Great Moving Tags

Okay, I am all about organization - a tad over the top at times. But, for this move, I think that quirk in my personality is going to come in handy! Anyway, I am creating a spreadsheet that will inventory all of the boxes I am packing - with detailed contents of each box. I was looking for a way to also color-code the boxes to help the movers know where to put them when we get to our new place. Yesterday I found www.movingtargets.com, which sell these kits that include color-coded sets, and room hangers to help movers find the rooms. You hear horror stories of kitchen boxes ending up in bedrooms, etc. I guess that wouldn't necessarily be horrible, but it would be a nuisance.

The kit I ordered is for Large homes, and for $19.95 included 156 stickers with 12 different colors, and zoning charts. I can't wait to get it and try it out! I'll keep you posted.

Ticking Clock - Selecting a Mover

Well, with three weeks to go, things are starting to feel real. We interviewed movers, and have selected one, with a date for The Move all set.

Here's one suggestion one of our movers offered - to do two smaller moves. His company offered to come a week or more before the actual move, and as long as they took half the contents of the house, there would be no additional charge. This way, we could clear out the attic, the sheds, and those things we don't use everyday, and start to see what was left to do for the final assault. I like that idea, and if all goes well, I'll implement it. But, first, i need to start getting more organized!

My goal for tonight - to create an Excel spreadsheet that will help inventory all of the boxes we are packing - that way I can know what number corresponds to what items and where the heck it belongs in the new place. Fun stuff!