Depending on your bank, you may want to notify them that you're moving. there's little worse than moving states and you can't use your debit card(s) because they froze it for "suspicious activity" 🙄
We're military and with every move they recommend the "oh, shit!" binder. Make sure you have your birth certs, marriage cert, shot records, pet shots and exams, last year's tax return, and if you can proof of residency at your new place. We also carried prescription info, SSN card, and school documents (our oldest has an IEP), and the previous month's bills from your old residence as necessary. This has worked so well for us that I have never 'unpacked' our binder. I just pull it out of the safe when I need something and made sure I put the paperwork back when done. Hope this helps!
#1 thing that helps: hire someone to do a move out clean of your old house. I am a military wife, I have moved a lot & this is something we just plan on paying for b/c it's just not something you need to spend time worrying about. Sick or not once everything is out let someone else clean the house!!!
Chronic illness moving tip: create a corner (or front seat of a car) for yourself on moving day with a seat, meds, hydration, and snacks for if you start to feel funky. Saved my life on my last move.
I enlisted friends who know me and my triggers really well, and went to the new house with them because i did not want to be stressed out and feel like i was in the way at the old house, i was able to plan things out and move some of the boxes before the big stuff came. The friends distracted me and made sure i was fed, had water and one of them went around taking photos of the condition of the house, which was a lifesaver at the time.
A week before I move, I pack a luggage like I am going on a trip. Then I live out of that luggage while I pack literally everything else. It's easy to pack the stuff you don't use every day, but I just get so comfortable in my space, it's hard for me to wrap my brain around packing every little thing.
That’s a great idea! The decision fatigue of moving is always huge. With every item in your home, you’re deciding - do I need to keep this? If not, should I sell it? donate it? Throw it out? If yes, should I pack it now or do I think I might need it before moving day? Your solution would definitely make it easier to focus and blitz through the packing more quickly.
When you move into the new house make the beds first so you have somewhere to crash and sleep and you don't have to worry about it after a full tiring painful day of moving shenanigans x
The previous owners of my house left us a folder with owner manuals for all the appliances and takeout menus from local independently owned restaurants. It was an amazing relief.
Cannot agree with this comment enough!! Seems so “duh” but really plan what you need/want not only the first night but for a week even. Nothing worse then having to open a thousand boxes before you wanted too! I moved just 10 minutes across town and my “first night box” was about the only thing to that went smoothly. Might I add, I am still opening boxes cuz I am still moving in 🤣🤣🤣 Btw, I’m loving watch this season of life on ur TH-cam channel ♥️
@@msroxleavell We also call ours the "first night box". We put toilet paper, hand towel, plasticware take-out packets, garbage bags and plastic grocery bags in there. Another item to add or at least have boldly labeled in the box with the box cutter and scissors. I usually have that in the first night box unless I am flying to the new location with only carry-on luggage.
I have moved several times to several different states. Labeling boxes (or color coding in your case) on EVERY side of the box because you don't know how the movers will stack them. Also definitely a pouch for receipts. One of those .99 cent pouches for pencils that you can put into your binder. I know Walmart has them. Packing at least 5 boxes per day. I had three stories to move that time so I did 5 boxes per day. Finding a neighbor or friend ahead of time that wants to take anything in your refrigerator or freezer that you can't take with you. Having addresses for thank you cards for friends who helped you. Probably not happening during a pandemic though. When moving into a place knowing where to tell the movers to put the furniture. Already have it mapped out so both you and Jesse know what to tell the movers. Plan for something to get broken and that you will have to file a claim. Hope it doesn't happen but every move I've had except 2 have had something broken. When the movers have left (they should set up your beds so you can make them FYI) then work on your kitchen as you have to eat. Don't worry about pictures etc until you get a feel for the place and give yourself time to decide where things go as far as that is concerned. Don't rush things that do not have to be rushed.
Something that I love to do when I move is put on a simmer pot with some warm, homey scents on the stove while things are getting moved in. It always helps the first night, because then the house doesn’t smell so much like cardboard, sweat, and cleaning products. It smells more like a home ☺️ which is always nice, especially if you’re someone with anxiety or who struggles to adapt to big changes.
Take pictures of your favorite spaces in your current house so that you can get ideas for recreating those looks in the new house. Especially things like shelves and “kitschy” spots. Also take photos of all your big ticket items before the movers come so that if there are dings or scratches you have proof
1) Let your bank know you're moving so they don't freeze your funds 2) keep a list of important friends and family numbers just in case your phone dies and you can't find your charger. Then you can always use someone else's phone and you don't need to purchase a new charger
Think about which things you can delegate and note that in your binder. For example- Ask your Colorado viewers about things to ask the Colorado realtor about (weather fitness of the house etc), and to delegate discussing that with the realtor ro your husband. Delegate a responsibility to each child as well as their room - for example packing up small items to be donated. On days you have less energy, save yourself a lot of physical work and take some photos of a room. Use the photos as a decision making tool (keep, donate etc). Then you can go into the room and pick up all the small items in one category (eg trash) or pack (or put sticky notes on) the keep items. So you're still making decisions but you're not overtaking your body,
Create a move in box! Toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, etc. Pen and notebook just in case, so you have a small amount of cleaning essentials. Buy a new broom, mop, toilet brush. New home needs new stuff. Leave the old behind. It's one of those old wives thingy's. Color code each room with different tape. Its a life saver! For donations before you leave look up different shelters that might be in need- domestic violence or lgbtq+ that are helping those that might be in some kind of crisis. Last month living in old house keep groceries to minimum, so you don't have to pack food except snacks. Pinterest can be helpful too on using the moving binder, it helped me. Good luck!
List of all the places you need to update your address for; insurances (life, health, car, home), banking, investments, doctors, bills (monthly to annual), subscriptions, taxes, voter registration, licensing (drivers, professional associations), and whatever else comes to mind! Then checking them off once you've completed it.
I have two tips i havent seen yet in the other comments. But im not from the us, so things might work a little different here... 1. Lights. Not all the rooms will have lamps in it. So some form of light that you can just plug in has to be accessible right from the start ( and not in some box somewhere... 🤣) 2. Have a grocery delivery scheduled for the morning of the day you arrive. Here you can have them leave it in front of the house, i assume thats possible for you too. Have things that you can just throw in the oven and dont require utensils like pizza or pommes and apero thingies and can easily be eaten on the go. beer and drinks for everyone, desert and chips as a treat for the evening. Also everything you like/need for breakfast. Dont forget plastic utensils if its necessary. If you like coffee consider ordering some coffee drinks, because your coffe maker might still be lost in a box somewhere or even break during the move. Some fruit and bread and things you like to add to bread plus some ready to eat salads. Basically, assume you have no kitchen at all except for the fridge and oven and a knive from your move in box. get food for the first two days or so, so you dont have to deal with it yet.
Cindy, something that really helps us with our moves is to take accurate measurements of our furniture. We use graph paper to lay out the rooms before the furniture arrives. I then hang signs on the walls where the pieces need to be placed as the movers bring those items inside. I have moved across the country 8 times in my life and am about to make the 9th. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or emotional support during the process.
A few tips from a chronic mover: -use a labeling system for boxes -make a list of essential moving supplies (permanent markers, boxes, trash bags, etc) -make a day 1 kit with essentials and put it in a clear plastic tote box (toilet paper, a couple water bottles, soap, medication) -you can put clothes from closets into trash bags (see on Pinterest) so they can be hung directly up again instead of packed/unpacked -pack books into rolling suitcases instead of boxes Happy house hunting!
Last time we moved was to another province, so I feel you! My best tip is to number the boxes and write which room the box should be put in by the movers. Last move, I kept an inventory in my notebook with a simple description (I.e. art supplies 1 of 5). I had 3 days to unpack the house before I started working again, so that system was incredibly helpful for me. If you’re moving stuff with you (fragile stuff like artwork or music instruments, valuables, etc.), make a list in advance to plan for the room it will take in your car. It goes without saying, but use as many consumables as possible before you leave, from food to cosmetics to cleaning products. Make yourself a nice shopping list for essentials for the new house and start fresh if you can. Other than that, I’d say that if there are things you know you will have to dispose of, maybe the people buying your house will be interested in having them? Like, we had removed carpeting in our house but we left the rolls there at the buyers’ request since they wanted to reuse it in the unfinished basement. That was so much easier that having to go to the dump while rushing to finish packing and shit, hehe! GOOD LUCK! ;)
Oh, I have 2 more tips! 1. Wardrobe boxes are freakin awesome! I had a few last move and I threw cushions and pillows in the bottom. 2. Save on bubble wrap by using your towels and dish rags to protect your fragile items and dishes. Don’t forget to keep a couple of towels in your luggage though.
Moving tips: Receipt pouch, TP, water for the travel, kitty liter for the journey, a pouch of warrantees for the appliances you leave behind, spare air filters for the old house, new air filters for the new house, remember to call any lawn services you use at the old house, a special key ring for the new house keys - 2 sets: 1 in car, 1 on current key ring, forwarding address packet from Post Office.
Move-in Day Box: toilet paper, paper towels, wet wipes, Clorox wipes or cleaning cloths with spray cleaner, paper plates and utensils!, first aide kit (in addition to the chronic illness necessities). Suggestion: If possible, try negotiating deep cleaning/carpet cleaning by a professional company with the seller. They can either hire the company(ies) themselves or provide closing costs credit. Not everyone deep cleans when they sell a house, especially in hot markets.
My most helpful section when we moved was definitely the box-inventory, especially after the move, when we needed to find shit again, but couldn’t unpack everything all at once!
We moved inAugust 2020. I deal with autoimmune issues and my energy isn’t always great. Here are a few tips: 1. Moving is stressful so keep it simple. Declutter,declutter, declutter. Don’t take crap you don’t know what to do with or don’t need. We got rid of 50% of our stuff before we moved. Best decision ever. 2. I have Celiac disease and diet and preparing food at home is really important to my overall health. Make sure you have access to good food that supports your health. Convenience costs more, get over it and make sure you have what you need. Stay hydrated. 3. In the new house, set up a space for everyone. My husband has his own man-cave. We both love it. 😇 4. Enjoy the process. Many blessings on this next chapter, thanks for a great channel, and prayers for your health.
Add a section, or add it to the Moving Day section, for planning the two day drive to Denver. This should have the confirmation where you're staying for the night (likely SLC since there's not much out there in between :D) and maybe plan out the general area of pit stops with one longer stop out of the car; 30 minutes instead of gas, pee, food, and back on the road. We moved our daughter from the Indianapolis area to University of Montana in Missoula and I had a trip binder. It was a nine day drive out and back but I planned one longer pitstop every day of the drive and it made a huge difference knowing where we could safely make a stop like that. For example, Sioux Falls was approximately a mid-point on Day 2, so we stopped at the falls that Sioux Falls was named after. We got some fresh air, walked around, and ate our lunch. I used the Avery plastic sleeves for anything I didn't need to write on, including printed hotel confirmations. It was a godsend to not pull up to a hotel at 11pm and try and find the email on my phone in a Caravan full of crap. Also, the Avery plastic sleeves work kind of like a giant pocket since they will hold more than a sheet or two. It's easier to slide sheets of paper back into ;)
THIS^^^ Planning the drive is so important. Two days drive to Denver is a punishing trip. It can be done, but it will hurt. (I've had chronic pain forever, and I've driven across country around eleven times, once for moving and the rest for fun)
When you get photos of the kitchen for the new potential house -- on the photo edit with Paint [yep, fancy!] label the cupboards so if anyone is helping you UNPACK they know that cups go here, plates go there, etc!
I've moved continents a couple of times, and five times in the last ten years. Most of that was just a suitcase because I moved into furnished places. This last time was more than five years ago, to a completely empty apartment. If I ever move again (and I don't plan to) there will be actual facts furniture involved. I don't really have an attachment to anything, though. Probably because of all the previous moves, so I would sell nearly everything out from under me and donate the leftovers to start fresh. One thing that has stayed consistent is a treasure box that has my passports, a few cables, extra money, and the important documents that I'd need in an emergency, and a few family things. Everything in one grab-and-go place, in case of fire or otherwise. I do not envy you one teeny tiny bit, and your binder scares me a little, ha!
I moved 12 times over a 14 year period when my kids were little. I learned quickly that the best thing to do when moving was to keep an inventory of your packing boxes. I kept a list in a notebook and as I packed each box was numbered and logged into the notebook along with a list of what was packed into that particular box. Not only did it make it easier to unpack when we arrived at the new house but it kept the guesswork out of finding that item that you need without rifling through 20 boxes to find something before you are fully unpacked.
We moved across states in May of 2020. It was so stressful mostly because the pandemic was so new at the time and I was so worried about selling before we bought a new house so that delayed things quite a bit. I used an electronic binder of sorts where I kept lists in different electronic folders. So much was done online for our mortgage and the selling/buying the homes. Staying organized electronically was a huge stress relief. Also organizing my email helped as well so I wouldn’t lose track of important documents. Best of luck with your move!
Knowing local restaurants and which ones deliver to my new home was a big one for us. The first few days when we were unpacking, cooking wasn't always an option nor something we had energy to do so knowing what food we liked that could get delivered helped in making some quick decisions so we didn't eat pizza every night.
I'm getting ready for a big move at the end of summer (Missouri to Wisconsin). I've done 4 other big cross country moves. The binder is the best thing you can do because everything is there. A box inventory is also great because then you can find the particular box that has the one thing you need rather than going through all 10 kitchen boxes or whatever (I number my boxes). And echoing the commenter who said to label all 4 sides!! The little chart on the top is not helpful when the boxes are stacked 4 deep. My other suggestion is to have a "moving box" or 2. In that box I put a set of sheets, towels, trash bags, hand soap, TP, paper towels, a can opener, paper plates, etc., a SHOWER CURTAIN (got burned by that one once) with rings. I also put medical records for my pets, a tool box. As I take furniture apart, I put the bolts and screws in a ziplock and put them in the box (then I know where the bolts are for the bed, or the screws for the mirror). Include your coffee pot if you need that in the morning (plus relevant supplies). Also, a handheld can opener. I usually include a small skillet and a sauce pan and a kitchen knife. I can "make do" with that if needed. My moving box is then the last thing on the truck and the first thing off (or it goes in my car, depending on how the move is being handled). I use a rubbermaid box or similar so it stands out from the other cardboard boxes. If your cats do not have a microchip, make an appointment to get that done before you go.
I know it probably sounds silly, but one thing that I have learned in my moves is to pack books in reusable shopping bags. The books keep things not wonky and sturdy, and you can't add too many and break a box (or your back...). Thats probably the best thing I have come across. Granted, I haven't moved states, but I have moved across a state and it definitely helped haha.
Holy crap, we moved from Denver to Seattle this time last year! We started in March, bad timing to the extreme, and then actually drove out on June 1st. Fire season is so much less intense and everything is pretty accessible alone the front range or via plane. You will get exactly 2 weeks of spring and 2 weeks of fall between the snowy season and the 90 degree season, also known as winter and summer, but it is a great place to live and you’ll be able to get into more space for what you’re paying now, or the same space for less cost. Also, the school districts are fantastic, especially most of the southern metro districts like Cherry creek, Douglas county, highlands ranch, and some parts of Jefferson county. The Centura Health Network is fantastic too, with Parker Adventist and Sky Ridge Hospitals being newer top notch facilities. Wishing you lots of good vibes for the planning and packing and moving, you’ll get out there for the beginning of summer and it will be so relaxing.
We are a military family so we move every couple of years - several times overseas! I don't have a binder specifically for moving but I do have a "household binder" that includes everything we need for moving. I keep all of our important documents in there as well. A page I always have is a "to buy" list. Movers won't always take cleaners / oils / open food / liquids. Anything I give or throw away is listed here if it will need to be replaced. My best advice: Have a space that is off limits to the movers. Keep everything there that you need for the trip (suitcases) or simply don't want them to take (my safe). This is normally a hall / linen closet for us. I wasn't quick enough for our last move and they packed my toiletry bag. 😆Good luck with your move!
Number boxes as you pack. Pack away your things in each room starting from the things you use least to the things you use most. Then unpack the last box to the first box.
My favorite moving tip is to take a garbage bag and lift it up over clothes hanging in the closet (maybe 10-15 items at a time) and tie the hooks together with the bag’s drawstring. It’s so ridiculous to have a box for clothes and another box for hangers...plus then you can hang them on a rack in the truck or just lay them on top of boxes and furniture, then you can just pop them into your new closet and take off the bags. You may still need to iron/clean some stuff obviously but it saves so much time and space.
Having made a few rapids moves, I *strongly* suggest you color code your boxes. Most stores (like Target, Walmart, Etc) sell colored dot labels (about 1 inch circles work GREAT) like people use to mark stuff at garage sales. BUY SOME and give every room its own color. As you pack boxes, put a color-coded sticker on the top and two adjacent sides. You can tell in an instant where the boxes go and it makes box sorting and unpacking VERY, VERY fast.
Especially if you are using a moving company, write down the serial numbers of all your electronics! Cameras/lenses, laptops/desktops, printers, monitors, microphones, vitamix etc.! 99% of movers are honest and careful but you don't want to be screwed if you happen to end up with the 1% that may steal or break something. Having a serial number (and/or proof of purchase) will help in the rare event something goes sideways.
Don't forget to pack your bags and put them in your car before the packers come! The first corporate move we did we wound up with no underpants. Not cool!
I moved countries as a small child and our stuff had to be shipped by sea which took 6 months. Movers packed us up just before we left and were told not to touch anything on the beds. I got home from school that day and they'd packed both my pillow and my teddy! We still had to live there for a week and it was very upsetting as a six year old hahaha
The best thing I ever did when I relocated to a new state was color coding my boxes for each room, numbering them, and keeping a list of what was in that box using the color/number as reference. I could look at my box list and know if it was a box that needed to be unpacked immediately or if it could wait/be stored in the garage, etc. When you are getting close to the move date deadline, this step seems a little stressful, but you will be very thankful when it comes to unpacking and finding your shit.
Cindy, I'm stressed by my move in a couple weeks and I'm literally moving 50 yards down the hall into the one-bedroom on my floor lol, I can't even imagine moving states! I know it's stressful but I hope you enjoy it too :) It's a big new adventure! PS I'm definitely referring back to this when I have bigger moves in the future, this is awesome and right up my ally
good luck on your move! i'm nowhere near this organized when I've moved a few blocks (my last few moves). that was more of a "cart shit over every day for a month and then throw everything else willy nilly into a uhaul" kind of move lol
oof - I did a cross-country move last June (CA-->OH) and happily recommend UPack as a great company! Very low-stress, all things considered. A very silly tip as you pack and color-code: pack for the house you're moving INTO, not the one you're leaving. I don't know why I didn't think this through, but when I was packing lots of things (especially books), I coded them all 'living room' because that's where they were in my old house...and of course, when the movers put them there in the new house, I realized that I should've labeled them 'office,' since that's where they're going in this house. Lots of silly mistakes like that because I didn't take all our new rooms into account!
I have moved a lot, and I always designate a closet as a do not pack zone for the movers. I put all our luggage and anything that isn't going in the shipment in there and but a large sign on the door "DO NOT PACK". That way you don't have to worry about the movers accidentally packing something you needed. I usually clear this closet out several weeks before our move and start putting stuff that needs to be with us but isn't a daily use item in it.
Have a 'do not touch' box, clearly labelled and everybody understands not to move the box or any of the contents. This will then be for all the stuff you absolutely need 1st the other end like medication, paperwork etc. Tape it to the counter if necessary so it doesn't get swept up with everything else. Hope that makes sense, take care, exciting times ahead.
Just moved around Christmas time and the most important items that we needed right away were toilet paper, soap, a hand towel and trash bags. You can always get take out for food, but the restroom and bedding is something that I want set up early.
Since you are already getting price quotes from movers, ask them to give you quotes with and without packing services. It may not cost all that much more, and it will save you unbelievable amounts of time and stress. They will pack everything in your home in a matter of hours and load it right onto the truck.
Do you have a real estate attorney yet? Do you need one in each state? I move last year, but didn’t change cities and while I sold my old house, we moved to one I inherited from my parents... My house had an offer within a week, but it took 4 months to close last summer. COVID slowed down all of the regular steps including the buyer’s financing. Hopefully everyone has the kinks of remote work figured out now, but if things open back up there might be a delay as people move back to offices... Creating a paint list is great, but my father would take off a light switch plate in each room and record the color and the date painted on the inside of the cover, then reinstall it. Don’t forget food and LITTER BOXES for the cats while you are driving from CA to CO. Good luck!!!
I don't know if this is important, but, I too have been a California girl all my Life. Be sure to take into account that the weather in Denver may still be quite cool in April and May. Also the higher altitude may come into play. Be sure to keep some warm clothes and probably rain gear with you so you won't be cold or wet.
I've learned to unpack right away and not wait. It will never get done if you wait. We are moving in June and I just made a list of how I'm going to tackle it. Just thinking about it gives me anxiety. You are right. moving sucks.
I have moved twice since I got married. Both times from and to rentals. Once was only blocks away from my old place, which was a good thing because we had to have the movers pack, and they packed my purse, including my car keys. I had to walk to the new place, find my purse, walk back to the old place and then drive back. The second time we didn't even own a car, so we had to get a cab to take us to the new place. It was also October 2001. Never move right after your city has a major terrorist attack. Our mail NEVER caught up. Plus the broadcast towers were down, so we didn't get tv for a couple months. For some reason, it also took a couple months to get cable.
There will always be a few things you packed and can't access but "need", this will be imperfect so don't sweat too hard over it. Follow along with that monster of a binder and you'll do great!! If there was something I really needed in my moving binder that isn't in yours it would be secondary copies of a detailed password list, a full list of previous addresses, and a mastercopy resume with all the employer contacts. I don't know entirely why, but everytime, those have been handy in some way, especially while everything packed.
I’ve moved 10 times in the last 40 years (since college) a system like this would have been very helpful. I feel like I wasn’t that much more organized from the first move to the last one 🤦🏻♀️ I’m impressed with your organization!
A page for new/temporary passwords...cable/WiFi, portal to pay your mortgage, utilities, etc. I set up temporary passwords for all these items as they were installed. I changed them to permanent passwords in my password diary when I had privacy and solitude to do this.
One thing I have done when we’ve moved is have a box with sheets, one set of towels, a roll of TP and a roll of paper towels. That way when you get to the end of move in day you can shower and sleep in your own bed.
The box list is the most essential and making sure the boxes themselves are numbered and color coded on multiple sides. I used fluorescent labels, the bigger the better. What did I regret AFTER I moved? That I took soooo much shit with me. Seriously, be vicious when deciding what goes with you. I threw out roughly 1/2 a truckload of crap after we moved. Waste of money (paying for the transport), waste of time packing & unpacking and waste of time throwing it out/donating (it would have been better doing this from the start because I knew what I could throw out in trash and where to go to donate items. Took me a bit to figure that out once I moved to a new town.) Wow, now I feel motivated to go throw some shit out now, thanks!
That binder is comprehensive! I've done similar for each move I've had the horror to experience and something that I've always done (I pack myself vs paying a moving company to pack for me otherwise massive anxiety ensues) is label and number boxes by room. For example Kitchen 1 of 20. Also a good way to know if any box is missing. Also I put that on the top and at least two sides (usually all sides because I'm super particular about it). Good luck and cheering you on from Canada!
One thing that I kept in the front page of moving organizers has been my new address and/or PO box. It takes a bit to memorize it, and all of the businesses, doctors, utilities that you talk to are going to ask you for that info.
You're honestly such an inspiration to me, Cindy. I find it astonishing how well put together you are -- I'm not talking about having a spotless life, rather the opposite. I'm fascinated how you're able to deal with whatever problem comes up, especially as someone who doesn't have that great role models. It gives me a lot of hope that I'll be able to grow as a person and learn to deal with my own struggles. 🙂 //an enby teen that feels validated when watching your videos
I’m currently moving into my first home and one thing I’d highly recommend is a cleaning tracker - e.g. which rooms have you cleaned the windows, skirting boards, door frames, carpets of
Amazon has moving box stickers. They're nice and brightly colored, clearly labeled with generic room names. Really streamlines the process of unloading for the moving company guys. No need to say, "that goes in the..." 100 times. We also used the same stickers and lightly taped them on the door frames to the various rooms. Showed the moving guys, then cut them loose to do their thang. Finally, I had an analog handwritten list where I numbered each box, noted the number, and briefly described basic contents. So, like, "Box 17 | Bed3: Children's books." When we unpacked, I checked off each box.
Most helpful was inventory list for each numbered box, and having each room with a different color post it label with matching box number. Movers can then just use the colored label for each room to move boxes, and inventory helped me not open every box to find so,etching I wanted.
This is ENTIRELY off topic, but, I need to tell you. I have never purchased Pigma MICRON pens before, but decided to because you use them so often I figured they had to be good quality. I purchased a 10 pen set with 003, 005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08, 10, 12, and PN (whatever that is). I am usually a 0.7-1.0 lover of a thicker pen for pretty much all the things. But... I am OBSESSED with them all and completely fell in love with how freaking adorable the 003 is. Like, I'll probably never ever use it, but it's soooo petite😍
I’ve only ever moved one time and it was into my boyfriend’s apartment so I don’t really have any moving tips but I just found out that I will be moving from NJ to FL next January so these moving videos have been so helpful and I have started a moving bujo already to keep myself organized!! Those printables may be my next project to really help me out. I love all of your videos ❤️❤️
I would pack 4 days worth of clothes each. These bags will stay with you no matter where you go. Would make sure you have some towels & wash cloths, hand towel ready to use. This way in hotel or house your not rushed to find your clothes. Maybe a pair of nice slippers. Might could help you relax. Have your coffee pot handy. I wish you the best and will be watching!
My essential thing for the actual process of moving, if there is something you cannot live without ie a coffee machine make sure you know exactly which box it is in! Whether you write it literally on the box or have standard names and note which box those things are in like the coffee machine in Kitchen2 or whatever. Nothing worse than digging through a million boxes trying to find something urgently. Also along those lines, note down which boxes not to put at the bottom of any piles. Don't want all your underwear in a box that you have to move 20 boxes to get to!
I moved half way across the country twice in a year and let me tell you how not fun that was. I luckily had my dad help me drive my stuff in trailers or moving trucks, so don't know about using a moving company. My biggest saving grace was having the stuff I knew I would need the first night/morning in the car with me not the truck. We also took two days both times so that helped with having the essentials close to hand. The other thing I would do before you get to your new place is look up directions for grocery stores, target/walmart, ect. And save them to your phone. When I got to my new apartment my cell service was not great so we ended up wasting a lot of time trying to find those places near by in a city we knew nothing about. Also like others said get your bed set up and made first thing so at the end of the day you can just crawl in and relax.
I second what everyone is saying about "essentials" boxes with shower curtain, sheets, tp, etc... but what helped me a ton is packing that stuff in a clear tote! It's super easy to pick out and no need for color coding or inventory lists to figure out which box it is!
Check out pods for moving. My friend used the service twice for cross county moves. Also check out the buy nothing group on Facebook to give things away that you don't want to sell. It's a great hyperlocal way to give in your neighborhood. Best of luck on this next transition.
I'm also moving interstate this year! I'm in Australia so the pandemic is *slightly* less of a concern, and I'm moving just me from my parents' place to a house that is already lived in by friends of mine, but it is several thousand kilometres away and I am!! Stressed. I also have to figure out what is actually worth moving, because moving vans for just one room are way too much money. This video has been super informative and useful and I will definitely be moving my lists from vague and in my head (not great as I have ADD) to a physical planner of some kind now that I can picture what that looks like! 💗 fingers crossed interstate borders stay open for me 😬
My tip is to color code every box. We used duct tape in different colors for different areas of the house we were moving into. Boxes were also numbered and kept in a list in my moving manual so I knew what was in each box (at the least the ones I packed). We also moved our china ourselves and few other very special items. We also had three days worth of anything and everything we needed to survive (i.e. clothes, medicine, soaps, pillows, etc.). Those all went with us and not the movers. And one last thing - some moving companies will have one crew load the truck and a different one unload. Tips may be needed for both.
The biggest moving tip I have is to go to the Post Office and ask them for a form to change your address so that your mail can be forwarded to your new house. I do not recommend doing this online because then you have to pay a small fee and they sell your contact information to a bunch of different companies so you end up getting a lot of spam. If you do it in person it's free, there's no spam, and your mail just automatically goes to your new address
I've moved close to 40 times but only two longer distance/out of state moves. Those were the hardest! One bit of advice - pretend you're staying in a hotel the first night or two and have a carry on bag with necessities - even a sleeping bag and pillow if no furniture. Good luck!
I started bullet journaling because we were moving from Canada to the Bay Area (Mountain View). Takes me back! Thinking of you a lot dealing with all of this! Moving States is almost the same as moving from Canada to the US!
I feel you. We are selling our home in Texas to move to Tennessee because of my husbands career. Our new home is a new build and due to COVID is 3 months delayed. Hotel living with 3 dogs.... Yay!!! Moving planner is a good idea. I'm from Colorado Springs/ Denver so I'm a little jelly your moving there
This binder is so sexy. I know moving is such a stressful and exciting thing. Hope this beautifully organized Moving Binder helps you keep some sanity and energy for the things you really want to do with your time. I'm forever in awe of your schmexy planning skills 🖤🖤🖤
Wow that's an impressive binder! I've moved with my partner 3 times? And although it wasn't that stressful for us (books and elektronica that was mainly it 😆) I know some people who would benefit from this. Maybe if those persons had this we wouldn't get suckered in to 'help moving' and instead are also helping with the packing, cleaning, building and only after all that we move some boxes. I'm still bitter because it happened 3 times and the 4th we had a legitimate excuse because my partner was on dialysis 😅 but I just know it would've happen again.... 😑
Sooo glad I came across this video! We’re moving from AZ to MO in May so I’ve been trying to organize the process (with 3 boys + my husband it hasn’t been going so hot). Thank you for sharing this!!
Best thing I've ever done when moving was to pack a suitcase for day/night one. Put in a set of sheets (and weather-deoendant bedding), a towel and shower stuff, pjs, underwear, a change of clothes for the next morning, a snack... Anything you'd take with you to stay a night away from home. That way when you're exhausted from the trip and everything is in boxes, and all you want to do is go to bed - you just have to make the bed (that the movers should have put up for you), hop in the shower to get the travel gross off you, get in your pjs and not worry about whoever turns up on the morning because you've got clean clothes to put on then too!
Perhaps a section for real estate offers / contracts and inspection reports for existing and new house. I recently sold a vacation home and that helped a lot. It may end up being two new binders though. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼
Best thing we ever got was room label tape. Just a little bit on the outside of boxes will help sort everything in its correct room. We've used them the last 3 out of state moves 👏
Wow!! Big changes for you! Congrats. We moved from Boulder to Australia a couple years ago and I miss Colorado so much. It’s so beautiful. Cost of living is higher than average but I suspect coming from Napa it won’t be as much of a shock LOLOL! In the end I ended up having our moving company pack our stuff and I have to say that was the best decision I could have made LOL Of course we had to pack a shipping container and dealing with customs was a whole other add to the mix. I’m not sure if you’re still looking at companies but we used Suddath and they were amazing. Good luck with everything!!!! And I can’t wait to see how you settle into Denver. I don't really have moving tips since our movers packed our boxes and furniture (there's only so much control you have to place things in a shipping container...it's packed based on distribution of weight) but I did a huge purge Kon Mari style starting a couple months before the move and it was amazing. We also brought our dog over and the biggest thing with him was getting used to a crate again. I'm not familiar with cats so I'm not sure if crate training is a thing but maybe working with acclimatizing them to a carrier over the next couple months might help in the car?? I think the thing that took the most amount of work was just making sure all of the services we could think of were cancelled and changed the address on all the companies we dealt with otherwise. Which was not easy as some companies flat out don't send mail overseas. We ended up having to get a Traveling Mailbox. Definitely pack some things in the car you can't live without in the first week - it's not unheard of for moving trucks to be delayed. This may even mean some basic cooking essentials and bed linens/air mattress < of course there are a million and one Targets around so not like you can't buy these things ROFL. Oh! And I promise I'll stop rambling but on moving day I made up a cooler of Gatorades and had a basket of snacks for the movers. They were very appreciative.
Write down measurements of your larger pieces of furniture to reference when house hunting. Make a list of everything you will need in the first box you unpack at the new house: sheets, towels, toilet paper, soap, shower curtain, trash bags, hardware to reassemble your furniture, remote controls to everything, a pkg of standard lightbulbs, whatever you can think of. Be sure to mark this box VERY Clearly so you can easily find it first. Better yet, carry that box with you in the front of the moving truck or the trunk of your car. Good luck on your move!
So exciting! I cannot wait for this content lol. Do you expect to film a house tour for your current place, like once all the personal items are mostly out? (Definitely don’t want to intrude on the kids’ rooms just because I’m a curious subscriber lol.) Wishing you all the luck for a smooth transition! 💛
My tip is to measure your furniture so you can diagram where you want it to go. Yeah it might need changing but if the movers can do it that’ll be great.
After thought...my sister is in the Air Force and she always took pictures of before on the truck and after for insurance purposes in case something was damaged. And if something became "lost". Her entire Christmas village (the expensive collection from Gramma) was not on the truck when moved cross country one time.
My husband and I bought our first home a year ago and my best organization idea was to label a box “important stuff”, fill it with documents and then misplace it. Whenever we move again, hopefully years from now, I’ll be borrowing this idea
My tip is to get your bedroom set up day one so you have a sanctuary to escape at the end of a long day of unpacking.
That used to be the first thing I would do when I helped someone move. Toilet paper & making their bed.
Depending on your bank, you may want to notify them that you're moving. there's little worse than moving states and you can't use your debit card(s) because they froze it for "suspicious activity" 🙄
That's a great thing to keep in mind
We're military and with every move they recommend the "oh, shit!" binder. Make sure you have your birth certs, marriage cert, shot records, pet shots and exams, last year's tax return, and if you can proof of residency at your new place. We also carried prescription info, SSN card, and school documents (our oldest has an IEP), and the previous month's bills from your old residence as necessary. This has worked so well for us that I have never 'unpacked' our binder. I just pull it out of the safe when I need something and made sure I put the paperwork back when done. Hope this helps!
#1 thing that helps: hire someone to do a move out clean of your old house. I am a military wife, I have moved a lot & this is something we just plan on paying for b/c it's just not something you need to spend time worrying about. Sick or not once everything is out let someone else clean the house!!!
Chronic illness moving tip: create a corner (or front seat of a car) for yourself on moving day with a seat, meds, hydration, and snacks for if you start to feel funky. Saved my life on my last move.
I enlisted friends who know me and my triggers really well, and went to the new house with them because i did not want to be stressed out and feel like i was in the way at the old house, i was able to plan things out and move some of the boxes before the big stuff came. The friends distracted me and made sure i was fed, had water and one of them went around taking photos of the condition of the house, which was a lifesaver at the time.
Painters tape to ‘close’ cabinets and closets. I drive myself crazy double checking things multiple times just to make sure they were empty.
A week before I move, I pack a luggage like I am going on a trip. Then I live out of that luggage while I pack literally everything else. It's easy to pack the stuff you don't use every day, but I just get so comfortable in my space, it's hard for me to wrap my brain around packing every little thing.
That’s a great idea! The decision fatigue of moving is always huge. With every item in your home, you’re deciding - do I need to keep this? If not, should I sell it? donate it? Throw it out? If yes, should I pack it now or do I think I might need it before moving day? Your solution would definitely make it easier to focus and blitz through the packing more quickly.
When you move into the new house make the beds first so you have somewhere to crash and sleep and you don't have to worry about it after a full tiring painful day of moving shenanigans x
Do a kindness to whomever buys your house...leave a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom.
The previous owners of my house left us a folder with owner manuals for all the appliances and takeout menus from local independently owned restaurants. It was an amazing relief.
@@amakerwitch that is so kind, and super interesting!
@@amakerwitch ours did too. :D
Make a list of everything you will want/need the first night in your new home. Don't forget a shower curtain.
So much this! Set aside some of that stuff to make the drive with you too instead of packing it all
And hooks! Towels, Toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries, paper plates & cups etc.
Cannot agree with this comment enough!! Seems so “duh” but really plan what you need/want not only the first night but for a week even. Nothing worse then having to open a thousand boxes before you wanted too! I moved just 10 minutes across town and my “first night box” was about the only thing to that went smoothly. Might I add, I am still opening boxes cuz I am still moving in 🤣🤣🤣 Btw, I’m loving watch this season of life on ur TH-cam channel ♥️
TOILET PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!! and a hand towel. Lack of toilet paper and ability to wash your hands makes for a rough start in a new home.
@@msroxleavell We also call ours the "first night box". We put toilet paper, hand towel, plasticware take-out packets, garbage bags and plastic grocery bags in there. Another item to add or at least have boldly labeled in the box with the box cutter and scissors. I usually have that in the first night box unless I am flying to the new location with only carry-on luggage.
I have moved several times to several different states. Labeling boxes (or color coding in your case) on EVERY side of the box because you don't know how the movers will stack them. Also definitely a pouch for receipts. One of those .99 cent pouches for pencils that you can put into your binder. I know Walmart has them. Packing at least 5 boxes per day. I had three stories to move that time so I did 5 boxes per day. Finding a neighbor or friend ahead of time that wants to take anything in your refrigerator or freezer that you can't take with you. Having addresses for thank you cards for friends who helped you. Probably not happening during a pandemic though. When moving into a place knowing where to tell the movers to put the furniture. Already have it mapped out so both you and Jesse know what to tell the movers. Plan for something to get broken and that you will have to file a claim. Hope it doesn't happen but every move I've had except 2 have had something broken. When the movers have left (they should set up your beds so you can make them FYI) then work on your kitchen as you have to eat. Don't worry about pictures etc until you get a feel for the place and give yourself time to decide where things go as far as that is concerned. Don't rush things that do not have to be rushed.
Something that I love to do when I move is put on a simmer pot with some warm, homey scents on the stove while things are getting moved in. It always helps the first night, because then the house doesn’t smell so much like cardboard, sweat, and cleaning products. It smells more like a home ☺️ which is always nice, especially if you’re someone with anxiety or who struggles to adapt to big changes.
Take pictures of your favorite spaces in your current house so that you can get ideas for recreating those looks in the new house. Especially things like shelves and “kitschy” spots. Also take photos of all your big ticket items before the movers come so that if there are dings or scratches you have proof
1) Let your bank know you're moving so they don't freeze your funds
2) keep a list of important friends and family numbers just in case your phone dies and you can't find your charger. Then you can always use someone else's phone and you don't need to purchase a new charger
Think about which things you can delegate and note that in your binder.
For example- Ask your Colorado viewers about things to ask the Colorado realtor about (weather fitness of the house etc), and to delegate discussing that with the realtor ro your husband.
Delegate a responsibility to each child as well as their room - for example packing up small items to be donated.
On days you have less energy, save yourself a lot of physical work and take some photos of a room. Use the photos as a decision making tool (keep, donate etc). Then you can go into the room and pick up all the small items in one category (eg trash) or pack (or put sticky notes on) the keep items. So you're still making decisions but you're not overtaking your body,
Create a move in box! Toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, etc. Pen and notebook just in case, so you have a small amount of cleaning essentials. Buy a new broom, mop, toilet brush. New home needs new stuff. Leave the old behind. It's one of those old wives thingy's. Color code each room with different tape. Its a life saver! For donations before you leave look up different shelters that might be in need- domestic violence or lgbtq+ that are helping those that might be in some kind of crisis. Last month living in old house keep groceries to minimum, so you don't have to pack food except snacks. Pinterest can be helpful too on using the moving binder, it helped me. Good luck!
List of all the places you need to update your address for; insurances (life, health, car, home), banking, investments, doctors, bills (monthly to annual), subscriptions, taxes, voter registration, licensing (drivers, professional associations), and whatever else comes to mind! Then checking them off once you've completed it.
I have two tips i havent seen yet in the other comments. But im not from the us, so things might work a little different here...
1. Lights. Not all the rooms will have lamps in it. So some form of light that you can just plug in has to be accessible right from the start ( and not in some box somewhere... 🤣)
2. Have a grocery delivery scheduled for the morning of the day you arrive. Here you can have them leave it in front of the house, i assume thats possible for you too. Have things that you can just throw in the oven and dont require utensils like pizza or pommes and apero thingies and can easily be eaten on the go. beer and drinks for everyone, desert and chips as a treat for the evening. Also everything you like/need for breakfast. Dont forget plastic utensils if its necessary. If you like coffee consider ordering some coffee drinks, because your coffe maker might still be lost in a box somewhere or even break during the move.
Some fruit and bread and things you like to add to bread plus some ready to eat salads. Basically, assume you have no kitchen at all except for the fridge and oven and a knive from your move in box. get food for the first two days or so, so you dont have to deal with it yet.
Cindy, something that really helps us with our moves is to take accurate measurements of our furniture. We use graph paper to lay out the rooms before the furniture arrives. I then hang signs on the walls where the pieces need to be placed as the movers bring those items inside.
I have moved across the country 8 times in my life and am about to make the 9th. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or emotional support during the process.
A few tips from a chronic mover:
-use a labeling system for boxes
-make a list of essential moving supplies (permanent markers, boxes, trash bags, etc)
-make a day 1 kit with essentials and put it in a clear plastic tote box (toilet paper, a couple water bottles, soap, medication)
-you can put clothes from closets into trash bags (see on Pinterest) so they can be hung directly up again instead of packed/unpacked
-pack books into rolling suitcases instead of boxes
Happy house hunting!
100% get moving insurance, possibly in your moving inventory include the monetary value (for replacement purposes)
Last time we moved was to another province, so I feel you! My best tip is to number the boxes and write which room the box should be put in by the movers. Last move, I kept an inventory in my notebook with a simple description (I.e. art supplies 1 of 5). I had 3 days to unpack the house before I started working again, so that system was incredibly helpful for me.
If you’re moving stuff with you (fragile stuff like artwork or music instruments, valuables, etc.), make a list in advance to plan for the room it will take in your car.
It goes without saying, but use as many consumables as possible before you leave, from food to cosmetics to cleaning products. Make yourself a nice shopping list for essentials for the new house and start fresh if you can.
Other than that, I’d say that if there are things you know you will have to dispose of, maybe the people buying your house will be interested in having them? Like, we had removed carpeting in our house but we left the rolls there at the buyers’ request since they wanted to reuse it in the unfinished basement. That was so much easier that having to go to the dump while rushing to finish packing and shit, hehe!
GOOD LUCK! ;)
Oh, I have 2 more tips!
1. Wardrobe boxes are freakin awesome! I had a few last move and I threw cushions and pillows in the bottom.
2. Save on bubble wrap by using your towels and dish rags to protect your fragile items and dishes. Don’t forget to keep a couple of towels in your luggage though.
Moving tips: Receipt pouch, TP, water for the travel, kitty liter for the journey, a pouch of warrantees for the appliances you leave behind, spare air filters for the old house, new air filters for the new house, remember to call any lawn services you use at the old house, a special key ring for the new house keys - 2 sets: 1 in car, 1 on current key ring, forwarding address packet from Post Office.
Move-in Day Box: toilet paper, paper towels, wet wipes, Clorox wipes or cleaning cloths with spray cleaner, paper plates and utensils!, first aide kit (in addition to the chronic illness necessities).
Suggestion: If possible, try negotiating deep cleaning/carpet cleaning by a professional company with the seller. They can either hire the company(ies) themselves or provide closing costs credit. Not everyone deep cleans when they sell a house, especially in hot markets.
My most helpful section when we moved was definitely the box-inventory, especially after the move, when we needed to find shit again, but couldn’t unpack everything all at once!
We moved inAugust 2020. I deal with autoimmune issues and my energy isn’t always great. Here are a few tips:
1. Moving is stressful so keep it simple. Declutter,declutter, declutter. Don’t take crap you don’t know what to do with or don’t need. We got rid of 50% of our stuff before we moved. Best decision ever.
2. I have Celiac disease and diet and preparing food at home is really important to my overall health. Make sure you have access to good food that supports your health. Convenience costs more, get over it and make sure you have what you need. Stay hydrated.
3. In the new house, set up a space for everyone. My husband has his own man-cave. We both love it. 😇
4. Enjoy the process.
Many blessings on this next chapter, thanks for a great channel, and prayers for your health.
Add a section, or add it to the Moving Day section, for planning the two day drive to Denver. This should have the confirmation where you're staying for the night (likely SLC since there's not much out there in between :D) and maybe plan out the general area of pit stops with one longer stop out of the car; 30 minutes instead of gas, pee, food, and back on the road. We moved our daughter from the Indianapolis area to University of Montana in Missoula and I had a trip binder. It was a nine day drive out and back but I planned one longer pitstop every day of the drive and it made a huge difference knowing where we could safely make a stop like that. For example, Sioux Falls was approximately a mid-point on Day 2, so we stopped at the falls that Sioux Falls was named after. We got some fresh air, walked around, and ate our lunch. I used the Avery plastic sleeves for anything I didn't need to write on, including printed hotel confirmations. It was a godsend to not pull up to a hotel at 11pm and try and find the email on my phone in a Caravan full of crap. Also, the Avery plastic sleeves work kind of like a giant pocket since they will hold more than a sheet or two. It's easier to slide sheets of paper back into ;)
THIS^^^ Planning the drive is so important. Two days drive to Denver is a punishing trip. It can be done, but it will hurt. (I've had chronic pain forever, and I've driven across country around eleven times, once for moving and the rest for fun)
When you get photos of the kitchen for the new potential house -- on the photo edit with Paint [yep, fancy!] label the cupboards so if anyone is helping you UNPACK they know that cups go here, plates go there, etc!
I've moved continents a couple of times, and five times in the last ten years. Most of that was just a suitcase because I moved into furnished places. This last time was more than five years ago, to a completely empty apartment. If I ever move again (and I don't plan to) there will be actual facts furniture involved. I don't really have an attachment to anything, though. Probably because of all the previous moves, so I would sell nearly everything out from under me and donate the leftovers to start fresh. One thing that has stayed consistent is a treasure box that has my passports, a few cables, extra money, and the important documents that I'd need in an emergency, and a few family things. Everything in one grab-and-go place, in case of fire or otherwise.
I do not envy you one teeny tiny bit, and your binder scares me a little, ha!
I moved 12 times over a 14 year period when my kids were little. I learned quickly that the best thing to do when moving was to keep an inventory of your packing boxes. I kept a list in a notebook and as I packed each box was numbered and logged into the notebook along with a list of what was packed into that particular box. Not only did it make it easier to unpack when we arrived at the new house but it kept the guesswork out of finding that item that you need without rifling through 20 boxes to find something before you are fully unpacked.
We moved across states in May of 2020. It was so stressful mostly because the pandemic was so new at the time and I was so worried about selling before we bought a new house so that delayed things quite a bit.
I used an electronic binder of sorts where I kept lists in different electronic folders. So much was done online for our mortgage and the selling/buying the homes. Staying organized electronically was a huge stress relief. Also organizing my email helped as well so I wouldn’t lose track of important documents.
Best of luck with your move!
Knowing local restaurants and which ones deliver to my new home was a big one for us. The first few days when we were unpacking, cooking wasn't always an option nor something we had energy to do so knowing what food we liked that could get delivered helped in making some quick decisions so we didn't eat pizza every night.
I'm getting ready for a big move at the end of summer (Missouri to Wisconsin). I've done 4 other big cross country moves. The binder is the best thing you can do because everything is there. A box inventory is also great because then you can find the particular box that has the one thing you need rather than going through all 10 kitchen boxes or whatever (I number my boxes). And echoing the commenter who said to label all 4 sides!! The little chart on the top is not helpful when the boxes are stacked 4 deep. My other suggestion is to have a "moving box" or 2. In that box I put a set of sheets, towels, trash bags, hand soap, TP, paper towels, a can opener, paper plates, etc., a SHOWER CURTAIN (got burned by that one once) with rings. I also put medical records for my pets, a tool box. As I take furniture apart, I put the bolts and screws in a ziplock and put them in the box (then I know where the bolts are for the bed, or the screws for the mirror). Include your coffee pot if you need that in the morning (plus relevant supplies). Also, a handheld can opener. I usually include a small skillet and a sauce pan and a kitchen knife. I can "make do" with that if needed. My moving box is then the last thing on the truck and the first thing off (or it goes in my car, depending on how the move is being handled). I use a rubbermaid box or similar so it stands out from the other cardboard boxes. If your cats do not have a microchip, make an appointment to get that done before you go.
I know it probably sounds silly, but one thing that I have learned in my moves is to pack books in reusable shopping bags. The books keep things not wonky and sturdy, and you can't add too many and break a box (or your back...). Thats probably the best thing I have come across. Granted, I haven't moved states, but I have moved across a state and it definitely helped haha.
Yes!! It also means that if you want a book you can usually see them
Holy crap, we moved from Denver to Seattle this time last year! We started in March, bad timing to the extreme, and then actually drove out on June 1st. Fire season is so much less intense and everything is pretty accessible alone the front range or via plane. You will get exactly 2 weeks of spring and 2 weeks of fall between the snowy season and the 90 degree season, also known as winter and summer, but it is a great place to live and you’ll be able to get into more space for what you’re paying now, or the same space for less cost. Also, the school districts are fantastic, especially most of the southern metro districts like Cherry creek, Douglas county, highlands ranch, and some parts of Jefferson county. The Centura Health Network is fantastic too, with Parker Adventist and Sky Ridge Hospitals being newer top notch facilities. Wishing you lots of good vibes for the planning and packing and moving, you’ll get out there for the beginning of summer and it will be so relaxing.
We are a military family so we move every couple of years - several times overseas! I don't have a binder specifically for moving but I do have a "household binder" that includes everything we need for moving. I keep all of our important documents in there as well. A page I always have is a "to buy" list. Movers won't always take cleaners / oils / open food / liquids. Anything I give or throw away is listed here if it will need to be replaced.
My best advice: Have a space that is off limits to the movers. Keep everything there that you need for the trip (suitcases) or simply don't want them to take (my safe). This is normally a hall / linen closet for us. I wasn't quick enough for our last move and they packed my toiletry bag. 😆Good luck with your move!
Leave an extra day or two right before you leave free. Something always comes up.
Number boxes as you pack. Pack away your things in each room starting from the things you use least to the things you use most. Then unpack the last box to the first box.
My favorite moving tip is to take a garbage bag and lift it up over clothes hanging in the closet (maybe 10-15 items at a time) and tie the hooks together with the bag’s drawstring. It’s so ridiculous to have a box for clothes and another box for hangers...plus then you can hang them on a rack in the truck or just lay them on top of boxes and furniture, then you can just pop them into your new closet and take off the bags. You may still need to iron/clean some stuff obviously but it saves so much time and space.
Having made a few rapids moves, I *strongly* suggest you color code your boxes. Most stores (like Target, Walmart, Etc) sell colored dot labels (about 1 inch circles work GREAT) like people use to mark stuff at garage sales. BUY SOME and give every room its own color. As you pack boxes, put a color-coded sticker on the top and two adjacent sides. You can tell in an instant where the boxes go and it makes box sorting and unpacking VERY, VERY fast.
Especially if you are using a moving company, write down the serial numbers of all your electronics! Cameras/lenses, laptops/desktops, printers, monitors, microphones, vitamix etc.! 99% of movers are honest and careful but you don't want to be screwed if you happen to end up with the 1% that may steal or break something. Having a serial number (and/or proof of purchase) will help in the rare event something goes sideways.
Don't forget to pack your bags and put them in your car before the packers come! The first corporate move we did we wound up with no underpants. Not cool!
I moved countries as a small child and our stuff had to be shipped by sea which took 6 months. Movers packed us up just before we left and were told not to touch anything on the beds. I got home from school that day and they'd packed both my pillow and my teddy! We still had to live there for a week and it was very upsetting as a six year old hahaha
I added a pocket with $100 cash...because you never know...and actually it was great with tolls, parking etc.
The best thing I ever did when I relocated to a new state was color coding my boxes for each room, numbering them, and keeping a list of what was in that box using the color/number as reference. I could look at my box list and know if it was a box that needed to be unpacked immediately or if it could wait/be stored in the garage, etc. When you are getting close to the move date deadline, this step seems a little stressful, but you will be very thankful when it comes to unpacking and finding your shit.
Cindy, I'm stressed by my move in a couple weeks and I'm literally moving 50 yards down the hall into the one-bedroom on my floor lol, I can't even imagine moving states! I know it's stressful but I hope you enjoy it too :) It's a big new adventure!
PS I'm definitely referring back to this when I have bigger moves in the future, this is awesome and right up my ally
good luck on your move! i'm nowhere near this organized when I've moved a few blocks (my last few moves). that was more of a "cart shit over every day for a month and then throw everything else willy nilly into a uhaul" kind of move lol
@@CindyGuentertBaldo haha have you had enough of California yet I can’t stand the west coast I’m in Oregon.
oof - I did a cross-country move last June (CA-->OH) and happily recommend UPack as a great company! Very low-stress, all things considered. A very silly tip as you pack and color-code: pack for the house you're moving INTO, not the one you're leaving. I don't know why I didn't think this through, but when I was packing lots of things (especially books), I coded them all 'living room' because that's where they were in my old house...and of course, when the movers put them there in the new house, I realized that I should've labeled them 'office,' since that's where they're going in this house. Lots of silly mistakes like that because I didn't take all our new rooms into account!
I have moved a lot, and I always designate a closet as a do not pack zone for the movers. I put all our luggage and anything that isn't going in the shipment in there and but a large sign on the door "DO NOT PACK". That way you don't have to worry about the movers accidentally packing something you needed. I usually clear this closet out several weeks before our move and start putting stuff that needs to be with us but isn't a daily use item in it.
I hope the cost of living change works in your favor.
Make sure your new house has a basement or some sort of storm shelter because Denver gets tornadoes in the summer time! Part of the Midwest life!
Have a 'do not touch' box, clearly labelled and everybody understands not to move the box or any of the contents. This will then be for all the stuff you absolutely need 1st the other end like medication, paperwork etc. Tape it to the counter if necessary so it doesn't get swept up with everything else. Hope that makes sense, take care, exciting times ahead.
Just moved around Christmas time and the most important items that we needed right away were toilet paper, soap, a hand towel and trash bags. You can always get take out for food, but the restroom and bedding is something that I want set up early.
Since you are already getting price quotes from movers, ask them to give you quotes with and without packing services. It may not cost all that much more, and it will save you unbelievable amounts of time and stress. They will pack everything in your home in a matter of hours and load it right onto the truck.
Do you have a real estate attorney yet? Do you need one in each state? I move last year, but didn’t change cities and while I sold my old house, we moved to one I inherited from my parents...
My house had an offer within a week, but it took 4 months to close last summer. COVID slowed down all of the regular steps including the buyer’s financing. Hopefully everyone has the kinks of remote work figured out now, but if things open back up there might be a delay as people move back to offices...
Creating a paint list is great, but my father would take off a light switch plate in each room and record the color and the date painted on the inside of the cover, then reinstall it.
Don’t forget food and LITTER BOXES for the cats while you are driving from CA to CO.
Good luck!!!
I hate moving with all my heart and soul. Just watching this gives me anxiety. Colorado is beautiful! I hope you love it there. ❤️🇨🇦
I don't know if this is important, but, I too have been a California girl all my Life. Be sure to take into account that the weather in Denver may still be quite cool in April and May. Also the higher altitude may come into play. Be sure to keep some warm clothes and probably rain gear with you so you won't be cold or wet.
Altitude is a great tip. Stay hydrated. Read up on altitude sickness to stay safe. You will eventually get used to it.
I've learned to unpack right away and not wait. It will never get done if you wait. We are moving in June and I just made a list of how I'm going to tackle it. Just thinking about it gives me anxiety. You are right. moving sucks.
I have moved twice since I got married. Both times from and to rentals. Once was only blocks away from my old place, which was a good thing because we had to have the movers pack, and they packed my purse, including my car keys. I had to walk to the new place, find my purse, walk back to the old place and then drive back. The second time we didn't even own a car, so we had to get a cab to take us to the new place. It was also October 2001.
Never move right after your city has a major terrorist attack. Our mail NEVER caught up. Plus the broadcast towers were down, so we didn't get tv for a couple months. For some reason, it also took a couple months to get cable.
There will always be a few things you packed and can't access but "need", this will be imperfect so don't sweat too hard over it. Follow along with that monster of a binder and you'll do great!! If there was something I really needed in my moving binder that isn't in yours it would be secondary copies of a detailed password list, a full list of previous addresses, and a mastercopy resume with all the employer contacts. I don't know entirely why, but everytime, those have been handy in some way, especially while everything packed.
I’ve moved 10 times in the last 40 years (since college) a system like this would have been very helpful. I feel like I wasn’t that much more organized from the first move to the last one 🤦🏻♀️ I’m impressed with your organization!
A page for new/temporary passwords...cable/WiFi, portal to pay your mortgage, utilities, etc. I set up temporary passwords for all these items as they were installed. I changed them to permanent passwords in my password diary when I had privacy and solitude to do this.
One thing I have done when we’ve moved is have a box with sheets, one set of towels, a roll of TP and a roll of paper towels. That way when you get to the end of move in day you can shower and sleep in your own bed.
The box list is the most essential and making sure the boxes themselves are numbered and color coded on multiple sides. I used fluorescent labels, the bigger the better. What did I regret AFTER I moved? That I took soooo much shit with me. Seriously, be vicious when deciding what goes with you. I threw out roughly 1/2 a truckload of crap after we moved. Waste of money (paying for the transport), waste of time packing & unpacking and waste of time throwing it out/donating (it would have been better doing this from the start because I knew what I could throw out in trash and where to go to donate items. Took me a bit to figure that out once I moved to a new town.) Wow, now I feel motivated to go throw some shit out now, thanks!
That binder is comprehensive! I've done similar for each move I've had the horror to experience and something that I've always done (I pack myself vs paying a moving company to pack for me otherwise massive anxiety ensues) is label and number boxes by room. For example Kitchen 1 of 20. Also a good way to know if any box is missing. Also I put that on the top and at least two sides (usually all sides because I'm super particular about it). Good luck and cheering you on from Canada!
One thing that I kept in the front page of moving organizers has been my new address and/or PO box. It takes a bit to memorize it, and all of the businesses, doctors, utilities that you talk to are going to ask you for that info.
You're honestly such an inspiration to me, Cindy. I find it astonishing how well put together you are -- I'm not talking about having a spotless life, rather the opposite. I'm fascinated how you're able to deal with whatever problem comes up, especially as someone who doesn't have that great role models. It gives me a lot of hope that I'll be able to grow as a person and learn to deal with my own struggles. 🙂
//an enby teen that feels validated when watching your videos
I’m currently moving into my first home and one thing I’d highly recommend is a cleaning tracker - e.g. which rooms have you cleaned the windows, skirting boards, door frames, carpets of
Amazon has moving box stickers. They're nice and brightly colored, clearly labeled with generic room names. Really streamlines the process of unloading for the moving company guys. No need to say, "that goes in the..." 100 times.
We also used the same stickers and lightly taped them on the door frames to the various rooms. Showed the moving guys, then cut them loose to do their thang.
Finally, I had an analog handwritten list where I numbered each box, noted the number, and briefly described basic contents. So, like, "Box 17 | Bed3: Children's books." When we unpacked, I checked off each box.
I love your honesty. This seems like I’m talking with a friend and not an influencer. I feel less stressed now thank you!
Most helpful was inventory list for each numbered box, and having each room with a different color post it label with matching box number. Movers can then just use the colored label for each room to move boxes, and inventory helped me not open every box to find so,etching I wanted.
This is ENTIRELY off topic, but, I need to tell you. I have never purchased Pigma MICRON pens before, but decided to because you use them so often I figured they had to be good quality. I purchased a 10 pen set with 003, 005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08, 10, 12, and PN (whatever that is). I am usually a 0.7-1.0 lover of a thicker pen for pretty much all the things. But... I am OBSESSED with them all and completely fell in love with how freaking adorable the 003 is. Like, I'll probably never ever use it, but it's soooo petite😍
P.S. I named the 10 and 12 "thicc boi" and "thiccer boi"
I’ve only ever moved one time and it was into my boyfriend’s apartment so I don’t really have any moving tips but I just found out that I will be moving from NJ to FL next January so these moving videos have been so helpful and I have started a moving bujo already to keep myself organized!! Those printables may be my next project to really help me out. I love all of your videos ❤️❤️
Yay Denver! It's fantastic here and you're going to love it 💜
I would pack 4 days worth of clothes each. These bags will stay with you no matter where you go. Would make sure you have some towels & wash cloths, hand towel ready to use. This way in hotel or house your not rushed to find your clothes. Maybe a pair of nice slippers. Might could help you relax. Have your coffee pot handy. I wish you the best and will be watching!
My essential thing for the actual process of moving, if there is something you cannot live without ie a coffee machine make sure you know exactly which box it is in! Whether you write it literally on the box or have standard names and note which box those things are in like the coffee machine in Kitchen2 or whatever. Nothing worse than digging through a million boxes trying to find something urgently. Also along those lines, note down which boxes not to put at the bottom of any piles. Don't want all your underwear in a box that you have to move 20 boxes to get to!
Youre going to LOVE Denver!!
(as long as you can breathe ok up here)
I moved half way across the country twice in a year and let me tell you how not fun that was. I luckily had my dad help me drive my stuff in trailers or moving trucks, so don't know about using a moving company. My biggest saving grace was having the stuff I knew I would need the first night/morning in the car with me not the truck. We also took two days both times so that helped with having the essentials close to hand.
The other thing I would do before you get to your new place is look up directions for grocery stores, target/walmart, ect. And save them to your phone. When I got to my new apartment my cell service was not great so we ended up wasting a lot of time trying to find those places near by in a city we knew nothing about.
Also like others said get your bed set up and made first thing so at the end of the day you can just crawl in and relax.
I second what everyone is saying about "essentials" boxes with shower curtain, sheets, tp, etc... but what helped me a ton is packing that stuff in a clear tote! It's super easy to pick out and no need for color coding or inventory lists to figure out which box it is!
Check out pods for moving. My friend used the service twice for cross county moves. Also check out the buy nothing group on Facebook to give things away that you don't want to sell. It's a great hyperlocal way to give in your neighborhood. Best of luck on this next transition.
I'm also moving interstate this year! I'm in Australia so the pandemic is *slightly* less of a concern, and I'm moving just me from my parents' place to a house that is already lived in by friends of mine, but it is several thousand kilometres away and I am!! Stressed. I also have to figure out what is actually worth moving, because moving vans for just one room are way too much money. This video has been super informative and useful and I will definitely be moving my lists from vague and in my head (not great as I have ADD) to a physical planner of some kind now that I can picture what that looks like! 💗 fingers crossed interstate borders stay open for me 😬
My tip is to color code every box. We used duct tape in different colors for different areas of the house we were moving into. Boxes were also numbered and kept in a list in my moving manual so I knew what was in each box (at the least the ones I packed).
We also moved our china ourselves and few other very special items. We also had three days worth of anything and everything we needed to survive (i.e. clothes, medicine, soaps, pillows, etc.). Those all went with us and not the movers.
And one last thing - some moving companies will have one crew load the truck and a different one unload. Tips may be needed for both.
The biggest moving tip I have is to go to the Post Office and ask them for a form to change your address so that your mail can be forwarded to your new house. I do not recommend doing this online because then you have to pay a small fee and they sell your contact information to a bunch of different companies so you end up getting a lot of spam. If you do it in person it's free, there's no spam, and your mail just automatically goes to your new address
I've moved close to 40 times but only two longer distance/out of state moves. Those were the hardest! One bit of advice - pretend you're staying in a hotel the first night or two and have a carry on bag with necessities - even a sleeping bag and pillow if no furniture. Good luck!
I started bullet journaling because we were moving from Canada to the Bay Area (Mountain View). Takes me back! Thinking of you a lot dealing with all of this! Moving States is almost the same as moving from Canada to the US!
I feel you. We are selling our home in Texas to move to Tennessee because of my husbands career. Our new home is a new build and due to COVID is 3 months delayed. Hotel living with 3 dogs.... Yay!!! Moving planner is a good idea. I'm from Colorado Springs/ Denver so I'm a little jelly your moving there
Before I moved, I took a set of towels, sheets for each bed, pillows and a pot or Ian with a cooking utensil to cook with in my car.
This binder is so sexy. I know moving is such a stressful and exciting thing. Hope this beautifully organized Moving Binder helps you keep some sanity and energy for the things you really want to do with your time. I'm forever in awe of your schmexy planning skills 🖤🖤🖤
Wow that's an impressive binder! I've moved with my partner 3 times? And although it wasn't that stressful for us (books and elektronica that was mainly it 😆) I know some people who would benefit from this.
Maybe if those persons had this we wouldn't get suckered in to 'help moving' and instead are also helping with the packing, cleaning, building and only after all that we move some boxes.
I'm still bitter because it happened 3 times and the 4th we had a legitimate excuse because my partner was on dialysis 😅 but I just know it would've happen again.... 😑
oh man, that's... something I recognize. haha big hugs
Make a small cut on that middle hole on the inside. You can undo the pocket to get papers in and out easier and still keep them in.
Sooo glad I came across this video! We’re moving from AZ to MO in May so I’ve been trying to organize the process (with 3 boys + my husband it hasn’t been going so hot). Thank you for sharing this!!
Best thing I've ever done when moving was to pack a suitcase for day/night one. Put in a set of sheets (and weather-deoendant bedding), a towel and shower stuff, pjs, underwear, a change of clothes for the next morning, a snack... Anything you'd take with you to stay a night away from home. That way when you're exhausted from the trip and everything is in boxes, and all you want to do is go to bed - you just have to make the bed (that the movers should have put up for you), hop in the shower to get the travel gross off you, get in your pjs and not worry about whoever turns up on the morning because you've got clean clothes to put on then too!
Perhaps a section for real estate offers / contracts and inspection reports for existing and new house. I recently sold a vacation home and that helped a lot. It may end up being two new binders though. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼
Best thing we ever got was room label tape. Just a little bit on the outside of boxes will help sort everything in its correct room. We've used them the last 3 out of state moves 👏
Wow!! Big changes for you! Congrats. We moved from Boulder to Australia a couple years ago and I miss Colorado so much. It’s so beautiful. Cost of living is higher than average but I suspect coming from Napa it won’t be as much of a shock LOLOL! In the end I ended up having our moving company pack our stuff and I have to say that was the best decision I could have made LOL Of course we had to pack a shipping container and dealing with customs was a whole other add to the mix. I’m not sure if you’re still looking at companies but we used Suddath and they were amazing. Good luck with everything!!!! And I can’t wait to see how you settle into Denver.
I don't really have moving tips since our movers packed our boxes and furniture (there's only so much control you have to place things in a shipping container...it's packed based on distribution of weight) but I did a huge purge Kon Mari style starting a couple months before the move and it was amazing. We also brought our dog over and the biggest thing with him was getting used to a crate again. I'm not familiar with cats so I'm not sure if crate training is a thing but maybe working with acclimatizing them to a carrier over the next couple months might help in the car?? I think the thing that took the most amount of work was just making sure all of the services we could think of were cancelled and changed the address on all the companies we dealt with otherwise. Which was not easy as some companies flat out don't send mail overseas. We ended up having to get a Traveling Mailbox.
Definitely pack some things in the car you can't live without in the first week - it's not unheard of for moving trucks to be delayed. This may even mean some basic cooking essentials and bed linens/air mattress < of course there are a million and one Targets around so not like you can't buy these things ROFL.
Oh! And I promise I'll stop rambling but on moving day I made up a cooler of Gatorades and had a basket of snacks for the movers. They were very appreciative.
We're moving to New Orleans from Iowa right now. It's crazy pants! I definitely need to make a binder.
Relocating soon I began a “free style” moving binder but yours is perfect! Thanks for the tips 💙
Write down measurements of your larger pieces of furniture to reference when house hunting. Make a list of everything you will need in the first box you unpack at the new house: sheets, towels, toilet paper, soap, shower curtain, trash bags, hardware to reassemble your furniture, remote controls to everything, a pkg of standard lightbulbs, whatever you can think of. Be sure to mark this box VERY Clearly so you can easily find it first. Better yet, carry that box with you in the front of the moving truck or the trunk of your car.
Good luck on your move!
So exciting! I cannot wait for this content lol. Do you expect to film a house tour for your current place, like once all the personal items are mostly out? (Definitely don’t want to intrude on the kids’ rooms just because I’m a curious subscriber lol.)
Wishing you all the luck for a smooth transition! 💛
My tip is to measure your furniture so you can diagram where you want it to go. Yeah it might need changing but if the movers can do it that’ll be great.
After thought...my sister is in the Air Force and she always took pictures of before on the truck and after for insurance purposes in case something was damaged. And if something became "lost". Her entire Christmas village (the expensive collection from Gramma) was not on the truck when moved cross country one time.
My husband and I bought our first home a year ago and my best organization idea was to label a box “important stuff”, fill it with documents and then misplace it. Whenever we move again, hopefully years from now, I’ll be borrowing this idea