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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Greyhound – Did you know you can ship boxes via Greyhound bus? It takes a few days but if you don’t mind the wait, it is one of the cheapest options for moving boxes.
Hire friends – Bring in your friends! Have them help with packing and loading to make the process go much quicker. Give them first dibs on any items you may be leaving behind as a nice thank you.
Inspect – After you have everything packed up and ready to move, do one last inspection to make sure you didn’t leave anything small behind. (Closets, cabinets, etc.)
Jewelry – Thread your necklaces through straws to keep them from getting tangled during the move. You can also use saran wrap to keep jewelry in place during the transport.