One Month, Two Weeks, One Week, The Day Before, The Day of Moving (i.e. change mailing address, notify services and utilities, have a garage sale, get maps of the new city, map out your travel route)
Develop Back-up Plans/Be Flexible
Murphy's Law still operates, and things don't always go as planned. It pays to think in terms of " what ifs ".
What if the motel loses our reservation or won't take pets? What if the babysitter doesn't show? What if I lock myself out the car?
Be armed with foresight. Anticipate problems before they occur, and you give yourself the best gift--the feeling of being in control.
Keep Important Travel and Moving Documents in one Safe Place
You never know who's going to ask for what and when! This includes birth certificates, PIN numbers, keys, directions, insurance policies, medical and dental records (including prescriptions, x-rays, doctors' names, etc.), duplicate vehicle registrations and titles, reservation confirmations, shipping authorizations, household inventory form or anything you may need in transit.
Be Ready for the Movers
Pack.
Label everything.
Separate out necessary items so you can "hit the ground running" in your new location.
Moving day will find you trying to be in a dozen places at once. You don't need the added distractions of emotional, well-meaning, but inept helpers and frazzled animals. Arrange to have someone look after young kids and pets. Everyone will be happier if kids and pets come back after loading is complete.
CommunicateWith
Your old company/location
Your new company/location
The Moving Company/Movers
Build in Time to Relax
to unwind and recharge your battery so that you can enjoy time with your family
Remember the move is affecting everyone, not just you. Watch for effects on family members and pets so you can give comfort and a helping hand.