Relocating can be very difficult. But if you break down your tasks into bite size chunks, then your move will proceed much more smoothly and even become stress free. In this report I will be discussing things you must do 4-5 weeks before the date of yoiur move.
This is a good time to make your address changes. Contact the Post Office for the Change of Address form to inform them of your move. Give your new address to:
1. Friends and family
2. Banks, insurance companies, and other institutions
3. Credit card companies
4. Doctors, dentists and other service providers
5. Any clubs or associations memberships.
6. Local government agencies, Federal agencies and IRS.
7. Magazine and newspaper subscription.
Organize your move by deciding and making lists of what items you will not transport, what items your move and what items you will move yourself.
Make a decision on who will do most of the packing or all the packing. Most long distance movers have professional packers who pack household possessions for a living. This is obviously a more expensive option but offset the price against how much your time is worth and what level of stress you can tolerate! Movers usually can offer you a full pack or a partial pack.
If you will do most packing or all the packing be sure to request a packing guide from your mover. The book talks about handling unusual and delicate move.
A fun make to make the move easier and also less stressful for your children is to get them involved in the move and the packing. Let them help you make a layout plan for their new room. This will make the move fun and exciting at the same time.
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