{"id":29701,"date":"2022-05-23T16:13:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T23:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=29701"},"modified":"2023-02-17T12:13:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T20:13:56","slug":"how-to-pack-for-the-first-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2022\/how-to-pack-for-the-first-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pack For The First Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are undertaking a major life change. You are moving. There is so much to think about and plan. A lot of things to do. Having to start life in a new place is a challenge for anyone. You want the transition to be as comfortable as possible for your loved ones. So how do you make the first night in a new home go smoothly for each member of your family?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oi5PtbLNJYQ?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>There\u2019s a simple solution.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each member of your family, pack a suitcase with these essentials:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linens and pillows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean PJs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fresh change of clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, toilet paper, and towels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications, eyeglasses, or contact lenses and solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid&#8217;s favorite teddy bear, bedtime story, and night light.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell phone, computer, and chargers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bag for each pet with food, food bowls, toys, leash, and bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Keep your family happy and fed.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack a box with food and healthy treats for moving day and for breakfast the next day. Include a few dishes, silverware, paper towels, snacks, and food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Take precautions.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to personally move your valuables like credit cards, wallets, and jewelry. Keep them safely tucked away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What if you&#8217;re moving a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/moving\/long-distance-moves\/\">long distance<\/a>?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring clothing and essentials for at least a week while you\u2019re waiting for the moving truck to arrive. No one wants to have to start a new school in their PJs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy that first night.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to easily grab what you need will <a href=\"https:\/\/porch.com\/advice\/stress-free-moving-advice-from-the-experts\">make your first night in your new place feel like home<\/a>. Sit back and relax in your new surroundings. You\u2019ve moved happiness home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><em>Images via NorthStar Moving.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are undertaking a major life change. You are moving. There is so much to think about and plan. A lot of things to do. Having to start life in a new place is a challenge for anyone. 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