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Moving Checklist (for the practical person!) Move Date:______________________ 6 Weeks

Before

□Order boxes and packing supplies □Speak with new school about transfer □Get everyone’s medical records for new doctor(s)

□Pick up moving kit at your post office, or go online at www.usps.com/moversguide, to forward your mail. (in most cases they need 4-6 weeks advance notice) 4 Weeks Before

□Call Utility Companies to set up service □Cancel current utility services *tip-make the “cutoff” date 1 or 2 days after you’ll be out, if possible, so you don’t have any unnecessary interruptions. Typical Utilities: Power Water Phone Cable Internet Cell Phone □Begin organizing for packing- -take down pictures (unless you’re still showing your home) -pack any items that you don’t or won’t need until after the move

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2 Weeks Before

□Order New Address Announcements to send to family & friends! □Make sure all of your “important stuff” on your computer is backed-up on a zip disk or CD.

□Arrange for baby sitters and/or pet sitters □Don’t forget about your outdoor belongings: patio furniture, grill, lawn care equipment, bird feeders & baths, plants & planters, garage “stuff”, basketball goal, swings & benches, children’s toys. 1 Week Before □Buy paper plates, cups, bowls, plastic cutlery, etc….and PACK YOUR DISHES! □Remember to check your attic and/or basement. Many people forget things that they have stored in these places.

□If you are moving yourself, verify that your “help” will be there on the day of your move, at the right time. Go ahead and arrange to have plenty of bottled water or drinks on hand, and if you think your move will take all day-arrange a lunch for everyone!

□Scout out the new area (if possible) in person, on the internet, or through your real estate agent to find: -a Laundromat (in case yours doesn’t get hooked up right away) -drop-in childcare -a hospital -an animal hospital -favorite fast food restaurants -the post office -your favorite house ware store (i.e., Wal-Mart, Target) -a grocery store

What to pack in your car if you’re using a moving company: Paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, wet wipes, soap, a small TV with cables (don’t forget the remote), coffee maker & coffee, sleeping bags & pillows, small trash can & bags, folding camp chairs are great!, ibuprofen (or Tylenol, or aspirin, or whatever!), a telephone, an alarm clock, some pet food & water, if you will have to wait for your refrigerator it’s a good idea to pack a small cooler, a map of the new area, and your address book. Mail your new address announcements as soon as possible after you arrive, so your friends and family can find you! Give yourself 6 weeks to settle in, and then host a housewarming party! HAPPY MOVING!