Moving Prep 101

What When?

Have you come up with a plan of how you are going to carry out your move?

We did  our plan this week after looking at houses in the new area where we plan to live. We've picked a date we would like to be there and a date we would like to move into a new house.

Which house we've not sure yet, but we will be moving to the new location. Now we know when. If the house is not available yet we've decided to rent an apartment by the month until it is.

Once we know which house and the date we can move into it then we can arrange for our furniture to be moved.

Here are some basic questions to answer before your move.

1. When do you want to move?
2. Where will you live?
3. Where will you live if your first choice is not available when you want it?
4. When do the kids need to start school?
5. What school will they be in?
6. When will you move your furniture?

Answering these questions can give you a framework to plan the rest of your preparations.  

Write all your choices on a calendar in PENCIL. You may have to change your plans.
Remember we are to make plans, but God directs our steps.

Moving Prep 101

The Kitchen

How did that get here?



Now you can't fool me and try to say this has never happened to you. When we first moved in I had two large baskets of basket making supplies. Where to put them? In the drawers under the window seat in the kitchen.

Two years later, as I'm walking around my kitchen thinking I've got it ready for a move, I open up those drawers and those basket supplies are still there. I'd forgotten all about them. Three hand surgeries after I had taken basket making classes I think I'm finally ready to admit that I won't be making any more baskets.

Does anyone want these basket making supplies or know someone who does? Let me know and they are all yours. Otherwise they are going to the Thrift store where they will probably see it as trash, but it's good stuff if you make baskets. 

What is in your kitchen that you have totally forgotten about?  Or is there something in your refrigerator that you can't figure out how it got there? Move it out, throw it out or give it away!

Happy moving!

Moving Prep 101

The Kitchen

Cups, Cups and More Cups

I went in the kitchen yesterday to put a decorative cup up from my husband's desk as we were preparing to show our house. When I opened the cupboard it was full of cups- you know all those with the unit or place or product all over it. I know I sometimes have these for Set Free Life Coaching, but at least I put chocolate in them.

I started to get upset at my husband, but then I remembered the antiques tea cups I have in the next cupboard and the extra blue ceramic mugs on the other side of the stove. These are all in addition to the regular mugs we use everyday of which I have about 16.

So what to do? My rule is if you haven't used it in the last 6 months you don't need it unless you are moving with the military and you used it at the last location. Give the military families a break.

This is what I'm going to do:
1. Plan to have another tea party at my new place in Harker Heights, TX. I did this in Hawaii 2 years ago and loved it. I took the idea from my friend Joy at Carlilse Barracks who invited new women over each month to get to know them and help them get to know each other.

2. Save the blue ceramic mugs at least for another year. I love to serve hot apple cider and hot chocolate in the winter and may have 20 or more people in the house. If I haven't used them in a year then it is time to take them to the Thrift shop

3. Ask hubby about his collection. Is there any of them that he is ready to part with? If not and there is not cabinet space in the new house he maybe ready to get rid of more of them then.

Happy Moving!

Moving Prep 101

The Kitchen

Day 2- Storage Containers

How about those storage containers? I checked mine over the weekend to make sure I had a lid  for every container and none that didn't match. I  keep my  lids in gallon size Ziploc baggies- one for the square ones and one for the round and small ones.

Don't keep anything that is messed up- you know, stained, melted or broken. They aren't that expensive to replace at the new location if you need more.

Only keep the containers you use. Anything  you don't use is really junk  and a burden to you.

Moving on.... 

Moving Prep 101

The Kitchen

OK, it's time to get serious about this moving thing. Maybe you can relate or  know someone in the same situation.

I know I'm moving, I know the general location, but nothing specific. I don't know when, but probably in the next several months. 

So where do I start- The Kitchen. I'll just give you short updates of what I do every couple of days. You may even want to join me- just let me know what you are doing. I'd love to hear about it and know others are sharing the experience.

Use up the food!

The packers can't take it anyway, so why not use it up and save money too.

Last night I made a Lemon Strussel Coffee Cake to have for breakfast today. I had all the ingredients to take to a special Ladies function, but they were still in the pantry. The leftovers I froze into servings for the two of us.

For lunch I had ate leftovers from the refrigerator. Fast and good. Even though we've been traveling nothing has spoiled yet.

   



Sunglasses

Sunglasses

Choosing sunglasses can enhance the shape of your face. Select sunglasses that match your hair color or compliment your coloring.  Below are the best shapes for glasses based on the shape of your face.

FACE SHAPE-Sunglasses

ROUND-Rectangular to elongate and make your face appear thinner  

OVAL-Wider than your face width 

SQUARE-Wider at the top and curved at the bottom

LONG-Distinct horizontal lines to shorten your face 

HEART-Wider at the bottom and rounded at the top, such as aviators

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