Children: Keeping your
children occupied will do wonders for keeping stress at bay on moving day. Ask
your new neighbors if they have kids that your children can play with, or if
they know of a babysitter that would be able to help out. If that’s not
something that you are comfortable with doing, try to think of fun ways to keep
your children occupied, whether it is with coloring books or a few new,
inexpensive toys. This will help to distract your children while the movers are
bringing items into the home.
Pets: If you have
pets, try to keep them contained. There is nothing more stressful than spending
moving day trying to find a pet that is lost in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
Designate a room where you can keep your pet and any necessary food, water, and
bedding. Post a note on the door to this room reminding everyone to keep the
door shut. This way, your pet will be out of harm’s way.
Unpacking:
Start
the unpacking process by opening the boxes that contain the necessities that
you will need first, such as paper towels, trash bags, and light bulbs. To make
locating these boxes easier, mark them with a bright colored sticker or a
special notation that makes them stand out from the rest of the boxes. Unpack
the bathroom and bedrooms first, and then move on to the kitchen and other
moving spaces. This way, you won’t find yourself trying to set up your beds and
installing shower curtains late at night when you are exhausted after unpacking
all day. Another way to avoid stress is to try to keep the unpacking process
as neat as possible. To reduce clutter, place a trash bag in every room so that
packing materials can be disposed of as you go along.
Mealtime: Trying to
prepare a meal on moving day can cause unnecessary stress. Use this as an
opportunity to try and find a new and different place to eat. Or if you don’t
have the energy to go out, find a place that delivers and order in!
These are just a few tips to make
moving day a little easier! We hope it helps!
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