First of all, we hope that you have found the perfect new home before moving out of your current home. Here you will fi nd a few helpful things to remember before moving out. This may be an exciting time for you, but you may also be experiencing some panic in packing boxes and getting ready to vacate your current home. Below are some expert-approved tips to help you prepare for the moving process. One of the first things to do is start packing boxes but you will want to coordinate it in a smart manner. Give yourself a daily box quota to prevent the last minute chaos of packing a few days before your move. Don’t forget that you’ll also need ample time and energy to unpack all of your things when you move-in to your new home. Avoid boxing up items that you may not need or want anymore. Go through all of your belongings before or as you pack and decide which of them should be donated or thrown out. Using eco-friendly boxes can be cheaper than buying pricey cardboard boxes. You can also purchase wardrobe boxes to protect and easily move all of your clothes without even taking them off the hanger. This can also prevent you from having to iron clothes once you get to your new home. Hiring professional movers can also make your move easier and less stressful for you. When you move out, you will want to remember that you may have to leave sentimental memories behind, such as your kids’ growth mark notches in the doorframe. If you have young kids, take a video of each child and let them talk about their fun experience or favorite part of the house to preserve the memories. To ease the pain, you can also make a dream board with things you’re excited to do in your new home. Set aside basic items that you will need frequently before the moving truck comes. If your new home is within a reasonable driving distance, you may want to take your basic supplies over the day before your move. Unpack the bathrooms in advance and keep aside a few days’ worth of clothes. This may make it easier to find the things you need and create less hassle when trying to unpack. It might be helpful to move into your new home a few days before you move out of your current home. This will give you a chance to clean anything that needs done before moving in, hang pictures and decorate your new home, as well as figure out how to situate furniture so that it fits in the best way possible. The sooner you get unpacked and organized, the sooner your new place will feel like home. Before moving out of your current home, plan to get together with any neighbors you may miss so you can spend some time with them and say goodbye. Hosting a moving party is another great way to spend time with your friends and neighbors while getting a helping hand packing and moving things to your new home. Once you move into your new home, try to get familiar with the area. Go exploring, walk around the area, or introduce yourself to your new neighbors. This is the quickest way to get acquainted with the community and people around. There are hundreds of tips to remember when getting ready to move out of a current home and into a new one. Hopefully the few we listed help you in some way. You can also read tips for utilizing a moving truck as well as tips for moving with children on our blog.