Tips for a Successful Move with a Family in Tow

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Moving can be a stressful event for all involved.  No one likes change and moving your home is a huge change.  Personally we have moved a few times but not while with child in tow.  This can lead to even bigger headaches.  But in the end is all worth it at the end of the day when you and your close friends are all sitting on your new living room floor surrounded by boxes and eating the customary pizza as payment for their hard work.

Below are a few tips to get you through the big move with sanity and kids in tow without leaving your mind or any of your belongings behind.

1. plan ahead.  Do not wait until the last minute.  Hoard boxes, and start to organize and fill them up.  Boxes and supplies are available in all kinds of places.
2. well before your big move have a yard/garage sale to clear out some of the stuff you don’t want to move.  Do you really want to move that spare dining room table?  IS it necessary to keep every toy and knick knack collected over the years?  Ans answer for most will be no.  I am by no means telling you to sell your priceless items but take a good look at what you have and ask yourself if you really want it or need it.
3. Get help.  Ask friends, ask professionals, ask family.  All are great resources and will help if you need it and ask.  Moving services can be a huge help on the big day so don’t count them out either.
4. Organize items and boxes by room.  Move them accordingly.  In our move from apartment to house we made the mistake of dividing and conquering.  Unfortunately one of us didn’t pay attention to boxes and there are still items we are looking for/finding in odd places 12 years later.  There are even places like Roadway which will deliver boxes to you on the big day.
5. Good communication is key.  Everyone who is involves should know whats going on and what different labels mean on boxes.  Do not use abbreviations for rooms, An example BR can be bedroom or bathroom.
6. Rest up.  Get enough sleep the night before the move and take your time.  Strains and pains are expected but can be kept to a minimum with some common sense and sensibility
7. Use your helpers.  Do not have them stand around chit chatting all day.  Ask for help, pass along boxes, keep the process moving.
8. If making a long move, or moving to a smaller space storage space may be needed.  Keep this in mind and find the best places around to keep your belongings safe and sound.
9. Clean up after yourself. Moving is the prime directive but keeping your old place clean should also rank high on your list too.
10. Have fun.  This isn’t work, these are your friends and family, keep the atmosphere light hearted and fun so your helpers stay your friends afterwords.

One of the best rated local movers as per Yelp, Angie’s list, and Facebook is Roadway moving for you local area or long haul moves.  They are a few clicks away or a simple phone call away.  With expert advise and helpful hands they can be an invaluable asset.