I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from last week's post. I can't begin to inform you just how much it means to me that you take the time to read what I need to say and leave sweet remarks and messages.
I forgot to discuss something in that post that I believe is really crucial. Use your own judgement when it comes to making choices about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and everything else. It appears like when you learn where you are going, individuals love to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that community.
That school is not as excellent as this one. (I never rely on the school score sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is dreadful.
You know, there is a much better place to do xyz ...
They are originating from a great location, but they are not you. This is your experience. You understand more about what you are looking for when it pertains to finding a location that you wish to live in and what sort of lifestyle you have than anyone else. We have actually always done our own thing and made our own options and have actually never regretted it. As hassle-free as it is to crowdsource, this might be one of those times when you trust your own impulses more. PSA over.
Last week, I talked with you about how I feel about moving. I love it.
If I am being completely sincere with you, the actual move can be a pain in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out from relocating to Cape Cod (our 9th relocation?) and deep in the throes of the procedure. I believed that I would share some suggestions that I have actually selected up over the years of military moves.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play an odd little video game with myself every time we move. I try to make sure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move. I am particulary proud of our last relocation-- 8,500 pounds.
For me more things means more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. I am fairly relentless, if I don't use it or love it, it goes. If we have boxes with several moving stickers on them that have never been opened, possibilities are great we don't need it. (FYI-- A great deal of Goodwills will pertain to your house and choose up.).
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.
3. Mentioning utensils, ensure that you inspect every drawer, cabinet, and closet to ensure that everything was loaded. We had our utensil drawer missed out on when and we unpacked every box hoping to discover the forks. We never did. Our real estate agent was kind enough to go back to your house and send us the drawer that we forgot. We also missed a shed when. That time we left a barbeque and a lawnmower for the brand-new owners. Once you sign off, it is not the duty of the movers, so make sure to check.
4. About a month out, make appointments to have the energies turned over or turned on. It is good to have Web on move in day, and not a couple of weeks later. It can be difficult to get cable television visits throughout moving season. Call your existing service providers and let them understand your relocation out day to turn off what you already have in your present house.
5. If you have school age kids, make certain that you know what you need to register them at their brand-new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). When you get to your brand-new town, it is much easier to get physicals and their vaccinations before you leave than. Many school districts have whatever you require online or will send you the documentation. This has always made the transition a lot simpler for me.
While I am submitting the paperwork, I also find a pediatrician and dental professional and call to ensure that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a small file folder with all of our crucial documents in it and bring it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one should go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat individuals moving their possessions. I here have had really good luck with movers. I keep the fridge stocked with drinks, have breakfast and lunch for them each day, and trust them to do their job. The nicer I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They probably aren't going to pack your things precisely as you would, however they are specialists. They load and move individuals every day. They know what they are doing.
The night before the movers come to pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. It is too tough to do it while there is a moving crew in the house and I tend to get overwhelmed. And whatever that doesn't need to get loaded is already with you.
8. Don't forget your animals. I will be sending my dog to dog day care. I don't desire her under everyone's feet in and in the method. Also, make certain that the hotels or visitor houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be terrible for animals, so attempt to keep them as stress complimentary as possible.
9. Same with the kids. I actually play up the "experience" aspect of moving rather of the leaving part. I unpack their spaces first and get them settled into your house prior to I deal with the other spaces. I ensure 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 new home. The have a peek here kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
10. Tape the cords and remotes to the backs of the tvs and electronic devices. And it is a really excellent concept to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is amusing the number of individuals have actually told me that is the one box that has gotten lost.
11. Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the first night. I make certain that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower drape, some towels, and a bottle of wine. Just joking about the white wine. (Not actually. Have lots of red wine.).
12. When it pertains to unpacking, just get it done. We typically are "photos on the walls" by day 3. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and when whatever is unpacked and relocated, you can begin to explore and enjoy your new town.
When we get to the new home, I attempt to get there a day prior to the movers come. After whatever is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to an expert cleansing. It is so good to have a tidy house after all of the insaneness of a big move.
14. Be flexible. Things takes place. Movers are late. Homes aren't prepared. Things break. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does. It isn't the end of the world. Don't sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
Every moving season I believe that my hubby and I are going to get divorced. Being able to laugh and have enjoyable with the move is so much better than being stressed out and dissatisfied. My kids, my spouse, the movers.