Raise your hand if you love the physical aspect of moving… anyone?!!! To help you navigate moving, here are a few easy moving hacks that will make your life a little simpler (hopefully!) and reduce the amount of stress involved in moving!
PURGE… that may seem like common sense, but trust me, I’ve moved quite a few times and always wish I had done this sooner. Why spend money on extra boxes, extra space in the moving vehicle, and extra man power loading and unloading when you could have gotten rid of the items in the first place?! This absolutely saves you time and money!
Pack a first day basket with disposable plates, cups, cutlery, paper towels, napkins, trash bags, and toilet paper!
Color coding! Each room should be color coded to make unloading easier! These labels are helpful or you can simply use dot stickers like these with a chart that explains what each color is. The less you have to remember, the better :)
Buy several IKEA bags… the ones with the zipper can be used for clothing and/or blankets and/or pillows. If you want an even cheaper way to move clothes, keep them on the hanger and move them in trash bags with a hole in the top for the hook of the hanger. Check out this article for details!
Pack your plates vertically, when oriented this way, they are less likely to break but obviously make sure to wrap them well with bubble wrap or
Change of Address… this seems simple enough, but there are so many places that you need to notify of your change. This checklist may be a helpful starting place!
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