I wish to thank you for the kind words and remarks from last week's post. I can't begin to inform you how much it means to me that you take the time to read what I need to say and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to point out something in that post that I think is actually essential. Usage your own judgement when it concerns making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It appears like when you find out where you are going, individuals like to inform you what to do.
Do not live in that area.
That school is not as great as this one. (I never ever trust the school rating sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is horrible.
You know, there is a much better place to do xyz ...
They are coming from a great place, however they are not you. This is your experience. When it comes to finding a location that you want to live in and what kind of way of life you have than anybody else, you know more about what you are looking for. We have actually always done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it. As hassle-free as it is to crowdsource, this might be among those times when you trust your own instincts more. PSA over.
Recently, I talked with you about how I feel about moving. I love it.
However if I am being completely honest with you, the real relocation can be a pain in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of moving to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the procedure. I believed that I would share some tips that I have gotten for many years of military moves.
I play an odd little video game with myself every time we move. I attempt to make sure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move.
For me more things indicates more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with several moving stickers on them that have never been opened, chances are good we don't require it.
Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers simply can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dispose it back in.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you check every drawer, closet, and cabinet to make sure that everything was loaded. Our realtor was kind enough to go back to the home and send us the drawer that we forgot about. Once you sign off, it is not the duty of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be hard to get cable television appointments during moving season. Call your existing providers and let them know your relocation out day to turn off what you already have in your present house.
If you have school age children, make sure that you understand what you require to register them at their brand-new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is easier to get physicals and their vaccinations before you leave than when you get to your new town.
While I am submitting the documentation, I also find a pediatrician and dental professional and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a small Source file folder with all of our important papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one must go without stating, however after some discussions lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat individuals moving their valuables. I have actually had truly excellent luck with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with beverages, have breakfast and lunch for them every day, and trust them to do their task. The better I am to my movers, the faster and much easier the relocation is. They most likely aren't going to load your things precisely as you would, however they are experts. They load and move individuals every day. They know what they are doing.
The night prior to the movers come to pack, I move us out of the home and into a hotel. It is too tough to do it while there is a moving crew in the house and I tend to get overwhelmed. And whatever that does not need to get loaded is currently with you.
8. Don't forget about your family pets. I will be sending my pet dog to doggie daycare. I do not want her under everybody's feet in and in the method. Also, make certain that the hotels or visitor houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so attempt to keep them as stress free as possible.
9. Same with the kids. I actually play up the "experience" aspect of moving rather of the leaving part. I unpack their spaces first and get them settled into your house before I tackle the other spaces. I make sure that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the very first things off of the truck when we get to our new home. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
10. Tape the cables and remotes to the backs of the televisions and electronic devices. And it is a really great concept to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is funny the number of individuals have informed Source me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
11. Pack a box of things that you know that you will need the very first night. I make sure that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower drape, some towels, and a bottle of wine. Just joking about the wine. (Not really. Have great deals of white wine.).
When it comes to unpacking, just get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and once everything is unpacked and moved in, you can start to check out and enjoy your brand-new town.
13. When we get to the brand-new home, I try to get there a day before the movers come. I clean up as much as I can. Within drawers, refrigerator, racks, and so on. After whatever is relocated, unpacked, and create, I treat myself to an expert cleansing. It is so nice to have a clean house after all of the craziness of a big move.
14. Be versatile. Things takes place. Movers are late. Homes aren't prepared. Things break. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does. It isn't the end of the world. Don't sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
15. Have enjoyable. Every moving season I believe that my partner and I are going to get separated. (We never ever do.) Having the ability to laugh and have a good time with the move is so much better than being here stressed and dissatisfied. Everybody aims to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my other half, the movers. If I am snapping at everybody and unpleasant, everyone else is going to be too. Take it in stride.