3 Key Secrets to Moving & Unpacking Efficiently

 

Moving and unpacking can seem like a tedious process, but when you remember the 3 key secrets to getting the job done quickly and efficiently, it can make moving seem like an adventure.

Hire a Realtor 

If you happen to be looking in the Florida area, Amelia Island Real Estate, will definitely have your search come to an end. They are Floridians who deal with the perfect island home for you and your family. 

How exciting would it be to wake up to a cool Atlantic breeze and access to a full-service spa, biking, and walking trails and wellness and fitness centers? Even if you’re not moving to Florida, real estate agents are deeply connected and helpful when preparing for a move. They will take you through a breathtaking showcase experience of the different houses and property that will suit you and your family. 

Hire Movers

Looking forward to moving to your new home is an adventure, but when we think about moving, we dread the experience. Hiring professional movers, like Suddath is possibly the best decision you could make during this period. It not only saves you time but also it is cost effective. This is why: 

• Your items are safe and insured. Accidents may happen, and when they do, you need not worry about those valuable pieces of art or dishes. The company has got you covered. 

• They have the tools for the job. Once you hire professional movers, they come armed with the appropriate packing and moving equipment at your disposal.

• Efficiency is guaranteed. Professional movers ensure that everything is in order as they do their work systematically meaning they will label all the boxes correctly and offload them to the correct room. 

• Planning is made easy. When you hire professional movers, everything is taken care of from the day and time, and one does not have to deal with the last minute rushes. 

Make Time

Set aside 2-3 hours each night to unpack. Setting aside time each day will help alleviate the stress of feeling like you need to unpack everything within the first 24 hours. We recommend unpacking the bedroom first, and making sure you have clean linens before the move. This will give you a place to rest, and make you feel like your house is your home instantly. Technology must go last, so try to wait on plugging the TV in until all of the room are unpacked. The fewer the distractions the more motivated you will be to finished the task at hand.

Getting things back in order

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Since we have settled in our apartment, we have been slowly replacing furniture from all of the stuff that was lost or left behind before we became homeless due to my husband's accident. Most we have gotten free along side the road, like this desk from when our new neighbors moved and had this out for free. We snatched it up quickly but it has been sitting in our bedroom with things stacked on top of  it for sometime. 

Well the time has come to turn the desk  back into a useful piece of furniture and get more organized. With this being said I like to have a base for my computer so what when I move it around I don't scratch up the surface of my desk. I was able to find this 33'x14' PU Leather desk mat at Amazon. I had to look up PU Leather to find out what it meant as I had always heard it said but had never really knew what it was. Searching on the internet for things can sure be interesting to say the least. 

My desk still has a long way to go. The pictures were actually taken with my husband's laptop which is 15.6' as opposed to mine of a different brand but same size for those wondering how their computer may look on it. I will of course be adding my sorting baskets, stapler, etc to this desk to get the look I want to achieve and then it is all business, or lately mostly teaching school work, but that is a whole different kind of conversation. 

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Charge and Organize

I like to multi task as much as possible, and if I an find a product that can do two things at once I am super happy. Our family misses our old house with large rooms and plenty of space for everything including a room of our very own for a home office. Gone are those days. We have gone from a 6 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment. We are making due, but many of our things are still in storage while we are still finding how to put things in the space we have in our new home. We have donated many items as well having to throw out items due to mice getting into storage unit and ruining items. 

So with having said that we are still trying to come up with a working plan for a home office that can handle a place for both my husband and myself to be able to have room to do our thing on the internet. While still having space to have items available for the kids crafting as well as our own do-it-yourself projects. We really are a family that needs just a bit more space maybe a home with a garage and one extra room but that is for another conversation. Back to the task on hand. 

First and foremost. A spot for everyone to charge their devices where we can find them and charge them without having to hunt down a cord and if people come to visit they can hook up as well. This charger from Mstjry was just what we needed to really get us started on organizing in a smaller space. I am so excited by this and it fits everything we have in our home.  

I love that if someone visits we now have a dedicated spot where they can charge so there is no chance of missing cords or electronics. Everything is super easy to find and ready to use. Comes with three IOS or apple cords and two android cords. You can also change out your own cords for the cords needed as long as it starts with the USB connector. 

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Organizing Tiny Messes

Having a family means organizing lots of things big and small. My husband used to have a really nice way to store his tools but now that we have moved it is a whole new ball game.

Recently while unpacking. Yes 4 months later we are still making a dent into unpacking and found this bucket of mixed screws, nuts, nails, washers, and other doodads.

Having little totes like this one from Lasten on hand really helps make sense of tiny messes. These storage boxes are also great for use in tiny toy collections, hair beads, jewelry making, etc.

As you can see the after is looking a whole lot more neater and there is plenty of room for more items to be sorted. My husband is happy he doesn't have to dig anymore for what he needs and I am happy not to have to worry about the bucket tipping over and having to clean it up. What is great about this particular one is that you can change the sizes of the areas to accommodate different items.

This Storage box from Lasten can be found below.

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Organizing small objects

We recently moved and with that comes a new way of storing and organizing things around your home. That goes even for the smallest items like jewelry, beads, small toys, etc. With a storage box like this one from Lasten they have you covered with 36 adjustable sections you can leave it as it or remove the partitions to make larger spots for larger items. 

Every time we bring home a new organizing item we think we have planned what goes inside by many time the kids will find just as many uses for it as we had already thought up. This one is going to be used for my daughters necklaces. 

This organization box from Lasten can be found at my affiliate link below. 

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Tools4Wisdom Planner

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I have a great planner you might like if you need one to finish this year out or if you need one for for the New Year. I like this particular Planner because it has a hard cover and will last up to bring taken here and there. You have a monthly calendar as well as a daily calendar, so you can see at a glance and then by the day when needed.

This is great for busy moms like myself, bloggers like myself, as well as anyone else who likes to keep a running hard copy of their schedule.

There is plenty of space for everything you need from appointments, goals, memories, shopping lists. etc.

The only downside to this planner is that it does not have a spot for phone numbers or addresses. which would be an added bonus and something maybe they will add on in the years to come. Since this is on the large size this is the one I keep at home while I have a smaller planner that I carry with me.

The Tools4Wisdom Planner can be found on the affiliate links below.


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College Organization

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Graduation is just around the corner which means many graduates will be going off to college at the end of the summer. Going away for college you will have to be able to fit a lot in a tiny space so having baskets like these can really help out.

You can pull them off when ever you need to use them say at your desk or to reorganize. We have even used them over the headboards of our regular beds. We just had to stretch out out the hook a bit. We even use these on the towel rack to double space up in our bathroom. I can even see these being use in our pantry for small packaged items.



The 4 pack baskets can be found on my affiliate link below.

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DoSensePro Monthly Calendar Chalkboard Planner

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I love self stick things like this monthly calendar which is great for school, home, work, etc. You can even get several of these and do more then one month a time not to mention it would like nice too. Great for when you are renting when you move you just peel off and leave a nice clean wall with no holes behind. Very easy to apply. We measure where we want it to go and we start peeling a little of the paper back while smoothing and unrolling at the same time. Because of the size of 18" x 23" a yard stick or dowel does a great job at keeping it smooth and straight while adhering to wall. 

What I was really excited about was the 4 included chalk pens which really pop when use on this calendar. 

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Baseball Caps Everywhere!

Is your home filled with baseball caps from your family members, a baseball cap lover, a collector, or even by yourself? Then you might have a problem finding a spot for all of those hats. I have one solution for you that has worked for us in the past and still does to this day.

Bloodline Sports has a great #hatrack that needs no tools for assembly, and super easy to set up. I did this all by myself. Yeah me! When you get your box inside there will be 4 door hangers and 2 straps. Each strap holds 9 hats so you will have enough for a total of 18 hats. 

I really liked how easy this was to get up and ready to use. I just slide the over the door hanger on the top of the door and one on the bottom and then adjusted the strap so that it fit perfect for my door. This adjustable part is great for those who don't have standard doors. 

The Bloodline Sports #hatrack can be found on Amazon.

#hatrack

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Organization for the home

This is a great set for organization around your home, from your kitchen, office, or playroom. We love the magnetic store list for updating what we run out of as well as the labels for or storage containers and now my office where I am working on my binder system. 

I try to work on a project a week with a bigger goal set once everything is done, so far so good, I just keep doing a little here and there and so far everything is looking great. 

This set comes with 92 labels, a white chalk board marker, a magnetic shopping list and a wipe off black marker for the list. 

The Chefs Addiction Chalk board label kit can be found on Amazon.



What Chefs Addiction has to say about their product.

✓ THE MOST COMPLETE SET IN THE MARKET!!! package of 92 LABELS of various sizes- L, M, S+ High Quality WHITE CHALK MARKER with a reversible tip (3mm tip- Chisel &Bullet- pull out the tip and replace it) + MAGNETIC SHOPPING LIST ( 6 x 8 inches) +Dry ERASABLE BLACK PEN + a DIGITAL GUIDE (EBook) titled "User Manual and Inspiring Ideas for Your Chalkboard Labels"- All in One Kit!

✓ 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS AND VARIOUS SIZE- pack of 92 chalkboard decals made from superior quality VINYL! Highly designed 32 Large size (3.5 x 2 inches); 30 Medium size (2.75 x 1.5 inches), and 30 Small size (2 x 1.3 inches) labels. Those sizes and types were tested prior to selection, bearing in mind that they should fit for labeling multiple items. All Labels are endlessly REUSABLE; each label has an adhesive backing; peel and stick to any smooth surface.

✓ NO COMPROMISE ON QUALITY! We invested in research seeking the best for our Customers, hence including the following EXTRA FEATURES: 1- Label sheets made of Transparent Plastic (rather than paper) facilitating the removal of the stickers in one piece. 2- Including a MAGNETIC SHOPPING LIST and a MAGNETIC ERASABLE BLACK MARKER, because we believe that organized people will seek order in more than one aspect of their lives.

✓ 100% LIFETIME GUARANTEE- Choosing the Chef's Addiction Chalkboard Labels Kit means your investment is protected! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! If you are not completely satisfied, simply contact us and will be fully refunded!

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Bath Toy Organization

Spring time is here so out with the old worn bath toys and in with some new fun toys. I gave this to my granddaughter to use during her bathtimes in our house. I am sure my 8 year old will play them too, but they are mainly for my granddaughters. I love that this set came with two scrubbies, wall hooks to hang them on, a bath organizing bag with two hooks, and 6 tub toys, great gift for any child who love to play in water during their bath times.

Bathtime was always my favorite part of the day as it was for all of my children growing up, from bubbles, toys, and tub crayons. Lots of fun waiting every night.

This Bath Toy Organizer can be found on Amazon.


What Mulit Alley has to say about their product.

Bath Toy Organizer Set By Bath Fun Time + 2 Extra Strong Suction Cups + 6 Bath Toys for Babies + 2 Loofahs + 2 ebooks: "Breastfeeding Guide for new mothers" and "Potty training Guide".
Large Size Net, white color,  Washable, Mold Resistance, Tidy Clean Bathtub.

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#bathtoyorganizer

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Stash It

Love this bag because it is so versatile, from adults to children everyone can find a use for one of these.

Love this for when we have to go somewhere and I need something that will keep my girls entertained while we are at our destination. Drop some building blocks, crayons, smaller toys, etc and you have a quite bag.

Going on a trip drop in all of your makeup, toiletries etc. Packed in a jiffy. Lots of room, drawstring pouch keeps everything inside safely.


You can find this bag on Amazon.


What mod Family has to say about their product.

• INSTANTLY SEE EVERYTHING: Opened tote bag lays flat for visibility of all toiletry items
  HASSLE-FREE CLEANING: Toss Stash It in the washing machine or wipe ditty bag off in a jiff
  EASILY ADJUSTS from a flat mat to a portable tote: 21 inch diameter and specially-designed lip to prevent items from rolling off mat
  DURABLE 100% THICK POLYESTER FABRIC that won't rip or tear
  OUTSTANDING CONVENIENCE with an inside zipper pocket to stash loose valuables, stretchable bungee to secure items, and velcro pouch to hold the drawstring

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Keep your clothes off of the floor

Having a hamper or container to keep your clothes in between washes is a good way to keep your clothes off of the floor and being strewn around the house by pets who like to play. It also makes it easier to gather your clothes on laundry day.

This pop up hamper is pretty large, much bigger then ones we have had in the past and looks great in our bedroom. The only thing that could make this better is if it had a top for it. I love how it folds down flat for storage or a move, and pop easily to full size for use.

This pop up hamper can be found on Amazon.



What Greenco has to say about their product.

The pop-up and portable laundry Hamper is made of high quality polyester mesh and metal wired frame which makes it a strong and durable solution for conveniently storing and transporting your laundry. Features. Lightweight makes it easy to carry from one room to another. High capacity holds up to 3 loads. Measures 16 inches in diameter by 24 inches high. Collapsible for easy storage when not in use.Breathable mesh fabric for maximum ventilation. - solid polyester bottom for durability.

#popuplaundryhamper

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Backseat Car Organizer + Car Visor

 This is a great back seat organizer that also comes with a visor organizer as well. With children comes lots of junk, and you need a place to store it all, from sippy cups, pencils, tissues, sunglasses, to sports gear you are toting it all when they are with you.

This organizer does a great job of keeping everything where you need it and if you have more then one child you can set up each one for a different child and even one for the family.

Great for long or short road trips, keeps everything from rolling around the car which makes getting to your destination that much safer.


This backseat and car visor organizer can be found on Amazon.


What Fancy Mobility has to say about their product.

ORGANIZE YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE!
Are You Tired Of Digging Around The Car Looking For Your Kids' Favorite Toys?
Do You Want To Find Your Important Traveling Documents Immediately When You Need Them?

THE COMPLETE CAR ORGANIZING SOLUTION - In order to give you a full, clutter-free driving experience, we added an extra visor organizer to our backseat organizer just for you, the driver. Having a special place to store important traveling documents will make your mobile life much easier with more peace of mind.

Backseat organizer size: 22.1" x 12.4", length of the straps: 48" bottom, 16.5" top.
Visor organizer size: 12" x 6.9"

HOW TO DO WONDERS WITH AN ORGANIZED CAR
No matter if you're traveling or running errands with young children, when they start to get unruly and impatient, you need to keep them occupied, but all the toys are lying all over your car. You try to reach behind and catch one, but you can't focus on driving, so the stress levels rises!

Being able to get your kids' essentials at a moment's notice is one of the secrets to enjoying pleasant car rides. How about making all your road trips completely stress-free?
With Fancy Mobility car organizers, you will not only tame the clutter but stay organized for years to come. Our car organizers are the best available on the market with quality superior to any other brand.

LOOK NO FURTHER! Fancy Mobility is clearly the best choice with its 100% lifetime money-back guarantee. It is a RISK-FREE purchase you shouldn't pass up.

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Heart Shaped Velvet Coat Hangers

Looking for a pretty way to keep your pajamas or special under garments? These might be the hangers you would like. A great valentines gift for your favorite girl. These hangers will hold your delicate clothing with care. No slippage which mans no piles of clothes on your closet floor to deal with.

These hangers are super cute, soft, and get the job done. With a cute heart these will delight pretty much any sweetheart that gets them. Swivel hanger makes it easy to put your clothes away the way you like them.

These Heart Shaped velvet hangers can be found on Amazon.


What Bria has to say about their product.

Product description: BriaUSA Heart Shaped Velvet Coat Hangers Set of 10 Pink with Steel Swivel Hooks -Slim, Sturdy.

• 10 PCS PREMIUM QUALITY; slim construction saves space; your closet accommodates more clothes.
  NOTCHED SHOULDERS; prevents cloths from slipping, provide extra support for garments.
  SWIVEL HOOKS; sturdy steel swiveling design attaches to the shoulders for easy maneuvering.
  STURDY CONSTRUCTION; can hold and support most garments.
  MULTI-PURPOSE; great for hanging Suits, Jackets, Pants, Shirts, Dresses, Blouses & Accessories.

You can find out more about BriaUSA on:

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#LuvHangersPink

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Amphibious Hangers

Love these  Amphibious Hangers because I can put my clothes on them right out of the washer or dryer depending on what they need. I can also steam my clothes right on the hanger so I don't have to iron. I don't even own an iron. The last one we had was my son's so he could iron his tee shirts.

These hangers come in different colors so each person can have a different color depending on family size. No more mix ups while putting the clothes away. One of our next projects is to go through our closets, weed out what can be donated, wash, repair, and then rehang what is left. Operation Organized Closet 2016 is underway.

I don't have to worry about warped hangers because there are plastic and the wetness won't bother them, no slippage with clothes the colored grips see to that, and no rusty wire makes from metal hangers to worry about.

These  Amphibious Hangers can be found on Amazon.



What BriaUSA has to say about their product.

Product description: BriaUSA Dry Wet Amphibious Hanger Set of 10 Light Green non-slip Shoulder Design, Steel Swivel Hooks

• UNIQUE S-SHAPED TOP; convenient & easy to hang clothes and avoids stretching collar. Ergonomically designed perfect adaption to human curve, keep clothes wrinkle free.
  NON-SLIP SHOULDERS; prevents cloths from slipping, provide extra support for garments.
  SWIVEL HOOKS; sturdy steel swiveling design attaches to the shoulders for easy maneuvering.
  ABS Light Weight Hangers; Strudy Dry/Wet Matte Finish, Money-back Satisfaction Guarantee
  MULTI-PURPOSE; great for hanging pants, shirts, suits and jackets and accessories.

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#BluDryWetHangers

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