Many real estate agents provide their buyers with a Moving Guide. Sometimes they purchase the guide, Moving Daysometimes they write it themselves and sometimes they have an assistant put it together for them.

The Moving Guide usually contains basically the same thing:

• List of what to do a month, week and day before the move
• Printable labels for moving boxes
• Important phone numbers
• Map of the area
• Tips for Packing
• Tips for moving with children and pets
• Change of Address postcards
• Return address labels with new address
  

The list can be as long or short as the real estate agent's mind will make it. I have yet to see, however, a list that contains meal planning when moving. I have to admit, it's really not something that I ever thought of until I moved.

My move was made over a period of a week. So, the ever-popular pizza, burgers, tacos and other take-out got really old, really quick. I also found that I didn't always want to take time away from packing and moving in order to eat. One day, I only ate raisins. I don't recommend it.  The result was not pretty.

So, I thought of a great idea for adding to your Moving Guide - Moving Day Meals. You can create a list of easy-to-make recipes that can be frozen and then popped into the microwave. Offer suggestions such as keeping cold cuts, cheese, bread and condiments handy for quick sandwiches. Don't forget the snacks!

One of the most welcomed items in your Moving Day Meals packet would be a gift card to a local casual eatery. And, since I've recently experienced the stress of moving, I would suggest that the gift card be to a place that serves alcohol - lots and lots of alcohol.

Your buyers will thank you!