Everyday Moving Box Kit

Today's form comes straight from my new Everyday Life Website -- Everyday Moving.  After helping a couple of friends move last weekend (and using these list and lables) I realized how valuable a website about moving would be to people.  One that follows the entire process from planning the move months in advance, through the big day and into the first days at the new place. 

I will keep you informed of the progress and when it comes time for you to move you can trust My Everyday Life to be there to help you.

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Some people only move a few times in their life (lucky them).

Some of us move every few months. But no matter how many times you move, it is always a pain. One of the biggest hassles is remembering or finding which box you put the thing in that you desperately need at this very moment.

So the last time I moved I got smart. Not only did I label the boxes (something that most people do) but I also numbered them and kept a list of what was in each numbered box. When I got to my new place I wrote down where I put the box and then in the weeks before I was finally out of the boxes, if I needed something, I just looked at my list, went to the box and found what I needed.

Everyday Moving Box Kit

The "kit" includes 2 pages. The first page is the Notes page for listing the contents of the boxes and the second page is four lables to use on the boxes if you like. They are self-explanatory and easy to use so I won't insult you with directions.

I will give you a couple of hints though:

1. The lables are not really necessary. You can use a big Sharpie and write directly onto the boxes like most people. I will tell you though that the lables are very easy to read and make identification easy if you put them in the same spot on every box.

2. I would recommend putting the lables on the sides or end of the boxes. From experience this is the easiest because you can still read them when the boxes are stacked.

3. If you decide to use the lables, you can print them and cut them into 1/4 and tape them on very easily. Or you can ask Kinko's to print them onto Lable Stock and you can just stick them on. They can cut them too.

4. The two pages are made to be used 1 to 1. There are 4 lables per page and 4 spaces for recording.

5. I punched holes in the List and made a notebook for ease. Although I haven't yet had need for it, I think these would also be very good for storage. Both long term (when you move and have to use a storage area) and short (for things in the attic, for instance.)

Not all of us move every few months but most of us will eventually change houses or apartments. These will be up and available for the foreseeable future. If you don't need them today -- just remember where you can get them -- Everyday Lists.

Download - Everyday Moving Box Kit (both Pages are in one file)