Two weeks prior to moving day: oIf you have pets, make plans on how they can be transported on moving day.
Relocation is particularly stressful to some animals.
Arrange for them to be transported later or earlier or until the move is complete.
This can lessen the stress on you and the animal.
oPack all non-essentials early.
oStock up on moving essentials such as packaging tape, scissors, permanent markers and most especially sturdy boxes.
It is always wise to anticipate and have extra supplies available.
Finding out that you don't have enough tape for your boxes can be an unpleasant experience.
oMost moving companies can provide you sturdy boxes at an affordable charge.
Some also offer reimbursement on any boxes that are returned after the move.
A few will even drop off and then pick up the empty boxes free of charge.
oStock up with moving supplies such as boxes early.
Don't wait until a few days before moving to go down to your hardware store.
You might find yourself staring at an empty shelf.
oInquire about portable wardrobe transport.
Most moving companies have portable wardrobe storage.
These are very nifty.
You can simply transfer the contents of your closets directly into these.
Organize and make a packing system: When you begin boxing up items it is a great idea to use a system to make it simple to find and trace stuff: oBoxes - Number and Letter each box clearly.
The letter would inform the movers which room to place the box.
In this way you wouldn't have to move everything again.
The number will tell you the contents of the box.
Write down all the designated boxes on a sheet of paper to track them down easily.
This will help you track down the contents of each box with no trouble at all.
oBirds of the same feather - Avoid packing random things together.
You will definitely not be able to remember everything.
Finding stuff and unloading will be very cumbersome if done this way.
oOrganize according to use - Packing and cleaning supplies for instance.
In this fashion it would be easier to find where the packaging tape is.
oFigure out what items should go in and out of the van last and in and out of the van first.
Set them aside and inform the movers of the particular pieces.
As a tip, placing the television and DVD player on this list can be a helpful idea.
This would keep the kids out of harms way while the moving and unpacking is done.
Moving day - set up your base camp: oEstablish a spot for your children where they can be securely confined and out of danger.
oEnsure that the things that you need are within reach.
oDon't try to unpack all at once.
Focus on unpacking the living room and kitchen first.
You can slowly unpack things for the other rooms over the next few days at a more relaxed rate.
Relocation is particularly stressful to some animals.
Arrange for them to be transported later or earlier or until the move is complete.
This can lessen the stress on you and the animal.
oPack all non-essentials early.
oStock up on moving essentials such as packaging tape, scissors, permanent markers and most especially sturdy boxes.
It is always wise to anticipate and have extra supplies available.
Finding out that you don't have enough tape for your boxes can be an unpleasant experience.
oMost moving companies can provide you sturdy boxes at an affordable charge.
Some also offer reimbursement on any boxes that are returned after the move.
A few will even drop off and then pick up the empty boxes free of charge.
oStock up with moving supplies such as boxes early.
Don't wait until a few days before moving to go down to your hardware store.
You might find yourself staring at an empty shelf.
oInquire about portable wardrobe transport.
Most moving companies have portable wardrobe storage.
These are very nifty.
You can simply transfer the contents of your closets directly into these.
Organize and make a packing system: When you begin boxing up items it is a great idea to use a system to make it simple to find and trace stuff: oBoxes - Number and Letter each box clearly.
The letter would inform the movers which room to place the box.
In this way you wouldn't have to move everything again.
The number will tell you the contents of the box.
Write down all the designated boxes on a sheet of paper to track them down easily.
This will help you track down the contents of each box with no trouble at all.
oBirds of the same feather - Avoid packing random things together.
You will definitely not be able to remember everything.
Finding stuff and unloading will be very cumbersome if done this way.
oOrganize according to use - Packing and cleaning supplies for instance.
In this fashion it would be easier to find where the packaging tape is.
oFigure out what items should go in and out of the van last and in and out of the van first.
Set them aside and inform the movers of the particular pieces.
As a tip, placing the television and DVD player on this list can be a helpful idea.
This would keep the kids out of harms way while the moving and unpacking is done.
Moving day - set up your base camp: oEstablish a spot for your children where they can be securely confined and out of danger.
oEnsure that the things that you need are within reach.
oDon't try to unpack all at once.
Focus on unpacking the living room and kitchen first.
You can slowly unpack things for the other rooms over the next few days at a more relaxed rate.