1 MONTH BEFORE YOUR MOVE

1. Start packing! It will take more time than you expect.
2. Fill out and mail change of address cards. (Post office, credit cards, insurance company, etc)
3. Purge all unwanted household items, clothes, toys.
4. Start to use up your stored food and leftovers in the fridge

2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

1. Notify phone and utility companies of your move. Try to have the water, power, and phone service at both your new and old locations on the day of the move.
2. Make sure all cell phones are charged and active, and that the movers have all available telephone numbers.
3. Make sure to return all borrowed items to your neighbors and pick up any of yours that have been loaned out.

1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE

1. Discard all flamable, toxic, and any other liquids you have in storage.
2. Separate out items you will need on moving day, but which should not be packed by the movers.
3. Arrange for babysitters and/or petsitters for the day of the move.
4. Clean the house. Be kind to the new buyers!