As I'm sure everyone knows: MOVING IS ... so many things.
So here are a few tips from the experts;
1. Start cleaning as soon as you know you are going to move
-It helps relieve stress
-you can see what you have (and whether you want to keep it)
-you have less to do when your stuff is out, so you can be truly DONE
2. Garage sail/ Give away/ Donate
3. When you are stressed out-
-Take a moment to think of the other areas in your life that require a fresh start
-Remind yourself of that "fresh start" or "reinvention"
-If it's a move "up" Get stoked! come up with ideas and goals that reflect this upward move
-If it's a move "over" or even "down"know that it really is "Temporary" and Character building. (yes, become your own cheerleader, even if you feel like vomitting afterward)
-Take a sea salt and Epsom bath, a melatonin, and some comfort food, get plenty of sleep
4. Pick your boxes and carriers carefully.
-I like produce boxes because they are sturdy and easy for friends and movers alike, to lift
-Also have had great experiences with merchant bags (you know, the plaid plastic ones from China-town or street vendor). I had a set of 9 in varying sizes, that lasted 5 moves and when done the fold up and fit into the smallest of the bags. Because of their handles it they were easy to carry. I put books on the bottoms and sides and packed valueables inside clothes stuffed to capacity, my heirloom tea-set, made it from place to place, safe and sound, thank goodness.
5. Sometimes it is about the quick get away
- find a storage unit that will supply a driver and truck www.paylessselfstorage.com
- Also, I have heard of public storage for a dollar for the first month, I personally have not used them, but in a pinch you might check out the deals near you like this one...
www.PsPickUp.com.
6. Always Be as good as you can to yourself , maybe even be a little self indulgent
7. Always bribe friends with food, beer, what ever they like.
8. Remember the help your friends gave you in your time of need, return the favor
9. Take notes when helping friends move on what to do and what NOT to do
10. NEVER WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE if you love your friends and family
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things I also learned from my last move:
1. figure out where things will go approx before you move. esp heavy stuff like all the books. and unwieldy furniture, saves you valuable time later.
2. at the end you just end up with tons of misc boxes. label them carefully inevitably the stuff you will really need is in there.
3. we had movers but a few of our friends came by the next day to just sit around, having people in the house really "warmed" it. get people in that home as soon as you can.
4. the kitchen takes the longest. it just does.
5. you will be amazed at the stuff people give away on "freecycle.com"
oh and plan ahead people give away boxes on craigslist.
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