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Did you hear the news? Our house sold and we bought another! We are in the process of packing the past 6 years neatly away, but doing that with two kids is a bit like eating cookies after brushing our teeth. Stressful, repetitive and, often, fruitless, especially when our daily, non-necessity, items are being stored.
Packing a home is hard when you’re still living in it!
For us to keep the spirit alive in the house, we like to take mini-breaks for snacks, walks around our current neighborhood and dance parties- which on the weekends get rowdy! Dave loves to play his guitar and rock out tunes from Frozen while Addie sings and dances. It’s the most adorable thing. Ever.
We have never moved out of and into a place on the same day before, so we came up with three things to help us do so.
1. Pack all non-essential items immediately so we can sell/donate items we don’t need anymore.
2. Get a storage space so we aren’t loading up 3 bedrooms, 2 kids and a dog the day of closings.
3. Keep the last few weeks in our first home fun and footloose!
If you know the Martinkas, you know that music means a lot to our whole family. Both my husband and brother-in-law grew up in bands, and love to incorporate music into everyday life. To keep the good times rolling, we knew music would be key, but as all non-essentials are being packed up, our records and speakers were some of the first items in boxes. To keep the packing party going, no matter which room we’re in, a great wireless speaker is ideal!
After setting up my Infinity One Portable Speaker, Addie, Millie and Daddy got to the music and I got to work- packing, organizing and getting it done! More importantly, the kids get to have their daily music uninterrupted. We simply start up whatever play list we want, and with the push of a button, our speaker is able to play in whichever room we’re in- for 10 hours without needing charge!
We are also in the midst of creating playlists on YouTube for Addie and Mommy so we can easily access our favorite music while we unpack in the new house- it’s what Addie is truly looking forward to! Our new kitchen is in the middle of the house and our records will be in another area- my sweet audiophile is excited to have her own speaker for her musical pleasure in every room! If you’ve ever wondered how you can listen to all of your current favorite songs anytime, anywhere, with the best sound- look no further. The Infinity One is your match. To create your own audiophile dream, head over to YouTube and create a playlist of your own with this tutorial:
Creating a Play List
1. Head over to YouTube and search your favorite songs.
2. Underneath the playing video, click ‘Add’.
3. Choose which list you want your song added to, or make a new list!
Now that you have a play list, you can choose which one you want to play, whenever you want- wherever you want. Even from your phone- making spending the day outside with friends, or the night inside packing and unpacking sound a lot better- Literally! My list is below… some are new faves, others oldies but goodies. I find music to be what keeps my heart; my memories, and adding new songs reminds me of where I was in my life when I loved the words and music so deeply. I have a few play lists for that reason. Check out what I’m listening to now:
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That is so exciting! Congratulations on the house and best of luck with the move. It sounds like you have a great plan.
Thank you, Robin!
OK, that picture of Adelaide playing the guitar is the cutest thing ever! I need to revamp my playlist. It needs updating.
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I LOVE the series I took of her, too. She’s such a rocker like her daddy!
Congrats on the new home! The girls are getting so big! We love music in our home too! I will have to check this out! 🙂
YOu will love it- it comes in an awesome box, so you can bring it anywhere!
I’m so excited that you’re finally making the move. I know you loved your starter home, but I also know you’ve been itching to stretch out a bit. Congratulations! Yay!
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Thank you, Dawn!! We are (I know you know) SO ready and SO excited!
We are totally like you, in that we always have music on. While making dinner, cleaning, playing games… no matter what we are doing, we are all jamming out. I love watching the kids grow and love music as much as we do.
Music is life, right?
Good luck with your move. I hate packing and it is almost impossible with little ones around. This would be a great speaker for the pool.
YES! My parents have a pool, and I love that we can pack this when we drive the 300 miles to go see them and have the best pool parties at their house!
I have been looking for a speaker to use in the yard. I have a few different playlists i use depending on what i am doing. If i am cleaning i play really fast paced tunes.
We’ve used this one outside- it’s truly amazing sound quality! Even the neighbors peeked out to jam!
I think if i have to move again i am going to hire a moving company. I hated packing everything. It is fun to unpack. Some of the things you find makes it like Christmas.
I wish we could afford movers. Packing is the pits!
Having a storage space nearby is definitely a good idea. That’s what we did too. I love that you getting your music time in!
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Us, too! This is the best thing ever! Music everywhere all the time!
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That sounds like it’s so easy to use! We usually use youtube to listen to music anyway!
Awesome!
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Bluetooth speakers are awesome! Good luck with the move!
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I wish I’d known sooner! We could have used one a long time ago!
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I detest moving so much!! I think in 7 years i moved 9 times was awful and music is always a great way to keep moving and going while packing. Good luck moving with kids is so much work.
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Such a great motivator!
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This would be perfect for my family. We love music and like it to be portable.
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YOu will LOVE this speaker! The sound is incredible!
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What a great speaker, I totally need to get one!
You do!
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Congrats on the new home- moving can be so hectic but it sounds like you’re staying level with frequent dance breaks (a must!) Apparently I’m a Barrier Breaker, primarily because I’m always searching for new music and new tech I suppose! #client
Oooh! I’d love to hear your current faves!
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Love the picture of your little girl with the guitar! We need this speaker for our family dance parties.
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Family dance parties are the best!
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We just got one and I can’t wait to use it! WE have a party this weekend so we will be streaming tunes!
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I hope your party rocked!
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My son would love this bluetooth speaker. Congratulations on the new home. Good luck with unpacking.
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Thank you!
That portable speaker looks great! It would definitely get a lot of good use in our home.
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It is wonderful when you’re out, too! We just pop it on at a picnic and become the life of the park!
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