Moving is a hassle, there is no getting away from it.
In fact, it is entirely possible to describe it as unrelenting catastrophe
waiting to happen and still not do the whole process justice.
Keeping all that in mind, the following tips are
designed to help you stay further from the edge than you might otherwise be
when moving into a new house.
1. Make
it a game, silly!
This is an obvious one, but children can get fractious
and anxious about moving to a new home. They’re taking your word for it that
everything will still be the same as before and involving them is a great way
to calm their fears.
Help them settle by making decorations for their new
room; make a treasure map and hide it in boxes containing their items. Then,
when you help them unpack, everything new is introduced in a fun way and they
have something special for their new space.
2. Places
people, photo-call:
Finding time for a last few photos might seem maudlin,
but capturing the last few memories doesn’t have to be. Pose in whatever
fashion you like and have a send-off to celebrate, rather than mourning the
loss of your old home.
3. Musical
interlude
Find something with a beat, Latin dances are a good
place to start, and change out the car-trip soundtrack for something to get you
going. As long as you’re moving and making an effort to keep the day
light-hearted, it doesn’t matter what you listen to.
Never underestimate the power of music to breeze you
right on through the most boring of tasks, even if your moves leave something
to be desired.
4. Surprises
Little touches like upcycling cherished possessions or
secretly assembling that dreaded flat-pack furniture as surprises for other
members of your household come move time will really be appreciated. Showing
how much you value your home life will help everyone to feel more reassured as
you make the transition to a new home.
5. Grown
up priorities
No-one’s perfect and even with the best will in the
world, getting everything sorted quickly in a new house just isn’t going to
happen. Nice wine; cutlery; bedding; the kettle. All these things (and more)
should be in easy-to-reach boxes – why make unpacking any harder than it needs
to be?
If you’re moving or want more to know more about Linden Homes in Hampshire, information is available at their
website.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative guest post.
They say it's the third most stressful thing after bereavement and divorce but you have (delightfully) made it sound like a breeze! X
ReplyDeleteI hate moving house. It fills me with dread! I remember being halfway between my flat and my first house and going on strike. Which is why I like the fifth suggestion of wine .... this may have made things a little more bearable! :-)
ReplyDeleteAs far as I am concerned I agree - a good Latin beat makes EVERYTHING easier. :)
ReplyDeleteoliver and i had been together two years, and on our moving day we had our very first argument, such a stressful event
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and ideas!
ReplyDeleteI hate moving! The last time I moved was two weeks after a c-section, with newborn twins and a 2 year old! Stress wasn't the word I would have used. :)
ReplyDeletewhat great ideas, thank you for sharing, I will be asking for a reminder if I ever move house x
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions there, thanks.
ReplyDeletei hate hate hate moving! i am one that needs stability and in spite of this i moved various times.
ReplyDeleteMoving is only fun when the removal men come and pack it all up for you. Seriously though it is too stressful to enjoy or make fun
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