mama and did what you could to make sure she was comfortable until the very end. It might help you to take her food, treats, blankets and whatever to your local animal shelter, if they will take them. I wanted to comment on the last vid, but I was too busy crying. Sorry for your loss Carrie.

I'm so sorry Carrie for your loss. Losing a pet is not easy, especially when you're so close to them and they are family! Sending you well wishes and healing vibes, I hope things get easier for you soon! I know these events can be hard and can disrupt your ability to continue the everyday but keeping busy is always a nice way to reinvigorate yourself and continue on even in the hard times ❤❤

"you are cooking! You are cooking with an open flame!" And his face 😂 it's me with my boyfriend everyday haha

Just putting this out there! I know there are a lot of shelters that allow volunteers to come and walk the pups on certain days. Maybe that could be a way you can honor her and still share some love and care to a beautiful baby 💕

9:20 was the most adhd relatable thing I’ve ever seen lmao. Me on the daily. And Drew’s response is literally my fiancés too 😂 I feel your struggle girl

Just watched your video about the news last week and then we got news that our boy has cancer. So heart wrenching and I completely feel for you. Sending you love

What a special moment with your friend. Loved the idea of a healing vlog. Glad to see you trying to take care of yourself!❤

Alternative to the fried cheese pickles: Use a wonton/eggroll wrapper, put some cheese on it (I like havarti), and then a pickle spear. Wrap it up like an eggroll (use water/egg wash to seal the corners) and fry it in the air fryer (I forgot what temp but maybe like 350-400?) until cooked. They're so good!!!

💕 💕💕 our babies are playing together up there, I know it!

It's crazy that you bought each other the sam necklace and the vet thing... wow. Pink looks good on you. Live your best Barbie life.

Herbs ... good choice ... they're pretty, provide lovely fragrances in the yard AND you can use them in cooking! Perfect. Don't forget to grow a LOT Of basil .... I make pesto and freeze it to use later! Your Gin & Jam cocktails are very much like a "Bramble," which pretty much any bartender can make if you want to order something like that when you're out!!!

I actually used to watch one of your videos when I would have taken Ode outside or feed him. Miss him everyday. We have had our puppy almost a year now. He really helped me get over loosing Ode. I just felt so lost without a dog in my life. I realised all my social life revolved around my dog. That so sweet to get a wee necklace. I might try and find an Ode one

Ahhh Carrie. I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dog, my best friend, my soulmate, almost 2 years now and the pain gets better but will never go away completely. Somedays it still hits me he isn’t here anymore and cry. A piece of my heart will forever be gone. 💜💜

For the space under that shelf you could get the painted white rocks. It'd brighten up that area and you could add a decorative pot with some grass so Moo could shade themselves :D

The first week is the hardest. Then getting their ashes back, if that's what you chose. It's 8 months since I lost my greyhound, four years since my horse and five since my old man lurcher. I still cry. Not every day but every now and then it'll hit me. The dogs I do have will do something or my young horse will and it takes me right back. Grief isn't linear, every day comes as it comes and some days are better than others. You're not alone Carrie and your grief will be different to many. Xx

I'm happy that you and Allison (I recognized her immediately from her work with Caleb) got to spend time together after both of your losses.

So happy to see you getting back into the swing of things. Our Casey has been gone for 2 years and I still cry sometimes when I think of her. You are doing great and there is no time limit on grief. Big Hugs!!!

Okay gardening queen!! Looove this for you. Definitely good call putting the herbs and tomato in the sunniest spot, that's perfect!

Sending lots of love your way! Losing a pet is so difficult ♥️ and just as a side note, try drying off your pickles with a paper towel and use pepper jack cheese 😊

The “should we open some packages…..NO!” Is so relatable!! Lol I do this all the time. Jump from task to task

Glad to see you feeling better. We've had a rough year with our pets - our dog started having seizures (we now know it's epilepsy) and we had to put our two cats to sleep within a month of each other. The house feels so, so different without them around - each time my husband and I would start to feel better, there'd be a part of our previous routine that we'd start to do and it would remind us they were gone. It sucks to hear it, but it just takes time. Keep hanging in there.

It’s so sweet that you got each other the same necklace 😭 good friends ✨

Love you Carrie! I am such a dog person and have three dogs. I am so sorry about Layla, when they go it is like a piece of us is gone. I am just so incredibly sorry. It helps me to think about how all my dogs will be waiting for me someday on the other side.

Sending you love and prayers to your family. Losing a pet is not easy because they are our family. She will always be your guardian angel. 🩷

They aren't here forever but their pawprint lasts a lifetime. Sending love.

Moo modeling the patio is the cutest thing. Also I can’t imagine how weird must be for him not having Leila, idk we humans can talk and express our feelings but how must be for a pet to grieve (my random adhd thoughts). Sending lots of strength and love 💕

This may be a weird and random thing to compliment, but I just wanted to say I love that you use jazz as your background music. Everyone seems to use the same tracks and it's both refreshing and nostalgic (I still remember I was the only kid in my sixth grade class to name jazz as my favorite music style 😆). 💞

Hi Carrie, I don’t comment on your videos I usually just watch silently but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you being vulnerable during this time. I have a 17 year old cat who I’ve had since I was 9 and everyday I think about how she is going to be gone soon. I know it’s a normal part of life and pets can’t live forever and I know it hasn’t been easy for you but it’s comforting to know that there is a light after the mourning. ❤

Thinking about you and Drew! We miss Waywas but you gave her the most incredible life.

You are loved. You have such a sweet, effervescent personality. I am not a big pet person, but I empathize nonetheless. Hugs. Take your time. Feeling the feels is essential. Xoxo❤

With my family we used to always joke that we would find hair from our dog even when he will have been gone for years cause his hair just got everywhere and he had super long white hair. It has been years by now and the other day we found one of his hairs and we all gathered around that hair we had just found and started sobbing and telling all the silly stories about things that had happened with him or that he did. After a while it really starts to get bitter sweet.

plant recommendations in coming! try some banana plants, they grow big and tall lots of privacy, i’d swap out that majesty palm for something like a potted queen palm! majesty’s are pains to take care of. other then that it looks so good!!!

I literally cried when you showed us that you both bought eachother the same necklace 😅 I’ve been feeling so insecure and unfulfilled in my friendships lately and I wish I could find someone that’s literally on the same page as me that we end up doing the same thing for eachother without us knowing 😂

Give moo lots of love pets mourn other siblings too.Our wonderful furbabies ❤😊

Ive been growing plants for quite a few years and the one thing I've learned is that plants will adjust to their environment. so don't feel super limited to what you can buy just cuz if the shade hours etc. You can also hang your plants so that they can pick up indirect sunlight as well. My patio faces north east, which sucks but the morning sunlight will filter in and that is normally enough for my plants. And I will constantly move plants around to find the perfect spot cuz plants will show whether they like that spot through their growth.

I'm so glad you guys took some time to grieve and that you are feeling a little better (as much as you can be). Love the patio makeover! ❤

we need more garden/patio vlogs for sure! ❤ sending you a warm hug, Carrie and Drew

The finished patio tour looks amazing!

So cool to see you getting coffee at la Colombe. The fact that it’s now in LA…I remember when it had just one or two locations in Philly.

For your herb garden: I think Basil needs more space, what you bought are actually several little plants that need to be seperated (basically stores mush them together cause it looks prettier to sell it better) but Basil actually needs a lot of space plus it is excellent to have near your tomatoes cause it is a great pest repellent since it smells so strongly! I hope those tips can help you a bit on your herb / vege journey :3

So much love to you, Drew, and Moo xx

I lost my 13 year old cat due to veterinary malpractice, and the grief and guilt I felt from that lasted months. I still get teary eyed over it even though its been years now. I'm glad you're finding your new normal, and I hope you continue to find peace ❤ you gave Layla such a wonderful life, and for that you should feel proud.

Allison seems like a good friend! I’m glad you both have each other during this time ❤️ Also you look stunning in that pink set! 😍

Not me crying 2:28 in to your video. I’m so sorry she’s gone. Sending all the hugs xx

When you said “I thought it was a good idea and now I’m wondering why I did it” I felt that

Holding you both so tightly in my heart. The loss of a fur baby is excruciating, no doubt about it, but Layla is with you always. 💛

Layla may not have got to stay for your whole life, but to Layla, YOU were her whole life ❤️ You were there every step of the way and she LOVED her life with you & Drew! So many happy memories to keep close to your heart xoxo Thinking about you and sending you love

Add some mulch to your herbs to help keep some of the moisture in the soil! So nice to see you smiling ❤

Carrie, you are the best. I feel for you so much. I am in the process of losing my special needs brother (this ain’t no struggle off) but your videos help me. From chafing videos to you taking care of yourself… your content helps heap loads. Thinking of you

I’m so glad you and Allison (from TFM) have each other. I was sweeping when she started talking and I knew instantly who she was. I just recently found their pages, including her personal KZfaq and have been binging her content.

For the pickle situation, I usually cut the cheese in half and add one half on the bottom and one half on top of the pickle then flip it like a pancake... lol hope that makes sense and hope this helps

I’m still not completely over the loss of my girl Annie. It’s been a little over 8 months, but somehow something comes up and just sends me back into sadness. We still have her “brother”, Angus, and just when I thought I’d be better, I’d be walking him and someone in the neighborhood would ask “where’s Annie?” 😢 it was all I could do each time not to cry. Like you, the routine was hard to break. I sometimes still catch myself getting treats for two, and realizing she’s not here anymore. I’m anxious for Christmas because my husband had to take down our decorations (usually my thing) because I was in such a depression. Like someone else said, you have to find some peace knowing you gave her a great life. It’s just hard realizing they’re only here for part of our lives but we’re their whole lives.

So happy to see you back - wishing you continued healing. We’re all here for you ❤️‍🩹

The patio looks amazing.

When we put my 16 year old cat down last July I remember getting used to the “new normal” I would often find myself thinking “oh don’t leave the door open too long or he’ll run out” or 5pm hits “it’s time to feed him” Those simple reminders are signs from our animals 🥹

the patio looks so good!

Your patio area looked amazing when you two were done with it! By the way, pink is a great color on you. 😊💕🎀🌺👚

When I lost my 3 guinea pigs due to illnesses, the vet gave me the prettiest condolences cards signed by the staff. They all lived to be approx 6 to 8 years old (the norm for these fur babies). The vet & staff were awesome throughout the years

Love you, Carrie and Drew and Moo, too!

Grieving comes in waves. Some days harder than others. Be good to yourself ❤️ love your videos 🥰

Your patio looks gorgeous! Aw moo in the sun out there ❤ still sending thoughts, glad to hear you’re hanging in there

Looks so good!! Great friends think alike😂🫶

I’ve been there with you Carrie almost 2 weeks and we had to put our fur baby our cat down and it kills me to the core if I talk about her (Josie) I cry but I don’t not want to talk about her. I hope things get better for the both of us. Sorry for your loss ❤

I lost my 19 year old kittie during August of COVID. I still miss him and everyone says to get another one. It’s frustrating because he can’t ever be replaced and I can’t seem to explain that to people. I’m 70 so I’ve decided to late anyways. So I lived through your Layla and Moo. Thank you for sharing with us through your grief and fond memories.

Taking time to grieve is okay, loosing a pet is very hard. But shes at peace and no longer in pain. Well done on focousing on your new normal, youre so strong ❤️🌈🐕

Sending all the love! In time you’ll be able to laugh and make fun of the silly things Layla did. That’s what’s helped my family in the years since ours passed. ❤❤

You and Drew are the absolute cutest ❤

So happy you’re feeling better! Wishing you lots of love and keeping you in my thoughts ❤

sending all the love ❤️

We all love you and we're all rooting for you!! ❤

Your patio makeover was amazing!!! So beautiful 💕

I'm so glad to see you're doing well. ❤ For plants, just think, the more variegated (colorful) the leaf, especially if it is or has white, the more shade it needs. If it's more green, 4 hours may be ok. But keep an eye on it.

Lost my dog last October and I still catch myself looking for him on the couch or at my feet anytime I’m in the kitchen making myself food. I think it will be a long time before that dog sized hole in my heart ever feels like it’s not empty anymore.

Awe love the patio upgrade. Your herb garden is cute! You gotta hit up Sierra for the garden tips she's ALL IN! Lol

Patio looks fantastic! ❤

Been 3 years since my little girl passed. Still cry when I think about her ❤

if you had her cremated theres some places you can have the ashes turned into a diamond? i havent looked into it myself at all but i know when my dog passes someday i think thats something id maybe want done. pets are so much more than just a pet. they become an extension of our souls. so proud of your strength and Layla will always be with you.

Drew’s “…um…” around 8 minutes was so damn funny

I lost my 17 year old chihuahua in May. I completely understand how you feel about not having to take Layla out to potty at certain times and what not. That was very hard for me to get used to also. I still miss her every day. I hope you continue to heal and know that we all loved her so very much. Much love to you and Drew.

If you let the cheese cool it will get crispier. Also if you use a drier cheese like aged cheddar it will be crunchier when it cools. Also if you dry the pickles on a paper towel first it will work better. In case the ADHD snack attack hits again…

glad to hear you're feeling better. the empty feeling in your heart will hurt less, but always be there. i was wondering how moo is doing?

My baby girl, Jesse Bear, passed away 8 years ago and it still rips me up. There is no linear path when we lose a fur baby. I hope you take the time you need to find more peace and like someone else said, what helps me is to think about what a good life she had when I had her. Glad to hear that you're doing your best and getting to a new normal 💜