What order should I start packing?

What To Pack First When Moving
  1. Start The Packing In The Least Used Room. You don't want to start packing boxes in the kitchen or with your child's favorite toys. ...
  2. Pack Items That Are In Storage. ...
  3. Pack The Most Difficult Room. ...
  4. Pack Out Of Season Items Next. ...
  5. Pack Decor & Books. ...
  6. Pack Shoes & Jewelry.




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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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How to Avoid Overpacking for Vacation: 10 Useful Tips
  1. Make a checklist beforehand.
  2. Pack a mini capsule wardrobe.
  3. Choose outfits ahead of time.
  4. Replace full-size toiletries for travel size.
  5. Consider packing multipurpose footwear.
  6. Avoid packing items “just in case”
  7. Pack multipurpose electronics.


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Launder Everything. Before packing your wardrobe, make sure to launder everything. This includes washing and drying your clothes according to their care instructions as well as ironing or steaming any wrinkled items.

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