Comments on: Moving house (with children) — 10 tips

By: George masters

George masters — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:05:50 +0000

One big tip before you move is to get a quote from several removal companies first. Get them to estimate how many boxes they think it might take and buy your packing materials early. Get this all done at least a day before you move, and just to repeat above, label the contents and room clearly. This will really help when you come to unpack.

By: Destri

Destri — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:34:42 +0000

So glad you used the zip lock bag idea! It’s my favorite. Hope all is well in the new home.

By: katie beaton

katie beaton — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:19:05 +0000

lol..will do

By: Esther

Esther — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:57:39 +0000

Katie, that’s hilarious! Maybe this spring you should have a big spring cleaning and go through all the unpacked boxes! (I will do the same with the boxes that ended up in our shed — oops!).
Sandra, curtains are definitely a good thought — we moved in a house that still had curtains so I didn’t think of it, but nothing feels more ‘nude’ than living in an uncovered house!

By: katie beaton

katie beaton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:49:43 +0000

now you are in my tip would be…don’t put boxes away in the loft or garage if they have stuff in you will need in the next year, unpack it now….we will have been in our house 3 years in june and i still have to go into the loft or garage at least once a month and rake through boxes to find something we need, more often than not i then end up buying a new one of what we need because i can’t find the one packed! :{

By: sandra s

sandra s — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:42 +0000

Sounds like you’ve already moved in, so perhaps this tip is a little too late: put up your curtains/blinds before you move in, especially in the (kids) bedrooms! The blinds we had ordered for our 3 year old’s room were not ready before our big move, so we had to improvise for the first few nights (we used a shower curtain rod to hold up cheap Ikea curtains; it took 2 minutes to set up). Otherwise she would’ve been up at the first sign of light!

By: Tan

Tan — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:37:51 +0000

We will be moving in just over 4 months with 2 kids…we’ve done it already 3 times before with the kids, but your list of tips has given me some new ideas!

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:55:28 +0000

This is all VERY helpful (and timely). We have a big move coming up in 2 weeks….with 3 kids! Granted we have people packing & moving, but we still have to unpack and get settled. Ugh…..wish you could snap your fingers and have everything magically fall into place. Sounds like your move went well – have fun settling in!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:08:25 +0000

Several years ago, I posted my “Best Moving Tips” on my blog. I caution people that it is VERY long, but if you are making a move, some of the tips can be invaluable. I have done many moves and have learned the hard way about some things. My blog post can be read at: http://www.northofthe49.com/blog/?p=116 I hope that it helps somebody else who may be preparing for a move in the future.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:27:02 +0000

I think you covered the main tips but here are a couple of things I’ve found that work!

I try to have some helpers unpacking in the kitchen – it doesn’t really matter *where* they unpack things to just getting stuff out is great!

The best other tip I’ve been given is when you’re getting ready to sort out the kitchen cook a big family staple meal like spaghetti bolognaise. You’ll quickly work out where you intuitively want things to be and this makes kitchen set up way easier in the long run!

Good luck in your new home!