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Good afternoon Amanda, I am excited to see this video🤗🤗🤗. I am looking forward to more video. I saw on Instagram last night that you were using the Dawn Dish soap spray in a different sink, I was like 👁️👄👁️😭😭😭😭. Have a great rest of your day and week.
For the hanging clothes in trash bags trick - if you do it the opposite way, start from the bottom of the clothes and tie the handles around the hanger tops - you can reuse the trash bags once you get to your new place to collect packing paper etc
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”” Luke 19:10 God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all! ❤️
As someone who has moved a million times, taking a knife and quickly cutting handles into the sides of the boxes is a huge life saver, if they don’t already have premade handles.
My tip, I usually go around and take down all pictures /decor from the walls and pack them in boxes a few weeks before and get rid of any I don't want to keep, I find once your walls are bare, it feels less overwhelming!. Best wishes on the move.
Watching this as I sit in my kitchen avoiding the packing that must be done! One thing we do differently is to tape the plates and bowls together. Learned that trick from thrifting and seeing all the sets taped together. It keeps the plates from moving around and then we just wrap each stack with paper or bubble wrap. I never thought to cut the packing paper. I'll definitely be doing that! We also packed fragile room decor, pictures, etc in sheets and towels to save on packing materials.
I'm glad she showed how to pack up with a small window of time to get it done. Unfortunately not all of us have the time or can start early for various reasons.
As a 20+ year Army wife, we also moved many times. One of the best suggestions given to me was that if you are moving with professional movers, place an empty shoe box or small box in each room for the odds and ends that the movers can't pack (i.e. candles, change, nail polish, etc). Even though you think you have removed/packed all of those things before the movers come, they always find more! These boxes can be either packed for you to take yourself to your new home or gone through and things discarded or packed after the movers have left for the day. It saves them from being interrupted and also keeps your hands and pockets empty while you are doing other things. Wish I had known this sooner in our 8 moves in 17 years! Love your channel and content!
I didn't even use packing paper during my move! I saved up news papers. The store ad papers and I saved any bubble plastic from packages. We only bought two packs of boxes and the rest I got from grocery stores and we used bins we already had. We moved multiple days so sometimes I unpacked a box or bin to reuse ! It was nice to save some money because moving is already so expensive
I hope the move will go smooth! One tip that i have is of you are an avid reader, pack the books in suitcases with wheels. They get so heavy and it get much easier to move them with the wheels.
@@Ray-rj6xf Ive also seen people pack one layer of books at the bottom of every other box they back so the weight gets distributed evenly and you don't wind up with super heavy book-only boxes! goodluck with your move^^
OMG!!! Thank you so much for this tip! It’s bloody genius! My partner and I are avid readers & our collection is so large that I’ve been dreading moving books since the last time - 7 years ago 😅 well here we are, ready to sell our current home & level up & this tip was everything we needed. 🙏🏾🤎 TY, TY, TY!!!!
It was so so bittersweet!! The next video I’ll be sharing I’m sure I’ll be in tears when I record my voiceover / I barely got through the intro 😭 but we are so excited for our new adventures in Arizona 🌵
For large pillows and comforters, you can use trash bags. Once you have them in there, put the nozzle of your vacuum between the layers and then twist the bag around the hose. Once you deflate the air from the bag, hold the ends tight as you remove the hose and then twist the bag and use a twist tie or rubber band to seal.
Never thought I would be crying for someone moving from their home. You helped me alot with dealing with my depression during this pandemic. I literally have your RUclips on whenever I clean to motive me. I pray you get all the blessings this world has to offer for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your new journey with us all.
Mark boxes on all four sides, stack boxes in the moving truck first so that you aren’t tripping over them when moving furniture. When unloading the furniture gets unloaded first again no boxes to trip over.
We have also used the garbage bag tip for hanging clothes - but to make it even a tiny bit easier, we wrap a rubber band around the hangers at the top and they stay together without one slipping out of your grasp and sliding down in the bag. 👍 Great job packing up, it’s so tough!
My best tip is to check out your moving company thoroughly!!!!! Also, get extra insurance for the move since the default insurance is something like 6 cents on the dollar. If you have a shorter move consider moving yourself by renting a truck. We are in the midst of dealing with a TERRIBLE moving company who damaged many things from my mom’s estate. The smartest thing we did was move my most precious items in our car.
We’ve moved cross country 6 times and one thing I started doing was putting post-it notes on empty cabinets and closets, because I have a habit of checking them multiple times to make sure they have been packed.
Using wine/liquor bottle boxes with the inserts to pack glasses and nick nacks. You can fit a lot in those boxes and they're easy to find at your local liquor stores.
Also, pack and "OPEN FIRST" box, Coffee supplies, a fresh shower curtain and rings, cutting board and paring knife. Flash light, screwdriver and Allen wrenches. The stuff you will need RIGHT AWAY.
You are so right. I got large boxes I only packed one with my books and it was so heavy. I have not sealed it yet. I’m going back to get small/medium boxes! Thank you
I have moved a lot and there is nothing worse than trying to rush a move because you waited too long to pack! We are going to be moving this June so I am about to start packing now. My plan is to start with all of the items we don't need or use on a daily basis and get those packed up. One thing I like to do so I don't feel overwhelmed with boxes all over my house is to stack the boxes in a specific corner or each room or if you can, put the packed boxes inside empty closets so you don't see them. I always check every cabinet and closet before we leave the house so nothing gets left behind.
I have 6 days to move and I'm half done packing. I have been freaking out the last two days that I wouldn't finish in time. You gave my hope and knowledge. Thank you!!
We used color copy paper that we taped onto each box, each room had its own color. I would also stick a sheet on the door of that room so that way the movers could just put the boxes into the room that matched the color on the box. Also we decluttered as we went. I bought about $10 in dollar tree laundry baskets that we would put all the donations into. That way I didn’t have to sacrifice any boxes. The laundry baskets were big enough to hold quite a bit of things we wanted to get rid of.
Arizona?!!! Yay! I live in AZ! Be prepared for the heat! My husband is retired USAF! Every move we used the opportunity to purge! Not organize, not declutter, not buy more bins, baskets, and containers. We purged! Threw stuff out, donated. Every time someone has said help me declutter, all they do is buy containers, bins to move the clutter to another spot/room in the house. Have a safe and smooth move! Also, WELCOME TO ARIZONA!🔥🥵
@@ThisCrazyLife If you have Facebook then whatever city you move to has a city group that you can be a part of and ask questions such as getting a pool company and landscaping companies.😃
My family are hoarders. They keep everything. 90% never gets used. My husband always says he's going to use it for something. He got mad because igathered up cords from all over and put them in a box together. He says he doesn't kniw what they go to but he didn't know before and he also didn't know where they were.
@@curlybibliophagist2 I'm sorry to see that you and your family are going through that. Hoarding affects EVERYONE'S mental health. I hope you and your family can work through this together ❤. Sending {{HUGS}} your way.
When I move, I make a, "Load last, unpack first" box. It's bath towels, paper plates and paper towels, coffee maker, coffee, and mugs. That way when we get to the new house everyone has plates to eat off (I always provide pizza and drinks for my friends and fam lol) and the next morning you are ready to get clean and have a cup of coffee before unpacking. Just add in anything you'd need right off the bat and don't want to search for, and load it into the truck last so it is first when you unload.
I did that the last time we moved. I still haven't found that box, 3 yrs later! I think it might be at my Mum's house. We're again in the process of packing to move. Hopefully it will show up lol.
We are also a Military family. Moving tip - I like to pack a "1st night box" it has essentials like Bathroom items for a shower (shower curtain & rings) TP, towels, etc. And every person packs their over night bag that had 2 outfits & pj's Good luck 😁
Oh! So the Paige family is also a military family!? I was wondering with all the moves...SD, NC, GA, UT, now AZ...(probably not in that exact order, btw...)
I still in awe that your moves are not covered by your military. I couldn't imagine packing for each posting. Thankful the military here in Canada helps with each posting. Crazy lol
I've learned to use kitchen towels for wrapping kitchen items, also use cardstock weight cardboard and make cubbies for glasses; bath towels for anything for the bathrooms. I use pillow cases and sheets as well as extra blankets for bedroom and family room items. Also using paper towels for dishes and glasses keeps from having to rewash before use. I have also learned to wash everything before packing ( no dirty laundry). The last tip I have is remember the lay out of the new place and pack the truck so that the farthest room is the first to come off, makes for less work and steps later when you get tired and all you want to do is unload and rest. We usually do bedrooms first so that (especially with little ones) you can have a place for resting when needed. I moved 2 times at 7 months pregnant. Believe me having the bed set up first was a godsend. I was able to get my feet up and not be in the way. Oh I also learned about the wardrobe boxes and would use them for pictures as well as hanging clothes, putting clothing between each picture and a towel or pillow on the bottom to protect the frames.
We are also moving real soon just got to find the right house for us. We already got the approval from the lender so we are looking daily. I have already packed up most of our items that we don't use on a regular basis. I get my boxes and packing supplies free by going around our neighborhood on recycling day and picking up all sizes of boxes, bubble wrap, brown paper, etc. They're clean, perfectly reusable and is good for the environment to reuse.
One tip is Gradually all year every year declutter. I found my hutch and dining area the worst. I found myself at 62 doing most of my packing and my husband is so busy. One tip is sadly squishy Peanuts for breakable items. Younger people usually do not have as much stuff as older people. I say as an artist and a collector of large pieces its easier to let the company moving us to wrap them...
I know you've already renamed your channel, but after watching this, I think it should be named "work smarter not harder." You are so wise in how you approach things. You spent the last year decluttering, knowing that you were at least considering a move. Your smart approach to everything you do shows dedication of thought, not mindless chores. You consider budget, time and effort. A true project manager for each step in your videos. I hope I don't have to move again soon (5 times in 7 years), but if I do, the garbage bags over hanging clothes and styro plates in between dishes are definitely techniques I'm going to use. All the best to your move into your NEW home!! It's going to be awesome!! And so nice to be near family.
*OMG!* FANTASTIC!!!! Chanced on this video while in the process of packing up to move house. This is hands down the best video I’ve seen on the topic. More doing, less chatting and less theory. I’ve had to unpack some of my stuff and repackage them using your method. Already realised that I got wayyyy more boxes than I needed 😁
Don’t know if this will help you but when we moved I packed all my linens and towels in the top of each dresser drawer. That helps keep the dresser drawers clean and fewer boxes to unpack. Once I arrive I wash the towels and unpack to the linen closet. You can also pack Unbreakables under the towel.
Wow, alot of memories and I'm sure alot of emotions. Excellent tips. One tip I love is using my luggage, the ones with wheels, for books. Alot of people will want to put clothes in them, but books are heavy and this way you can roll them in the truck and then your home.
If you are moving to a bigger house ( one with more bedrooms or bathrooms) try and go ahead and separate the stuff into boxes for that room so when you move you dont have to go through a box and take stuff from one room to another. We have moved several times and sometimes my boys had to share a room and others they got their own rooms and when we moved into a new house where they have their own room it is easier unpacking when i already have them items separated into boxes labeled for their room instead of moving in and unpacking and separating everything at that moment.
One packing tip that I used every time I’ve moved is to use long socks to wrap glasses in and to put books in rolling suitcases. Clothes are easier to carry in a box, so rolling the books is always ideal.
I’m glad you checked the dishwasher! Can’t tell you how many empty homes I’ve cleaned preparing for the owner to sell. to find they forgot a load of dishes in the dishwasher.
I have wrapped my dishes before in towels ( kitchen and bathroom towels) since you have to pack them up as well. Plus to save money from getting boxes and packing tape, i just pack blankets, stuffed animals, and clothes in garbage bags ( also it helps when you need something to squeeze in a spot so nothing breaks or move in the moving truck.
Liquor boxes are free and great for books. Since they are smaller it keeps you from making VERY heavy boxes with books in them. If all goes as planned, we will be moving two streets over from our rent house to our newly purchased house in two weeks. Talk about the ideal move. I can pack, unpack at the new house and take the boxes back to pack some more stuff! Looks like we can have the use of our friends’ trucks/trailers as “mini moving vans”. Let’s hear it for our abundance of trucks here in Texas. Blessings on your move.
I love your videos. I found your channel 2 years ago when I was very depressed about having a messy house and not knowing where to start cleaning and organizing. You have a very soothing and calm voice. I wish your family well in your new adventure and look forward to seeing the videos of your new home. We hope to move next year so thank you for the tips.
Thank you so much for this video! My dad and I are thinking we might get kicked out from our apartment so this video really helps for what we need to do to pack what we have. Its been a tough time because we also have two cats and finding houses is difficult. This helps us understand what we need to do and I am thankful for this, Its been a tough year for everyone.
I’m just about to move back to my parents farm but this time we are actually not using boxes but heavy duty plastic tubs. Due to the fact that where it stores is bit damp and rats so we wanted to have more of a chance of keeping the rats and water damage away and use orange nylon flags for fragile things and zip ties to lock the tubs but I’m lacking motivation because for the past 14 months I’ve been living on my own and it feels daunting that it’s all about to change after 14 months of no stress
FYI my biggest tip for moving was to have all your bathroom stuff, basic cleaning supplies, towels, and a suitcase of clothes for each person with you instead of in the moving truck and Mark them open first! It’s always good to have the medicine and first aid supplies with you! 💗💗
This moving vlog was probably the saddest one I’ve ever watched. This home is absolutely beautiful and I’m going to miss seeing it in videos! The people who bought it are so lucky!
We pack the same. It’s good to see someone not act they ‘discovered’ that you can get boxes from stores. Uniform boxes are easy and faster to move. Yeah not ideal for everyone but still.
You are a packing powerhouse! You gave me the motivation I needed today to get stuck in! Tackled the toys, which I was dreading the most, & got a lot packed. We've got 13 days to moving day so I'll be back tomorrow for a dose of motivation with my morning cuppa! Thanks for a great video!
My best packing tip is to start early and pack starting from least used items to most used items. That way the day before you pack up the every day things.
Paper Lunch Sacks are great to use as packing material, instead of the flat packing paper.. Great for packing drinking glasses, decorative items, etc! Very cheap at Dollar stores!
I like using the "clickable" Sharpie pens for labeling while packing boxes, it's faster than taking off a cap AND you don't lose the cap! Packing is always such a pain.
Praying for a smooth transition to AZ. I've never thought to use paper plates to place between my dishes, what a game changer! As a retired military family I am still learning new packing tips from others.
When this video came out a year ago, it wasn't relevant, lol. Now that we're looking to move, I'M LOVING it!!! You pack like I do, lol and I appreciate all your tips and tricks along the way :)
We’ve moved probably 12 times in the last 15 years. From town to town and sometimes state to state, coast to coast. It’s never easy. It’s just one foot in front of the other always.
This was sad for me because I only started following you a few months ago when one of you videos came across my timeline on Facebook. It was love at first sight when I saw your home and loved each and every room makeover but I’m excited for you guys new journey in to your new home . I’m so excited for you all .
With the clothes on the hangers I like to take it from the bottom up and then tie the strings around the hangers and then you can reuse the garbage bags. 🙂
Tip we were told when we were looking into emigrating - the moving company would make a box to fit dining chairs and fill the empty space with soft toys or blankets and pillows. Also empty cavities of furniture, like bookshelves or drawers
It's so far to see this as my family and I started watching when you all were moving to this house! Good luck on your move! As far as the clothing goes, we just moved and always use a similar packing hack. We turn the trash bags right side up and tie them like a shoestring around the hangers. By doing it this way, you can untie and reuse the trash bags in your trashcan!
It is sweet to see how your eldest son Luke was helping you in every way he could, shows that he wanted to share the packing responsibilities with his parents. Wishing you the best in Arizona!🤗
My top tips are to use free boxes from stores, and use newspaper and wash rags/towels for breakables......everything is FREE!! I've labeled my boxes with post it notes and tape on the box. Use any and all suitcases and any other kind of bags also to pack things up.
If you go to a store that sells only alcohol ( like a party/ abc store) they put boxes outside on the days they get their truck in and a lot of the time they let you get them for free and they are the perfect size for packing as well.
We learned to use disposable plates, cups, spoons etc when moving so you can pack your kitchen but still be able to eat lol. We keep a few pots and pans and a few cooking utensils out if needed or just keep our pressure cooker and/or crock pot.
We have moved long distances multiple times. Tidy Cat plastic tubs (like the 35 pound containers). Work great for odd size garage, tool items. They also stack really well in the moving truck. Works great for potting soil too.
Upon arrival, I always ask the movers to only stack two or three boxes high. Being 5’0” tall and 72 years old, there is no way I can reach boxes piled high.
If moving from apartment then need to come back to clean only keep essentials needed!! I underestimated things to pack for final move & needed another vehicle. Only keep travel size toiletries & paper products on hand. Also ask friends to come help pack!!
You can also wrap the cutlery trays in butchers paper and tape or string like a present making it recyclable. Also the 3M velcro strips you will take your paint off peeling them like that. They are designed that if you hold them onto the wall and pull the tab down it stretches and removes the sticky bit cleanly.
Love this! Seeing how other people pack is helpful! I despise packing and it never seems to get easier. Packing makes you realize just how much stuff you have!❤
Welcome to Arizona!! I moved here in 2001 from NJ and I love it. And I'm sure you'll love all the dust that we have. You're just in time for the summer heat too. But at least you don't have to shovel it. Best of luck in your new home. I've moved quite a few times in my life too and one thing I have learned. Duct tape is a much better box tape than packing tape.
Enjoyed this as it’s a possibility we will be moving. We have been in the same house for 32 years! We have been redoing a farm house on 2 acres for a while. Great tips on packing and thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see the new house. If I could, I would take up my present home and move to another piece of land. It’s so hard to leave! Take care.
something thats helps is having an idea on where of the house will the things go so like decorations for the living room, decorations for the bedroom and things like that
My tip is to make the washer and dryer a part of the "last to go the first out". Years ago we had to provide the W and D, so we took ours instead of buying.
Congratulations on the move. I really enjoyed watching all the renovations you did. I am sure the new owners will enjoy your hard work. Can’t wait to see your new place ☺️
We are moving within the next year, last Christmas I saved all the tissue paper and bought some after Christmas and used that to wrap breakables. I also packed a first day box - toilet paper for each bathroom, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, hand soap for each bathroom, new toothbrushes for each member of the family and toothpaste I have saved all extra paper / plastic plates, cups and silverware from gatherings and have in a medium tote, so those will get used the last couple days/ weeks and the first couple days at new house ( we are also planning on slow moving since we are only moving 2 hrs away so will use them for weekends we are at the new house cleaning & painting before actually moving in)
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*Hey fam!! We are officially moved out of our Utah home (and currently living in our camper until we can finally move into our Arizona house in a week or so) I hope these moving & packing tips help you if you have a love coming up or just something to note for the next time you move!! Love y’all!! XO ♡amanda*
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Moving out was prob a sad, but i m sure many good memories are yet to come and lovely adventures ! Lovely family , enjoy this time in the camper!!
Good afternoon Amanda, I am excited to see this video🤗🤗🤗. I am looking forward to more video. I saw on Instagram last night that you were using the Dawn Dish soap spray in a different sink, I was like 👁️👄👁️😭😭😭😭. Have a great rest of your day and week.
Use a bigger t shirt to slip over a bunch of clothes hangers instead of creating more waste with trash bags! 😉
Thank you for the lovely memories in this house to cherish and waiting to create new memories in your new house x😍
Now that is how you pack up a house!!!! Wow you’re awesome. Best of luck as you travel to your new home. I can’t wait for all that’s to come❤️❤️❤️❤️
For the hanging clothes in trash bags trick - if you do it the opposite way, start from the bottom of the clothes and tie the handles around the hanger tops - you can reuse the trash bags once you get to your new place to collect packing paper etc
That's how I do it. Cool tip.
Heheh, I do that too. I used to move all the time, and it all adds up on garbage bags.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame”
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.””
Luke 19:10
God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all! ❤️
Thank you for this tip 🙏 I will definitely do this when we move into our new home ❤
As someone who has moved a million times, taking a knife and quickly cutting handles into the sides of the boxes is a huge life saver, if they don’t already have premade handles.
My tip, I usually go around and take down all pictures /decor from the walls and pack them in boxes a few weeks before and get rid of any I don't want to keep, I find once your walls are bare, it feels less overwhelming!. Best wishes on the move.
I literally just did that and we haven’t found the home yet 😄
@@getitdonewithsiobhan I'm tempted to do that as well because I'm so excited to move and the house isn't even on the market yet! 🤣
Watching this as I sit in my kitchen avoiding the packing that must be done! One thing we do differently is to tape the plates and bowls together. Learned that trick from thrifting and seeing all the sets taped together. It keeps the plates from moving around and then we just wrap each stack with paper or bubble wrap. I never thought to cut the packing paper. I'll definitely be doing that! We also packed fragile room decor, pictures, etc in sheets and towels to save on packing materials.
The paper plates between the ceramic plates is a game changer!!! Love that!! 😵🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm glad she showed how to pack up with a small window of time to get it done. Unfortunately not all of us have the time or can start early for various reasons.
As a 20+ year Army wife, we also moved many times. One of the best suggestions given to me was that if you are moving with professional movers, place an empty shoe box or small box in each room for the odds and ends that the movers can't pack (i.e. candles, change, nail polish, etc). Even though you think you have removed/packed all of those things before the movers come, they always find more! These boxes can be either packed for you to take yourself to your new home or gone through and things discarded or packed after the movers have left for the day. It saves them from being interrupted and also keeps your hands and pockets empty while you are doing other things. Wish I had known this sooner in our 8 moves in 17 years! Love your channel and content!
I didn't even use packing paper during my move! I saved up news papers. The store ad papers and I saved any bubble plastic from packages. We only bought two packs of boxes and the rest I got from grocery stores and we used bins we already had. We moved multiple days so sometimes I unpacked a box or bin to reuse ! It was nice to save some money because moving is already so expensive
I hope the move will go smooth! One tip that i have is of you are an avid reader, pack the books in suitcases with wheels. They get so heavy and it get much easier to move them with the wheels.
Great tip!! Thank you!
I'm about to move an entire bookshelf, so thank you for this idea!!!
@@Ray-rj6xf Ive also seen people pack one layer of books at the bottom of every other box they back so the weight gets distributed evenly and you don't wind up with super heavy book-only boxes! goodluck with your move^^
OMG!!! Thank you so much for this tip! It’s bloody genius! My partner and I are avid readers & our collection is so large that I’ve been dreading moving books since the last time - 7 years ago 😅 well here we are, ready to sell our current home & level up & this tip was everything we needed. 🙏🏾🤎 TY, TY, TY!!!!
This packing episode was sad for me. I love this house you guys created inside. I hope you have even more success and happiness in AZ.
It was so so bittersweet!! The next video I’ll be sharing I’m sure I’ll be in tears when I record my voiceover / I barely got through the intro 😭 but we are so excited for our new adventures in Arizona 🌵
Good moving tips. Safe travels to Arizona and we will enjoy more to come in the future.
I agree monique tolbert! I love this channel and watching this sweet lady working & creating in her Beautiful home!
Packing obviously did it
Truely , i agree... it make sad ...
For large pillows and comforters, you can use trash bags. Once you have them in there, put the nozzle of your vacuum between the layers and then twist the bag around the hose. Once you deflate the air from the bag, hold the ends tight as you remove the hose and then twist the bag and use a twist tie or rubber band to seal.
Never thought I would be crying for someone moving from their home. You helped me alot with dealing with my depression during this pandemic. I literally have your RUclips on whenever I clean to motive me. I pray you get all the blessings this world has to offer for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your new journey with us all.
You’re amazing!! Sending love your way!! 💗
Mark boxes on all four sides, stack boxes in the moving truck first so that you aren’t tripping over them when moving furniture. When unloading the furniture gets unloaded first again no boxes to trip over.
We have also used the garbage bag tip for hanging clothes - but to make it even a tiny bit easier, we wrap a rubber band around the hangers at the top and they stay together without one slipping out of your grasp and sliding down in the bag. 👍 Great job packing up, it’s so tough!
My best tip is to check out your moving company thoroughly!!!!! Also, get extra insurance for the move since the default insurance is something like 6 cents on the dollar. If you have a shorter move consider moving yourself by renting a truck. We are in the midst of dealing with a TERRIBLE moving company who damaged many things from my mom’s estate. The smartest thing we did was move my most precious items in our car.
We’ve moved cross country 6 times and one thing I started doing was putting post-it notes on empty cabinets and closets, because I have a habit of checking them multiple times to make sure they have been packed.
This is brilliant
Sorry didn't get it , can you clarify
On moving day I often just leave cabinet and closet doors open so that I can quickly see that they're empty
Using wine/liquor bottle boxes with the inserts to pack glasses and nick nacks. You can fit a lot in those boxes and they're easy to find at your local liquor stores.
The internet connection at my farm is really sketchy, so I moved the modem to the barn.
Now I have STABLE wifi.
Also, pack and "OPEN FIRST" box, Coffee supplies, a fresh shower curtain and rings, cutting board and paring knife. Flash light, screwdriver and Allen wrenches. The stuff you will need RIGHT AWAY.
We recently moved and I found that using kitchen rags and hand towels worked really great for packing dishes and other breakables like decor pieces😀
Thank you!
It's great to see people throwing out or selling things off prior to the move!!!!!!
You are so right. I got large boxes I only packed one with my books and it was so heavy. I have not sealed it yet. I’m going back to get small/medium boxes! Thank you
My edit to tip 21...You can actually reuse the trash bags if you tie the bag around the hangers and try to buy unscented extra large bags if possible.
I have moved a lot and there is nothing worse than trying to rush a move because you waited too long to pack! We are going to be moving this June so I am about to start packing now. My plan is to start with all of the items we don't need or use on a daily basis and get those packed up. One thing I like to do so I don't feel overwhelmed with boxes all over my house is to stack the boxes in a specific corner or each room or if you can, put the packed boxes inside empty closets so you don't see them. I always check every cabinet and closet before we leave the house so nothing gets left behind.
I have 6 days to move and I'm half done packing. I have been freaking out the last two days that I wouldn't finish in time. You gave my hope and knowledge. Thank you!!
We used color copy paper that we taped onto each box, each room had its own color. I would also stick a sheet on the door of that room so that way the movers could just put the boxes into the room that matched the color on the box.
Also we decluttered as we went. I bought about $10 in dollar tree laundry baskets that we would put all the donations into. That way I didn’t have to sacrifice any boxes. The laundry baskets were big enough to hold quite a bit of things we wanted to get rid of.
You can also use colored tape instead of the stickers. Bigger area to write on, too.
Also, when you've emptied a drawer/cabinet, tape it shut.
Great idea about taping the cabinet shut. Even though I KNOW I’ve emptied cabinets, drawers etc… I keep going back to them 🤷🏾♀️
Arizona?!!! Yay! I live in AZ! Be prepared for the heat! My husband is retired USAF! Every move we used the opportunity to purge! Not organize, not declutter, not buy more bins, baskets, and containers. We purged! Threw stuff out, donated. Every time someone has said help me declutter, all they do is buy containers, bins to move the clutter to another spot/room in the house. Have a safe and smooth move! Also, WELCOME TO ARIZONA!🔥🥵
Lol yes!! Purging during a move is the best!! And Omgsh we are so excited to have a pool to help get us through the heat 😅
@@ThisCrazyLife If you have Facebook then whatever city you move to has a city group that you can be a part of and ask questions such as getting a pool company and landscaping companies.😃
My family are hoarders. They keep everything. 90% never gets used. My husband always says he's going to use it for something. He got mad because igathered up cords from all over and put them in a box together. He says he doesn't kniw what they go to but he didn't know before and he also didn't know where they were.
@@curlybibliophagist2 I'm sorry to see that you and your family are going through that. Hoarding affects EVERYONE'S mental health. I hope you and your family can work through this together ❤. Sending {{HUGS}} your way.
When I move, I make a, "Load last, unpack first" box. It's bath towels, paper plates and paper towels, coffee maker, coffee, and mugs. That way when we get to the new house everyone has plates to eat off (I always provide pizza and drinks for my friends and fam lol) and the next morning you are ready to get clean and have a cup of coffee before unpacking. Just add in anything you'd need right off the bat and don't want to search for, and load it into the truck last so it is first when you unload.
I did that the last time we moved. I still haven't found that box, 3 yrs later! I think it might be at my Mum's house. We're again in the process of packing to move. Hopefully it will show up lol.
@@_Simnesia_ find out if it is 😮
@@jbfanandlover Wasnt able to. Floods hit our region. My mum lost nearly everything.
We are also a Military family.
Moving tip - I like to pack a "1st night box" it has essentials like Bathroom items for a shower (shower curtain & rings) TP, towels, etc.
And every person packs their over night bag that had 2 outfits & pj's
Good luck 😁
Brilliant 🙌🏾
Oh! So the Paige family is also a military family!? I was wondering with all the moves...SD, NC, GA, UT, now AZ...(probably not in that exact order, btw...)
Good 👍
I still in awe that your moves are not covered by your military. I couldn't imagine packing for each posting. Thankful the military here in Canada helps with each posting. Crazy lol
I've learned to use kitchen towels for wrapping kitchen items, also use cardstock weight cardboard and make cubbies for glasses; bath towels for anything for the bathrooms. I use pillow cases and sheets as well as extra blankets for bedroom and family room items. Also using paper towels for dishes and glasses keeps from having to rewash before use. I have also learned to wash everything before packing ( no dirty laundry). The last tip I have is remember the lay out of the new place and pack the truck so that the farthest room is the first to come off, makes for less work and steps later when you get tired and all you want to do is unload and rest. We usually do bedrooms first so that (especially with little ones) you can have a place for resting when needed. I moved 2 times at 7 months pregnant. Believe me having the bed set up first was a godsend. I was able to get my feet up and not be in the way.
Oh I also learned about the wardrobe boxes and would use them for pictures as well as hanging clothes, putting clothing between each picture and a towel or pillow on the bottom to protect the frames.
Oh I put painters tape on knife blades too. Socks are good to hold things.
We are also moving real soon just got to find the right house for us. We already got the approval from the lender so we are looking daily. I have already packed up most of our items that we don't use on a regular basis. I get my boxes and packing supplies free by going around our neighborhood on recycling day and picking up all sizes of boxes, bubble wrap, brown paper, etc. They're clean, perfectly reusable and is good for the environment to reuse.
One tip is Gradually all year every year declutter. I found my hutch and dining area the worst. I found myself at 62 doing most of my packing and my husband is so busy. One tip is sadly squishy Peanuts for breakable items. Younger people usually do not have as much stuff as older people. I say as an artist and a collector of large pieces its easier to let the company moving us to wrap them...
I know you've already renamed your channel, but after watching this, I think it should be named "work smarter not harder." You are so wise in how you approach things. You spent the last year decluttering, knowing that you were at least considering a move. Your smart approach to everything you do shows dedication of thought, not mindless chores. You consider budget, time and effort. A true project manager for each step in your videos. I hope I don't have to move again soon (5 times in 7 years), but if I do, the garbage bags over hanging clothes and styro plates in between dishes are definitely techniques I'm going to use. All the best to your move into your NEW home!! It's going to be awesome!! And so nice to be near family.
*OMG!* FANTASTIC!!!!
Chanced on this video while in the process of packing up to move house.
This is hands down the best video I’ve seen on the topic.
More doing, less chatting and less theory.
I’ve had to unpack some of my stuff and repackage them using your method.
Already realised that I got wayyyy more boxes than I needed 😁
Ahh so happy this video was helpful!! Good luck with your move 🙌🏼
Don’t know if this will help you but when we moved I packed all my linens and towels in the top of each dresser drawer. That helps keep the dresser drawers clean and fewer boxes to unpack. Once I arrive I wash the towels and unpack to the linen closet. You can also pack Unbreakables under the towel.
Wow, alot of memories and I'm sure alot of emotions. Excellent tips. One tip I love is using my luggage, the ones with wheels, for books. Alot of people will want to put clothes in them, but books are heavy and this way you can roll them in the truck and then your home.
So this is what it looks like to pack an organized house. Never been there myself but I'm inspired!
If you are moving to a bigger house ( one with more bedrooms or bathrooms) try and go ahead and separate the stuff into boxes for that room so when you move you dont have to go through a box and take stuff from one room to another. We have moved several times and sometimes my boys had to share a room and others they got their own rooms and when we moved into a new house where they have their own room it is easier unpacking when i already have them items separated into boxes labeled for their room instead of moving in and unpacking and separating everything at that moment.
I always wrap dishes and glass items in shirts--packs two things at once!
yep. motivated. like you i am moving in 8 days time, the idea is to donate loads of stuff. admire your energy. hope you are happy in your new homex
Using your dish towels/tea towels etc to wrap your glasses/plates/bowls/ kitchen items etc in them instead of so much packing paper
One packing tip that I used every time I’ve moved is to use long socks to wrap glasses in and to put books in rolling suitcases. Clothes are easier to carry in a box, so rolling the books is always ideal.
I’m glad you checked the dishwasher! Can’t tell you how many empty homes I’ve cleaned preparing for the owner to sell. to find they forgot a load of dishes in the dishwasher.
I have wrapped my dishes before in towels ( kitchen and bathroom towels) since you have to pack them up as well. Plus to save money from getting boxes and packing tape, i just pack blankets, stuffed animals, and clothes in garbage bags ( also it helps when you need something to squeeze in a spot so nothing breaks or move in the moving truck.
You're such a pro, Amanda! With the housing market being so crazy these days, I bet a lot of ppl will find this vid/your tips priceless!
Liquor boxes are free and great for books. Since they are smaller it keeps you from making VERY heavy boxes with books in them. If all goes as planned, we will be moving two streets over from our rent house to our newly purchased house in two weeks. Talk about the ideal move. I can pack, unpack at the new house and take the boxes back to pack some more stuff! Looks like we can have the use of our friends’ trucks/trailers as “mini moving vans”. Let’s hear it for our abundance of trucks here in Texas. Blessings on your move.
I love your videos. I found your channel 2 years ago when I was very depressed about having a messy house and not knowing where to start cleaning and organizing. You have a very soothing and calm voice. I wish your family well in your new adventure and look forward to seeing the videos of your new home. We hope to move next year so thank you for the tips.
Thank you so much for this video! My dad and I are thinking we might get kicked out from our apartment so this video really helps for what we need to do to pack what we have. Its been a tough time because we also have two cats and finding houses is difficult. This helps us understand what we need to do and I am thankful for this, Its been a tough year for everyone.
I’m just about to move back to my parents farm but this time we are actually not using boxes but heavy duty plastic tubs. Due to the fact that where it stores is bit damp and rats so we wanted to have more of a chance of keeping the rats and water damage away and use orange nylon flags for fragile things and zip ties to lock the tubs but I’m lacking motivation because for the past 14 months I’ve been living on my own and it feels daunting that it’s all about to change after 14 months of no stress
FYI my biggest tip for moving was to have all your bathroom stuff, basic cleaning supplies, towels, and a suitcase of clothes for each person with you instead of in the moving truck and Mark them open first! It’s always good to have the medicine and first aid supplies with you! 💗💗
This moving vlog was probably the saddest one I’ve ever watched. This home is absolutely beautiful and I’m going to miss seeing it in videos! The people who bought it are so lucky!
I saw a tip on Pinterest. Take your knives and stick them in an oven mitt
We pack the same. It’s good to see someone not act they ‘discovered’ that you can get boxes from stores. Uniform boxes are easy and faster to move. Yeah not ideal for everyone but still.
You are a packing powerhouse! You gave me the motivation I needed today to get stuck in! Tackled the toys, which I was dreading the most, & got a lot packed. We've got 13 days to moving day so I'll be back tomorrow for a dose of motivation with my morning cuppa! Thanks for a great video!
My best packing tip is to start early and pack starting from least used items to most used items. That way the day before you pack up the every day things.
Paper Lunch Sacks are great to use as packing material, instead of the flat packing paper.. Great for packing drinking glasses, decorative items, etc! Very cheap at Dollar stores!
What an awesome tip! I’ve never thought of that one 😍🙌🏼
Not me, moving back to NH in literally 2 days with nothing done. Watching this for motivation while laying on the couch.
Lol! You got this!!!
You’re so motivated with taking care of stuff. Packing is the worse. I pack one box and take a nap.
I like using the "clickable" Sharpie pens for labeling while packing boxes, it's faster than taking off a cap AND you don't lose the cap! Packing is always such a pain.
Oh I love that!! I’ll have to get those for even when we are done moving 🙌🏼 they sound awesome!
I have two days left and really needed the motivation thanks!
Praying for a smooth transition to AZ. I've never thought to use paper plates to place between my dishes, what a game changer! As a retired military family I am still learning new packing tips from others.
Hey can you share the other new packing tips which you have learnt
When this video came out a year ago, it wasn't relevant, lol. Now that we're looking to move, I'M LOVING it!!! You pack like I do, lol and I appreciate all your tips and tricks along the way :)
Arizona!?!? ITS SO BEAUTIFUL HERE!!! We’re going to have a hot summer too!!! I hope you love it here!!!
When packing if you put the item you are vacuuming in the box. It will mold to the box giving you a more defined shape to work with.
Great tip! Thanks!
We’ve moved probably 12 times in the last 15 years. From town to town and sometimes state to state, coast to coast. It’s never easy. It’s just one foot in front of the other always.
Oh wow!! You move even more than us! ♥️
@@ThisCrazyLife I’m not celebrity driven at all, but I think it’s so COOL that you replied. Thanks!
@@liammaxsmama of course!! I hope you’re having a wonderful week!!
Didn't watch your packing/moving vlogs when you posted them but I'm packing and moving now so I'm watching. I need packing motivation!
Good luck on your move!!
@@ThisCrazyLife thank you!
This was sad for me because I only started following you a few months ago when one of you videos came across my timeline on Facebook. It was love at first sight when I saw your home and loved each and every room makeover but I’m excited for you guys new journey in to your new home . I’m so excited for you all .
With the clothes on the hangers I like to take it from the bottom up and then tie the strings around the hangers and then you can reuse the garbage bags. 🙂
Tip we were told when we were looking into emigrating - the moving company would make a box to fit dining chairs and fill the empty space with soft toys or blankets and pillows. Also empty cavities of furniture, like bookshelves or drawers
It's so far to see this as my family and I started watching when you all were moving to this house! Good luck on your move! As far as the clothing goes, we just moved and always use a similar packing hack. We turn the trash bags right side up and tie them like a shoestring around the hangers. By doing it this way, you can untie and reuse the trash bags in your trashcan!
THIS is exactly how we do it! 🎯 💯 🙌🏾
It is sweet to see how your eldest son Luke was helping you in every way he could, shows that he wanted to share the packing responsibilities with his parents. Wishing you the best in Arizona!🤗
My top tips are to use free boxes from stores, and use newspaper and wash rags/towels for breakables......everything is FREE!! I've labeled my boxes with post it notes and tape on the box. Use any and all suitcases and any other kind of bags also to pack things up.
You guys are serious warriors to move at the beginning of the AZ summer 💪🏻 the pool will be bath water by august. patio misters are a life saver too🙂
If you go to a store that sells only alcohol ( like a party/ abc store) they put boxes outside on the days they get their truck in and a lot of the time they let you get them for free and they are the perfect size for packing as well.
I just got done with this....it was an experience! Wishing you a smooth move and can't wait for your unpacking at the new place. So exciting!
Oh gosh yes! Moving is always an experience to say the least lol! 💗
We learned to use disposable plates, cups, spoons etc when moving so you can pack your kitchen but still be able to eat lol. We keep a few pots and pans and a few cooking utensils out if needed or just keep our pressure cooker and/or crock pot.
So sad to see you packing up this house, I loved what you did with it. Excited to see your new home ❤
I worked in electrical retail for years and quickly learned never to throw away original packaging, it's a godsend when moving.
Does anyone here feel Amanda has a tip for EVERYTHING??? I have learned so much from her!
Aww thanks so much!!
Yesss!! I’m obsessed with her channel!! She’s just amazing all around!!!
@@jenn_81 She really is!
We have moved long distances multiple times. Tidy Cat plastic tubs (like the 35 pound containers). Work great for odd size garage, tool items. They also stack really well in the moving truck. Works great for potting soil too.
Love the game of chase around the tv box with the tape 😂. And Luke us always in there helping anytime he can...what a sweetheart🥰
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It's so bittersweet watching you pack up everything. I'm so excited to see the new house and watch you transform it into your home.
Upon arrival, I always ask the movers to only stack two or three boxes high. Being 5’0” tall and 72 years old, there is no way I can reach boxes piled high.
If moving from apartment then need to come back to clean only keep essentials needed!! I underestimated things to pack for final move & needed another vehicle. Only keep travel size toiletries & paper products on hand. Also ask friends to come help pack!!
Watching this is so bittersweet, can't wait to see ur new home
I'm moving and bought my boxes at Lowes and agree with med/small boxes. Large boxes are ok if you put a pillow and some stuff then another pillow.
Wow, it is bittersweet and I don’t live there. You got this whole thing honey and I am here with you for the next chapter. Yeah!!!
You can also wrap the cutlery trays in butchers paper and tape or string like a present making it recyclable. Also the 3M velcro strips you will take your paint off peeling them like that. They are designed that if you hold them onto the wall and pull the tab down it stretches and removes the sticky bit cleanly.
Love this! Seeing how other people pack is helpful! I despise packing and it never seems to get easier. Packing makes you realize just how much stuff you have!❤
Lol right?! There is just always more to pack 😅 it makes me want to be a super minimalist
@@ThisCrazyLife Me too!❤
Welcome to Arizona!! I moved here in 2001 from NJ and I love it. And I'm sure you'll love all the dust that we have. You're just in time for the summer heat too. But at least you don't have to shovel it. Best of luck in your new home. I've moved quite a few times in my life too and one thing I have learned. Duct tape is a much better box tape than packing tape.
Enjoyed this as it’s a possibility we will be moving. We have been in the same house for 32 years! We have been redoing a farm house on 2 acres for a while. Great tips on packing and thanks for sharing!
Can’t wait to see the new house. If I could, I would take up my present home and move to another piece of land. It’s so hard to leave! Take care.
i clicked the video because the moving truck you have is the company my dad works for lol
something thats helps is having an idea on where of the house will the things go so like decorations for the living room, decorations for the bedroom and things like that
My tip is to make the washer and dryer a part of the "last to go the first out".
Years ago we had to provide the W and D, so we took ours instead of buying.
Congratulations on the move. I really enjoyed watching all the renovations you did. I am sure the new owners will enjoy your hard work. Can’t wait to see your new place ☺️
We are moving within the next year, last Christmas I saved all the tissue paper and bought some after Christmas and used that to wrap breakables.
I also packed a first day box - toilet paper for each bathroom, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, hand soap for each bathroom, new toothbrushes for each member of the family and toothpaste
I have saved all extra paper / plastic plates, cups and silverware from gatherings and have in a medium tote, so those will get used the last couple days/ weeks and the first couple days at new house ( we are also planning on slow moving since we are only moving 2 hrs away so will use them for weekends we are at the new house cleaning & painting before actually moving in)
These tips were awesome. Thank you so much. I’m so excited for the coming DIYs, decorating and organizing of the new house.