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If you are planning a big move, we want to help alleviate at least some of the stress with our free printables — downloadable moving tips and checklists with timelines that will help keep your move under control.
As part of our campaign to Celebrate Everyday Messes with Bissell, today we are sharing tips and free printables for stress-free moving.
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In this video, Susan and I share 5 steps to help you with your move, as well as some of our favorite packing tips.
5 Steps to Stress Free Moving with Free Printables
1. Make a Moving Plan
Plan out all of your tasks in a detailed timeline. You may want to start seven to eight weeks from move day and have biweekly or weekly increments until you reach the day before and the day of the move.
2. Build your Moving Team
Well ahead of move day, you will want to assemble your team, whether or not that includes hiring movers or recruiting family and friend volunteers. Don’t forget baby sitters for little ones. Having help with young children will eliminate a ton of stress on moving day.
3. Pack an “Open Me First Box”
Remember to take all your important documents, valuables, medications and special items for your kids with you on moving day. As well, pack “open first” boxes with important items you will need as soon as you arrive.
Don’t forget things like bedding and pillows, food and dishes for your pet, and coffee for the morning! You will also want to keep your vacuum accessible. One of the last things you will probably do before you leave your old house is vacuum, and one of the first things you will want to do in your new home is vacuum, so keep it handy.
4. Pack Wisely
Included in our downloadables is an “Order to Pack” checklist and a “Packing Tips” checklist.
The order you pack your house can definitely simplify the packing process.
And we have tons of packing tips that will speed up your packing too, such as leaving clothes on hangers and placing paper plates between china plates. Simply download our printables and get checking things off your list.
5. When You Arrive, Vacuum First and Make Beds
Once you arrive in your new home, you will want to get rid of any lingering dirt from the previous owners. Take advantage of the open floors to vacuum before you unpack all of your boxes.
A quick vacuum will make your new home feel clean and fresh for you. Then set up and make your beds. You will need, and you deserve, a good night sleep.
Download each of our 5 Free Moving Tips checklists to your computer, so you can print and get packing.
Set of 5 Moving Tips Checklists: “Moving Plan Timeline”, “What to Carry with YOU”, “Open First Boxes”, “Order to Pack” and “Packing Tips”.
Written by Janice of 5 Minutes for Mom
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Lilly Billing says
You two are amazing for sharing this! Thanks! I’m a lot more confident for my upcoming October move after reading this. Definitely sharing the article with all my friends on social media!
Tracy says
Great tips and a great video! Everything looks so much easier on the video tutorials, have noticed? Haha, but I’ve just tried some of these the last few days and all I can say one big thank you!
Iris Warren says
I have already made a check list for my moving to New Zealand. I am so excited that I am going there. I love the nature and the climate. I hope that I will be very happy there! Thank you for sharing there incredible advices!
Louise Ward says
You helped me so much! I am going to move out next month and I should start packing my stuff. I just don’t know what to pack first and what to leave till the very last moment. You helped me a lot! Thank you!
Britney says
Thank you very helpful!
Charlene Kuser says
This video was so informative and I like all the tips.The paper plates between the plates was very nice tip.I always wrapped them in newspaper which took way longer.The unpack me first box was nice too.Now I have to check out the packing tips.This one I really need.Thanks for all the great tips,wish I heard about these
before,would’ve saved me from being so stressed.
heather c says
Oooo, I like the idea of the beds being one of the first things you set up. I do remember sleeping on the floor a few times…without a pillow! Must remember this when moving time arrives.
Christian Alejandro says
It’s such a big job getting everything from one place to another! I really need some checklists.
Amy M says
My in-laws just moved, and it was a huge job. This post is very, very useful!
Angela Ash says
I wish I came across this just over a year ago. Moving was crazy. I know it’s always good to have a plan but it seems like it would be easier to follow a list already made. It would take the stress out of it compared to trying to create one myself.
Beth Klocinski says
Moving is not fun but keeping organized with checklists will make the process less painful
Alisha Hawk says
Check list is always great we moved so many times.
Cynthia R says
we moved around a lot when i was a kid so I remember how stressful it was, thanks for the checklists, very helpful!
Mer says
Very helpful! I’ve got a move coming up, so anything that might make it go a bit smoother is welcome.
Stephanie says
Wow! This is some good stuff. I will hang on to the checklists for my upcoming move next year. Thanks so much!
nickie says
great advice. Thanks
Marti Tabora says
I’m not planning on moving any time soon but these are great tips and I really like the checklists. thanks.
Cindi says
I will be keep this article, because my husband and I are
going through the empty nest and will need a smaller home!
Thanks, Cindi
Wehaf says
Like C. Lee Read, I think these tips are great for spring (or fall) cleaning, too.
anne says
great advice. I will keep it in mind.
Cupcake Daily says
Great tips!! Thanks for sharing …. we’re gonna be moving house next month & your advice is very timely.
Susan says
Good luck with you move!
Glamamom says
I could have used this last week when we moved!
Bonnie Way says
We moved every year for the first three years we were married and have another move coming up in about a year (when we finish school) so these are so helpful! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
C. Lee Reed says
Thank you for the tips! We aren’t moving anytime soon but I’m going to incorporate your ideas into my spring cleaning regimen. I love how you offered the checklists…they are perfect!
Lisa-The Domestic Life Stylist says
Love these ideas! And having the sheets easily accessible is a must. A really tired and sleepy mommy is to no ones benefit.
Nolie says
GREAT tips. We are lucky to have Tobei’s work pay for movers everytime we move but one big thing they stress is a first to unpack box with bedding, curtains and whatever else we may need to spend first night in new home.