I'm moving too! I've been sorting my stuff into categories of keep / donate / sell, as a starting point. And then packing the stuff I'm keeping etc. Have you got boxes and packing tape yet? Then just do a little bit every day
Apr 20, 2024
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And the day before the move pack a move day duffel bag or suitcase with outfits, your toiletries, medications, phone chargers, and anything else you need to have immediately and easily accessible for the first few days. I usually do kitchen stuff before almost anything else. I would also say for heavy things smaller boxes are better and make sure to sort and label every box by room. OH and I like to use pairs of socks (one sock on the bottom end and one on the top) to pad small fragile things like perfume bottles
Apr 20, 2024
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Start with the stuff you use the least and group everything together by room. I looked into vacuum sealed bags last time I moved which is kind of cool but honestly? When I move I use trash bags for anything soft or lightweight and not breakable I just toss it all in there. It’s really convenient so you could use that to augment the IKEA bags.
I wrap breakables in towels and socks. You can get boxes from liquor stores that are nice and sturdy and remember it’s better to have them be too light and underfilled than heavy and overfilled.
ALSO if you go on like Taskrabbit or something you can find movers that are a lot cheaper than traditional movers so if that’s an option for you it’s something to consider because it probably makes things a lot easier.
Dec 16, 2024
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organize and pack everything by what room they go in even if similar things are separated (ex: living room books don’t go with bedroom books, bathroom jewelry doesn’t go with bedroom jewelry) so that you can just unpack one room at a time instead of having things from multiple rooms in one box and then having to bounce around to unpack it. much less chaotic this way and easier to see progress/feel productive.
Apr 23, 2024
