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I don’t think you can have enough moving tips when it comes to relocating. I have only moved a few times in my life, but each one seemed like the hugest deal ever. The first big family move was from our “house” that my Grandparents had lived in for over 40 years. House is in quotes because the building was actually a three-flat apartment building. We just lived in all of it. That in itself is a long story for another series of blog posts.
Anyway, moving from that building was intense. An entire lifetime of things had accumulated, and none of which was easy to part with. We ended up renting a dumpster to get rid of so much. I remember whipping stuff out the window from the third floor. It turned out to be somewhat fun and freeing. I have just a few moving tips to hopefully make our next move a less stressful.
5 Moving Tips for a Less Stressful Move
Seriously Dehoard – Before a move it’s smart to be extra picky about what you bring with you to your new home. Depending on how long you have lived in your current home, this could be quite the task. Decide what to pitch, what to donate, and what to bring before you tackle packing.
Save Boxes – If you know you are moving, start saving boxes from shopping online. Ask friends and family to do the same. You shouldn’t have to buy boxes. It seems like people are always trying to get rid of them. Call local stores and companies to ask if they give out boxes, too.
Pack with Purpose – The more organized you are while boxing items up, the easier it will be to unpack. Label everything with the room it should go in. Place the boxes in the proper rooms as you move in.
Hire People – Yes, we all have tons of family and friends that can’t wait to help us move. Your cousin said you could borrow his truck, and you are golden. Until… stuff comes up that day. It happens. People have the best intentions, but you have to think about this big day going as smoothly as possible. Sometimes you are better off just hiring movers and cleaning professionals.
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ellen beck says
September 13, 2015 at 8:51 pmIf I was moving, I would not want to miss The Walking Dead (or Fear the walking dead right now) and I wouldnt want to miss some of the football games.
Sandra Slack says
September 13, 2015 at 9:49 pmI would not want to miss the football games. Thanks for the giveaway.
cassie says
September 13, 2015 at 10:15 pmThe Waking Dead
Lynda Del says
September 14, 2015 at 12:22 amI would not want to miss Scandal.
Lisa Brown says
September 14, 2015 at 3:18 amI would not want to miss NCIS
Mami2jcn says
September 14, 2015 at 7:08 amI wouldn’t want to miss Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.
Laura DeLuca says
September 14, 2015 at 7:23 amI wouldn’t want to miss Reign
Susan Baughman says
September 14, 2015 at 8:02 amThe new season of Survivor starting this month. It’s still a great show!
Denise S says
September 14, 2015 at 8:35 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Goldbergs.
Kimmy Ripley says
September 14, 2015 at 8:36 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Strain!
Maureen says
September 14, 2015 at 8:39 amI really enjoy the show Castle
Julie Wood says
September 14, 2015 at 8:42 amI would not want to miss Blue Bloods!
Maria Malaveci says
September 14, 2015 at 8:48 amI wouldn’t want to miss Outlander
Lyndsey R. says
September 14, 2015 at 9:03 amI cannot miss The Walking Dead!!! I seriously want to fast forward to October RIGHT NOW! Thanks for the chance.
Christie says
September 14, 2015 at 9:10 amI would not want to miss The housewives of Orange County.
rust says
September 14, 2015 at 9:49 amBlue Bloods, my fave at the moment.
Kristin says
September 14, 2015 at 10:29 amThe Walking Dead, for sure.
Barbara Montag says
September 14, 2015 at 11:02 amI could not miss Castle for sure!
thank you
Ty says
September 14, 2015 at 11:26 amI wouldn’t want to miss Once Upon A Time.
Pamela Gurganus says
September 14, 2015 at 11:30 amIf I were moving, the TV show I would NOT want to miss is Downton Abbey!
Candice says
September 14, 2015 at 11:37 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Blacklist.
Cindy Merrill says
September 14, 2015 at 11:38 amEhen we moved a few months ago, I missed all of my cooking shows, but the one I missed most of “Chopped”.
Kelly D says
September 14, 2015 at 12:15 pmI wouldn’t want to miss NCIS.
Jessie C. says
September 14, 2015 at 12:38 pmThe Muppets! I’m really looking forward to it and would not miss it.
Seyma Shabbir says
September 14, 2015 at 12:51 pmI could not miss Walking Dead or Fear the Dear!!
Natalie says
September 14, 2015 at 1:03 pmIf I was moving, I would not want to miss Person of Interest.
Thomas Murphy says
September 14, 2015 at 1:14 pmI would not want to miss the walking dead.
Sarah Hall says
September 14, 2015 at 1:42 pmI would definitely not want to miss Big Bang Theory or NCIS.
Amanda Sakovitz says
September 14, 2015 at 2:25 pmI couldn’t miss Master Chef.
Derrick Johnson says
September 14, 2015 at 3:38 pmI never miss an episode of Law&Order SVU!
Lee McKeon says
September 14, 2015 at 3:53 pmHGTV house hunters
Denise L says
September 14, 2015 at 4:19 pmI hate to admit it, but I love reality TV game shows. I would not want to miss the Amazing Race!
Kim Henrichs says
September 14, 2015 at 5:03 pmRight now I would say Playing House!
Jennifer Rote says
September 14, 2015 at 5:07 pmI would not want to miss The Walking Dead.
latanya says
September 14, 2015 at 5:54 pmEmpire
Cheryl Abdelnour says
September 14, 2015 at 6:11 pmI would not want to miss The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead.
courtney hennagir says
September 14, 2015 at 6:27 pmThe walking dead and criminal minds!
ken ohl says
September 14, 2015 at 6:31 pmWe love blacklist
Barrie says
September 14, 2015 at 6:45 pmIf I moved, I wouldn’t want to miss Haven, Castle, and Blacklist!
Courtnie says
September 14, 2015 at 6:52 pmi don’t want to miss Project Runway.
Emily Endrizzi says
September 14, 2015 at 7:04 pmI would not want to miss The Walking Dead.
Tammy Woodall says
September 14, 2015 at 7:44 pmI would not want to miss Wheel of Fortune.
Ellie Wright says
September 14, 2015 at 7:50 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Voice.
ioana c. says
September 14, 2015 at 8:02 pmLike a lot of other people , The walking dead is a big favorite , I also like The Goldbergs
Christina says
September 14, 2015 at 8:10 pmCedar Cove! But since that is about to end, The Voice will be my don’t miss show now.
Meghan says
September 14, 2015 at 8:14 pmOnce Upon a Time. It’s a can’t miss!
Melissa M says
September 14, 2015 at 8:43 pmThe Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
Jen Haile says
September 14, 2015 at 9:09 pmGame of Thrones!
Kat says
September 14, 2015 at 9:53 pmI would not want to miss The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Sarah L says
September 14, 2015 at 9:56 pmI’m not moving and I don’t watch TV so wouldn’t miss anything.
Amanda Alvarado says
September 14, 2015 at 10:09 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Property Brothers and House Hunters!
Lisa Kubin says
September 14, 2015 at 10:31 pmIf I was moving I wouldn’t want to miss all the season premiers of my favorite shows like the Blacklist.
Andrea Williams says
September 14, 2015 at 10:49 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Walking Dead, NCIS or Masterchef.
Holly Thomas says
September 15, 2015 at 1:52 amThe Walking Dead.
Tracy Robertson says
September 15, 2015 at 4:12 amI would not want to miss the news. I need to be updated on my community and know what the weather will be like when I’m lugging around moving boxes.
Beth Hill says
September 15, 2015 at 8:01 amMy 2 favorite shows are Modern Family and The Middle. I would not want to miss either of those.
Jeanna says
September 15, 2015 at 8:01 amI would not want to miss my football games!
Seth @ Giveaway Guy says
September 15, 2015 at 9:50 amI would not want to miss The Walking Dead despite the fact I was late watching all of the previous seasons.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
September 15, 2015 at 9:50 amI Would Not Want To Miss Dancing With The Stars!
Tamra H says
September 15, 2015 at 10:21 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Walking Dead!
Betty B. says
September 15, 2015 at 12:28 pmThe flash, arrow, the leftovers, game of thrones, and the goldbergs!
steve weber says
September 15, 2015 at 1:11 pmI would not want to miss Survivor.
Tami Vollenweider says
September 15, 2015 at 3:15 pmThe only show I would not want to miss is NCIS!!
Tara says
September 15, 2015 at 4:38 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Grey’s Anatomy.
Katie C says
September 15, 2015 at 4:58 pmI wouldn’t want to miss FaceOff!
Will G says
September 15, 2015 at 5:18 pmCBS.
Jen Rodrigues says
September 15, 2015 at 8:45 pmIf i were moving I would not want to miss Scandal.
Colleen Boudreau says
September 15, 2015 at 9:57 pmBig Brother.
M.Clark says
September 16, 2015 at 12:08 amIf I were moving, I would not want to miss Once Upon a Time.
Rachel C says
September 16, 2015 at 12:22 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Walking Dead!
Toni D. says
September 16, 2015 at 12:55 pmI don’t know what shows I’ll like once the new season starts, but I do know that (being a nerd) I never miss an episode of Jeopardy!
ELIZABETH E says
September 16, 2015 at 1:25 pmI would not want to miss NCIS
Lisa L. says
September 16, 2015 at 3:00 pmThe Food Channel. All my fave shows are on it.
Fawn H says
September 16, 2015 at 4:55 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Grimm
Karla R. says
September 17, 2015 at 12:52 amI would not want to miss the Walking Dead!
shelly says
September 17, 2015 at 7:22 amI wouldn’t want to miss Once Upon a Time
chase says
September 17, 2015 at 8:43 amGame of Thrones
Cathy French says
September 17, 2015 at 9:06 amI would not want to miss The Blacklist. One of the best shows on tv
Hideki Yamada says
September 17, 2015 at 12:29 pmStephen Colbert (Late Show)!
tina hopf says
September 17, 2015 at 12:29 pmhomicide hunter
Heather Johnson says
September 17, 2015 at 12:31 pmI would NOT want to miss Empire!
jennifer horn says
September 17, 2015 at 12:32 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Grey’s Anatomy or Scandal.
foofo says
September 17, 2015 at 12:33 pmThe amazing Race or survivor
Cindy Croom says
September 17, 2015 at 12:33 pmI would not want to miss the first episode of the new season of NCIS
Ed Brophy says
September 17, 2015 at 12:33 pmBaseball or Nascar playoffs
Tami F says
September 17, 2015 at 12:36 pmWalking Dead & Fear of the Walking Dead
Annjanette Jackson says
September 17, 2015 at 12:37 pmIf I was moving, the television show that I would not want to miss is Modern Family.
Gloria Luongo says
September 17, 2015 at 12:41 pmWalking Dead.
Gina S says
September 17, 2015 at 12:49 pmThe walking dead of course.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
September 17, 2015 at 12:53 pmIf I was moving I would not want to miss Kenda on ID on Tuesday nights and I would not want to miss Dr. Pol on NatgeoW on Sat
Lorri S says
September 17, 2015 at 12:55 pmI wouldn’t want to miss NCIS
Carol Diane Cross says
September 17, 2015 at 1:02 pmI would not want to miss Dancing With The Stars
David Fultner says
September 17, 2015 at 1:09 pmI would want to miss big brother,
KV says
September 17, 2015 at 1:10 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Good Wife.
Leslie says
September 17, 2015 at 1:42 pmMine would be Scandal, that’s my show I can’t miss!
Rita A says
September 17, 2015 at 2:39 pmIf I was moving – I would hate to miss my fave show Blue Bloods!
Adella Gonzalez says
September 17, 2015 at 3:26 pmThe Walking Dead for sure…
jill rivera says
September 17, 2015 at 4:05 pmI would miss Once upon a Time.
Rita Sheppard says
September 17, 2015 at 4:10 pmSince my favorite show was cancelled, I can’t think of any shows that I would miss.
mita says
September 17, 2015 at 4:10 pmWe would not want to miss NCIS
barbie says
September 17, 2015 at 5:25 pmwalking dead
Claudia Davis says
September 17, 2015 at 6:54 pmI would not want to miss Law and Order SVU!
Emily Smith says
September 17, 2015 at 8:15 pmI would not want to miss Grey’s Anatomy or The Walking Dead.
Selene M. says
September 17, 2015 at 8:48 pmBlue Bloods
Shawna says
September 17, 2015 at 9:19 pmI would not want to miss Blacklist!
Carole Ingram says
September 17, 2015 at 9:31 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Once Upon a Time…but I’m also a big fan of BBC shows too, like Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, etc
ellen beck says
September 17, 2015 at 10:07 pmTheree wasnt a boc but my pinterest name is tannawings as is the same on instagram.
Em Robin says
September 17, 2015 at 10:45 pmGood Wife
Becca says
September 17, 2015 at 11:34 pmI am moving in a month, and I’m already thinking about missing Dancing with the Stars LOL
Cheryl says
September 18, 2015 at 1:50 amI would NOT want to miss Heroes Reborn.
Susan says
September 18, 2015 at 7:18 amOnce upon a time
Veronica Giles says
September 18, 2015 at 8:05 amI would not want to miss my shows on the Cooking Channel.
Shauni R says
September 18, 2015 at 8:28 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Goldbergs
Cathy Philipps says
September 18, 2015 at 9:02 amI wouldnt want to miss Scandal
Pat says
September 18, 2015 at 10:24 amI would not want to miss The Amazing Race.
lauren knott says
September 18, 2015 at 10:45 amScandal!!!
Lizee McMillian says
September 18, 2015 at 10:45 amI couldn’t miss Supernatural! That would be HORRIBLE!
Candace Galan-Calderon says
September 18, 2015 at 10:53 amI wouldn’t want to miss American Horror Story.
Jenna D says
September 18, 2015 at 11:09 amI wouldn’t want to miss Game of Thrones!
virginia veal says
September 18, 2015 at 11:36 amI wouldn’t want to miss Scandal!
Joanie Standridge says
September 18, 2015 at 11:56 amI wouldn’t want to miss Chip and Joanna Gaines on HGTV.
kelly light says
September 18, 2015 at 12:29 pmI wouldnt want to miss Hells Kitchen
e michelle says
September 18, 2015 at 12:53 pmi love watching devious maids! just finished up for the season! but i am also addicted to little women la!
Lauren says
September 18, 2015 at 1:32 pmI would not want to miss Blackish.
clynsg says
September 18, 2015 at 2:21 pmI would not want to miss Downton Abbey.
PATRICIA PRICE says
September 18, 2015 at 2:23 pmcastle
Rita Leonard says
September 18, 2015 at 3:06 pmScandal is starting soon and I don’t want to miss that
Misti says
September 18, 2015 at 3:18 pmI would not want to miss Grey’s Anatomy
Angie Fiack says
September 18, 2015 at 4:05 pmIf I were moving, I wouldn’t want to miss Scandal.
Joni Mason says
September 18, 2015 at 4:47 pmI would not want to miss Greys Anatomy!
Reva Woods says
September 18, 2015 at 5:40 pmI would not want to miss switched at birth
Laura Royal says
September 18, 2015 at 5:41 pmI would not want to miss cedar cove!
Karen Nadeau says
September 18, 2015 at 7:28 pmI would not like to miss Surpernatural.
Birdiebee says
September 18, 2015 at 7:40 pmI wouldn’t want to be without Blue Bloods on Friday nights.
Ashley C says
September 18, 2015 at 8:07 pmI would not want to miss Once Upon A Time!
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Sheila V. says
September 18, 2015 at 9:27 pmI would not want to miss “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Michelle Washburn says
September 19, 2015 at 6:50 amI would not want to miss BLACKLIST
Kay says
September 19, 2015 at 6:52 amI would not want to miss Downton Abbey.
Vanessa Madrigal says
September 19, 2015 at 8:21 amI wouldn’t wanna miss Law and Order SVU! 🙂
chris hoey says
September 19, 2015 at 8:28 amI don’t want to miss Hells Kitchen
Dawn Ganey says
September 19, 2015 at 10:56 amBig bang theory, love it.
Tama Fitzsimmons says
September 19, 2015 at 11:40 amI would not want to miss The Walking Dead!!!
Jennifer Jenkins says
September 19, 2015 at 12:47 pmGame of Thrones
Allicia says
September 19, 2015 at 6:18 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Modern Family!
Courtney C says
September 19, 2015 at 6:55 pmI would hate to miss Once Upon A Time and Grey’s Anatomy!
Kathryn Hoehn says
September 19, 2015 at 10:26 pmI would not want to miss Grey’s Anatomy
Megan Zuchowski says
September 19, 2015 at 11:59 pmI would hate to miss orange is the new black
Susan Christy says
September 20, 2015 at 12:34 amThe Big Bang Theory
sheila ressel says
September 20, 2015 at 2:45 pmIf I was moving I would not want to miss Empire!
Stefanie Gladden says
September 20, 2015 at 3:18 pmGame of Thrones!
Holly Storm-Burge says
September 20, 2015 at 5:28 pmThe Walking Dead!!!!
sandra davis says
September 20, 2015 at 9:38 pmI would not want to miss the Walking Dead.
Tina W says
September 21, 2015 at 3:48 amI would not want to miss Modern Family
Alicia S. says
September 21, 2015 at 10:03 amI wouldn’t want to miss Game of Thrones during a move!
Denise P. says
September 21, 2015 at 5:45 pmI would not want to miss Bones.
Stevie says
September 21, 2015 at 8:44 pmIf I were moving I wouldn’t want to miss Greys!!
christine burd says
September 21, 2015 at 9:44 pmI would not want to miss Grimm , Gotham and Blacklist
Jill E says
September 21, 2015 at 11:11 pmI don’t want to miss The Middle or The Walking Dead
Mindi Eden says
September 22, 2015 at 5:53 amDo I have to pick one? Okay- has to be Bones! Love that show!
Stephanie Phelps says
September 22, 2015 at 8:13 amI would not want to miss The Voice, Criminal Minds or NCIS. Those are my favorites!
Robin Abrams says
September 22, 2015 at 9:19 amI would not want to miss NCIS
Samantha Daleo says
September 22, 2015 at 10:34 amI would not want to miss Jimmy Fallons The Tonight Show.
Jennifer H. says
September 22, 2015 at 1:54 pmI would not want to miss the Walking Dead
debbie campbell says
September 22, 2015 at 3:51 pmMy favorite TV show that I would not want to miss is “Once Upon A Time”
Tom Bellamy says
September 22, 2015 at 5:01 pm30 for 30.
Jason says
September 22, 2015 at 5:24 pmHow To Get Away With Murder
Matthew Hendrix says
September 22, 2015 at 5:28 pmI would not like to miss The Last Ship
Christy Maurer says
September 23, 2015 at 5:10 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Walking Dead!
Lisa Williams says
September 24, 2015 at 9:23 amI would not want to miss The Walking Dead,Fear the Walking Dead,or Z Nation,I don’t know what I would do without my dose of “zombie apocalypse!”.
shelly sawicki lash neuhouser says
September 24, 2015 at 9:47 amThe Blacklist
Elissa Mahler says
September 24, 2015 at 10:01 amI would not want to miss The Walking Dead!
Tim says
September 24, 2015 at 7:27 pmI would definitely not want to miss Doctor Who
Laura J says
September 24, 2015 at 8:07 pmI would not want to miss Dancing With The Stars!
Lisa Walker says
September 24, 2015 at 8:47 pmI would not want to miss “How to Get Away With Murder.”
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
September 25, 2015 at 12:27 amI’d have to say it’s a tie between The Good Wife and NCIS. Also Bates Motel ~ if it ever comes back on the air again!
Marnie G says
September 25, 2015 at 12:42 amI would definitely not want to miss The Walking Dead.
Gina M says
September 25, 2015 at 1:12 pmI would not want to miss Scandal!
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Shery Cerniglia says
September 25, 2015 at 1:33 pmOnce upon a time
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
September 25, 2015 at 4:11 pmIf I was moving, wait, I am moving! The show I won’t miss is NCIS.
Anita k says
September 25, 2015 at 5:48 pmI so would miss General Hospital so very much.Thanks for sharing.
Nancy says
September 25, 2015 at 9:58 pmI would not want to miss an episode of Downton Abbey!
Allison S. says
September 26, 2015 at 10:19 amI would not want to miss KUWTK. It’s a guilty pleasure.
Lewis says
September 26, 2015 at 4:23 pmI wouldn’t want to miss the Big Bang Theory.
Nora T says
September 26, 2015 at 5:29 pmi wouldn’t like to miss The Middle.
Elizabeth H. says
September 26, 2015 at 5:57 pmBig Brother
Janine says
September 27, 2015 at 8:06 amI love Survivor. I’ve seen 30 of the 31 seasons.
Candie L says
September 27, 2015 at 9:06 amI would not want to miss Bones. Thankyou
Mary Beth Elderton says
September 27, 2015 at 9:39 am“Walking Dead” is one of the on;y TV shows we watch. I would not want to miss it!
Heather B says
September 27, 2015 at 11:02 amWalking Dead and Criminal Minds!
Danielle D says
September 27, 2015 at 11:03 amThe Blacklist!
Debra Guillen says
September 27, 2015 at 11:16 amI wouldn’t want to miss The Young and the Restless. I have watched it for over 40 years.
Melanie McDowell says
September 27, 2015 at 12:53 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Madame Secretary! Thanks for this Contest!!
Crystal Sell says
September 27, 2015 at 3:50 pmThe Middle. That show puts me in a good mood and is so funny!
colleen long says
September 27, 2015 at 4:32 pmI would hate to miss my football games if I moved!
Stephanie H says
September 27, 2015 at 5:52 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Chasing Life!
brittany doerfler says
September 27, 2015 at 8:57 pmIf I were moving I would not want to miss the walking dead.
Ellen Casper says
September 27, 2015 at 9:33 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Voice.
Lily Kwan says
September 27, 2015 at 9:42 pmThe Walking Dead
laurie murley says
September 27, 2015 at 10:36 pmI don’t want to miss who do you think you are
Gene S. says
September 27, 2015 at 10:44 pmDefinitely, Criminal Minds. I think I’m addicted 🙂
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
September 27, 2015 at 10:44 pmI wouldn’t want to miss The Big Bang Theory!
laurie steiner says
September 27, 2015 at 10:49 pmI’d miss my favorite, Paranormal Witness
klynn says
September 27, 2015 at 10:50 pmI wouldn’t want to miss Survivor.