Been here for so many moves, this feels so happy and joyful because you’re moving for YOU (and drew) and not because of a bad circumstance (ie. rats or loud neighbors). Enjoy!!
There’s the advantage of a smaller space, it encourages minimalism. Less stuff and less stress. That might be why I’m fascinated with the tiny homes videos. Good luck with the move!
I think it’s awesome that you guys are able to choose a new adventure. I get to live vicariously through you as trying to pack up and move my 3 teenage boys, 3 dogs, 3 cats and hubby and I would be near impossible.
Carrie, I never realized you are left-handed! Me, too! And we have the same name different spelling. I gotta say, I think I am more excited than you and Drew about this move to California! I used to live in SoCal and loved it and miss it so much. Now, I can live vicariously through you! You go girl! I am so happy for you guys and can't wait to see the next uploads!!!! :)
It’s crazy that I remember your la apartment days with the loud neighbors like it was yesterday. Then you finding this home in az and now back to la all while my hubby and I bought our new home and hunkered down through Covid. I wish you tons of love and happiness for your next leg of the journey!! I can’t wait to experience it with you!!! ❤️❤️
There is nothing like watching a Carrie, drew, Layla, and moo moving vlog✨❤️ love love love the glimpse into your life. You genuinely feel like a friend
I literally love the vintage bones of your new apartment mixed with the new appliances and I CANNOT wait to see how you decorate the place! ✨ so happy for you and drew and excited for your new beginnings in LA 🤍
Carrie! Hi, I just wanted to say your videos have been a lifesaver for me the past couple of weeks. I've been doing absolutely terrible mental health wise, with so many things happening outside of my control and feeling stuck and lonely. You are so real and down to earth and even the videos where you are just hanging at home or grocery shopping have been a light in this darkness. Thank you for being you, and despite this being a very parasocial friendship lol I am so happy for you and the fact you're moving back to LA! I'm also moving there at the end of summer and I cannot wait! Thank you, thank you, thank you again.
I usually drive the big vehicles, too. One time the uhaul rep asked me if I grew up on a farm since I was driving the big truck vs my husband. 😂 no sir, not even close.
Drewwww I also have driving anxiety! I grew up and learned to drive a small town (I now live in Denver) and have always driven a tiny compact car. I’m okay driving by myself in my car but driving in a big car and driving anyone else around I’m a mess
I’m excited to see your do-over LA experience! I hope you get to do more collabs with Sierra now that you’re back in LA! Maybe a Disney day together?? Hope the move goes smoothly! Can’t wait to watch it unfold in the vlogs!
When I moved I just put a bunch of stuff on my yard and put free i also posted it that to pick up whatever u need . Good way to get rid of some things without a hassle of waiting for people
STOP I was rewatching your old moving vlogs while cleaning this morning and was thinking about how i liiiive for your moving content. Keep it coming bestie 💛
So happy for you! Totally get downsizing I’m eyeing a red brick home which would be half the size of my current home but it has acre and is remote- my dream oh and 1950 vintage too! Sending you all the love on your adventure💕🤗
My husband is military and he’s been in for 1 1/2 years and we’ve been married for 2 years. We have moved 5 times since we’ve been married, 4 of those times have been cross country. Life is an adventure and you get to choose your own!!
I'm busy packing as well after 23 years in the same house. so much is getting donated and I'm super excited for our next adventure. storage for 2 months while we build our forever home so here's best wishes to you and us
Okay I don't know if it's just me but the little squiggle you put underneath records/games on the living room box, right at the beginning of the video totally unlocked a note-writing in middle/high school memory! Feels like such a y2k girlie thing, I love it!
That is very interesting to me that people are asking why you would downsize from your house. I feel like especially for us mid- millennials there's an expectation that as you become older and more successful that you should buy more and live in bigger places etc.(especially as seen in all the huge houses TH-camrs show on their new house tours) But with cost of living rising, and the fact that bigger usually means suburban, it's really a change in lifestyle to get bigger houses, and not everyone wants to leave the city or fill empty space with things solely for aesthetic. Thinking out loud, but a very interesting topic to me!!
Im so happy for you guys! I remember the vlogs when you were moving to AZ. It’s a new chapter in life & I wish you guys well and tons of happiness! ❤️❤️
Ahhh! I’m crossing my fingers I stumble on the goodwill you donated to, on my thrifting adventures! AZ will miss you. 🥰🏜🌵✨❤️ All the positive thoughts, for your new adventure! 🌻☺️
So happy for you and Drew that you are getting an L.A do-over! And to the people asking why you want to move or why do you move so much... I say Why Not?!?! I've moved around a lot my whole life as well so I understand your urge to move. I lived in 20 different houses/apartments by the time I was 21 between my mom moving us around a lot and then moving out on my own at 17, and now that I have kids and own a home I still get restless and need to change rooms around a lot because I just like change. Live your best life Carrie! ❤️
Super excited for you both. I moved 11 times in 15 years with my hubby and then my kids as they were born. It’s been a journey but one I wouldn’t change. I loved the experience. I’m so happy for you both 🥰
You made amazing progress in a short period of time! It took me 2.5 months to pack and move because it takes me so long to process things. Ugh. I'm now 2.5 months post move and I'm still unpacking. I noticed you donated your bike! That was the video that brought me to your channels. So sad, but I'm sure you're just making room for new adventures!
Congrats on finishing invisalign. As an adult who is 7 months into an at least two year treatment plan, I would love to see your before and after here or on IG.
selfishly I'm glad this video came out when it did and not two weeks ago right before I had moved! I don't have ADHD but I procrastinate *majorly* so lots of last-minute packing on my end, which didn't help the anxiety. So happy you guys are getting a great head start!
I have to move the rest of my room at the place I used to live in into a storage unit this week... needed the motivation from this vlog, hopefully i can get it all done
Can we please get one last look at the Century plant? I'm sad y'all won't get to see it bloom. We have 2 in our yard, but they aren't at blooming age yet.
Yes!! Love this. Excited for the journey. I am planning my move from KY to CA and have started prepping and deciding what to sell and get rid of. I’m giving myself enough time to hopefully sell some on marketplace and this has motivated me a lot - thanks so much! Xoxo ❤️
oh man i LOVE your little dresser thing you had in your closet, those drawers are SO CUTE!! Im glad you guys are moving back, you were so happy in L.A (besides the neighbors of course)
I have sentimental things I like to display but for the most part I like shelves and windowsills to be clutter free. The question I ask myself is if I buy this would I pack it to move with me. That question helps me a lot. Since it's just me I don't mind living in a smaller space because it's less to clean and you tend to not collect a lot. I also had a ton of stuff to donate when I moved last. When I laid all my clothes out, I realized what I wear vs don't wear much and why. Going forward I do plan to be more minimal or intentional with purchases. I also have a lot of towels and bedding so my plan was to just not buy any more for a while.
i also feel like I have been here for so many moves!!! and it warms my heart you guys are going back to Cali....it's where you guys belong, lets be honest....and I really hope this means I can finally run into you in LA one day! YAY
So weird that a bigger house is better to a lot of people. I personally don't want to clean it or have a house just for STUFF that if it came down to it, I don't use or need. Congratulations on following your dreams!
Congrats on the big move & to drew for the semi new remote job! I just got a permanently remote job and am trying to get my fiancé to move to SoCal as well!
I totally get you. My last apartment was gorgeous but to be hones way too big for my needs, so I started buying stuff to fill the space. Looking at my new home its perfect :) just the things i need and looove ♥️
I’m so excited for you and your little family 🥰 and I just want to recognise you for your posting schedule on both channels even though you’re moving and so busy! So excited for your journey! Also, I know people who move literally every 6 to 24 months with their leases, I don’t know if that’s the norm in some places in the US (I’m from Sydney) but 2 years is relatively normal? How odd.
I can sooo relate to feeling overwhelmed with the amount of stuff! I'm preparing to move to a different country, which basically means getting rid of everything except one suitcase, and the AMOUNT of unnecesary stuff I have in my apartment is haunting me 😅
Such a great vlog, I'm totally on board for the ride! I spent 3 days of my life in LA (end of Jan 2003, stopover coming back from Aus/NZ) and I loved it, have a blast guys ❤. Love from Scotland xx
I'm excited for you in this new adventure. I like the apartment you picked out. I'm also super jealous of how quickly you are able to pack. I don't think I took packing seriously until after I was in the new place for a couple weeks
That is such a good idea to get a Uhaul to get donations out of the house. I don’t have a truck and I’ve been dreading doing 50 trips to a donation center with my tiny car.
Been here for so many moves, this feels so happy and joyful because you’re moving for YOU (and drew) and not because of a bad circumstance (ie. rats or loud neighbors). Enjoy!!
that is so true, I've watched since several moves as well so it really does make one happy for them xD
I think this AZ house was the respite you all needed after some crazy apts, but I am excited to see your do-over in LA!
There’s the advantage of a smaller space, it encourages minimalism. Less stuff and less stress. That might be why I’m fascinated with the tiny homes videos. Good luck with the move!
I’m so happy for you two! Please give us an Alien Plant update before you go… 😎
I think it’s awesome that you guys are able to choose a new adventure. I get to live vicariously through you as trying to pack up and move my 3 teenage boys, 3 dogs, 3 cats and hubby and I would be near impossible.
Carrie, I never realized you are left-handed! Me, too! And we have the same name different spelling. I gotta say, I think I am more excited than you and Drew about this move to California! I used to live in SoCal and loved it and miss it so much. Now, I can live vicariously through you! You go girl! I am so happy for you guys and can't wait to see the next uploads!!!! :)
was so refreshing to see you donate your belongings instead of selling them! love that.
It’s crazy that I remember your la apartment days with the loud neighbors like it was yesterday. Then you finding this home in az and now back to la all while my hubby and I bought our new home and hunkered down through Covid. I wish you tons of love and happiness for your next leg of the journey!! I can’t wait to experience it with you!!! ❤️❤️
There is nothing like watching a Carrie, drew, Layla, and moo moving vlog✨❤️ love love love the glimpse into your life. You genuinely feel like a friend
I literally love the vintage bones of your new apartment mixed with the new appliances and I CANNOT wait to see how you decorate the place! ✨ so happy for you and drew and excited for your new beginnings in LA 🤍
I’m so excited for this move! You deserve a redo in LA and I know that things are going to be awesome for you there!
Carrie! Hi, I just wanted to say your videos have been a lifesaver for me the past couple of weeks. I've been doing absolutely terrible mental health wise, with so many things happening outside of my control and feeling stuck and lonely. You are so real and down to earth and even the videos where you are just hanging at home or grocery shopping have been a light in this darkness. Thank you for being you, and despite this being a very parasocial friendship lol I am so happy for you and the fact you're moving back to LA! I'm also moving there at the end of summer and I cannot wait! Thank you, thank you, thank you again.
I moved back to Oakland after living in Philly for 2 years & I’m soooo glad I did. Excited for y’all! 🙌🏾
I remember you covering the desk with that black and white check pattern! Wishing you every success in your new home.
I usually drive the big vehicles, too. One time the uhaul rep asked me if I grew up on a farm since I was driving the big truck vs my husband. 😂 no sir, not even close.
Drewwww I also have driving anxiety! I grew up and learned to drive a small town (I now live in Denver) and have always driven a tiny compact car. I’m okay driving by myself in my car but driving in a big car and driving anyone else around I’m a mess
I’m so excited for you, Drew, Layla and Moo. Congratulations on a second chance of making your dreams come true. You deserve it! 😊
This move feels DIFFERENT! Good for you and drew, I’m so excited for you two🫶🏼
I've been watching since before you even lived with Drew! So pleased for you both, good luck with the move
I’m moving and I am sorting through 40 years of stuff! Living at Savers and GoodWill
I’m excited to see your do-over LA experience! I hope you get to do more collabs with Sierra now that you’re back in LA! Maybe a Disney day together?? Hope the move goes smoothly! Can’t wait to watch it unfold in the vlogs!
Moving 🚛! Always ready for a new adventure, safe and healthy journey 👍
When I moved I just put a bunch of stuff on my yard and put free i also posted it that to pick up whatever u need . Good way to get rid of some things without a hassle of waiting for people
It’s always great to check in with the next tenets to see if they want to keep anything you have!
Omg I went through the same epiphany when I was decluttering for our new place! It’s seriously baffling how much shit we accumulate.
So excited for you and Drew (and Layla and Moo) on your next adventure in LA!!!!
STOP I was rewatching your old moving vlogs while cleaning this morning and was thinking about how i liiiive for your moving content. Keep it coming bestie 💛
I definitely need to purge my closet but I keep procrastinating. I love that you donated all of your stuff. I am excited for you all and your move.
I’m very happy for you! You look like a happier and newer you!!!
Been here for sooo many moves! I’m so excited for you two! Can’t wait for Disney vlogs!
So happy for you! Totally get downsizing I’m eyeing a red brick home which would be half the size of my current home but it has acre and is remote- my dream oh and 1950 vintage too! Sending you all the love on your adventure💕🤗
Moving is so simultaneously stressful and thrilling. So happy for you guys!!
My husband is military and he’s been in for 1 1/2 years and we’ve been married for 2 years. We have moved 5 times since we’ve been married, 4 of those times have been cross country. Life is an adventure and you get to choose your own!!
I'm busy packing as well after 23 years in the same house. so much is getting donated and I'm super excited for our next adventure. storage for 2 months while we build our forever home so here's best wishes to you and us
Okay I don't know if it's just me but the little squiggle you put underneath records/games on the living room box, right at the beginning of the video totally unlocked a note-writing in middle/high school memory! Feels like such a y2k girlie thing, I love it!
That is very interesting to me that people are asking why you would downsize from your house. I feel like especially for us mid- millennials there's an expectation that as you become older and more successful that you should buy more and live in bigger places etc.(especially as seen in all the huge houses TH-camrs show on their new house tours) But with cost of living rising, and the fact that bigger usually means suburban, it's really a change in lifestyle to get bigger houses, and not everyone wants to leave the city or fill empty space with things solely for aesthetic. Thinking out loud, but a very interesting topic to me!!
I'm so happy for you!! Also, yeah, I'm going through my clothes tonight. I have way too much stuff.
My boyfriend and I are going to be moving soon! 😆 packing gives me anxiety but helpful to have someone to do it along with!
Im so happy for you guys! I remember the vlogs when you were moving to AZ. It’s a new chapter in life & I wish you guys well and tons of happiness! ❤️❤️
Ahhh! I’m crossing my fingers I stumble on the goodwill you donated to, on my thrifting adventures! AZ will miss you. 🥰🏜🌵✨❤️ All the positive thoughts, for your new adventure! 🌻☺️
So happy for you and Drew that you are getting an L.A do-over! And to the people asking why you want to move or why do you move so much... I say Why Not?!?! I've moved around a lot my whole life as well so I understand your urge to move. I lived in 20 different houses/apartments by the time I was 21 between my mom moving us around a lot and then moving out on my own at 17, and now that I have kids and own a home I still get restless and need to change rooms around a lot because I just like change. Live your best life Carrie! ❤️
I love seeing y'all do this together.
I cant wait to see more of your adventures!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
So nice to see you both so happy. 😊
Super excited for you both. I moved 11 times in 15 years with my hubby and then my kids as they were born. It’s been a journey but one I wouldn’t change. I loved the experience. I’m so happy for you both 🥰
Good morning happy Tuesday morning and I loved your channel and your morning routine is absolutely amazing and you are amazing Supporter
Tip for other people donating a lot of items:
Rent a truck from home depot, it's ~$20 for the day and they have trailers too!
Will need to return to this video the next time that I move! I feel motivated right now.
Smaller places filled with things you love is the best 💜 Also- less to clean!
You made amazing progress in a short period of time! It took me 2.5 months to pack and move because it takes me so long to process things. Ugh. I'm now 2.5 months post move and I'm still unpacking.
I noticed you donated your bike! That was the video that brought me to your channels. So sad, but I'm sure you're just making room for new adventures!
I also have driving anxiety and drive a small car. I’ve driven 3 uhauls during moves and was white knuckling and sweating the whole time haha.
You both look so happy! Excited to see the new place in LA and wish you all the best. I move into my new house in Manchester, England in 2 weeks :)
I’m with you about the “feeling in control” when you drive! I definitely prefer to drive
Your final message at the end of the video was really sweet 💜 happy for you two and your excitement!
Congrats on finishing invisalign. As an adult who is 7 months into an at least two year treatment plan, I would love to see your before and after here or on IG.
selfishly I'm glad this video came out when it did and not two weeks ago right before I had moved! I don't have ADHD but I procrastinate *majorly* so lots of last-minute packing on my end, which didn't help the anxiety. So happy you guys are getting a great head start!
Good luck with the move, and so glad you guys get to move back to LA! The place seems nice and less chances of pain in the ass neighbors lol!
I’ve been so early to your videos recently but I think this is the earliest! I’m so excited for these moving vlogs
So happy for you! Love how excited you both are 🥹
ahhh living vicariously through you!!! moved away from CA during early-covid and I miss it so much 😭 enjoy every moment with you & your loves!!!!
Very excited for you guys! Can't wait to see more of your moving content!
I have to move the rest of my room at the place I used to live in into a storage unit this week... needed the motivation from this vlog, hopefully i can get it all done
Love that I get to travel with y’all AGAIN! So excited for your next journey!
Downsizing is always the best feeling!
So excited for you guys!!
so exciting for all the moving content & ur new journey in LA!!
I can’t wait to watch the LA vlogs I’m super excited for you guys 💕♥️
YAAAS MOVING VLOG❤️ so excited to watch this
Can we please get one last look at the Century plant? I'm sad y'all won't get to see it bloom. We have 2 in our yard, but they aren't at blooming age yet.
I can’t believe how fast you’re getting it done!! Congrats!!! I would rather have a tiny place than a huge home any day.
Sending good vibes for the move, so excited for you to be in a place you love and missed so much!
my sonic order: Sprite Zero with blackberry and a soft pretzel!!! hits the spot every time
Yes!! Love this. Excited for the journey.
I am planning my move from KY to CA and have started prepping and deciding what to sell and get rid of. I’m giving myself enough time to hopefully sell some on marketplace and this has motivated me a lot - thanks so much! Xoxo ❤️
oh man i LOVE your little dresser thing you had in your closet, those drawers are SO CUTE!! Im glad you guys are moving back, you were so happy in L.A (besides the neighbors of course)
I have sentimental things I like to display but for the most part I like shelves and windowsills to be clutter free. The question I ask myself is if I buy this would I pack it to move with me. That question helps me a lot. Since it's just me I don't mind living in a smaller space because it's less to clean and you tend to not collect a lot.
I also had a ton of stuff to donate when I moved last. When I laid all my clothes out, I realized what I wear vs don't wear much and why. Going forward I do plan to be more minimal or intentional with purchases. I also have a lot of towels and bedding so my plan was to just not buy any more for a while.
i also feel like I have been here for so many moves!!! and it warms my heart you guys are going back to Cali....it's where you guys belong, lets be honest....and I really hope this means I can finally run into you in LA one day! YAY
So inspiring, Carrie, can’t wait for your LA redo and will try my best to emulate by making my own dream move this year! So much luck and love!
Where are those square-ish sunglasses with the gold frames from that you were wearing in the car?! So cute!
I freaking love how happy you look & I'm so excited for you guys!!
"Do what you feel like doing in life bc you only got one of them" -Carrie🥰💖
Excited for you guys! Will be fun to follow along with your move.
i hope you love your new place, i have always found moving to be fun, its the packing that is just like tetris, i look forward to your new videos.
So weird that a bigger house is better to a lot of people. I personally don't want to clean it or have a house just for STUFF that if it came down to it, I don't use or need. Congratulations on following your dreams!
Congrats on the big move & to drew for the semi new remote job! I just got a permanently remote job and am trying to get my fiancé to move to SoCal as well!
I’m in the Phoenix area and a big plant mom. If you need an adoptive plant parent, I volunteer as tribute 😂
Same!
This was the motivation I needed to help me pack things up ready to move myself 😂 so excited for your LA life 2.0 💕
I totally get you. My last apartment was gorgeous but to be hones way too big for my needs, so I started buying stuff to fill the space. Looking at my new home its perfect :) just the things i need and looove ♥️
been here since before the rat chats saga and can't wait for you guys to have LA pt 2 ❤ still ready and WILLING to track down midnight mozart 😤
I love your plants 😄 I downsized a few when I moved last fall, but I still brought about 35 to the new place. It was quite the ordeal 😅
I’m so excited for you and your little family 🥰 and I just want to recognise you for your posting schedule on both channels even though you’re moving and so busy! So excited for your journey!
Also, I know people who move literally every 6 to 24 months with their leases, I don’t know if that’s the norm in some places in the US (I’m from Sydney) but 2 years is relatively normal? How odd.
Sonic hive checking in. Chili cheese tots + cherry limeade is the perfect fast food order
Team work baby
Lmao when my orthodontist did the same thing when I got my braces off (both times)! It was so awkward, they also took before and after photos
I can sooo relate to feeling overwhelmed with the amount of stuff! I'm preparing to move to a different country, which basically means getting rid of everything except one suitcase, and the AMOUNT of unnecesary stuff I have in my apartment is haunting me 😅
I swear Moo nodded when you asked "are you excited"
I'm so excited for you! Have you thought about taking a break when you get to the new place? You are doing so so much!
Such a great vlog, I'm totally on board for the ride! I spent 3 days of my life in LA (end of Jan 2003, stopover coming back from Aus/NZ) and I loved it, have a blast guys ❤. Love from Scotland xx
I also hate driving Drew, I get it!
I'm excited for you in this new adventure. I like the apartment you picked out. I'm also super jealous of how quickly you are able to pack. I don't think I took packing seriously until after I was in the new place for a couple weeks
That is such a good idea to get a Uhaul to get donations out of the house. I don’t have a truck and I’ve been dreading doing 50 trips to a donation center with my tiny car.
Just swapped rooms in my house and the amount of stuff is so overwhelming!