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Moving?... Open ME First...

By Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

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December 09, 2012 01:20 AM

Moving? Always Have an OPEN ME first box!

Moving is so stressful… one tip to help make moving day a little bit easier is to have an OPEN ME first box… and be sure to put colored tape or stickers on the box so it stands out from the crowd of all the other boxes that look the same!

The contents of this box … should contain the essentials you’ll need to help you and your family take a shower, make breakfast, and tools to re-install any broken down furniture – usually beds! Clean towels and bedding are also essential. And don’t forget your child or pet’s favorite toy… having something familiar around for them will make the transition a little bit easier.

As a moving organizer, PHA likes to wrap a box in colored paper tape… and while pink is not usually a ‘stand out’ color, it was the only colored tape handy at the time for this box :D

Anything you can do to reduce some stress during a move is a good thing…

A Happy Move is an Organized Move!

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Cooper Jacobs

Looking For A Seattle Realtor? COOPERJACOBS.COM - Seattle, WA

Real Estate Brokers - Seattle

This is a good reminder Peggy. The 'essentials box' should travel in the front seat or back of the automobile or near the door of the moving truck so it does'nt get missplaced in the shuffle.

Thanks for sharing your ideas. All the best to you in the new year...2013.

Dec 09, 2012 01:26 AM

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA

SF NYC LA

Thanks for stopping by Cooper... and, yes, I always have this box put on the moving truck last so it comes off first!

Dec 09, 2012 01:34 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Peggy - That's a great tip. We have spent tons of time looking for those necessary items we forgot were necessary, and they're always in the last box, of course.

Dec 09, 2012 01:45 AM

Nancy Conner

Olympia, WA

Olympia/Thurston County WA

Excellent idea - moving almost always gets so hectic and exhausting that this could be just the tip to help prevent a meltdown!

Dec 09, 2012 01:51 AM

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Very good advice. I've moved three times in the last ten years and this is a lesson I learned, too. I actually stage my things in three groups. 1. Things to open that first day (as you advise) so we can live and go to bed that night. 2. Things to open over the next couple days to set up house keeping and 3. Things that can be left in the garage for now, to be opened and put away over the next few weeks.

Gretchen

Dec 09, 2012 01:57 AM

Of course it's the last box, Dick! - Probably because it's one of the first boxes off the truck that the movers bury under all the other boxes!!

Now that's a comfort, Nancy. Wouldn't want anyone to have a melt down on this traumatic day!

Dec 09, 2012 01:58 AM

That's a great plan, Gretchen... one that's helpful when you move yourself, or if you use a moving company!

Dec 09, 2012 02:00 AM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Now this is a great idea. Because I am never going to move again I will pass it on. I swear I learn something new every day on AR.

Dec 09, 2012 04:26 AM

Glad I could be of help, Liz! I'm like you, I am NEVER going to move again... where I'm living now is the longest I've been at any one address in my entire life - and it's great.

Dec 09, 2012 05:16 AM

LOL Peggy - I think the meltdown I'm contemplating is my own - we're working toward a "simplifying" move after twenty years in the same house. Gee, I wish your business was here!!!!

Dec 09, 2012 05:28 AM

Mark Loewenberg

KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

KW 561-214-0370

love the idea... and I worked for a moving company for 5 years during college.. would have been a great idea for me to have passed on to folks then.. but never to late so will do from now on!

Dec 09, 2012 06:31 AM

Nancy - please do not hesitate to call me... I'll be happy to "coach" you through it and answer questions by phone!!

Dec 09, 2012 06:37 AM

It's never too late to learn something new, Mark... at my age it's what keeps me "young" LOL LOL

Dec 09, 2012 06:40 AM

Thanks for that kind offer! I'm pretty sure I'll be taking you up on that!!

Dec 09, 2012 08:49 AM

Please do, Nancy... and thank you for adding me as one of your Associates!

Dec 09, 2012 09:16 AM

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