As the big day for moving approaches, everyone in the family gets a little more stressed out. Executing a successful move can be tough and excruciating, and not everything goes as planned – there are some things that simply can’t be avoided. But with a little effort and patience, you can build your own moving day survival kit that can help you through your journey and make the move look a little more like a seamless transition instead of a disaster. Even if nothing goes wrong, you’re still left with piles of boxes in your new home, and sifting through that mess to find what you need can be frustrating – especially if you’re trying to get to something you really need. That’s why you pack a survival kit packed with the essentials that can save you a lot of time and hassle.
How to Put Together a Moving Day Survival Kit
What do I pack into a moving day survival kit?
Depending on the needs of you and your family, it can vary. All in all, you want to pack anything you need easy access to during and after the move so you can save more time and get organized more efficiently. Experts dealing with removals in Sydney, for example, suggest some of the following things to take into consideration when building your own survival kit:
Hygiene. Anything you will need in your day-to-day hygiene routine, especially if you’ll be spending overnight somewhere else that isn’t your new home. That includes toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, towels and everything else you might use. Make sure to pack a few packs of hygienic wet wipes if you won’t have access to water for a longer period, and of course, a few rolls of toilet paper can’t hurt, just in case.
Medications and first-aid.
If you have anyone in your family that needs to take medications, don’t forget about it. Besides that, pack some aspirin and anti-anxiety medications for a little more bearable move. If you don’t have a full first-aid kit, soap, water, paper towels and a box of bandages should take care of any move-in mishaps. Also, remember that a handful of cars come with first aid kits weirdly hidden in the backseat armrest.
Valuables and money.
You should always keep some cash with you, first to tip the movers (if they’ve done a well job, that is) and second, if anything unexpected occurs and you might need to buy something along the way. Of course, you will want all of your important documents, laptop, jewelry and anything else of great value somewhere that you’re keeping track of and not with the movers.
Food and water.
Moving day can be stressful so much that you’ll neglect the fact that you need to stay hydrated. Carry a bottle of water with you at all times. Packs some snacks as well, like granola bars or biscuits. Chances are you’ll be too busy to even feel hunger, so don’t forget to eat something along the way. You won’t be of much use if you’ve starved yourself the whole day, and fatigue will catch up really fast.
Tools and other useful things.
This is a category you’ll need to focus on the most because there’s always that one little thing you forgot to take with you that can save your life during a move. First, pack a flashlight – it will come in handy at night, and also when you need to check out any crawl spaces and dark corners. With that, pack a few extra batteries, light bulbs, and a nightlight. While a whole toolbox is ideal, it’s not really the right size for your needs while moving so a Leatherman or Swiss Army knife will do just fine. It’s great for opening boxes and bottles and putting little pieces of furniture together. Also, consider taking a toilet plunger with you, especially if you have just one bathroom.
Notepad and a pen.
Although you can make all of your to-do lists on your phone, maybe it’s a better idea to save that battery for some important calls and messages and leave the rest to the notepad. Write down everything you need, your to-do lists, any new numbers you need to remember, and even the names of new neighbors, if need be (chances are, your head is going to be so full of information that day that you won’t be able to remember even your own name).
Conclusion
This is how you pack a moving day survival kit. It’s simple and it will save you a lot of time and stress during and after the big move. When you arrive at your new home, it will be much easier as you will have access to all the important things that will make the unpacking more bearable. Happy moving!
Guest post courtesy of Leila Dorari
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- What You Need To Know Before Moving House
- How to Enjoy The Home Moving Process
- How to Clean Your Home When Moving Out
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