Moving is one of the more stressful things people do in life and most people move every five years. Below are some helpful hints to make this life event less stressful:

~Make a master checklist to help prioritize your move. The checklist will be a document that everyone can refer to for the move and your help is less likely to stand around since they can always refer to the checklist.

~Make sure your bed, bed sheets, pillows, your essential clothes for a few days, and basic kitchen utensils, cups are the last things to pack on the truck. These items should be the first thing that comes off the truck.  At the end of a long day of moving you will want to be able to eat and fall into a deep sleep in your own bed.

~I would also suggest the washer and dryer be on the list for last items loaded since you will likely be washing clothes the first day.  

~Ask for help especially the heavy stuff and use mechanical advantage like dollies, moving straps and/or furniture sliders when you can.

Moving is not the most enjoyable thing we do, but I hope your next one goes a little easier with these helpful tips. Remember, stay organized and stick to the checklist.