Pack
essentials for the trip and
keep put them in the car you're
traveling in:
toiletries
clothing
for each family member
cellular
phone
cosmetics
handi-wipes
snack
foods
Hair
dryer/curler
iron
Jewelry
essential documents
alarm
clock
Pack a separate
box of things you will want
to have immediately in your
new home:
cleaning
supplies
hammer and
nails
screwdrivers
linens/towels
pliers
Phone
masking
tape
first aid
supplies
flashlight
and batteries
scissors
toilet paper
extension
cords
If you have
children, ask them to pick
favorite games/activities,
then pack them in a separate
bag to take with you.
Tell someone
you trust exactly where
you will be and when during
your trip. Give your Realtors
this person's phone number
to contact. Check in on
a scheduled basis with this
person.
(If you
have the time) Take inventory
of items to be moved either
on paper or, more suitably,
with a video camera. If
any damage, or lack thereof,
to your most precious of
valuables. This inventory
record may come in handy
if something happens to
you valuables.
Decide what
you will do with all the
perishable food in your
pantry. If you are in the
Triangle area, consider
calling Moveable
Feast to come pick up
your unopened groceries,
919-481-1220.