I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from recently's post. I can't start to tell 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 in that post that I believe is truly 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 discover out where you are going, people like to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that neighborhood.
That school is not as excellent as this one. (I never trust the school ranking websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is terrible.
You understand, there is a better place to do xyz ...
They are coming from a good placeGreat location they are not you. You know more about what you are looking for when it comes to finding a location that you desire to live in and what kind of way of life you have than anyone else. We have always done our own thing and made our own options and have actually never ever regretted it.
Last week, I spoke with you about how I feel about moving. I like it.
If I am being perfectly truthful with you, the real relocation can be a discomfort in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of 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 gotten for many years of military relocations.
I play a weird little game with myself every time we move. I try to make sure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move.
For me more things indicates more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have never been opened, chances are great we don't require it.
2. Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers simply can drop the bags into package, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dump it back in. Everything is together. This is specifically helpful for scrap drawers, utensils, underclothing drawers.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you inspect every closet, drawer, and cabinet to make sure that whatever was loaded. Our realtor was kind enough to go back to the home and send us the drawer that we forgot about. Once you sign off, it is not the obligation of the movers, so make sure to double check.
4. About a month out, make appointments 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. Call your current companies and let them understand your move out day to turn off what you currently have in your existing home.
If you have school age kids, make sure that you know what you need to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is easier to get physicals and their vaccinations before you leave than when you get to your new town.
While I am filling out the documents, I also find a pediatrician and dental professional and call to ensure that they are taking new patients. I keep a small file folder with all of our essential papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one ought to go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the method some individuals deal with the individuals moving their valuables. I have actually had truly best of luck with movers. I keep the fridge stocked with drinks, have breakfast and lunch for them every day, and trust them to do their task. The better I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They probably aren't going to load your things precisely as you would, but they are experts. They pack and move people every day. They understand what they are doing.
The night prior to the movers come to pack, I move us out of the home and into a hotel. It is too difficult to do it while there is a moving team in the house and I tend to get overwhelmed. And everything that does not need to get loaded is already with you.
I will be sending my pet dog to doggie day care. Make sure that the hotels or visitor homes that you are staying at take animals. Moving can be distressing for animals, so try to keep them as tension free as possible.
9. Exact same with the kids. I actually play up the "experience" aspect of moving instead of the leaving part. I unload their rooms first and get them settled into your house 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 cables and remotes to the backs of the televisions and electronics. And it is an actually excellent idea to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is amusing how many people have actually informed me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the first night. I make sure that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a trash bag), shower curtain, some towels, and a bottle of red wine. Just kidding about the red wine.
When it comes to unpacking, simply get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and when whatever is unpacked and moved in, you can start to explore and enjoy your new town.
13. When we get to the new house, I try to get there a day before the movers come. I clean up as much as I can. Within drawers, fridge, shelves, etc. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleaning. It is so nice to have a tidy home after all of the insaneness of a big move.
Movers are late. Homes aren't prepared. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does.
Every moving season I believe that my other half and I are going to get separated. Being www.mymovingreviews.com/movers/move-on-moving-7475 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.