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Moving? Yeah me too
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Maegan Dotson
From cross-country moves, military moves, and local moves, I've done it all. Here are my MUST HAVES for a move.
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Traveling

Packing

The items to start the move

 
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Discounts are great and my go-to location
The Home Depot
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Throw away your tv box? Me too. This will keep it secured.
The Home Depot 37.5 in. L x 6 in. W x 41 in. D Heavy Duty TV and Picture Moving Shipping and Packing Box 1001018
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The go-to size for regular everyday items.
The Home Depot 20 in. L x 16 in. W x 15 in. D Medium Moving Shipping and Packing Box with Handles MBX
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Heavy Duty boxes for your kitchen item and books. Definitely worth the extra money for heavy duty.
The Home Depot 20 in. L x 16 in. W x 15 in. D Heavy-Duty Medium Moving Shipping and Packing Box with Handles HDMBX
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Protect the mattress at all costs.
Pratt Retail Specialties 100 in. x 78 in. x 14 in. Queen and King Mattress Bag 7007007
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Great to cover desks to keep from scrapes, or to wrap and pack into boxes.
Pratt Retail Specialties 80 in. L x 72 in. W Premium Moving Blanket 7007004
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Good for wrapping plates and bowls, but also for stuffing into extra space
Pratt Retail Specialties 24 in. x 24 in. 100% Recycled Packing Paper (200-Sheets) 100%24X24CT200
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If you have class cups, this is a great option!
Pratt Retail Specialties 15" x 11" x 7" Glass Packing Box (2 Pack) 12GLSPKBOX2PK
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It's bubble wrap... just protect your fragile things
Pratt Retail Specialties 12 in. x 40 ft. Clear Bubble Cushion 12X40HEMIBUB
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Pay for the better tape. It's worth it.
Scotch 1.88 in. x 54.6 yds. Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser 3850-RD-DC
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Good for labeling boxes or totes OR to tape down the wrapping paper for the fragile items.
3M ScotchBlue 1.88 In. x 60 Yds. Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape 2090-48CP
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Go-to heavy duty tote
HDX 14 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in. Black with Yellow Lid 999-14G-HDX
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From plates to books, these just add an extra layer of protection
Unbranded 7.5 x 12 Foam Pouches for Packing and Moving, Protect Fragile Items Like Cups, Mugs, and Dishes, 50 Pack 595PH01222D
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More moving blankets that work amazing
Simpli-Magic Heavy Duty Moving Blankets 12pk
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Really nice luggage set. I've owned them for 3 years, and they still work great!
Rockland Prague Hardside Luggage 3-Piece Set
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Love my toiletry bag for compact traveling and easy storage
BAGSMART Toiletry & Makeup Bags
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Easily stored in small bags and handy for travel
Hand Sanitizer Spray
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Traveling

While you're moving to the new location, these should make it a little easier

 
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Covering the backseat, but keeping them comfortable
URPOWER Waterproof Dog Seat Cover Hammock
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Work for a ton of tablet sizes, perfect for when the kiddos just want to watch tv for a bit
Lamicall Car Headrest Tablet Holder 3-in-1
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Perfect for little ears that don't want to hear the book you're listening to
MIDOLA Kids Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Red
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Variety of lengths for everyone in the vehicle!
LISEN USB C Cable 5-Pack, 3.3-10FT, 60W Fast
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Great if your kiddos don't have tablets! Link together so nothing is off.
WONNIE 10.5" Dual Car DVD Player HDMI
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I have one kid that gets car sicks. These definitely help!
Dramamine® For Kids
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When I need to pack up and work from somewhere else, this is what I pack everything in. LOVE it!
Victoriatourist 15.6" Laptop Backpack USB
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Easily stored in small bags and handy for travel
Hand Sanitizer Spray
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