Family relocation to NC - packing tips

Moving with a family is always hard and stressful. You have a lot of things to consider, prepare and take care of. Especially when it comes to packing. But, packing for a family relocation to NC can be different because you have to pay attention to how much space you have to work within your new home. You cannot really relocate your entire household. The more stuff you plan on relocating, the more money you will need for the entire process. So, make a plan, or even better, make a moving checklist. Try to engage your entire family in the process, especially your children. That will take the pressure of the entire moving experience. So, without further ado, here are some packing tips for your family relocation to NC.

Have a Family Meeting

First things first, you must have a family meeting. So, make dinner, or order some pizza, call everybody from your household and start talking. Make sure that you discuss all the details of the move with your family members.If you are moving from a big city like NY to NC, the change is going to be big. Thus, firstly learn about relocating from NY to NC and prepare for the meeting properly. Pay attention to your children and their emotions. Moving is never easy for them, so make an extra effort to explain to them why this move is necessary and how you all, as a family, will benefit from this relocation.

After the explaining is done, you must make some important decisions. First, decide whether you are going to pack and relocate everything by yourself, that is, have a DIY kind of move, or you will hire Moving Kings NC to do the job for you. Then, decide what you will pack and what you will leave behind. As previously mentioned, moving is expensive, so you cannot pack your entire household.

Purge Before Packing

Before moving, every family must make an effort to purge their entire household. It is a stressful and daunting process, we know, but it is still something that must be done. So, again, talk to your household members and make a decision about what you will keep and what you will leave behind. You cannot pack every little knick-knack you own. You must make a selection. But, do it while the whole family is present. You do not want to throw away your child's favorite toy, or your wife's favorite shoes. That will just cause even more troubles while packing for relocation. The best way would be to start decluttering your home by using boxes or bins which are labeled as follows:

• Take With Me Box - This should be the box where you will gather all the things that you plan on relocating to your new home. Do not overfill it. Pack only what is necessary, irreplaceable and extremely valuable. You do not need to bring all the stuff and junk from your current home to your new one in NC. This is your chance to start fresh.
• Donate Box - If you have some pieces of furniture that just do not fit in into your new home, or that you plan on replacing soon, you can donate them even before you move out. The same goes for other things in your home. You can donate some of the clothing you no longer wear or some of your children's old clothes or toys. You will make somebody really happy.
• Throw Away Box - As the name suggests, this is going to be the box for all the things that are going to the bin. If something is broken, not working, or completely outdated, just throw it away. Do not get over sentimental. Things are replaceable.
• Sell Box - However, if you have some items that you do not plan on relocating, but are in good shape, you can easily sell them. That is a great way to earn some extra cash. You can sell them on some of your social media accounts, on Craigslist, on different forums, or organize a yard sale. After selling some of your belongings, you will have fewer things to pack, and the only thing left is to find the best moving company to relocate all your belongings.
• Time For Packing

  So, now that you have had a family meeting and discussed all the details about the move, and most importantly, now that you have decluttered, it is time for packing. First, you will need to get packing supplies and learn how to use them properly. You can buy them at your local hardware store or stationery shop. Some of the most important things to buy are boxes, tape and scissors, plastic wrap, and some packing peanuts. Big pieces of furniture should be wrapped with plastic tape and loaded into the truck first. The same goes for those big appliances. And, all the other smaller things should be wrapped into bubble wrap and placed inside the boxes. If you have some collectibles and valuable things, wrap them many times and place them in the box which is filled with packing peanuts. Moreover, always pay attention to how you stack your belongings inside the moving truck. Bulky items go first, followed by appliances, and save the breakable things for the top. Do not forget to label each box!

• The conclusion

  As previously mentioned, packing and relocating your entire household and family, is a daunting task. It is advised to get some help. Professionals will give you some really useful advice and packing tips. Moreover, as this is a family relocation, you might consider hiring movers, and focus your time and energy on more important issues like finding a new home, new school and so on. Movers are experienced and trained people who know how to pack your belongings in a proper way. They will pack and secure everything so safely, there will be no chance of something getting damaged.

My name is Betty and I have been writing expert articles in relation to the moving industry for the last couple of years. Besides this specific area, I am also experienced in other spheres pertaining to the concept of relocation.