Create “open me first” boxes – Pick one or two boxes per room as “Open Me First” boxes. Put in them the things you’ll need first at your new location. Buy a roll of colored tape and mark each box.
Pack a suitcase – For each member of the family moving, pack a suitcase as if you’re all going on a 3-day vacation, including changes of clothes, medications, eyeglasses, toiletries, etc. Keep the suitcases separated from all the other items to be moved so you’ll have everything you need for the first few days without searching through boxes.
Records – Get copies of your existing records like transcripts from schools, medical records from doctors, etc.
Important Papers – Remember to carry your important papers with you like birth certificates and passports
Tip 1 – Electronics can be hard to understand so a picture is worth 1000 words take a picture of how complicated wiring (computer cords, speaker wires) is hooked up. Be sure to use plenty of light and careful focus so the pictures will be clear. Print each picture and put it in the top of the box holding the item. This will make hooking up the items in your new place much easier.
Tip 2 – Cord labels – Get a label maker and label the end of each cord. Then you’ll know exactly which cord you’re seeing and where each end connects when you put things back together.
Everyone that moves residental or Commerial needs to offically change your address with the U.S. post office. Click this link to access the online form.
