Two months – six weeks
Start throwing out stuff
Clean out closet
Have a garage sale
Let friends and family know the news
Six Weeks to a Month
Contact moving company or truck rental
Get moving kit at post office
Start sending out moving postcards when you pay bills
Contact schools to have records sent
Arrange for cleaning (after you move out)
Notify your boss if you have to quit –You may only need to give two weeks notice
Empty freezer –use up food
Get written prescriptions from doctor
Three weeks ahead
Contact utilities at new residence
Cancel utilities/lawn mowing/ other services
Pull out important papers for move:
New mortgage or rental agreement
Health documents (for registering in school)
Resumé
Address book
Friends phone numbers
Any bills to be paid/ financial info
Start to clean out fridge
Pack seasonal and non-essentials
Two weeks ahead
Pack kids suitcases
Pack adult suitcases
Pack kitchen first aid kit/bedroom and bath first aid kit
Start to say goodbye to friends
One week
Do all your laundry
Eat off of paper plates
Cancel mail/phone
Have extra furniture/ junk hauled off
Pack up all but basic everyday things
Two Days ahead
Keep packing- most should be done by end of day
Start packing car
Make sure you have directions/ key for new home
Close bank accounts
Get cash for trip
Day of Move
Put essential “first aid” kits in car
Make sure you have books, DVDs and snacks for kids
If you have movers, make sure they know what not to pack- Put in designated place in each room
Fill car up with gas
Take one last photo of family and house
Hop in the car… you’re off to a new adventure!
