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Change of clothes Valuable possessions
This includes pajamas and underwear, but you’ll also want to make sure you have something to change into if you get Don’t take any chances with fancy artwork, high-priced jewelry, treasured family heirlooms, irreplaceable collectibles,
sweaty or dirty throughout the day. A clean set of clothes can do wonders for your mood. and expensive electronics—it should all travel with you.

Toiletries, medication, and personal care items
Moving sure can work up a sweat! Pack soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, bath towels, and
washcloths for cleaning up after a hard day’s work. Don’t forget about any medications you might take daily and
other personal care items such as cosmetics, hair products, hairbrushes, glasses, and contact lenses.

Kid essentials
Moving into a strange, new house can be a lot for kids. Ease their transition by ensuring their beloved items travel
along with them, including favourite books, stuffies, lovies, and blankies. Important baby items, such as changing
station supplies (diapers, creams, wipes, etc) should also be included.

Paper supplies
Paper towels, tissues, and at least one toilet paper roll for every bathroom!

Cleaning supplies
You never know what you’ll walk into when you unlock your front door. Be sure to pack cleaning supplies to tackle
messes, including rags, antibacterial wipes, sponges, glass and multi-surface cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, trash bags,
a bucket, broom, mop, dish soap, and baking soda for the fridge.
Pet essentials

Make sure Fido has adequate food, water, treats, chew Honourable mentions: Other nice to haves
toys, bedding, leashes, and collars, grooming items,
clean-up bags, and an appropriate pet carrier. Of course, everyone will have their own idea of what they consider essential, but here are a few more items worth
mentioning:
Bedroom basics • shower curtains;
If your new home is not furnished or you don’t have the • spare light bulbs;
time to set up your bed, an air mattress, folding bed or • extension cords;
portable bed will ensure a restful night’s sleep. Don’t • flashlight;
forget sheets, pillows, blankets, or sleeping bags. • batteries
• a lamp or two (some rooms don’t have overhead lighting);;
Select small appliances • temporary paper blinds (great if you are in a condo or apartment with large windows or a street busy with foot

You’d be surprised how many simple meals can be made traffic);
with just a coffee maker, kettle, toaster oven, pot, frying • air pump for mattress.
pan, and blender. Utensils like a spatula, wooden spoon, There are no right or wrong items to include in your essentials boxes—it all depends on your needs and preferences—
and a can/bottle opener can also come in handy. but using this list as a starting point will allow you to transition into your new home with comfort and ease, with
everything you might need at your fingertips! Happy packing! ■
Plates, utensils, and cups
You want to make sure you have something to eat off of so the whole family isn’t hovered over the sink to avoid
getting crumbs everywhere. Consider using environmentally friendly or compostable eating utensils.

Easy-to-make meals, snacks, and beverages
Pack food that requires little-to-no preparation like cereal and milk, instant oatmeal, bread and peanut butter, canned
soup, fruit, nuts, granola bars, pasta and sauce, or canned/pouched tuna, salmon, and chicken. Gatorade, bottled
water, juice, and sparkling beverages can quench thirst, while a glass of wine at the end of a long day can feel like a
major reward.

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