Twelve weeks before you move, have you...

____ Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note?

____ Sorted through basement, loft, and garage?

____ Resolved what to do with prohibited items?

____ Made proper provision for pets?

____ Decided whether or not you are taking your car?


Ten weeks before you move, have you...

____ Disposed of the things you don't want to take?


Eight weeks before you move, have you...

____ Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of 
       address?

____ Notified banks, saving accounts, credit card companies, magazine
       subscriptions, hire purchase and rental companies?

____ Started to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates, and other family 
       documentation?

____ Applied for any necessary visas?

____ Checked that electrical goods will work in your new home?


Six weeks before you move, have you...

____ Separated favorite toys?

____ Made sure your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date?

____ Arranged for mail to be forwarded?

____ Decided whether or not to buy any new household goods—check tax 
       refunds.


Four weeks before you move, have you...

____ Decided which clothes travel with you?

____ Started to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture?

____ Agreed to an insurance value and terms with your mover?

____ Made arrangements of connection of services at your new home?

____ Returned library books.

____ Canceled milk, newspapers, subscriptions.

____ Found new homes for your plants.


Seven days before you move, have you...

____ Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer.

____ Planned simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.

____ Separated luggage items you need for personal travel.

____ Cleaned garden tools, bicycles, and any other gardening equipment.

____ Emptied the tanks of powered tools such as mowers.

____ Checked that you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and 
       ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination.

____ Collected traveler's checks or local currency.

____ Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving day.


Moving day...

____ Relax