Everything you own in a box to the left

   So last week's 10 Things were all about moving, well the fun part of moving. Don't get me wrong finding a house/loft/apartment that feels like home the minute you walk in the door is what I like to call a "life moment" and one of the best feelings ever. But, it is a lot of work. I know I underestimated the amount of work/lifting/emotional stress it would be. So for this week's 10 Things I decided to take a more practical approach to moving with a very special guest at the end. Here are 10 tips you will need to know to survive and come out victorious against the evil box spring cover. These are "Mom Approved" and fool proof. Take notes y'all. 

10 Things... you will need to know to survive moving

1. Be realistic when it comes to time. 

I thought I could move my entire life in 3 days. Yeah, no. Give yourself that extra day. Nothing ever goes as planned/scheduled.

2. Spend the extra money to have certain pieces delivered.

It'll save you time and your dad his back.

3. Use what you already have to move/pack.

I used the same 4 plastic tubs I moved in college with. Pack em up, un-pack em, and then re-pack em. Saves you money on moving boxes you'll just throw out, and my plastic tubs now serve as storage in my downstairs closet.

4. Pre-wash sheets and bedding.

Makes life SO much easier. And you'll have a comfy bed ready to hop into your first night.

5. Be patient.

Don't rush accessorizing or having everything just so. Live in it for a while. Yes, this is driving me crazy too.

6. Big things first.

Get your bed/couch/table in first. Monograms come last in this case.

7. Cleaning before furniture.

Take your first couple hours and deep clean. Bathroom and kitchen are priority.

8. Grocery shop pre-move and scout out restaurants prior.

You will get hungry. Get some snacky stuff and/or the favorite drink of whoever is helping you move.

9. Plan ahead.

Call Comcast, your electric company, etc the week before your move and have everything set up. Less stress.

10. CELEBRATE your new house! 

This is the most important tip! I know ordering my moving announcements kept my excitement up during my 4 week wait between my offer being accepted and closing. And a simple Google search for "moving announcements" brought me to one of my new favorite companies, Tiny Prints. Tiny Prints is a sister company of Shutter Fly and just all around amazing. I ordered not only my moving announcements but new return address labels from them. Their products are great quality, always come before their expected ship date, and best of all fit into the "25 and under with a mortgage" budget club. I honestly can not say enough kind words about them. And I'm not the only one. I have friends, former professors (and now friends), and co-workers who have used them for all occasions and loved them as well! And if the rational side of you needs to, just include Tiny Prints into Tip 9: Plan Ahead. I sent my announcements out on Monday and already had mail waiting on me when I checked my mailbox Friday mid move just for fun. 

The back of my moving announcement was a postcard, how cute is that? 

So whatever your stationary need is visit Tiny Prints! They get the Pekarsk-ing Around gold star/stamp of approval/new obsession badge. 

Movin on up

Short and sweet: We did it. 

4 days. One bed (headboard, frame, mattress, box spring). One couch (and an impossible slip cover). One extremely long cable cord. Multiple episodes of RHOC (delivery men, always on time right?). 

I am officially moved in. So this week's 10 Things are, you guessed it, moving related!

10 Things... "Moving"

1. Priorities y'all, Hines Ward >

2. Rainy day moving essential, best Christmas present from the little

3. We have a bed!

4. And then, a made bed!

5. Thanks BOHAN secret Santa for my canvas, still don't know who you are

6. Kitchen decor, #SEC #blackandyellow

7. Sophie wanted to come too, or more like I wanted Sophie to come too

8. Cya, bye River Chase

9. Rooftop chillin

10. Couch was 6 hours late, so we did wall sits and watched Bravo. Last night of #lifewithJulie

I do love my Ma and Pa

The week has finally arrived. It's time to go. It's not good bye just I'll see you late, like Sundays for dinner. Or when I need a cake pan on a random Wednesday night. Or when I'm having a monster of a week and need a hug. 

Big girl panties pulled up. Here we go.

10 Things... I will miss about home

1. Sophie. That dog is nuts and I will miss her so damn much.

2. Having mom to comment on my outfit or hair or lipstick every morning before I call her Julie and get my lean cuisine out of the back fridge.

3. Dad being Dad and defrosting/warming up/keeping a close eye on the hood of my car. I will be hard pressed to find a guy like him.

4. A home cooked meal every night complete with color coordinated place mats, laughs, and always being the last one to finish.

5. Sonic. It's < 5 minutes away.

6. Saturday grocery shopping. aka causing a scene. aka eating our way through the store. aka me trying to get in the buggy.

7. Walks around the block. Just talking out the problems of the world.

8. Mom complaining how much she hates our sofa. Dad destroying the sofa with his butt. Sophie shoving her face in the sofa. All while watching some of the most ridiculous TV we can find.

9. Waking up and being able to hear voices already downstairs and coffee already brewing.

10. Getting to drive through the gate every night with a 360 view of our gorgeous house/yard/pool/life.

11. Living with your best friends/biggest fans of your life, your parents. 

I grew up in one of the most loving homes imaginable. I just hope I can make my house as amazing as 147 River Chase has been to me.