Last-minute Packing Tips How to Spend the Final Two Days before Your Move
Your last two days before moving may find you with your head in your hands, wondering how you’re going to get finished in time. Let all activities not related to your move fall by the wayside for now and focus on finishing up the packing, cleaning, etc., still to be done.
In addition to the chores mentioned above, below are some things you’ll need to be sure have been taken care of at this point.
You should have written confirmation that the utility bills at your old address will no longer be in your name two days from now, and that the utilities in your new home will be fully functioning for your arrival.
Make sure you have all your important documents in one safe place. You’ll need to make sure your address book is up-to-date, and that it includes contact information for people you’ll need to be in touch with shortly after you arrive at your new home. Immunization records. One thing that’s easy to overlook is your children’s immunization records. Most schools won’t admit students without these, so make sure yours are current and easily accessible.
Your refrigerator and freezer are going to need a thorough cleaning before you move them. Toss out any food you won’t be able to eat before you leave, and set some open baking soda containers inside to prevent odors from forming.
If you’ve done a good job of organizing up to now, consider hosting a casual get-together for the friends and family members you’ll be leaving behind. Make the time to say your final goodbyes now, so that you won’t regret not having done it later. Schedule an open house for a few hours in the afternoon, and use disposable plates, cups, and utensils to avoid a lot of cleanup afterward.
Your final 48 hours in your old home are sure to be frantic, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. Keep yourself organized with checklists, keep items you’re still using in a centralized location, and stay focused on the exciting new adventures that await you in your new home.
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