Moving day can feel like chaos in a cardboard box, but having these essentials ready will keep you sane, hydrated, and not hangry while you get that fresh start! 🏠✨

Here are 20 things you NEED on hand before the truck arrives:

✅ Paper Plates & Plastic Cutlery – because washing dishes is not happening today
✅ Toilet Paper – first box to open, trust me
✅ Hand Sanitizer – for those dusty hands and no soap moments
✅ Snacks – granola bars, trail mix, fruit, chips (keep energy up without hangry meltdown)
✅ Water Bottles – hydration = energy for lifting boxes
✅ Light Bulbs – many rentals don’t have working bulbs
✅ Trash Bags – for packing scraps & quick cleanup
✅ Phone Chargers – keep them in a “last in, first out” box
✅ Basic Cleaning Supplies – for last-minute cleanups
✅ First Aid Kit – small cuts and scrapes happen
✅ Box Cutter or Scissors – opening boxes without using your keys
✅ Extension Cords/Power Strips – immediate lamp and phone charging
✅ Shower Curtain & Towel – first shower after sweating all day
✅ Bedding (pillow, blanket, sheet) – don’t dig through boxes when exhausted
✅ Coffee Maker or Instant Coffee – moving-day caffeine = non-negotiable
✅ Pet Supplies – leash, food, water for your fur babies
✅ Toolkit (screwdriver, hammer) – for furniture setup and quick fixes
✅ Laundry Basket – great for shuttling random items
✅ Important Documents Folder – lease, ID, checkbook, all in one spot
✅ Pen & Notepad – to jot notes and keep a quick to-do list

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🪄 Genius Moving Day Life Hacks:

✨ Garbage Bags Over Clothes on Hangers – keep clothes clean & ready to hang by pulling a garbage bag up over hanging clothes and tying at the top. Instant closet transfer!

✨ Label with Color Coding – use colored tape or markers for each room (blue for bathroom, pink for bedroom, green for kitchen). Makes unloading and sorting so much easier.

✨ Pack Heaviest to Lightest – heavy boxes on the bottom, lighter on top to prevent crushing your favorite coffee mugs or bathroom baskets.

✨ Pack a “Day 1” Box – include these essentials above + a change of clothes, toiletries, and phone chargers so you can function before unpacking.

✨ Take Photos of Electronics Before Unplugging – helps you remember where each cord goes.

✨ Keep Tools Accessible – don’t bury them; you’ll need them for assembling beds and furniture.

✨ Wipe Down as You Go – bring a multi-surface cleaner and paper towels, and do a quick wipe while you move furniture out.

✨ Hydrate and Snack – sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget.

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💡 Moving doesn’t have to be a disaster if you prep these essentials and hacks! Save this post for your upcoming move or send it to a friend who’s moving soon. You’ll thank yourself later!

Stay tuned! I’ll be posting a deal round up to make moving….. slightly less expensive and stressful