The Moving List

Every Sunday morning at 8 am I recap the week, share what I learned and showcase some of my work.

I've been spending the past couple of months getting ready for a big move! I moved in with my long term boyfriend in his house and rented out my house. It's been a lot of work, long nights and yelling at inanimate objects. It wasn't easy leaving my comfy home in Halifax where I was the queen (Second to my cat.. I guess) but it was all worth it to live with someone who supports me in all my endeavors and reminds me to sit down and relax every once in awhile.

Here's my list of moving tips to make life a little easier.

The Ultimate moving list

The Ultimate moving list

  • Start early: Guaranteed there’s things in the house you won’t miss for 2-3 months. Don’t be afraid to start packing early, you won’t regret it!
  • Do one room at a time: don’t start hopping from room to room, otherwise you feel like you’re getting nothing done. Start in the rooms you won’t miss and work your way down towards the more used rooms.
  • Allocate the clothing you’ll wear while you’re packing: Have 3-4 weeks worth of clothes left out while you packing. Think work smart and a couple casual outfits for the weekends and pack the rest of it away. Yes sometimes it’s hard repeating your outfits so many times in a month but scratching one more thing off the to do list is worth it.
  • Label: Nothing is worst than not knowing what room to shove boxes in when you get to your new home.
  • Pruge: Had the space for it before so you ignored it? GREAT! Throw it out..  seriously when was the last time you used that foot bath?
  • Meal plans: You don’t want to be transporting a bunch of old food to the house. Take advantage of the new beginning by seeing what lurks in the back of your freezer and either making an amazing creation with it or throwing it out. Seriously those carrots have been in there for 4 years…

My father and his family growing up flipping houses so moving was an exciting family activity! ... I don't get it. I hate moving. My spouse is stuck with me because I'm not moving again! Baha. We've already agreed there will be a moving company for the next move.

Lastly... Alas through the moving nightmare I still got some opportunities to get some jobs done.

Rainbow heart birthday cake

This heart filled rainbow birthday cake will make any celebration special, and it was well received for the 1st birthday party it attended!

Review: The Pop Shoppe Hard Soda

Every Wednesday afternoon I take some time to review a product, place or experience in hopes I'll inspire someone to try something new!

I’ve been eyeing a billboard with these bad boys on it on my way to work for months now, something about them just gives me great party vibes. (probably the bright and bubbly label) Since it’s the end of the summer I felt it was time to give them a shot.

Price: $3.99

Alcohol: Vodka 7%

The lime flavor struck my interest because I thought it may be less sweet than the other options. (Knowing very well that it’s going to be sweet regardless)

Apologies for the bags under the eyes.. It's been a long week!

Apologies for the bags under the eyes.. It's been a long week!

The verdict: … Glad I only bought one! My boyfriend took one sip and couldn’t stomach any more, I made it through approximately ¾ of the can before my tongue couldn’t take the sugar anymore. The carbonation combined with the sugar also didn’t sit well in the stomach. Sadly the last of the can went down the drain.

This experience has made me realize that I cannot do sugary drinks like I used to. No more the days where I can enjoy a cream soda on the deck in the summer.

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If you have a sweet tooth you will probably love these, however if you’re like my spouse and myself… Avoid!