Moving Vlog - Packing and moving out of my city apartment to my FIRST house *im overwhelmed*

[@McKaylasCrafts]

I think everyone who watches you can agree we’re here for YOU not the crochet. I’d watch anything you make ❤️

[@BlondieKnots]

You’re so amazing❤️ I’m so glad and lucky to have you here my friend! Thank you!!!

[@thamiiduarte]

I met her channel YESTERDAY and I couldn't agree more with you. She's so sweet and funny...

[@itsjuliaaaaaaa]

Completely agree!!!

[@pamelarobinson1379]

Dana, I came for the crochet, but I'm staying because of you. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us :)

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much, that means the world to me! I’m so happy to have you here , I’m so glad to share these moments with you ❤

[@pamelarobinson1379]

@@BlondieKnots Thank you for saying that :)

[@georgiacorey954]

Your strawberries look amazing. The bunnies keep eating mine. My husband jokingly says bunnies need to eat too, lol. It's ok to let tomatoes ripen on the counter, which I do at the end of the growing season just before a frost, but they taste even better if they ripen on the vine. Also fried green tomatoes are super good. Cut thick slices, and flour them in a mix of half flour & half corn meal. In my frying flour mix I include garlic salt & cayenne red pepper just for flavor not too much for heat. I measure the seasonings by sprinkling out a thin line across the flour mix of the garlic salt & cayenne. I store the flour mix in a quart mason jar in my cupboard to fry up other things like chicken or pork chops or pork cube steak. Pour out just enuf flour mix to fry up the tomatoes or meat. Do not put the unused back in your mason jar after you have used it. The big cucumbers just have more seeds & may be a bit softer, I cut the seeds out & eat them anyway. If the cucumber is very soft it's rot. Scrub them under cool water to run off the lil nubs. Personally I like to peel off the green skin when eating them raw, some don't. The smaller ones have less seed & are more crunchy.

[@BlondieKnots]

Ohh that’s cute! I’m sorry the bunnies are getting to them! Fried tomatoes sound divine! I’ll have to absolutely give those a try! Thank you for the suggestion& recipe! That’s amazing! I’ll have to report back on those! As for the cucumbers I will keep that in mind! I love eating them raw with the skin on ! So far all the ones I have had have been great so thank you for the tips !!❤

[@knittinggargoyle]

I am going back and watching your older videos again and girl I just think you are absolutely the coolest. To be model level gorgeous but still so relatable, honest, and kind is so inspiring. You have totally become one of my fav youtubers 🤗

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

Strawberries don't ripen past the point that they are when you pick them. So pick them when they are nice and red like you would buy them in a store.

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you my friend!! ❤ 🍓

[@kellidixon4386]

I agree with so many on here, I came for the crochet but I will stay because of YOU! Congratulations on your move! Looking forward to seeing your new space💕

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤ I’m so lucky to have you here!!

[@PlaidandPeaches]

Cheers to a new chapter....here for the whole journey. Crochet and all

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much for your support! I’m so lucky to have amazing people on this channel like you❤

[@FlourishandBloss]

Omg that View! ❤

[@rebeccakrueger0229]

I love ALL your content!! As for those cukes, try all of them. Sometimes the ones that are so big are actually delicious!! Can't wait to continue this journey with you guys!

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend!! And yes! So far so good! Even my big ones have been incredible! I’ve been trying all of them before ridding of them! I’m so happy to have you here😊

[@shannonepley1064]

Dana congratulations on your new chapter moving from apartment to new house; I feel you totally as I was in your shoes years ago ♥️🫶🏽 new journey, new memories, new beginnings can be overwhelming and great take everything slow and easy as well as breathing all the good things and positivity ♥️🥰😉🦋 I and all your amazing subscribers and supporters of your channel are here for everything you that you share ♥️🤟🏽 I watch every video you put out love everything about you; you are inspiring; positive, creative and motivating and remember you radiate amaziness!! ♥️🌺🌸🥰🦋🦋🤟🏽🫶🏽🌻 I am a cat mom of 4 hope your kitty made the move and is adjusting well, I have move my kitties from apartment to house across the country and different States ♥️😸♥️

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much for the kind words. It’s always extra encouraging to hear from people who just recently / have gone through the same process! I’m hoping your new journey has come with all the beautiful memories and love 🥰❤️🫶🏻 🏡 you’re just so kind. I’m so incredibly lucky and grateful to have you here. You all mean the world to me ! 🌎 🫶🏻☺️ and oh gosh! That’s a big move with 4 furry sweeties ! I’m so glad to hear everyone adjusted! I’m so incredibly happy for you. Thank you so much for sharing with me today and always supporting me. You’re loved! 💕💕

[@Abii_Frog]

I was so invested in this video. 😆 And can I just say that you guys used your space so so well in the apartment. When I see the empty tour of it, I'm like, "How did you guys even make it look soooo spacious!" Ya'll did an amazing job! And congrats on buying house and moving!!! This is such a huge step. **Edit** I'm at the end of the video and tearing up. Thank you for sharing this personal and emotional moment with us of literally leaving your whole life behind and starting fresh

[@BlondieKnots]

Omg you’re TOO kind!!! I’m so lucky to have you here. Thank you so much for being here and supporting me and my channel. This comment warmed my heart and I appreciate you more than you know my friend ❤

[@elizabethjohnny682]

This is so exciting, what a wonderful house!!! The height chart is so special! We're def so excited for you!

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤ I too found that to be sooo precious!!

[@Stinkincutecrochet]

I have a phobia of snakes! I saw a 4 foot black rat snake in my garden a couple months ago. My tips are: 1. Don't have bird feeders out. It attracts rodents (even cute ones like chipmunks, which is what attracted my snake). My cats and I enjoyed seeing the birds, but wasn't worth it to me after seeing the snake. 2. Keep your grass cut super low. I know longer grass is nice for pollinators, but grass helps snakes hide from birds of prey and it makes it hard to see when you are walking. If you want to help pollinators, have specified pollinator gardens instead of your grass being longer. I am planning on crocheting a little snake to have some exposure therapy cuz I didn't go out into the garden for weeks!

[@BlondieKnots]

Omg that’s scary!! Thank you SO much for all these tips. I will follow these like it is my garden bible 😂 I really appreciate you taking the time to share all that info with me!! I’m proud of you for going back into the garden at all! And that’s hilarious about that crochet snake! Let me know if it works. I might join you in the exposer therapy if so😂 JUST IN CASE!!

[@ariellefoon428]

you are so wholesome, I just love it! I love that I found your IG then your KZbin! Thank you for the great videos and sharing your life with us! Love, a new fan

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

I love how excited you are about your new home! Wishing you all the best! The plant is a type of tomato. Tomato plants have a distinctive smell. Rub the foliage. No worries about the “mess”- you are moving!!!

[@BlondieKnots]

You’re too kind. Thank you so so much for supporting me and watching my move! I’m so lucky and happy to have you here!!❤

[@embroideberry]

I really enjoy the mix of content! This video was definitely fun to watch. Some advice for the garden: when the cucumbers go yellow the plant will stop producing. For tomatoes, they have to have some color, but you can wait for them to ripen fully on the vine with the only concern being birds getting to them first. Also in case you don't know cucumbers and tomatoes are annuals so they do have to be replanted every year. You can buy plants or start from seeds (more work but cheaper). There are a lot of charts online for when to start seeds or plant plants for your area. Strawberries will grow back but it can be helpful to cut them back to three inches after they are done fruiting to allow for next years leaves to start. When picking wild berries, my parents and I will listen to a podcast or something so there is noise to scare away rattlesnakes. I don't know if it works for other snakes, but might be worth a shot! Sorry for the long comment and hope it is helpful!

[@BlondieKnots]

I’m so glad to hear you enjoy the little bit of everything!! Thank you so so much for ALLL the wonderful gardening insight!! That’s extremely helpful. Maybe I’ll bring my Bose speaker outside and blast podcast in the garden to keep the snakes away😂 whatever works!! You’re awesome , thanks for being here friend ❤

[@mariad7031]

Omg thanks for sharing this exciting time. First your new came with a garden?? That’s amazing. I planted my first one this year so I appreciate the learning curve. Second your new space/house looks amazing. I couldn’t help but smile to see your excitement and pride. So sweet. Wishing you and your husband many happy days and memories in your new space ❤ 🏡

[@BlondieKnots]

I was so incredibly lucky to inherit this garden from the previous owner! It is a learning curve for me too! I hope it’s going well for you my friend! I’m wishing your garden a lovely harvest all season long ❤ you’re so kind. I’m so happy to have you here. Thank you my sweet friend.

[@bethferguson705]

Oh also, isn't the first night in a new place always kinda weird feeling or is it just me? I have to adjust to the energy of a place & also let my energy permeate my new nest.

[@BlondieKnots]

Absolutely!! It’s STILL hard to adjust too! I’m doing my best, it’s slowly becoming more and more comfortable and like my own! It’s funny how we all experience that feeling 😂❤

[@jenbrooke403]

Congratulations Dana! So many exciting things going on for you! Can’t wait to see your garden progress! I wish I had the knowledge for that. I’ll be learning along with you. I keep considering starting a small container garden… maybe just herbs or something to get my feet wet. Wish you the best as you get your new home set up! 💕

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much!! It’s absolutely been a learning curve! I wish we learned alittle more about this stuff in school 😂 you’re so sweet!! Definitely keep me updated if you grow some herbs! I’d love to hear about it!❤

[@agxx.z]

we love you Dana!! you're doing amazing motivating yourself to pack, you got this! take your time doing what you need we aren't going anywhere :)

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much!!! I love you too my friend! I’m so lucky & sooooo glad to have you here❤ you’re a gem!!

[@chelseavannorman2600]

Yay! Looks awesome! Happy moving 😁

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤

[@Rizzy.Lizzyz]

OMG I'm so excited. Your house is so cute!!

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤

[@conniescrochetedcreations]

Woot woot Dana! Yay! You are all moved! Congratulations!!! Those strawberries look divine. Mmmm 🍓 I’m so happy for you!

[@BlondieKnots]

Yes!!! Thank you so so much Connie!! Thank you for cheering me on❤😊🍓 they were so incredible!! Your support never goes unnoticed my sweet friend 🥰

[@itsjuliaaaaaaa]

Loved every bit of this!!! Would you ever do a makeup tutorial? Your makeup is always so pretty! ❤

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! And oh gosh that’s so kind! I never thought about it! Maybe I’ll add it into a section of a vlog at some point ❤

[@flowerlovediary]

Congratulations again on the house! Hope your move went smoothly 🤍

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend , besides it being super hot it was indeed a smooth move. Thank you for the well wishes love ❤

[@grannyarkue9199]

Yes Dana I will stay do whatever u want love ur warm spirit u bring young talented with a warm spirit.⭐️⭐️🙏🏿❤️❤️🌹👍🏿

[@BlondieKnots]

You’re so sweet!! Thank you so much for being here! I’m so lucky to have you 😊❤

[@toro8star]

I love seeing basements in norther houses. If you had a garden down here in Florida, you would freak out! We have all the creepy crawling bugs imaginable!

[@BlondieKnots]

It’s crazy for me to have a basement coming from the west coast! I’m so new to the idea of a basement!! lol but oh gosh , PASSS on that 😂 I already have more bugs than I can handle 😂

[@HolyGuacaMolly]

So exciting! I can't wait to see how the new space turns out! 💖

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤

[@Chromatic_Kayla]

So excited for you! I really enjoyed this video and seeing a different side of your life!!

[@BlondieKnots]

Ahhh thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re enjoying it. Thank you so much for being here and supporting me! ❤

[@InmysparetimeCrochet]

It's been enjoyable to follow along with your journey Dana :) Whilst I don't use Doterra anymore, Intune is amazing!! Smells so so good and is very calming xx

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤ I’m so happy you’re enjoying it! And I’m glad to hear you also love intune!! Thank you so much for being here 😊

[@conniepeereboom8640]

Congratulations on your new home! I’m excited to see all the things you craft and make in the future. ❤

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much! I feel so inspired and excited in my new space! I can’t wait to share the journey with you!!❤️

[@stefflores]

So excited to see the process of decorating your craft room!

[@BlondieKnots]

Yes I can’t wait to film it!

[@delonnickels9573]

Love love loved this video!!❤❤

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend ! You’re so kind ❤

[@sydneykriegshauser2538]

So happy for you guys! Congrats on the house, again! Have fun getting used to the new place and getting everything where you want it❤

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support 😊❤ I’m so happy to have you here!

[@samanthamitchell7355]

So so so happy for you 🎉

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my sweet friend!! You’re amazing 🫶🏻❤️

[@CraftyKatShopUS]

We had a height chart at my Grandmas house. When she passed away my dad removed the piece of drywall and moved it to his own house. Now our own kids have been added. Maybe that family would want to take the piece of drywall?

[@BlondieKnots]

That’s really sweet! I think if they would’ve wanted it they would’ve asked to take it with them so I assume they are okay without it. We had pretty good contact with the previous owners during the process

[@allycantspell8111]

Such a fun video! Im so happy for u :) and im so excited to see how that garden grows

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it my friend, I’m so happy to have you here and share more with you ❤

[@aksez2u]

Do you watch Jenna Phipps? Because in the last few months, she has done a giant pivot from crochet, knitting and other crafts to tearing down and renovating a whole a** midcentury house in Canada with her partner. Her channel has GROWN in the meantime! People are there (and here) for the personality and fun content, not just for the yarn 😊

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh yes! I love miss Jenna!! Thank you so much for that. That’s a very good point. I appreciate that perspective ❤ watching her renovated that house is soooo interesting!!

[@aksez2u]

@@BlondieKnots I think it's because creative people love all kinds of creative things!

[@HoneyHorseHandmade]

Your garden haul 😍 Also the tomatoes you’ll want them to be green and have a bit of blush (either red or pink)! The cucumbers are a bit big but there are some larger cucumber varieties! 🍅🥒🍓

[@BlondieKnots]

Ahh I was so excited to share it with you!! And ohh I see!! Yes thank you so much for the tips!! So far it’s all been delicious! 😊❤️🍓 🥒

[@kaitlin6587]

I love just turning on one of your videos and watching while I crochet. I have trouble sitting in silence and crocheting. It sends my mind running a million miles an hour and it helps having something playing. And you're videos have been my go to lately! You're so fun and seem so happy! I also love you're crochet and chats! I do have a question for you! How did you get into crochet and what was the first item you made? Apologies if you've already answered this 😬 Sending love!

[@BlondieKnots]

I feel the same way! I’m so glad you enjoy my videos and I can keep you company while you work on your projects 🥰 I’m so happy to have you here on my channel!! That’s a great question! I originally picked it up as a way to connect / bond with my grandma and fell in love with it from there! When she was still with us it was a great way for me to bond with her and sharing my projects with her made me very happy! The first thing I made was a granny square cardigan! Sending my love back to you friend 💕

[@CraftyMoom]

Since you have a garden, you could use egg shells and old food scraps to make compost♥

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh that’s a fantastic idea! Thank you so much! I will do so!❤

[@CraftyMoom]

@@BlondieKnots Of course, glad to help. Hold onto those old coffee grounds and look up some helpful hints online ♥ Love your new place!

[@Stinkincutecrochet]

Wahooooo moving vlog!!

[@BlondieKnots]

Yay! I’m glad you’re excited about it!

[@StitchesByPati]

woo woo congrats lovely girl

[@BlondieKnots]

Ahh thank you so much girlfriend!! I appreciate your support so much 🫶🏻🥰

[@evelynromero5347]

Put your unripe tomatoes on your kitchen windowsill and they will ripen on their own.😊

[@danyellewalters501]

So excited for you! I also live in Virginia! I live in the southwestern part of the state. I can never get strawberries to grow but I have several blueberry bushes. 😁

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh heyyyyy neighbor! ❤ blueberry bushes are equally as gorgeous though!!

[@nohea_robertson]

I cannot wait to be in our own home again. Hopefully soon! I miss my own office. 😂 We moved to WA in 2008 and have moved 5 times. I’m done with apartment living, I need to be in my own home. I’m thankful, but I’m done. 😆

[@Diamond-o8e]

Loves this video and don't do well with spiders or snakes either. Would love to have a garden it will have a lot of fruits and vegetables in the garden. Loves to eat fruits in the morning that is all I eat in the morning is fruit.

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you! I’m so glad you loved it! I love fruit so much too! That sounds like a great start to your morning 😊

[@BookWormNat]

I’m a very recent subscriber and I’m loving your videos! Also I can’t get it out of my mind that you look so much like Marilyn Monroe! I literally looked up a picture just to make sure I wasn’t tripping, and yep. Doppelgängers!

[@BlondieKnots]

Yay! Thank you so much for being here and supporting me! I’m so happy to have you here! And oh gosh WHAT a compliment!! I’m flattered truly. Thanks for the confidence boost my friend❤😊

[@simoneclarke5104]

That was fun, I do hope you mix in vlogs as well!!

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much my friend! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!❤

[@DoHeHa]

I just gone through my 14th move and I'm done with moving... But I always say that and then, a few years later..move again. Wish you luck, hope not too much things break and then enjoy the new house .

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh wow! Thats alot of moves!! Thank you so much ❤

[@flute6323]

The worst part is having to clean and pack up, but still needing to use a lot of it 😫. But having movers is so freaking amazing. Takes a lot of the pressure off.

[@BlondieKnots]

Factssssssss. It’s always a struggle! But yes I can’t imagine doing this one without the movers help! Bless them!

[@bethferguson705]

I'm here for you 🩷 Thank you for the essential oil recommendation... I looked it up and here's the listing... High notes of Frankincense, Lime, Sandalwood with Ylang-ylang, patchouli & Roman chamomile as low notes. I will definitely try it! Sending Blessings 🩷Beth

[@BlondieKnots]

Ohhh yes! I completely forgot to go in and edit the notes of in tune for you guys 😂whoops! But yes thank you Beth!! If you do try it let me know what you think, I hope you love it!! Sending all the blessings back to you too my beautiful friend ❤ thank you as always for being here!

[@katepopowski5535]

Tomatoes need to blush / get a little red. The cucumbers can be good as long as the cucumbers are furm. Peel and get rid of the seeds of the big cucumbers.

[@BlondieKnots]

Good to know! I have been testing them all as I go so that’s good to know!

[@Tashiathome]

So excited for you! Being in a home vs. an apartment is a game changer! Also, just curious- what camera do you use for filming?

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much!! So far so good! And I use a zvf-1 by Sony! Highly recommend🥰

[@yolandagomez8330]

Que te vaya bonito en tu nuevo hogar se lo merecéis los dos

[@BlondieKnots]

Thank you so much ❤

[@sandydawson664]

Hi Dana I’m so excited to hear you are living in my home state!! Where in Virginia are you? Much love from Cobbs Creek, Virginia!! 🫶🏻🧶

[@pennybarnes2440]

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[@amandabottoms1]

hey lovely, your tomato plants need calcium. the rotting on the bottom of the fruit is indication of calcium deficiency. wish you all the best with the tomatoes!!

[@BlondieKnots]

Oh really?! How fascinating!! Thank you so much! I’ll looking into that right away!!❤ 🍅

[@amandabottoms1]

@BlondieKnots roots and refuge here on KZbin has some really great gardening content from 2020ish. She's got a book for the first time gardener that you might find super helpful. I hope you check her out, she's a lovely human.

[@Helena-tw7pj]

Love your Kitty

[@BlondieKnots]

Me too! Thank you!

[@brendaeldridge7937]

If they taste good it doesn't matter how big they are. But usually the smaller ones are better.

[@BlondieKnots]

Good to know! I won’t be so worried to pick them at a certain size!

[@catherinevastola7364]

Looks like Roma tomatoes- good to make sauce

[@margaretmmg]

Don't pick the tomatoes green. Let them ripe on the vine. That said Fried green tomatoes are delicious.

[@BlondieKnots]

Someone else recommended I tried that as well!! I just might have to dabble in the fried tomatoes!

[@ag5415]

Pixie Dust for paint color. 100%.

[@BlondieKnots]

Agreed!!!🤭💕

[@katepopowski5535]

Roma tomatoes

[@MsIniquity]

Hmmmmm a white couch. I hope you’re not planning on having any kids 😂

[@grannyarkue9199]

I don’t like the look of that yellow cucumber

[@moda78z]

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