Boxes, Boxes, and More boxes

Okay, I'm moving in 18 days.... the clock is ticking and I'm feeling like I need to take full advantage of every ounce of time that I have.  So, my question to all of you smart moms is HOW DO YOU MOVE?  

-Do you pack a few boxes a day or do it all in a couple days time?

-Do you organize your boxes per room or where they will go in the new place?

-When and how do you pack up your food? Get rid of as much as possible, or try to haul it in a cooler?

-What are your essential moving tools? Saran wrap stuff, box cutters, foam, paper, Peanut M&M's?

-Do you pack a box that you'll use right when you get to the new place? What do you put in it? Towels, toilet paper, sheets?

.......and finally

-do you think it is worth buying certain boxes (like wardrobe boxes) or specialty boxes for some of your stuff or do you just take it and go as is?

Any moving tips and suggestions would be very helpful! Now, I need to go start packing.