Get organized and avert moving meltdowns

Start a stash of essentials

There is nothing worse than arriving at your new house and having to scramble to find basics like toilet paper, pajamas and coffee for the morning. 

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Pick a spot to begin collecting all of those little items you will want access to right away when you move (a cleaned-out cupboard works nicely) so you can organize your essentials even as you are still using them.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• One stack of dishes or a set of disposables.
• A teakettle and French-press coffee maker.
• Basic tools (screwdrivers, a hammer, etc.).
• Trash bags.
• Box cutters.
• Lightbulbs.
• A few rolls of toilet paper and paper towels.
• A shower curtain.
• Bath towels.
• A set of sheets for each bed.
• Curtains for the bedrooms (if you know the windows will be bare).
• Favorite snacks.
• A fun movie to watch on your laptop the first night.

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