Food – Make your last grocery run a week before moving and keep it very minimal. Avoid perishable items because they are difficult to transport and you don’t want to waste your money by throwing away uneaten food.
Extra padding – Use extra padding on your most fragile items. Instead of bubble wrap and packing peanuts, use environmentally friendly options like newspaper. You can even use some clothing, socks or towels to give some extra cushion during the…
Donate – Take a good look at all of your belongings and be honest with yourself – you have things that you don’t really need so donate them! Whether it’s old clothes, dishes, or furniture, minimize the number of things…
Clothes – For hanging clothes, gather a section together and cover them with garbage bags. This will make moving them easy plus provide protection from weather, spills, or sharp objects during the transport. Also consider vacuum seal bags to save…
Boxes – Get a variety of boxes; you never know how many you will need! Also, remember this golden rule: the heavier the items, the smaller the box. That way, transporting is much easier. You can find boxes at a…
Moving is exciting! Whether you are relocating for school, a new job, or just a fresh start, beginning a new chapter of life comes with a lot of challenges. When it finally comes time to pack up your life and…