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Home, Style · August 24, 2015

Life Hacks to Make Your Move Easier

 

The countdown is on! It’s moving week. I am officially moving ITP in 6 days. If you’re not from Atlanta, we’re so serious about our ITP vs. OTP. ITP is “inside the perimeter” meaning you live inside 285. OTP is “outside the perimeter” meaning you live outside 285. If you’re just staring at your screen wondering what the heck I am talking about, here is a diagram…

I live just outside the perimeter, but with my job the commute is killing me so I am moving 30 miles south into my favorite part of Atlanta to be closer to work. I’m so excited to move; however, I hate moving. Hate it. Stephen even said yesterday I turn into a scary version of myself while I’m moving. He put it more nicely than that, but that was the gist…

This will be my 5th move in 3 years. I don’t even know why I bother unpacking anymore. It’s not like I cook. Regardless, after so many moves. I have acquired a few tips to make moving a little less miserable. Here they are!

Put a Styrofoam plate in between your fragile plates to keep them from bumping into each other. 
-I just learned this tip. I packed all my kitchen boxes this weekend and, of course, forgot to take a picture. I’ll let you know if this one helps or just takes up precious room.

Press and Seal your drawers.
-Let me tell you a story about how one time, I was driving behind the trailer that was holding my stuff. I watched as the top drawer of my chest of drawers started creeping slowly out. As it was sliding out my navy bra started making it’s way out of the drawer. We were able to pull over and save it in time; however, the last thing I would ever want is my underwear and bras all over the city of Atlanta. So now I press and seal my drawers.

Cut handles in your boxes. 
Boxes are heavy… It’s super awkward to shimmy them up your body and hold them underneath. So save yourself the hassle and back pain and use a box cutter and cut a handle in the sides. Stephen did these and suggested that you also tape the edges so you don’t cut yourself while you carry them. He’s a keeper that one.

When you disassemble furniture place all the screws, nails, nuts, and bolts in a labeled Ziploc bag.
-You will save yourself hurt, aggravation, and therapy by doing this tip.

Put trash bags over the bottom of your hanging clothes and tie the tops.
-The easiest way to pack a closet ever and you don’t have to risk losing your favorite strapless dress or attempt to get all the hangers facing the same direction. I don’t have a picture of this yet, because I still haven’t done it.
Label your boxes on the sides.
-If you label the top and stack them, you won’t be able to see your label. Another Stephen tip, put an arrow of which direction is up. You don’t want everything you carefully packed to be smithereens when you get there because the box somehow got flipped.
Plan ahead.
Pack a bag of just your essentials so you don’t have to unpack everything to find your toothbrush. Start early so you aren’t scrambling to finish when it is time to get the Uhaul. Buy your supplies ahead of time so you aren’t going to therapy over a lack of sharpie. Just be mindful and plan ahead.
There you have it. The best tips I’ve acquired over my time as a nomad.
What are your favorite tips? I still have six days left of packing, so let me here them in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Brittany@TheLadyLawyer says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Moving is the absolute worst! But these are so helpful

  2. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Cut handles in your boxes – this might be the most brilliant thing i have ever read. seriously.

  3. Kate at Green Fashionista says

    August 24, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Good luck with the move girl, and yay for being ITP! You're going to have a blast! And cutting handles in the boxes – fantastic advice! Genius 😀

  4. Kay R. says

    August 24, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Good luck with your moves. I have to agree with Kristen – seriously how did I not even think of cutting handles in boxes. Its genius and not only for moving!

  5. The Siberian American says

    August 24, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I'm with you on the moving! We just moved in June and are moving again June 2016, and I am so over it! Love your tips! 🙂

  6. Christine Everyday says

    August 25, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    These are great tips! Moving can be really annoying but it's kind of satisfying when it all gets done!

  7. Being Leanna says

    August 25, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    I feel your pain. I've moved a TON and am now unfortunately, an expert at moving. Great tips, especially the screws and stuff for disassembled furniture. Just make sure to throw a screwdriver or hammer in there too otherwise chaos will ensue.

  8. Alanna @ Alanna and Company says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Helpful tips! i too, have moved 5 times in the past three years, and I'm really looking forward to not moving AGAIN. (we'll see…) We have same distinction in D.C. except its "outside the belt" or "inside the belt" as in Beltway aka 495.

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Come with us to @disneyonice! We had SO much fun l Come with us to @disneyonice! We had SO much fun last night. There is nothing like watching the magic through Ben's eyes. If you have a Disney-loving kiddo in the Atlanta area, Disney on Ice is at State Farm Arena through Saturday! Get your tickets now!

#disneyonice #magicinthestars #disneyonice2023 #atlantablogger #thingstodoinatlanta #toddlerfriendly
Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sen Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sent me a reel of this and asked if we could make them. Super easy and a fun spooky treat for your kids! 

#ghostcupcakes #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenparty #halloweendesserts #halloweendessert #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fu Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fun party decor and an extra light if your Halloween party is dark! 🧪 

#easyhalloweendecor #diyhalloween #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenpartydecor #halloweenpartyfood
Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This is easy to make and less spooky than some of your typical Halloween decor! 

#halloweendecor #easyhalloweendiy #halloweendiy #kidhalloween #cutehalloween #ideasformoms #dollarstoredecor #dollarstorehalloween #dollartreediy #dollartreecrafts
We had so much fun at Monster Jam this weekend! My We had so much fun at Monster Jam this weekend! My truck-loving toddler loved seeing all the trucks. There were SO many kids and toddlers there so if you have a truck-loving kiddo, definitely check it out when Monster Jam comes to your city! But definitely get ear covers! 

#monsterjam #toddleractivities #thingstodoinatlanta
Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. Th Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. These are the perfect treat for fall! 

#fallbaking #falldesserts #easyrecipesformoms #easycakes #easycake #falltreats
Let's make an easy Dollar Store pumpkin bowl for H Let's make an easy Dollar Store pumpkin bowl for Halloween candy. 

#dollarstorediy #halloweendecoration #halloweendiy #easyhalloweenideas #dollarstorehalloween #budgetfriendlydecor
Let's make witchy ice cream sundaes for Halloween! Let's make witchy ice cream sundaes for Halloween! 

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Let's make Caprese skull skewers. These are a perf Let's make Caprese skull skewers. These are a perfect party treat while it's still warm out but you're in a spooky mood. 💀 

This video also turns into a baking with benny halfway through because he consults on my wardrobe and realizes I'm filming without him. He's such a ham.

Do you like Caprese?

#halloweenpartyfood #halloweenappetizers #easyrecipesformoms #halloweenfoodideas #halloweenfood #halloweenpartyideas
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