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Two Weeks Before Press pause on grocery shopping and make meals with the last of your pantry and refrigerator staples. Call your moving company to reconfirm your van rental. Contact utility companies to schedule the transfer and setup of service—you don't want to go too long without the internet, and certainly not a moment without electricity! Start boxing up items that won't be needed before the move. Out of season clothes and extra bedding and towels can be used in place of bubble wrap to protect delicate items. Submit a change of address form with USPS so your mail is forwarded to the right spot. Learn more about your new neighborhood. Know the nearest emergency room, veterinary clinic, walk- in clinic, drug store, grocery store, library, hardware store, park, etc. One Week Before Pack! Clearly label all boxes and indicate which ones to prioritize. Dishes will be needed sooner, while knick-knacks can wait. Prepare a box of essentials that will be unpacked first. This should include all the tools you'll need right away: Toilet paper, sheets, a shower curtain, soap, a hammer and screwdriver, disinfectant wipes, first aid supplies, cell charger, etc. Designate an area or room in your home to store completed boxes and items ready to move. This will ease both the actual packing process and your anxiety. Contact a locksmith to have your locks changed. Call your moving company to reconfirm again. Provide movers with directions, and print out old-school maps for them. Withdraw cash to have on hand for the movers the day of the move, including a gratuity.