Moving Day Countdown


Every family schedule will be different, but here is a proven timetable to make moving day Mission Possible!

Moving Day Minus Six Weeks
  Make a list of needed address changes and check them off as you nofity
  Get change of address forms from the Post Office
  Change magazine and other computer-generated addressed mail
  Start a file of important papers (an accordion file works well)
  Take inventory of your frozen foods and begin using them 

Moving Day Minus Five Weeks
  Begin work on the packing and loading dates with the moving company
  Start sorting and decide what to take, sell, discard or give away

Moving Day Minus Four Weeks
  Review all personal business accounts
  Bank accounts, charge accounts, credit cards
  Utilities and telephone services
  Memberships in social clubs
  Insurance 
  Safe deposit box
  Any legal or financial matters 
  Leased products or services
  An accompanying partner should get letters of reference for job finding
  Talk with your veterinarian about your pet records and any treatments needed

Moving Day Minus Three Weeks
  Ask physicians and dentists for records and a referral in your new city
  Fill regular prescriptions and get a copy for your new physician or pharmacy
  Drop off (and remember to pick up!) dry cleaning
  Pick up anything being repaired or serviced

Moving Day Minus Two Weeks
  Check your address change list – make sure everyone is notified
  If driving to your new city, make sure your car is serviced and ready for the trip
  Collect children’s games or activities for the final trip
 
Moving Day Minus One Week
  Return borrowed items (library) and collect anything borrowed from you
  Cancel newspaper delivery
  Plan meals and snacks that are quick to fix  
  Make arrangements for your pets on packing and loading day
  Empty oil and gas from lawnmower and other equipment
  Clean deep freeze and dry completely
 
Moving Day Minus One Day
  Clean refrigerator and dry completely
  Empty safe deposit box
  Consider cashier’s check to open a new checking account
  Pack personal belongings for the final trip
  Pack a CARE carton of essentials (coffee pot, filter and coffee, and any other
    “open first” items)
  Load whatever you can into the car to make more room in your home
 
Moving Day
  Remove bedding linens
  Load last minute items in the car
  Be available for the movers
  Give the movers a map and clear directions to your new home
  Check rooms, cabinets, closets, drawers and appliances for any stray items
  Sweep and vacuum floors (borrow the neighbor’s vacuum)
  Leave appliance manuals for the new owner