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Moving isn't Fun
15 items
By
Gina Griffin
This might be a tad unhinged, but for those that need this: I just moved 3,000 miles and here's what was an absolute MUST!
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*This is just a reminder to pack yourself a really great overnight bag so you're not "living" out of boxes.*
Weekender Bag
The tape dispenser with the handle is the only way.
Packaging Tape Dispensers
You need to just buy this in bulk. I thought a roll or two would do it and I thought wrong.
Packing Tape
I think this goes without saying
Moving Boxes - The Home Depot
The TV box came in clutch for our large TV
TV - Moving Boxes - The Home Depot
Color coded labels are game changing. I wasn't a believer until I used them. I like space to write what's in the box.
Color Stickers For Moving
Hear me out: these were great for clothes, linens, blankets, etc. The vacuum ones are A+
Vacuum Storage Bags in Closet Organizers - Walmart.com
Highly suggest if you're taking your mattress.
Mattress Bags - The Home Depot
This was great to have along with the bubble wrap.
Brown Paper - Walmart
This was fairly inexpensive and saved all of my fragile items.
Bubble Wrap - Walmart.com
These small totes were really great for shoes and other items like medical supplies.
Plastic Totes in Plastic Storage Bins & Boxes | Clear - Walmart.com
We also used these for some keepsake items we just couldn't part with but wanted to take.
Storage Bins - The Home Depot
I had a lot of suggestions for the moving bags. I never had a use for these but feel a need to pass along the suggestion.
Moving Bags - Walmart
Depends on how youre getting things from point A to point B, these came in handy.
Ratchet Straps - The Home Depot
You'll need this to get into all your boxes when you arrive.
Utility Knives - The Home Depot
