Sometimes those boxes are still there, unopened, the next time we go to move! (Pro tip: if this happens to you, don’t open the box! You’ll just find things that you suddenly THINK you need, even though you didn’t need them all these years.
We stack all the extra boxes there and think “We’ll get to it later.” Sometimes later can be months or years later. Storage areas, such as utility closets, basements, and garages, usually get left for last. And accept that it may be a month or so before you really feel settled in. Take breaks for food to keep up your energy. Recognize that in some ways, it can be more time-consuming to find places where your belongings fit in your new home than it was to put them all in boxes in your old home. It never fails: even after so many moves, I expect packing to take months and unpacking to take only two days. Enlist their help breaking down boxes and recycling packing materials. Depending on their ages, they can make their beds, hang up clothes, and unpack toys. If not, put them on a list, along with the trash cans, shelving, and other items that inevitably need purchased in a new home. You may find you have bins or baskets you can use when you unpack.
#UNPACKING TIPS SKIN#
Group other like things: a makeup bin, a skin care bin, etc. Choose something that easily fits under the sink that you can pull out, set on the counter in the morning, and then quickly stash away when finished. Set aside a place for donations and plan a donation trip after you’ve finished unpacking.įor instance, in the bathroom, consider a bin for all the hair supplies: hair spray, gel, combs, brushes, and hair dryer. Don’t feel guilty about getting rid of it now. If you find yourself wondering, “Why on earth did I pack and move this?” it’s okay. Some things might not fit, or may suddenly seem less important. But your new home will have different size closets, cabinets, and storage areas. You probably got rid of a lot of stuff before moving, and good for you.
#UNPACKING TIPS TV#
Find some time today to set up the TV and electronics, because everyone needs some downtime, especially if you have kids. If you’ve got more time before going back to work, you might focus on finishing off the kitchen, then tackling bedrooms.
#UNPACKING TIPS PROFESSIONAL#
If you’re headed back to work soon, make sure to unpack professional clothes, makeup, and any remaining toiletries.
Your priorities for the second day will depend on what you’ve got scheduled for the next few days. Start with the kitchen first thing in the morning. Unpack towels, so everyone can shower, and make beds, so everyone can sleep. If you arrive later in the day (or after you get the basics done in the kitchen), focus on linens. That small cabinet that is often next to the refrigerator is a great place to store sodas for easy restocking. Place knives and cutting boards near the largest counter space. Place the pots and pans close to the stove. Consider proximities: place the dishes in a cabinet you can reach from the dishwasher (or sink, if you don’t have a dishwasher). When unpacking the kitchen, set up your organization as you go. Ordering delivery is an opportunity to try a new local restaurant. But don’t worry about food order in food and go to the grocery store the next day. People will need basic plates and utensils for eating. If you have roughly half a day, start in the kitchen. The time of day that you arrive at your new home determines where you should start. It’s easy to think “I can move that box later,” but later you won’t remember where it went when you’re thirsty and can’t find any cups in the kitchen. Hopefully you’ve clearly labeled them as you were packing. While the movers are unloading items, you can make things easier in the long run if you try to make sure boxes get put in the right room from the get-go. Here are my nine tips for move-in day and unpacking. Along the way, I’ve learned some tricks on what to do and what not to do that can make moving less stressful. I’ve done 16 personal moves in my lifetime, and I’ve helped friends and family with countless other moves.
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