process. Be sure there are labels on both the tops and sides of the boxes. • Prepare a snack bag for moving day. Bring lots of water and high-energy food to sustain your strength while moving. • Clean your appliance s. Th is includes your fridge, stove, and oven. Also make sure most of the food in the fridge will be consumed by moving day. • Check the utilities at the new property to ensure they’re working properly. • Make post-it notes with your new address and your contact numbers to be given to your moving crew and/or to your helpers on moving day.
On the Day of the Move:
• Pack your beds. Pack away all your bedding, put them in the appropriate (and labeled) boxes, and disassemble all the beds in your home. • Hold a last-minute meeting with your movers. If you’re hiring a moving company, sit down with them and ensure they know how you want things to be done. Inform them of the box labels, where each box must go, and how they should be loaded. Make sure all your items are loaded and nothing gets le ft b ehind. • Distribute your post-it notes with your contact numbers and the new address to every driver in the moving group. • Double-check every room in the house before leaving, making sure nothing is le ft . • Say goodbye. Turn o ff a ll light switches and lock all windows and doors. • Be prompt! Be sure to arrive at your new home before the 175
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