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Getting organized for a move requires a project management approach. What’s useful are a timeline, extensive lists and a team approach to help you keep your sanity. Here’s how to put that into action.<\/p>\n

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Your Timeline<\/h3>\n

Start with developing a timeline for your move. There is the actual move and the moving preparation.\u00a0 Included in the move timeline are dates the movers will load the truck, packers will arrive, and time you will be between residences while packing occurs. Be sure to include when utilities and internet will be set up. Moving preparation includes decluttering and optional items you will sell or donate before the move. You may have offsite storage and need to assess items coming out of storage for your move. Work backwards on your timeline\u00a0 and record this timeline in your planner. Review this timeline with your family to be sure they know what to expect.<\/p>\n

How much time do you give to each step?\u00a0 Start decluttering at least three months in advance. You can eliminate what you don\u2019t use or need at your new residence. Ask your mover for how many days to pack and move. Add in those many days to unpack at your new residence.<\/p>\n

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Your check lists<\/h3>\n

Your timeline evolves to your task list.\u00a0 Record each task on a check list<\/a> to be sure you have completed each step. Create a list for what will be placed in each room so that the furniture can be labelled.\u00a0 Use a packing list for what is in each box going into specific rooms. Write a list of what will be in your personal needs boxes to be sure to remember the details. Each evening update your check list with more tasks and check off what is completed. It is a time where there are lists of lists!<\/p>\n

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Your team<\/h3>\n

Moving is a project the requires a lot of help.\u00a0 Add team members<\/a> to your project. This includes movers, packers, professional organizers, childcare help and other resources. Price all these additional team members to add to your move budget. Ask for referrals for these services, interview three potential movers and get everything in writing from each of your team members.<\/p>\n

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Keeping your sanity<\/h3>\n

Keep your move organized with lots of labelling. Have plenty of markers available to write the contents on your box. You can label the boxes with a room name or assign a number to the room. Your movers will appreciate knowing that they can unload in the correct room without your direction because you have labelled the rooms and boxes.<\/p>\n

Remember the last in \u2013 first out box and your own personal needs during this move. The last in- first out box contains all the hardware for beds and the remote controls. These are vital to your happiness during the first 24 hours in your new home. Your personal needs items include medications and stuffed animals that must be a part of your first night in your home.<\/p>\n

Keep your most valued and valuable items with you. A valued item might be your daughter’s stuffed animal or the keys to the car. Valuable items include jewelry, guns and irreplaceable family keepsakes. Use specific luggage for these items so you can separate these from the moving boxes.<\/p>\n

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Keep calm and carry on. It will take a little longer than you like to settle in, even with every box unpacked. Happy moves happen with a plan!<\/p>\n

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Need more ideas? I am happily a contributor<\/a> along with my colleagues here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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