We ARE moving !!!!
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Re: We ARE moving !!!!
Woot!Woot!Woot!
My folks owned a household goods moving/storage business and Mom always said the three most unsettled and stressful times in a person's life are death, divorce and moving ... with the first two usually involving a bit of the last.
Here are some tips my Mom would tell people:
Heavy things in small boxes, light things in large boxes. Label all boxes on the SIDE so you can see what goes in which room. Important things should be sumarized on box, also. ([i]movers use numbered stickers w/ spreadsheet, homeowner lists general box contents by box number[/i]) VERY important things; birth certs, licenses, insurance, mortgage, vehicle registrations, banking, taxes, jewelry and prescription meds stay with you and movers should not be allowed access to them to prevent the temptation of theft. Pack a large suitcase and toiletries for each person as if you are going on a weeklong trip so everyone has clothing for the next week and unpacking can be less stressful without such immediacy. Be sure to include a bath towel for each person.
After the move:
It seems silly, but if you hang curtains right away it makes your new home seem very welcoming and home-y. Unpack the kitchen first, then bedding and clothing and finally room-by-room according to importance and need.
Best of luck!
heidi =^..^=
Re: We ARE moving !!!!
:bounce :bounceSe, told ya, told ya :bounce :booty :booty WHOOHOO!!! :bounce :love :HB