Give yourself plenty of time to do your packing-don't leave it all for the weekend before your move. Having to rush leads to mistakes and creates unnecessary stress. Knowing where to start and how much time to budget will get you off to a successful start.
Plan to devote at least two days to each room in your home. In addition to packing, there's general cleaning to do; some rooms may need more thorough cleaning or repairs.
Packing is not the most exciting project you'll ever undertake, so start early and space it out to prevent boredom and fatigue. Make your packing time do double duty by clearing out unneeded items as you go. You'll have less to pack, carry, and unpack.
Emptying out the closets in your home is a great place to start your moving preparations. You'll have a place to store boxes out of the way, and you'll find it easier to stay organized.
Next, move on to seasonal items. You'll clear out a lot of space, and you won't have to spend the duration of your moving preparation time living out of boxes.
If you have children, chances are they have lots of outgrown clothing and toys that are no longer played with. Help them decide what they'll keep, and what they can live without. Donating the things they part with to charity is a good way to help them let go of unnecessary items and learn an important life lesson about sharing with the less fortunate.
Starting early, working consistently, and staying focused will make the task of moving much easier, and allow you to look forward to starting fresh in your new home.
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