Packing continued--

There are 3 questions you need to ask about the stuff you are going to pack. 1. Do I love it and want to take it with me? 2. Can I afford to move it? 3. Would someone else appreciate it or do they need it more than I do? (Then I should give it away to them!!) Moving is expensive and tiring so think about that when you start--everything you pack you need to unpack and put away in the new place. I suggest you get a bunch of paper towels and zip lock bags and use them when packing. I found the paper towels to be great to pack glassware in since newspaper will get them black and the paper towels won't. The zip lock bags will consolidate stuff like rubber bands and q-tips and things that go together and make it easier to transport and put away at the other end. Trust me on this one--you have lots more stuff than you think and it will take you longer to pack and move than you think. (You will also have less people help you than you think) I have seen people pull all nighters because someone did not show up to help them. Also, be sure you have all the boxes you need to finish packing since Walmart may not be open at 3 AM when you need extra boxes to pack before the truck arrives in the morning. Be sure you have planned for meals for the people who help you move and if someone wants to help by keeping your kids let them do that. It will be a bigger help than you know!!