will thank you.) 2. To-Do List: Every single moving-related task, from canceling utilities to bribing friends with pizza. No task is too small for this mighty list.
Break it down into bite-sized weekly chunks:
One Month Out: The Calm Before the Cardboard • Research and get quotes from at least three movers (or psych yourself up for a DIY U-Haul extravaganza). • Start The Purge. Ask yourself: “Do I want to pack this, move this, unpack this, and live with this?” If no—donate, sell, or trash it. • Notify your utility companies of your move-out date and schedule setups at the new place. No one wants to unpack in the dark. • Create a moving file with all your documents: contracts, receipts, rental agreements, and that one sticky note with your Wi-Fi password. Three Weeks Out: Bring Out the Boxes • Start packing non-essentials. Label like your life depends on it. (Because it kinda does.) • Take pics of box contents, especially if you’re the kind of person who once lost a blender in a sock drawer. • Recruit friends and family. Pro tip: "Come help pack!" sounds better with pizza and wine. • Change your address with banks, the post office, subscriptions, and anyone who sends you birthday cards. Two Weeks Out: The Pre-Move Crunch • Clean as you go. It’s easier than saving it all for Moving Eve when you’re running on fumes and regret. • Disassemble furniture you won’t use until after the move. 56
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