Mama Lynx Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 ... do you pack up your crock pot? ... your stand mixer that your kids love to make cookies with? Is there some point at which you just say, "Okay, we're only eating what can be made in this one frying pan" and pack the rest? When do you defrost the freezer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 ... do you pack up your crock pot? ... your stand mixer that your kids love to make cookies with? Is there some point at which you just say, "Okay, we're only eating what can be made in this one frying pan" and pack the rest? When do you defrost the freezer? For us, I will try to deplete the food stocks starting about two months before we move. I tend to have a really well stocked pantry, so I need this long. The movers will start coming about two weeks before we leave the house, so by three weeks out, I need to have the extra freezer empty and ready to move. I might make several batches of cookies (or dough) and keep them in the inside freezer or fridge, but I'd pack up the mixer. The crock pot might stay out longer as I worked through the food in the freezer. In fact, I'd consider putting the crock pot into an express shipment as an easy way of doing comfort food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Usually, a month before the move. This time, when the movers pull into the driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I will never pack my crock pot...I have found in this time of moving, it is my friend :D Seriously, I will probably just stick it in the car with me so it is ready to use immediately at the new house. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hmmm. For us, the movers will show up, load *everything* onto the truck, and that will be that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm a terrible procrastinator. Actually, I guess I'm a darn good procrastinator. Therefore I wait until the last possible minute. I don't, however, recommend that course of action. I guess ideally I would pack up all but the essentials within a week of moving and just plan a lot of sandwiches and other finger foods during that time. I don't envy you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 My ex & I owned a moving co, and I can tell you, if it is that important to you here, it will be that important to you there. Take it with you in the car, and pack it last, a day or so before the move. Take your meds with you, any "special friends" for the kids, and pack dishes, etc, at least a week before (you'll fall in love with plasticware and wonder where it was all your life). Pack these things with kitchen towels and pot holders so that when you unpack them you have a few kitchen towels and pot holders all ready to use in your new kitchen. Make sure you have large utensils, too--you don't want to replace those first thing! Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm a terrible procrastinator. Actually, I guess I'm a darn good procrastinator. Therefore I wait until the last possible minute. I don't, however, recommend that course of action. I guess ideally I would pack up all but the essentials within a week of moving and just plan a lot of sandwiches and other finger foods during that time. I don't envy you! My problem seems to be that I can't make decisions about what is "essential." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 My problem seems to be that I can't make decisions about what is "essential." :lol: You know, I guess that was always a part of my problem, too! I always figure that just as soon as I tape up the packed box, I will desperately need the item at the very bottom of the box. Moving Murhpy's Law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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