Section 9: Moving Tips

Finally, you are close to reaching your goal of moving to a new place where you will be more independent. This workbook section will help you prepare to move into your new home or apartment. There are lots of ways to make a household move easier and more organized. The following useful tips will help make the moving day a pleasant event:

1. Making lists: Make a list of everything that will help your move go smoothly. Do you have a list? Yes No
   
   1. List top 3 things to do in order of importance
      1. _______________________________________
      2. _______________________________________
      3. _______________________________________
   2. What moving supplies will you need? List as many as you can.
      1. ______________________________________
      2. ______________________________________
      3. ______________________________________
      4. ______________________________________
      5. ______________________________________
2. What kind of tracking are you going to use to find your packed belongings?
   
   • You can use numbered boxes with a list.
   • You can write on each box what is inside.
   • You can color coordinate your boxes by room.
3. Will you be packing your belongings ahead of your moving day? Yes No
4. Will you be cleaning after you move out? Yes No
   If so you may want to hold back on packing the cleaning supplies.
5. Do you have luggage? Pack your clothes in them to save space.
6. Do you have any valuables? Yes No
   You may want to safeguard these items and move them with your personal
   items.
7. Do you have important papers and documents? Yes No
   You may want to keep all these items with you as well as your valuables.
8. Will you make a moving check list? Yes No
   You should make a complete moving checklist before you move. See the Getting My Own Address Guide for a complete moving checklist.

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