It has essentials like gloves, measuring tape, duct tape, tools, box cutter (to open all of those boxes), string (to tie up all of those boxes), keys to the filing cabinets or safes, cleaning supplies, paper towels, sponges, etc. and potentially much more. If it goes with you on the drive, that's fine. If it goes on the moving truck, it should be last on, first off.
THE DAY OF THE BIG MOVE
Pack away your beddings and disassemble all the beds in your home. (Or do this a day or two prior, and sleep on an air mattress for your last night.) Have a last-minute meeting with your movers, if hiring one, and make sure 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 left behind. 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 left.
Turn off all light switches, and lock all windows and doors.
With proper planning, I like to make a stop at the store before I get to the new home for those key essentials, who wants to go grocery shopping on moving day?! Grab items like: paper towels, TP, soap, shampoo/conditioner, laundry detergent, dish soap/scrubby, sponges, snacks, pet food, water, and possibly microwavable dinner and breakfast. Make sure you arrive at your new home before the movers/ entourage.
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