I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from last week's post. I can't start to inform you how much it means to me that you put in the time to read what I need to say and leave sweet remarks and messages.
I forgot to mention something because post that I think is actually essential. 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 enjoy to tell you what to do.
Do not live in that area.
That school is not as great as this one. (I never ever trust the school ranking websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is terrible.
You understand, there is a better location to do xyz ...
They are coming from a great place, but they are not you. This is your experience. When it comes to finding a location that you desire to live in and what kind of lifestyle you have than anybody else, you understand more about what you are looking for. We have constantly done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it. As convenient as it is to crowdsource, this might be among those times when you trust your own impulses more. PSA over.
Last week, I spoke to you about how I feel about moving. I enjoy it.
If I am being perfectly truthful with you, the real relocation can be a discomfort in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out from moving to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the procedure. I believed that I would share some pointers that I have picked up throughout the years of military relocations.
I play an odd little video game with myself every time we move. I attempt to make sure that we have less things than we did the previous relocation.
For me more things suggests more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with multiple moving stickers on them that have never ever been opened, opportunities are great we don't need it.
2. Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers just can drop the bags into package, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dispose it back in. Everything is together. This is especially helpful for scrap drawers, utensils, underclothing drawers.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you inspect every cabinet, closet, and drawer 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. When you sign off, it is not the duty of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be hard to get cable consultations during moving season. Call your present companies and let them understand your move out day to turn off what you already have in your existing house.
5. If you have school age kids, ensure that you understand what you require to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is simpler to get physicals and their vaccinations prior to you leave than when you get to your new town. Many school districts have whatever you require online or will send you the paperwork. This has always made the transition a lot simpler for me.
While I am completing the documentation, I likewise discover a pediatrician and dentist and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new patients. I keep a small file folder with all of our essential documents in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one must go without stating, however after some discussions recently, I am a little shut off by the method some individuals deal with the individuals moving their personal belongings. I have actually had actually best of luck with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with beverages, have breakfast and lunch for them every day, and trust them to do their task. The nicer I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They probably aren't going to pack your things exactly as you would, however they are specialists. They load and move individuals every day. They understand what they are doing.
The night before the movers come to load, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. It is too hard 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 packed is currently with you.
I will be sending my dog to doggy day care. Make sure that the hotels or guest homes that you are staying at take animals. Moving can be terrible for animals, so try to keep them website as tension free as possible.
9. Exact same with the kids. I really highlight the "adventure" aspect of moving rather of the leaving part. I unpack their spaces first and get them settled into your house before I deal with the other rooms. I ensure that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the first things off of the truck when we get to our new home. 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 a truly 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 individuals have actually told me that is the one box that has gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the very 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 joking about the white wine.
When it comes to unpacking, simply get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and as soon as whatever is unpacked and moved in, you here can begin to check out and enjoy your brand-new town.
13. When we get to the brand-new home, I attempt to get there a day prior to the movers come. I clean up as much as I can. Inside of drawers, refrigerator, racks, and so on. After whatever is relocated, unpacked, and assemble, I treat myself to an expert cleaning. It is so good to have a clean house after all of the craziness of a big move.
14. Be flexible. Stuff happens. Movers are late. Homes aren't all set. Things break. Moving is going to cost more than you believe it does. It isn't completion of the world. Do not sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
Every moving season I think that my husband and I are going to get separated. Being able to laugh and have enjoyable with the move is so much better than being worried out and dissatisfied. My kids, my hubby, the movers.