For many families, moving can be a very stressful event. Over the years, I’ve watched a lot families in the Portland Oregon area endure the moving process. Besides coming to terms with your new life in a new home, you and your family will also need to think about moving day. Too often, families get caught up in various activities before moving day and fail to make the proper preparations. If you and your family are preparing to move, try to stay calm (easier said than done) and organized (huhhhh???) throughout the process.
Make a detailed checklist
It can be difficult to keep track of all the tasks associated with moving. Just try to organize your days leading up to and beyond moving day. If you have a reminder of what needs to be done and where you need to be, you are more likely to have a smooth moving day. I, personally, love “lists” and “lists of lists”, but that’s another blog.
Prepare for day 1
Prior to packing all of your boxes, you may want to assemble one box of neccessities for the whole family. As most families finish unpacking thier trucks late in the evening, it’s just a hassle to open several boxes to find pillows and toothbrushes. So place anything you might need in the first 24 hours in a separate box, mark it clearly and keep it accessible during the move. Also, if you have any valuable or irreplaceable items – such as jewelry and personal keepsakes – you should try to wrap the items well and keep them with you while moving.
Pack manageable boxes, label every box, de-clutter as you go, and get the family involved.
Your Day 1 Box:
should include: personal toiletries, soap, toilet paper, snacks & drinks, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, set of plastic plates and cutlery, paper towels or napkins, notepads & pens, box knife. I’m sure there’s more. I’m still trying to block out my last move.
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