This is Part 2 of our series on how to move your family. (If you missed it, start with Our Best Moving Tips for Families, Part 1.) What follows is a collected set of posts we have written on the moving topics that come up most often for families. Here is what we cover.
How to move your family: the main categories
In our previous post, we talked about why preparation matters before moving day. For families, decluttering is almost always part of that preparation. The more people in a household, the more stuff there is to sort through before a single box gets packed.
How to declutter your home before the move:
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
Decluttering does not have to mean throwing things away. Items you no longer need may be exactly what someone else is looking for. Donating is one solid option. Selling is another, and it has a practical upside: the money can go toward your moving budget, and getting kids involved in selling their own things gives them a real reason to sort through what they actually want to keep.
- How to sell your items when preparing to move
- Tips for organizing a yard sale/garage sale – Part 1
- How to organize a garage sale or yard sale – Part 2
Packing for your move:
Once you know what you are keeping, packing is the next big task. We have put together specific guidance on the parts of packing that tend to cause the most trouble for families:
- How to pack fragile items for moving them safely
- Best tips for packing clothes for a move
One packing topic worth calling out on its own is the moving essentials kit. This is a dedicated bag or box set aside before the movers arrive, containing the things your family will need during the move and in the first hours at the new place. For larger families, you may need more than one. Read more about our tips for your moving essentials kit here.
Share what you know
If you have tips of your own or want to share how your family handled a move, leave a comment below. We will keep adding to this series, so check back for more posts on family moving topics.
