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Use up perishable foods
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Sell, donate or hold a garage sale for unwanted items
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Prepare a list of what you want to move.
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Large appliances?
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Outside furniture?
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For self packing moves, buy packing supplies:
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Boxes
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Packing and masking tape
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Markers
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Twine
Start packing boxes. Mark boxes clearly as to contents and
room to be placed in. Mark "Open First" clearly on boxes
containing important items to be unpacked first:
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Dishes
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Pots and pans
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Bedding
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Special toys
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Towels
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Light bulbs
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Plates
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Tools - hammer, pliers, wrench
Stop by and make arrangements for picking up your important
records:
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Birth
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Doctor
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Dentist
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Legal
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Optician, optometrist
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School - make sure you get one with a raised seal
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Veterinarian
Close out your bank accounts:
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Checking
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Savings
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Safe Deposit Box
Start a new bank account in your new town.
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Transfer account from current bank?
Contact your child's new school and notify them of your
upcoming move to their area.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce in your new town. Request a
relocation package.
Two Weeks Before Moving
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Pack your vital documents in one place:
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Passports
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Military records
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Mortgage records
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Marriage license
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Birth certificates
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Vehicle titles
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Stock certificates
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Insurance papers
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Bank records
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School records
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Medical records
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Tax records
Make arrangements to disconnect your utilities. Get refunds
for any deposits made. Have meters read. Give new address for
them to send their final bill:
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Cable - return box if necessary
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Electric
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Gas
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Internet access
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Telephone
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Water
Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new residence.
Make arrangements for cleaning
Inquire about your new state's auto licensing procedure and auto
insurance rates.
Check with your insurance company about transferring coverage to
your new home.
Arrange to have a sitter watch your children at their house on
moving day.
One Week Before Moving
Dispose or drain any flammable items:
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Lawn mower gas
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Snow blower gas
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Paint
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Aerosol cans
Plan what goes in the car with you:
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Toys and games for kids
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Special breakable items or collections
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Important documents and records
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Change of clothes and toiletries for your first day
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Vacuum cleaner - if you want to clean right away
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Toilet paper
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First aid kit
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Food kit with bottled water, cereal, bananas
Make travel arrangements for your pets and plants.
Have your car tuned up the Day Before Moving
Defrost, clean and air out your refrigerator.
Clean your stove.
Make sure you have payment ready for the movers.
Purchase traveler's checks for other possible expenses.
Pack your former town's phone book for future correspondence.
Get a simple breakfast ready for the next morning.
Pick up ice and beverages for moving day.
Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Get a good night's sleep!
Moving Day!
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Strip your beds.
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Show movers around. Make sure your possessions to be moved are
inventoried with them.
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Get all keys together. Put in a safe spot.
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Make sure moving van driver has correct address, phone number
and directions.
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Check all rooms one last time. Remember closets and cupboards,
basement and garage! Make sure all windows and doors are locked
