Tips To Make Moving Easier

How many of you have jumped head first into the process of moving, to land butt first in a pool of stress? Moving can be exciting, overwhelming, and stressful all at the same time, but I am here to share with you a few tips to help you keep your cool.

1. The first step is to PLAN. Without a plan, there is no progress and without progression, there is no move. I encourage you all to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Oh yeah, and plan some more.


The planning process consists of things like:

- Selecting a move-out/move-in date

- Scheduling movers for a specific date/time (mark calendar)

- Sort through all belongings and label each item: Keep, throw away, donate, or sell. Remember: If you did not use it in the old house,there is no need to move it to the new house.

- Label all boxes. (i.e. cutlery, artwork, bathroom ensemble, etc.) Also, make it easy to unpack by labeling which room the items in boxes belong. (i.e. kitchen, master bedroom, pantry)

- If you are moving to another state, collect all information necessary to obtain a new driver's license, change of address, vehicle registration, and other important matters

2. Decide how you will decorate the new space in advance. This will help with the initial sorting process at the old place. If it doesn't meet the criteria or decorating scheme for your new space, it must go.

3. Notify friends & family via email blast of your new move, moving date, and new address. This will inform those who matter of your move and address change.

4. Look in each room and make sure all items are removed.

5. Other tips to consider:
- Secure a babysitter on moving day
- Secure a petsitter, such as a friend, neighbor, or relative
- Don't spend tons of money on buying boxes. Become a box hustler and gather them from local grocery stores or office buildings
- Stop all papers and subscriptions 2 weeks prior to the move
- Change address information listed under online accounts: Amazon.com,
credit card sites, banking sites, etc.
- Consider selling on Craigslist. Be flexible in pricing, as the idea
is to sell to create space, not get rich!

Moving does not have to be a dreaded headache. All it takes is a little planning and preparation. I hope these tips were of assistance. Feel free to comment with more tips and ideas you have picked up throughout your moving journeys!

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