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Fill Out USPS Change of Address Form 6 Weeks Prior To Move USPS Change Of Address Form
File Change of Address Form 8822 With The IRS 6 Weeks Prior To Move IRS Form 8822
Inform Friends & Relatives of your new address 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Compare Banks Where You Plan To Move 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Have Pets Veterinary Records Transferred 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Hold A Garage Sale 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Order A Phone Directory For Your New Location 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Research Child Care Options 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Purchase Moving Boxes & Moving Supplies 4 Weeks Prior To Move www.freeshippingoffer.com
Call Moving and Or Truck Rental Companies 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Set Up Magazines To Forward To New Address 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Get Registered As A Voter 4 Weeks Prior To Move Register To Vote In Your Area
Make Arrangement For Pets 4Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Credit Card Company of New Address 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Banks of New Address 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify College Bursar's Office 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Investment Accounts of Change Of Address 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Airline Frequent Flier Clubs 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Reserve Elevator if you live in a building 4 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify DMV 4 Weeks Prior To Move Find Your DMV
Notify Social Security Administration 3 Weeks Prior To Move Social Security Change of Address Form
Notify Dentists, Doctors, Medical Professionals 3 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Attorney/ Accountant 3 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Insurance Company (Car, Home/Renters, Life) 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Cell Phone Carrier 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify School 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Electric 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Water 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Natural Gas 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Cable/Satellite 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Garbage Service 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Disconnection Date: Cell Phone 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Arrange to set-up utilities at new home. 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Electric 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Water 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Natural Gas 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Cable/Satellite 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Garbage Service 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Notify Utilities of Connection Date: Cell Phone 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Arrange For Carpet/Window Cleaning At Your New Home 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Contact DMV In Your New Area 2 Weeks Prior To Move  
Have Several Copies Of Directions To Your New Home Printed Out Day of Move  
Keep Prescription Meds and Jewelry on your person Day of Move  
Install New Batteries in Smoke & CO2 Detectors In Your New Home Day of Move  
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Moving and packing expert puts moving and packing in perspective, and offers tips to increase productivity and decrease stress.

(PRWEB) August 5, 2004 -- Joe Harrison, President of The American Moving and Storage Association describes moving as, "one of the most stressful events in a person's life, ranked as high as the death of a loved one or divorce."

Stressful doesn’t begin to describe the modern move. From uprooting the kids, turning off utilities, packing moving boxes, and hiring a mover, moving is more than simply stressful it is borderline traumatic.

Matt McCabe, General Manager of on-line moving boxes company, Moving Day Boxes offers some quick tips to minimize your moving trauma and keep you sane, alive, and happily married through your move.

Tips
Fill out the United States Postal Service change of address form 6-8 weeks prior to your move.


Let the IRS know you have moved by filing Form 8822. You can download the form right from the IRS web site.

If you are hiring a mover, get at least three binding estimates. Also check out the Better Business Bureau’s website to see if any unresolved complaints have been filed against your mover.

Know your moving rights. For interstate moves ask your mover for the government-issued guide, "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move." Movers are required to furnish you with this guide upon request. It is a red flag if your mover doesn't provide this guide when asked.

Pack according to season. If you are moving in Spring or Summer pack all your winter items together so you don't have to unpack those boxes until next season.

Pack your current phone book. You may have to call businesses or friends in the area you moved from and this can come in very handy.

The tendency when packing is to get large moving boxes and fill them to the top with items. The problem then becomes lifting the moving boxes. Try to use smaller moving boxes and pack them tightly. You will be better able to carry the small moving boxes and reduce the chance of injuring your back.

If possible board your cats and dogs on moving day. The constant flow of people and furniture on moving day can be stressful, especially for older pets.

Try to minimize grocery shopping the last month before your move. Use all the old cans of soup and packaged goods that haven’t expired. This way, you won’t have to pack food as part of your move and you will have cleaned out your pantry. If you do run out of food go out for a bite to eat. Chances are you will need a break from the stresses of packing, and the chef of the house will surely appreciate it.

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