Hey there, y’all! Let’s talk about movin’, you know, move entertainment. Not the song and dance kind, but the real deal, the gettin’ your stuff from one place to another kind. It ain’t always a picnic, that’s for sure, but I got a few things to say that might make it a bit less of a headache.
First off, don’t wait till the last minute to start packin’. You think you got time, then bam! It’s movin’ day and you’re runnin’ around like a chicken with its head cut off. So, start packin’ maybe six weeks before, you know, a good long while. Make yourself a plan, like a list or somethin’. That way, you ain’t just throwin’ stuff in boxes willy-nilly.
Now, about them boxes. Them store-bought boxes are alright, I guess, but they cost a pretty penny. You know what I do? I go around to the grocery store, ask them nice and polite if they got any boxes they’re throwin’ away. Most times they do, and they’re happy to give ’em to ya. Free boxes, can’t beat that! And don’t over pack those boxes, ain’t nobody got time to lift a box that weighs more than a small cow.
- Get free boxes from the store.
- Don’t overpack them boxes.
- Start packing early.
And here’s a little trick I learned. Those big boxes, they can be a real pain to carry, especially if they’re heavy. So, take a knife, carefully mind you, and cut some handles on the sides. Makes it a whole lot easier to grip and lift. Your back will thank ya later. I swear, it makes pickin’ up them heavy boxes way easier, like carryin’ a basket of eggs instead of a sack of potatoes.
Now, when you’re packin’, try to keep things organized. Don’t just throw everything into one big box. Put stuff from the same room together. Label them boxes clear as day, like “kitchen stuff” or “bedroom clothes”. That way, when you get to the new place, you ain’t gotta go rummagin’ through every box lookin’ for the coffee pot.
And speakin’ of organizin’, let’s talk about them clothes. You can leave ‘em in the drawers if you want, but I find it easier to just take the drawers out and wrap ‘em up in some plastic wrap. Keeps the clothes from fallin’ out and you don’t have to unpack and repack ‘em. Just pop ‘em back in the dresser drawers at the new place. Easy peasy.
Let’s not forget about the important stuff, you know, the papers and the like. Don’t just toss ’em in a box and forget about ’em. Put ’em in a folder or a binder, somethin’ that’ll keep ’em safe. You don’t want to lose important documents, like your birth certificate or that there deed to your land.
And before you start movin’ anything, make sure you got a plan for where it’s goin’ in the new place. Measure the rooms, make sure your furniture will fit. You don’t want to be luggin’ a big ol’ couch up three flights of stairs only to find out it won’t fit through the door. That’s happened to my neighbor’s cousin’s friend and lord it weren’t a pretty sight let me tell ya.
Movin’ day is always a bit chaotic, but if you’re organized, it’ll go a whole lot smoother. Get some friends or family to help, if you can. More hands make light work, as they say. And don’t forget to feed ’em. Pizza and beer go a long way, let me tell ya. Keep them bellies full and their spirits high.
Unpackin’ ain’t no fun, but it gotta be done. Don’t try to do it all at once. Take it one box at a time. Set up the beds first, so you have a place to sleep. Then the kitchen, so you can eat. The rest can wait.
And here’s another little somethin’ I do, I pack a box with all the stuff I need right away, like the coffee pot, some snacks, toilet paper, and a change of clothes. I call it my “open first” box. That way I don’t have to go searchin’ through a mountain of boxes for what I need when I first get to the new place. Just grab that there box and you’re all set.
Movin’ ain’t ever gonna be a walk in the park, but it don’t have to be a total nightmare neither. Just take your time, plan ahead, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. And remember what I told ya, free boxes, cut handles, keep it organized, and that “open first” box is a life saver. You do that, and you’ll be sittin’ in your new place with a cup of coffee before you know it. And that, my friends, is move entertainment worth havin’.
One more thing, if you got youngins, keep them occupied. Give them a box to decorate or a job that they can do safely. Keeps them out from under your feet and makes ‘em feel like they are part of the whole process. Heck, give em a broom and tell em to sweep up, anything is better than trippin’ over them little rascals while lugging furniture. Keep those kids busy and happy and that’s half the battle won already.
