As a military family, we’re no strangers to frequent relocations. While I enjoy staying organized and creating checklists to simplify the moving process, I won’t share those today. Instead, I want to focus on my top two tips for making the actual moving experience smoother.
#1 PURGE!
If you’ve ever thought about decluttering during the unpacking phase, trust me—it’s far easier to do it beforehand! Whether your next home is just down the street or across the country, once you arrive, there’s often a rush to settle in. This urgency can lead to hastily placing items into closets without giving them proper attention. Why keep things you don’t need? Trust me, taking the time to sort through your belongings now will save you headaches later.
#2 BAG IT!
This might sound a bit unconventional, but after four moves, I’ve found it indispensable. Bag and label all your drawers using two-gallon Ziploc bags. Every drawer—nightstands, kitchen utensils, etc.—gets packed this way before the movers arrive. (If you’re handling the move yourself, you can implement this step as you pack!) The idea came to me after our very first relocation. Boxes labeled “Living Room†would turn out to contain an eclectic mix of pens, cords, nail files, and remotes. It always took some trial-and-error to figure out which drawer each item belonged to.
There are two main benefits to this approach. First, it forces you to address items in drawers that might otherwise be overlooked, like kitchen utensils. Physically handling and sorting items makes it easier to decide what stays and what goes. Second, it streamlines the unpacking process significantly! Once you’ve arrived at your new home, simply drop the labeled Ziploc bags into their respective drawers. No more sifting through piles of miscellaneous items. For the initial unpacking, I usually skip opening the bags entirely, just placing them directly into the appropriate spots. Later, when things settle down, I’ll go back and unpack the drawers properly.
For those hiring professional movers, there’s a third advantage. Movers tend to use a lot of paper for padding, especially with mixed contents. If a drawer contains various items, they’ll often wrap each one separately in a large sheet of paper. After our first move, I opened a massive box labeled “Kitchen,†expecting to find appliances. Instead, it was filled with utensils, each spoon, ladle, spatula, and whisk wrapped individually. Unwrapping everything took ages!
That said, I always make an exception for fragile items. I leave delicate pieces outside the bags but still inside the drawer so the movers can handle them appropriately.
Do you have any unique moving tips you’d like to share?
Over the years, I’ve learned that preparation is key. Not only does purging and bagging make the move easier, but it also sets the tone for a fresh start in your new home. Moving doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—you just need the right mindset and tools. What other strategies do you rely on when relocating? Let me know in the comments below!
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