I wish to thank you for the kind words and remarks from recently's post. I can't begin to inform you how much it suggests to me that you make the effort to read what I have to state and leave sweet remarks and messages.
I forgot to discuss something in that post that I believe is really crucial. Use your own judgement when it pertains to making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It looks like when you discover out where you are going, people enjoy to tell you what to do.
Do not live in that community.
That school is not as good as this one. (I never ever rely on the school score sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is horrible.
You know, there is a much better location to do xyz ...
They are coming from an excellent place, but 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 lifestyle you have than anybody else, you understand more about what you are looking for. We have always done our own thing and made our own options and have actually never regretted it. As practical as it is to crowdsource, this may be among those times when you trust your own instincts more. PSA over.
Last week, I spoke to you about how I feel about moving. I like it.
If I am being completely honest with you, the actual move can be a discomfort in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of transferring to Cape Cod (our 9th relocation?) and deep in the throes of the procedure. I believed that I would share some tips that I have gotten over the years of military moves.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play an odd plot with myself each time we move. I attempt to make certain that we have less things than we did the previous relocation. I am particulary pleased with our last relocation-- 8,500 pounds.
For me more things means more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. I am fairly relentless, if I don't use it or like it, it goes. Chances are excellent we do not need it if we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have actually never been opened. (FYI-- A lot of Goodwills will come to your house and pick up.).
Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers just can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can just discard it back in.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you check every closet, cabinet, and drawer to make sure that whatever was packed. Our real estate agent was kind enough to go back to the house and send us the drawer that we forgot about. When you sign off, it is not the obligation of the movers, so make sure to double check.
4. About a month out, make appointments to have the utilities turned over or switched on. It is nice to have Internet on relocation in day, and not a couple of weeks later. It can be tough to get cable consultations during moving season. Call your existing service providers and let them understand 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 know what you need to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is easier to get physicals and their vaccinations before you leave than here when you get to your new town.
While I am completing the documents, I likewise discover a pediatrician and dental practitioner and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a small file folder with all of our essential papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one ought to go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat the people moving their valuables. I have actually had truly best of luck with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with beverages, have breakfast and lunch for them every day, and trust them to do their job. The nicer I am to my movers, the faster and easier the move is. They most likely aren't going to load your things precisely as you would, however they are specialists. They load and move people every day. They know what they are doing.
7. The night prior to the movers pertain to pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. I load everybody for the roadway trip like we are going on getaway and pack up the cars and truck. It is too difficult to do it while there is a moving crew in your home and I tend to get overwhelmed. Now, I do whatever before they get there and it is more enjoyable for everyone. And everything that does not need to get packed is currently with you. Just one person requires to be in your home with the movers, so one of us will take the kids to the hotel swimming pool or do something throughout the day.
I will be sending my canine to dog day care. Make sure that the hotels or guest homes that you are staying at take animals. Moving can be distressing for animals, so try to keep them as tension free as possible.
I really play up the "experience" aspect of moving instead of the leaving part. 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 house. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
And it is a really great concept to hand bring the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put everything back together). It is funny how numerous individuals have told me that is the one box that has gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the very first night. I make sure that there are tidy sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower curtain, some towels, and a bottle of wine. Just kidding about the red wine.
12. Just get it done when it comes to unpacking. We normally are "images on the walls" by day 3. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and as soon as whatever is unpacked and relocated, you can begin to check out and enjoy your brand-new town.
When we get to the new home, I attempt to get there a day prior to the movers come. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleaning. It is so nice to have a tidy home after all of the madness of a big move.
14. Be flexible. Stuff 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. Do not sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
Every moving season I believe that my spouse and I are going to get divorced. Being able to laugh and have enjoyable with the move is so much better than being worried out and dissatisfied. My kids, my hubby, the movers.