details such as time of arrival and pick up. • Draw up a time-table for moving day, e.g., time to start loading boxes, where/when to stop for lunch, estimated time of arrival at the new place. If the drive is too far for one day, make sure you know where and when you want to stop for the night, and if possible make reservations at a hotel or motel along the route. This will give you a sense of what to expect and prepare for on the day itself. • With the help of volunteer family and friends, finish packing all your things, leaving behind only the essential items that you will be using every day. • Make sure that all your boxes are properly packed and numbered, even colour-coded by room if possible. This will help you immensely in the unpacking process. Make sure there are labels on the top and sides of the boxes. • Prepare a snack bag for moving day. Make sure to bring lots of water and high energy food to sustain your strength while moving. • Have your checklists and pens ready with you in your bag. • Clean up your refrigerator, stove, and other kitchen appliances. Make sure most of the food in the fridge will be consumed by moving day. • Make sure all your items for donation or gifting are picked up or delivered to their new owners. • Check that all utilities are already working properly in your new home. • Prepare several pieces of paper or post-it notes with your new address and your contact numbers to be given to your movers or to your entourage on moving day.
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