Packing and More Packing
Let the packing begin!!!
Mal and I have just 11 days to pack-up our entire apartment before our move. Eleven days might seem like enough time, but I’ll be in New York City for 3 of them and we have two very special guests staying with us for 4 of them, so really, we have just 4 days. And, that, my friends, is a tad overwhelming. 
But, Mal and I are super planners, so we’ve mapped out our plan of attack. We made a list of things that need to get done and divided them up. Hopefully, this list will keep us on track.
In addition to creating a game plan for the next 11 days, Mal and I have also embarked on Project Eat It So We Don’t Have to Move It. Basically, you’re going to see some weird meals on Carrots ‘N’ Cake– probably a lot of canned foods, like soup, beans, tuna, and other relatively heavy items.
Hopefully, we’ll save some money by doing this, too. After the Move from Hell, we hired movers for moving out of this apartment and they’re sort of expensive!
I also spent part of my morning packing for my trip to New York City on Monday. I’ll be there for a cake decorating event with Electrolux and Kelly Ripa, which will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Obviously, I am super excited! 
I’m terrible at packing, so I figured that I might as well get a head start on the process. So far, so good!
Breakfast
After making a considerable dent in packing, I made myself a much-needed iced latte with non-fat milk, agave nectar, and cinnamon. It was just what I needed.
A little while later, I cooked-up an egg white sandwich with cheddar, buffalo sauce, broccoli, and mushrooms on toasted whole wheat Sandwich Thins.
I just threw in some raw broccoli and mushrooms to make the veggie egg white patty. After all of that cheesecake last night, it felt pretty good to put some vegetables into my body!
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Thanks to everyone who entered! It seems like you guys had a fun time doing my little scavenger hunt! 
And, here’s your winner: Aimee Scott!
Congrats, Aimee! Please email me with your mailing address, and I will hook you up with a sweet Valentine’s Day prize and something from my Carrots ‘N’ Cake shop!
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Pack, pack, pack! See ya!
Posted by: Tina 46 comments
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Tags: cake decorating, egg white patty, Electrolux, Kelly Ripa, Kelly's Cake Off for a Cause, New York City, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Packing
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:07 am
I HATE to move but having a plan of attack definitely makes things easier!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Haha love project eat it so you don’t have to move it. Great idea though! And I’m sure hiring movers will help the process tremendously. I’m a list girl all the way. I make lists for everything.. it’s so gratifying to cross things off
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Oh wow, all that packing must be overwhelming :s I feel for you! I’ve never had to move house, but I did have to move into uni accomodation, and that was bad enough!
Good call on the eating-stuff-from-the-cupboard thing; I was low on veg the other day, so I dug about in the cupboard and found artichoke hearts! Never had them before, but I can now say they are one of my favourites !! It’s amazing what can be found in a cupbaord
Have a good day!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I’ve done project Eat It. That’s always a fun and creative time
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:21 am
lmao, I thought your suitcase was a lunch bag for a minute…and then I realized it was a suitcase…
All about perspective I guess!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Everytime I go home or on vacation I have project “it it all.” Try not to stress too much!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:22 am
That melty cheese on your sandwich looks so yummy. Good luck with your move! Your plan of attack seems doable and there might be a few harried, hair pulling moments, but you’ll get it done. We’re a military family and move often, but we’re also spoiled by having people pack and move our things. If I were in your shoes, I’d definitely pay for movers, as well. Sometimes you just have to pay for convenience and sanity.
Best wishes on a quick and painless move.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Hiring movers is expensive but it it worth every single penny! I don’t think I will ever try to move again without movers doing all the heavy lifting for me. Good luck, and don’t forget to eat to keep up your energy!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:25 am
11 days doesn’t sound bad…but 4 calls for speed-packing!!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I ususally embark on project Eat It when I move too. It’s fun.
Good luck!!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:29 am
I love that you used an old clementine box to hold spices! Very creative! Yay for making lists, too — I live by lists. Good luck on your move!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Good luck packing!!!!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:31 am
The best thing about the whole post was the magnet! Fight on, SC! Have a great day, Tina!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Although packing can be kind of stressful, it’s always nice to get the chance to get rid of things you don’t need and re-organize. I’m sure you don’t have much to get rid of this time such you just moved a few months ago, but it’s nice to take inventory every once in a while!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:32 am
On the bright side of packing…you guys are off on a new adventure! Eat is so you don’t have to move it can be fun too! Makes you get creative…you may find something new that you never would have tried before. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:36 am
How exciting that you’re moving! Good luck with the packing, think of it as a new intense workout!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Ahhhh packing again! We did a series of moving a few years ago and it drove me i-n-s-a-n-e. I’m such a pack rat that it becomes a super stressful time. Good thing your apartment is so clean and clutterless
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Packing is so crazy isn’t it! I try to do one room at a time, that way I feel there is some organization to the boxes. But…it’s never easy. Good luck and stay warm- cold in Boston today!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Have such a great time in NYC!! Moving is the worst but it will be over before you know it
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Hiring movers for my last move was the best money I’ve ever spent!!! Have a great trip
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:52 am
That iced latte and breakfast sandwich look like the best meal ever! The organizer in me loves how perfectly the egg fits the sandwich thin and how you can see the layers of color from the outside! Yes, I’m a dork like that!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Your breakfast looks delicious.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I’m super bummed I didn’t have time to do the valentine’s day scavenger hunt! Your iced coffee’s always make me crave one of my own.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Is that a metal straw? How cool!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Good luck with the packing! I hope that having movers makes it better– that was always the worst part!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Oooh that iced latte looks delish!!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:42 am
good luck with the packing! I hate to pack to move! My husband and I would love to merely change apartments in the same building (to one with a balcony) but even a short move requires more packing than I am willing to do!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Packing is definitely a chore but I’ve become an expert packer in recent years. Of course, it helps that most of my moves have been international and come furnished, but I’m great at fitting my entire life into 2 suitcases and a carry-on.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Good luck with all the packing! You guys seem super organized so I’m sure it will all go very smoothly.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Great to do list! This is a good time to throw any crap away that you don’t need (and you just moved so I’m sure it will be easier), and what a great plan for not wasting any food. Moving day will be amazing – you’ll just sit back, drink your iced coffee, and give the movers a high five as they RUN up and down stairs with 4+ boxes at a time. Trust me – totally worth it!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I am so confused! Why did Kelly Ripa say yesterday that she is going to Florida for the weekend?! When is the cake event?!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
whats with the usc magnet tina?!? booo trojans (sorry the ucla alum in me couldnt resist)
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Movers is so the way to go.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Oiy Vey! Have fun moving… I know it’s a pain! You guys will do great and already have a fantastic game plan with your list.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I’ve moved many time and typically don’t ask for help so I just throw my stuff out or leave what I can’t pack! How ridiculous is that? I probably would have just saved money over the years by hiring movers. Looks like a busy couple of weeks! Can’t wait to see pictures of your time with Kelly!! Woot Woot.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
@elise: My college roommate went there for grad school.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
@Kristine: Maybe you saw an old episode? The event is on Tuesday. We’re also seeing her show.
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I’d forgotten how great cinnamon is with coffee – thanks for the reminder! And good luck with the packing- you’re definitely stellar enough to get through it!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Project eat it so we don’t have to move it is a great idea
Good luck!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Good luck with packing, I just moved in December and it’s always such a pain! Thankfully my dad rented a uhaul so it wasn’t too horrible.
Your latte looks awesome, I just had plain old coffee with stevia and skim milk this morning so i’m jellin
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
oooey gooey breakfast! best of luck with everything – dunno how you do it, girl!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I saw on your list that you have USAA too! Don’t you just love it!?!?!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Good luck with your move!!! So excited for your NYC trip Monday! If only you could take Murphy…
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
That breaky sandwich looks delishh!!
on Feb 6th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
You all will have such a great time! If you have time to meet for Starbucks or a run please let me know. I’d love to have you join me for an Equinox workout if you’d like!
on Feb 7th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
@Tina: i suppose thats acceptable then – haha