Are you moving soon? I’m sharing some tips for what to have on hand during the move. These items will help the process go smoothly.
Fortunately, this will be a pretty easy move since he doesn’t have much to move and I get to move my stuff in gradually over the next 2 1/2 months instead of doing one big moving day.
Here are a few items that are essential to a successful moving day for me!
Snacks
You’ll want to be sure to have plenty of snacks on hand to keep your helpers happy. It’s also a great way to take some time to yourself to recharge before getting back to work.
Individually wrapped snacks like these new Perfectly Simple bars are great for moving day! They are easy to eat and fill you up. You definitely want a snack that will make you feel full and refreshed. Put all your snacks together and display them for your helpers to grab whenever they need one.
Bottled Water
You’ll also want to keep lots of bottled water on hand. You’ll definitely get out of breath and need to cool down. If you can, pack a big cooler with ice and load it up with water bottles, sodas and sports drinks.
Paper Plates and Napkins
Take out is a must for moving day. Be sure to pick up some paper plates, plasticware and napkins. Not only will these items come in handy when you want to eat and can’t find where you packed your dishes, it also means you don’t have to wash anything!
Trader Joe’s Bags
I never throw away my bags Trader Joe’s! If you aren’t lucky enough to have experienced Trader Joe’s, they have these great paper bags with handles that are super sturdy. We have used them for moving several times and they sure come in handy. Use them to pack up all the last minute things, fill them with items from your pantry…
Portable Speaker
Loading and unloading boxes is so much more fun with music! Use your portable speaker to play some upbeat tunes. Be sure to charge it up before moving day!
Hand Sanitizer
Moving can be a sweaty, messy job. Keep a few bottles of hand sanitizer on hand to keep your hands clean. Place a bottle by the snacks so that everyone can clean up before grabbing something to eat.
[Tweet “Moving day? @aSavoryFeast shares the essential items will make the day run smoothly. “]
Want to try these Perfectly Simple bars yourself? Grab this coupon to save $1! You’ll love having these bars on hand for anytime you need a snack, whether it’s after school, on a long drive or before a workout.
What are your best moving day tips and tricks?
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says
Ah. I really hope we move soon. How exciting for you. Moving your things over the next couple of months will really be a help. I absolutely hate moving, but I have to say… then next time we move, it’ll be a big one, so I cannot WAIT!
Jenna Brussee says
I’m kind of weird in that I don’t mind moving! Packing up gives me a chance to clean up and get rid of stuff and makes me more organized! Plus it’s exciting getting a new house! It definitely will be nice to do it gradually, though.
Paige Allison says
Congrats on buying a home! That’s so exciting. And expensive. I was more scared to buy our first home than I was to get married, lol!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you, Paige! It can be scary but we are just so excited!
Nina B says
Moving is the worst! or I mean, not to exaggerate, but it’s not my favorite thing. But it’s exciting when you are getting to move into a real home home! Congrats!
Jenna Brussee says
I actually don’t mind the moving process! Crazy, right?
zonemom says
Congrats on the move. We’ve moved so much that sometimes I feel like I shouldn’t bother emptying the boxes! Great tips, especially the one about the bottled water!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! Bottled water always comes in handy on the first day.
Katie @ Hot Tea/Empty Seat says
Moving is bittersweet and I cannot happily move without some sort of food! haha! Love this. They look pretty yummy too.
Jenna Brussee says
Snacks are a must! This move is all sweet for me, though! Very excited about our first house together.
Amanda Elizabeth says
Yes!!!! Trader Joe’s bags are really the best right? They are very sturdy and I love the handles. Those bars sound great! Tons of protein in them!
Jenna Brussee says
Trader Joe’s bags are awesome! I use them all the time. Just one of the many benefits of shopping there.
Katie says
My best moving day tip is to hire a moving company. Kidding! Kind of. 🙂 Take out is definitely a good plan. I’ve heard of packing a few essentials in a suitcase so if not everything gets unpacked right away you can still get to work and/or be mostly functioning in the morning. Either way, it is WORK, but it’s an exciting adventure as well.
Jenna Brussee says
We bought new furniture so it will be SO nice to not have to move or set it up ourselves. A bag of essentials is so smart!
Audrey White says
These are such great tips, I’ll definitely keep them in mind next time I move! And congrats on buying a house, that’s so exciting!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you, Audrey! We are really excited.
Kaycie VandenTop says
awesome tips! I’m hopefully moving back to Maryland in the next few weeks so I’ll definitely be utilizing some of these! Thanks for sharing Jenna! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
Happy moving! I’m sure these tips will come in handy.
Miranda @ Miranda Writes says
Congrats on buying a home! That’s always so exciting. I always try to remember to pack a tote bag with paper towels, tp, and trash bags to have right away on the first day. That and coffee. Lots-o-coffee. =)
Jenna Brussee says
Coffee is a must for sure! I got a BOGO from the Starbucks at Target when we started our wedding registry so that was so nice last week!