Sadly, I must report that I learned this packing lesson the hard way! Upon arriving to our new abode, I started looking for a zip lock bag of screws I'd tucked away for safe keeping to put together the bookshelves. Low and behold, that special place I'd so confidently tucked them away was impossible to find. Ditto for the bath soap and the utensils (which I still have not found).
Moving is like camping. You cannot take the basics for granted, or you will be utterly miserable. Our first night...not so hot. But now we have a shower liner and rings, a towel, a coffee pot, and SOAP, and our second night is looking up!
So, with a sigh and a nod to "next time" -- here's my "PACK IN VIP BOX" moving list:
Another learning was to have plenty of cash on hand at all times as we’ve burned through cash in the most random "emergencies”.
Moving is like camping. You cannot take the basics for granted, or you will be utterly miserable. Our first night...not so hot. But now we have a shower liner and rings, a towel, a coffee pot, and SOAP, and our second night is looking up!
So, with a sigh and a nod to "next time" -- here's my "PACK IN VIP BOX" moving list:
- Coffee pot, filter, and ground coffee
- Two mugs
- Fish Oil, Vitamin C packets, protein bars
- Any medicines, feminine products, etc. specifically needed
- Cleaning Rag (if you wear glasses)
- All phone and computer chargers
- 2 forks, spoons, knifes
- Paper towels / cloth towels and a couple of napkins
- Shower liner and rings
- Bath Mat & 1-2 towels
- Shampoo, Conditioner and Soap
- ALL misc. screws, pegs, nails, etc that have been removed from important furniture
- ALL bedding (2 pillows, sheets, duvet)
- 2 pair of scissors
- Bottle / wine opener
- Big garbage bags
Another learning was to have plenty of cash on hand at all times as we’ve burned through cash in the most random "emergencies”.
Day by day!
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