Moving Soon....before you start pulling your hair out, read on...
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Moving sounds like a fresh start…until you open the junk drawer and regret every life choice you’ve ever made.
As a professional organizer who’s helped many clients pack up and start fresh, I’m sharing my favourite tips for a smoother, saner move.
Start early….like yesterday. Don’t wait til the move date is finalized, you can start decluttering and sorting through your things right away. You know where’s a good place to start? The dusty forgotten storage space where things go to die. They are not daily use items, and chances are most of the things there can probably be tossed.
Moving is a new chapter, do you really want to bring along your old takeout menus and box of wires that don’t connect to anything you own anymore? I didn’t think so.Pack a few ‘Open Me First’ bins, preferably clear bins - with your essentials and things you’ll need right away. Some key items: toilet paper, soap, coffee maker, and chargers to name a few. Also, pack a suitcase like you’re going on a weekend trip. A few outfits, and your toiletries directly in your suitcase.
You’re not going to remember what’s in the box titled ‘Random stuff’ so avoid overly general labels. Let’s be a bit more detailed. I absolutely love these labels, they’re fun and efficient.
Hire help. Let’s face it, we’re not in our 20s anymore. We shouldn’t be breaking our backs and handling our own moves. Hire professional movers for those heavy boxes. Hire an organizer to help save time. We pack efficiently, label everything clearly, and help you only move what you actually want to keep. No shame, no judgment - just support and bubble wrap.
