I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from recently's post. I can't begin to inform you just how much it means to me that you put in the time to read what I have to state and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to point out something because post that I believe is really crucial. Use your own judgement when it pertains to making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It appears like when you learn where you are going, people like to tell you what to do.
Do not live in that community.
That school is not as good as this one. (I never rely on the school rating sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is horrible.
You understand, there is a better place to do xyz ...
They are coming from a good placeGreat location they however not you. You know more about what you are looking for when it comes to finding a place that you desire to live in and what kind of way of life you have than anybody else. We have always done our own thing and made our own choices and have actually never ever regretted it.
Last week, I spoke to you about how I feel about moving. I enjoy it.
But if I am being completely sincere with you, the actual move can be an annoyance.
We are 3 weeks out from moving to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the process. I thought that I would share some ideas that I have actually selected up for many years of military relocations.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play a strange little game with myself each time we move. I try to ensure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move. I am particulary happy with our last move-- 8,500 lbs.
For me more things implies more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move once again. If we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have never been opened, opportunities are excellent we don't need it.
Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers simply can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dump it back in.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you examine every cabinet, drawer, and closet to make sure that everything was loaded. Our realtor was kind enough to go back to the home and send us the drawer that we forgot about. As soon as you sign off, it is not the obligation of the movers, so make sure to double check.
4. About a month out, make consultations to have the utilities turned over or switched on. It is nice to have Internet on relocation in day, and not a few weeks later. It can be tough to get cable visits throughout moving season. Also, call your present suppliers and let them know your vacate day to switch off what you already have in your present house.
If you have school age children, make sure that you understand what you need to register them at their brand-new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is much easier to get physicals and their vaccinations prior to you leave than when you get to your brand-new town.
While I am filling out the documents, I likewise discover a pediatrician and dental practitioner and call to make certain that they are taking new clients. I keep a little file folder with more info all of our essential documents in it and bring it with me.
This one must go without saying, but after some conversations recently, I am a little turned off by the method some people treat the people moving their personal belongings. The better I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They pack and move individuals every day.
7. The night prior to the movers concern pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. I load everyone for the journey like we are going on holiday and pack up the automobile. It is too hard to do it while there is a moving crew in your home and I tend to get overwhelmed. Now, I do everything before they arrive and it is more enjoyable for everyone. And whatever that does not need to get loaded is already with you. Only one individual needs to be in your home with the movers, so among us will take the kids to the hotel pool or do something throughout the day.
8. Do not ignore your pets. I will be sending my pet to doggy daycare. I don't want her under everybody's feet in and in the way. Likewise, make sure that the hotels or visitor houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be distressing for animals, so try to keep them as tension totally free as possible.
9. Same with the kids. I truly play up the "adventure" element of moving instead of the leaving part. I unload their spaces first and get them settled into the home before I deal with the other spaces. I make sure that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the very first things off of the truck when we get to our brand-new house. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
10. Tape the remotes and cables to the backs of the televisions and electronic devices. And it is an actually good concept to hand bring the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put everything back together). It is funny how numerous individuals have told me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you know that you will need the first night. I make sure that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower drape, some towels, and a bottle of white wine. Simply joking about the white wine.
12. When it comes to unpacking, just get it done. We typically are "photos on the walls" by day 3. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and when everything is unpacked and moved in, you can start to explore and enjoy your new town.
13. I attempt to get there a day prior to the movers come when we get to the brand-new home. I clean up as much as I can. Within drawers, refrigerator, shelves, etc. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleansing. It is so great to have a tidy home after all of the insaneness of a big relocation.
Movers are late. Homes aren't all set. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does.
Every moving season I think that my husband and I are going to get separated. Being able to laugh and have fun with the move is so much better than being worried out and unhappy. My kids, my husband, the movers.