Organize This Life!
Moving Checklist
Organization
Organize This Career
Organize This Schedule
Resources
Recommend
Organized Angels
Links
Free Weekly Tips
Contact
FREE Weekly Organizing Tips Sent to Your Email
Have a particular organizing question regarding your move? I will answer within 48 hours.
Organize Moving
6-12 Weeks Prior:
__Start a box of items that can be donated
__Start collecting boxes & ask other people you know to save theirs
__Save all plastic bags you get while shopping, these are great for packing!
__Start making a list of all the places that need to be notified of your address change (watch your mail)
__Call & get quotes from moving companies and truck rental places
__Schedule any necessary appointments: doctor, vet, dentist, hair salon etc.
__Order new address labels and checks
__Contact your insurance company to make changes
__Contact schools. Check out www.theschoolreport.com
__Get doctor and vet records
2-5 Weeks Prior:
__Start packing everything you will not need in the next 5 weeks
__Now is the perfect time to get rid of the junk and items you do not need anymore. Do not pack anything that you have not used in the last year!
__Number each box. Then keep a log of exactly what is in each number. This will safe you time hunting for items later on.
__If necessary set a date for a yard sale or auction
__Begin using up food and supplies
__Arrange to have your utilities turned on at your new residence
__Cancel your paper delivery
__Make sure your address book is updated with everyone's info. that you are leaving behind
1 Week Prior:
__Send out change of address cards
__Wash and pack curtains
__Call for a phone book to be delivered to your new home
__Pick up dry cleaning
__Defrost freezer
Organize After You Are Moved In:
__Change your address on your driver's license
__Enroll children in school
__Make a list of new emergency numbers
__Check with the post office to see if any mail is being held for you
__Register your vehicles
Title Goes Here
Free moving management that helps organize your move for you!
