Thanks! I'm hoping to move too....I had a few to share from past moves: Take out your clothing drawers and wrap with Saran wrap with the clothes still in them. You have instant boxes, they make the dressers lighter to move, and when you get to the new place, you just unwrap them and put them in the dresser. Also, all of those old papers that you shredded.... You can use the shredded paper for packing dishes and glasses. Much cheaper than peanuts or bubble wrap!
On truck loading day, ask a bunch of friends to help load the truck, but HAVE ALL YOUR BOXES READY! Never ask friends to pack your boxes on moving day. That is really rude. When you are done, feed everyone really well! Pizza always works.
If all your friends are too frail or lazy to help load the truck, call the local Mormon church. They will send young men to help, minister to you(okay, I can listen for help) and happy just to be well fed. When I'm rich, pizza; when poor, spaghetti or chicken dumplings.
I think that some, not all U-Haul stores have a used box section, so call around to find one that does. I made numerous trips over time as they were close to me and got way more than we can possibly need. If you have the time, you can get all the right sizes you need in multiple trips. Remember, smaller is better for heavy stuff, especially if you are moving yourself. Will return extras after our move so that others can take advantage of this wonderful free service. Saved me a lot of money. Also, saw a person at my storage facility loading his station wagon with empty garment boxes with their metal bars. He was thrilled to get rid of them. He was kind enough to drive them over to my unit so that I could take them home as they fit in my car. Your hack about using garbage bags right over the clothes on hangers is brilliant! Best idea ever! Thanks so much! ❤
Thanks for the tips! Some will help me, some I can't do. As an elderly, disabled person, moving can be catastrophic! I cried for a full week after finding out we "have" to move...to another state...far away to a state that I do not like at all! I'm moving from the beautiful Pacific NW to the South. (Culture shock!!) I will miss the forests, all the green and my mountains. We also have no one to help us, so we've started packing 5 months ahead of time. Hubby retired, so income demands this whole ordeal! So, being organized will at least help relieve the enormous grief and stress I'm experiencing!
In addition to your moving hacks... U-Haul also has free boxes that are used gently you some still look brand new you might find some tape on it or somebody wrote on it with the marker the contents of the box but who cares those boxes are free so you should ask where are your free boxes?? Another place you can get free boxes as well as a lot of moving material packing material is from the recyclable bins in your neighborhood. They have a lot of boxes that people throw away sometimes you find a lot of good plastic a lot of good bags that have popcorn in it a lot of good movie materials are right there and this is how I pack. Of course you got to go buy the tape though.
My uncle owned a liquor store and gave me tons of boxes for our move from Wisconsin to Arizona. They are nice strong boxes and many have lasted over 40 years.
This was so helpful! Thank you for this vid. I have moved a lot, but the trash bag over the closeted clothes hack just blew my mind. The saran wrap trick is awesome, too. Well done, girl!
Best packing and moving video EVER!!! I'm moving overseas and have no time for BS. Thanks. Will go buy clingwrap and garbage bags (I don't have either) as soon as the stores open.
The BEST moving hack that no one does: get a “Home Owners” binder that you can keep any important documents in! Here’s what I keep: Section 1: your most important documents. section 2: contact information: who you use for what so if there’s any questions that come up you can keep track of who to call. Section 3: log of what you used in the house! Notes of what paint colors you used so if you or the next owner needs to match the color they don’t have to guess, what specific tiles you have in the kitchen, little things like that that would be helpful to reference. Section 4: Maintenance logs and then after the log section, a page holder to keep maintenance receipts in. Replacing the AC, fixing a leak, etc. it’s good to be able to reference who did it and when everything was done so in the event it breaks you can find that info quickly. When my mom bought her current house, the previous owner had the most in depth master binder of any home related things so it was so much easier for my mom to see the homes history and not have to guess with so many important things!
My teenage son works at Walmart and I drive him there several times a week. I asked him to see if he can get some boxes and he had such an attitude. I found some on fb marketplace and Craigslist. All the ones I saw on offer up were old or too far. But those are all good places to get boxes. Also liquor stores usually have lots of boxes and that's the easiest place I've found to get them.
Thanks for your tips. I have only done local moves less than 2 miles each time which was only twice in my lifetime but we are getting ready to start looking at different states to move to and I am so nervous. Your moving hacks will be helpful when it comes time in a year and a half.
Watching this March 29, 2020 while the COVID 19 Virus is in full force across the US. Trying to move & get things done is pretty tough. When I called some stores for boxes they refused to keep any due to the virus 'Maybe" contaminating cardboard !! If they unpack food from those boxes & put it on the shelf for buyers - what is the difference? Rather I would buy the food or touch the box it came in?
I have to move out by the end of the month so it's kind of hard to know what day to rent a truck for because I have no idea when I'll be able to move into my new place. I haven't gotten a new place yet. So many places don't even post listings until the second week of the new month for the next month availability. Last time I had to move out and my new place wasn't available until a week later so I had to rent the truck for like 10 days because it took us 3 days to load. We filled a 17 ft truck 5 times. I didn't feel comfortable driving a bigger truck. I moved to a smaller place and had to put most of my stuff in storage and the last truck load was filled with the stuff I brought to the new place. I still have that storage. Almost $300/mo. Since 2017!
If anyone's reading the comments and sees this, fast food boxes are free too. Just make sure there's no food or grease on them, and you're good to go! They also come in a few different sizes and they usually toss them in the dumpster. (you might have to re-tape them if they get flattened, but you've likely already gotten tape, so... not a big deal)
I moved once but I was two so I don't remember a thing now I'm moving from new jersey to California I'm really nervous cause I'm switching schools. I love the house though!
First hack is smart as f. I threw all my clothes in a trash bag but the hanging idea is so smart! Especially because I’m not going to have a dresser, only hanger space!
Thank you for this video I might be moving out soon with my family this year and I’m very excited I have moved out before but I don’t remember anything because last time I last moved when I was three and I only remember two moments that were both unnecessary and aren’t helpful and I have a question should we get rid of the closing that we think that we’re not gonna wear and we think that are out of style for us and that are just not our type before moving so we can start fresh?
Good hacks for sure. But Wal-Mart definitely does not save boxes for anyone. The volume of deliveries in and out all day does not allow time for them to put some boxes aside for you. Good video though. Helpful ideas.
Maybe some locations have different rules, but I've never had a problem getting boxes from Walmart for free ;) I would just call ahead of time and talk to a manager.
The movers said that me and my family can’t put anything in suitcases (use extra suitcases to pack things) :( also you can’t keep the clothes in the drawers and just wrap them up!
you keep your suitcases with you when moving so you have clean clothes to wear while moving. Any left over clothes from your drawers go inside your suitcases as well. Hope this helps
Vlogs by Bri 😂😂😂 well I’m about halfway done now. I have to be out of my old place by Sunday. So I have a little time. Hope your move is going better than mine!!
Thanks! I'm hoping to move too....I had a few to share from past moves:
Take out your clothing drawers and wrap with Saran wrap with the clothes still in them. You have instant boxes, they make the dressers lighter to move, and when you get to the new place, you just unwrap them and put them in the dresser.
Also, all of those old papers that you shredded.... You can use the shredded paper for packing dishes and glasses. Much cheaper than peanuts or bubble wrap!
THIS IS SO CLEVER !!!!’ Thank you Delta Dawn
This is exactly what I am going to do!
Except that shredded paper makes a huge mess. If you don't mind the mess then yeah, it works great.
On truck loading day, ask a bunch of friends to help load the truck, but HAVE ALL YOUR BOXES READY! Never ask friends to pack your boxes on moving day. That is really rude. When you are done, feed everyone really well! Pizza always works.
yes! Pizza is always my go to
I feel like Chinese in a half empty sitting room surrounded by unpacked boxes is kind of iconic
Mia I agree
I disagree. Asking for help is never rude! People who care will just help.
If all your friends are too frail or lazy to help load the truck, call the local Mormon church. They will send young men to help, minister to you(okay, I can listen for help) and happy just to be well fed.
When I'm rich, pizza; when poor, spaghetti or chicken dumplings.
I think that some, not all U-Haul stores have a used box section, so call around to find one that does. I made numerous trips over time as they were close to me and got way more than we can possibly need. If you have the time, you can get all the right sizes you need in multiple trips. Remember, smaller is better for heavy stuff, especially if you are moving yourself. Will return extras after our move so that others can take advantage of this wonderful free service. Saved me a lot of money. Also, saw a person at my storage facility loading his station wagon with empty garment boxes with their metal bars. He was thrilled to get rid of them. He was kind enough to drive them over to my unit so that I could take them home as they fit in my car. Your hack about using garbage bags right over the clothes on hangers is brilliant! Best idea ever! Thanks so much! ❤
Thanks for the tips! Some will help me, some I can't do. As an elderly, disabled person, moving can be catastrophic! I cried for a full week after finding out we "have" to move...to another state...far away to a state that I do not like at all! I'm moving from the beautiful Pacific NW to the South. (Culture shock!!) I will miss the forests, all the green and my mountains. We also have no one to help us, so we've started packing 5 months ahead of time. Hubby retired, so income demands this whole ordeal! So, being organized will at least help relieve the enormous grief and stress I'm experiencing!
U-HAUL has a free box section. So, use and bring back and than other people can have free boxes as well.
I didnt know that!! Ill have to check there next time
Good to know! Thanks!
The saran wrap, mind blown! Def will use. Thank you!!!!
Get boxes from plasma centers and other medical facilities... they have clean fresh boxes from new supplies every day
This made my move really quick and easy!!!!
same here! Happy it helped you too :)
In addition to your moving hacks... U-Haul also has free boxes that are used gently you some still look brand new you might find some tape on it or somebody wrote on it with the marker the contents of the box but who cares those boxes are free so you should ask where are your free boxes?? Another place you can get free boxes as well as a lot of moving material packing material is from the recyclable bins in your neighborhood. They have a lot of boxes that people throw away sometimes you find a lot of good plastic a lot of good bags that have popcorn in it a lot of good movie materials are right there and this is how I pack. Of course you got to go buy the tape though.
I get boxes from the liquor store
My uncle owned a liquor store and gave me tons of boxes for our move from Wisconsin to Arizona. They are nice strong boxes and many have lasted over 40 years.
I learned who my true friends were this week🙄
It happens that way sometimes 😩
NaturallyNellzy same! Learning right now. No offers to help but they sure ask what am I giving away smh
Am I watching a drama?
Both of my grown sons volunteered to help and neither of them showed up this weekend. Worse when it's your own kids. 😣
I was wrong, one of them showed up with his wife. They helped a lot!
This was so helpful! Thank you for this vid. I have moved a lot, but the trash bag over the closeted clothes hack just blew my mind. The saran wrap trick is awesome, too. Well done, girl!
Best packing and moving video EVER!!! I'm moving overseas and have no time for BS. Thanks. Will go buy clingwrap and garbage bags (I don't have either) as soon as the stores open.
Just looking at some vids and the comments, and I LOVE that you still reply to them!
I move in 2 days and haven’t packed iish!
This was helpful
I've been in the same place for 4 years and I'm racking my mind trying to figure out where to start. Thanks for this video.
Authoress Gerri D. Listen... how about 10 and I’m going crazy lol
Thank you for the tips!! I am moving this week! Also love how you matched your eye shadow and shirt!
Moving at the beginning of October and we have had almost nothing packed up my room isn’t even touched it so stressful
So stressful but it will be over soon
February/March
Love these hacks! Awesome video :) I am constantly moving so constantly looking for faster ways to do things. (also you're stunning)
MyVeganExperiment thank you!!! I move a lot too 😕😩
Thank you, this video helped a lot! I'm moving in a few days and I'm excited yet stressed about packing my things etc.
Love this! Thanks girl I got three babies and movin to another state and hubby is out of town workin so I got a lot to do
OMG you sure do! I wish you the best of luck with everything!!!
The BEST moving hack that no one does: get a “Home Owners” binder that you can keep any important documents in! Here’s what I keep: Section 1: your most important documents. section 2: contact information: who you use for what so if there’s any questions that come up you can keep track of who to call. Section 3: log of what you used in the house! Notes of what paint colors you used so if you or the next owner needs to match the color they don’t have to guess, what specific tiles you have in the kitchen, little things like that that would be helpful to reference. Section 4: Maintenance logs and then after the log section, a page holder to keep maintenance receipts in. Replacing the AC, fixing a leak, etc. it’s good to be able to reference who did it and when everything was done so in the event it breaks you can find that info quickly. When my mom bought her current house, the previous owner had the most in depth master binder of any home related things so it was so much easier for my mom to see the homes history and not have to guess with so many important things!
The post office will hold mail until you get moved in.. Just a FYI
Thank you! Love the personality too. I relate to you. 💕
Thank you
shes so pretty also her eye shadow is like my childhood dreamsssssss
Clear containers are especially helpful for kids so they can see their items and not panic
Can’t get over your amazing makeup!
My teenage son works at Walmart and I drive him there several times a week. I asked him to see if he can get some boxes and he had such an attitude. I found some on fb marketplace and Craigslist. All the ones I saw on offer up were old or too far. But those are all good places to get boxes. Also liquor stores usually have lots of boxes and that's the easiest place I've found to get them.
These hacks I've heard before but that lighting and make-up is so on point!
Best video I've seen on moving hacks thus far!!!! Thank you ma'am!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💛💖💖
These hacks literally saved me so much! I’m moving in two weeks so THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!
Loved it! I'm an army brat so we move like once a year. This should help a lot!!
you had some good hacks jess dope video
thanks boo!
Thanks for your tips. I have only done local moves less than 2 miles each time which was only twice in my lifetime but we are getting ready to start looking at different states to move to and I am so nervous. Your moving hacks will be helpful when it comes time in a year and a half.
To me moving is more exciting than stressful, but hey! Everyone's got their own ... minds (what?) and perception
Yessss bagging the clothes works so well. 💙
Watching this March 29, 2020 while the COVID 19 Virus is in full force across the US. Trying to move & get things done is pretty tough. When I called some stores for boxes they refused to keep any due to the virus 'Maybe" contaminating cardboard !! If they unpack food from those boxes & put it on the shelf for buyers - what is the difference? Rather I would buy the food or touch the box it came in?
I couldn’t imaging moving during this time. I hope it all works out for you with the least amount of stress 🤗
Thank you for this helpful video. I am moving in 3 weeks so I will definitely use this
first helpful video I've seen on packing. awesome, thank you!!
Ang B so happy you found it helpful ❤️
I have to move out by the end of the month so it's kind of hard to know what day to rent a truck for because I have no idea when I'll be able to move into my new place. I haven't gotten a new place yet. So many places don't even post listings until the second week of the new month for the next month availability. Last time I had to move out and my new place wasn't available until a week later so I had to rent the truck for like 10 days because it took us 3 days to load. We filled a 17 ft truck 5 times. I didn't feel comfortable driving a bigger truck. I moved to a smaller place and had to put most of my stuff in storage and the last truck load was filled with the stuff I brought to the new place. I still have that storage. Almost $300/mo. Since 2017!
Best moving hacks video I’ve watched so far... been watching them all day! Thank you!!!
Great info. Thanks
This was super helpful! I only have one day to pack up and move into my new apartment, and these tips are going to save me!
Glad you found them helpful and good luck!
Changing address early is such a good idea!
Albertsons has been super nice with 10+ boxes each day.
I freakin love your hair!
Thank you
Right on time..I'm moving this month, thanks!
No problem and I hope you have an easy and stress free move 😘
Silverware hack was great!
I worked for Walmart that’s what I did I requested boxes be saved for me and they were amazing!
Thank you so much as a CHILD this helps ME!!!
If anyone's reading the comments and sees this, fast food boxes are free too. Just make sure there's no food or grease on them, and you're good to go! They also come in a few different sizes and they usually toss them in the dumpster. (you might have to re-tape them if they get flattened, but you've likely already gotten tape, so... not a big deal)
I'm trying to get some hacks and tricks down for moving, so this video was VERY helpful! Thank you for making it! :)
I moved once but I was two so I don't remember a thing now I'm moving from new jersey to California I'm really nervous cause I'm switching schools. I love the house though!
First hack is smart as f. I threw all my clothes in a trash bag but the hanging idea is so smart! Especially because I’m not going to have a dresser, only hanger space!
Thank you the video was helpful! I also know you can get a bunch of free moving boxes on BoxGiver.
That last tip is really useful! I bought one of my friends brunch and asked her to help me, and she said she has back pain! Really, bye Felicia!
lmao!!!
Your gorgeous love the lavender 💜💜💜💜
My mother in law works at Wal-Mart and they have saved wayyyyy more boxes than we even need
Place your mail on hold and then set a date it for it to be delivered once you're at your new residence.
Really helpful. Thank you ⭐️
THANK YOU AWESOME IDEAS
Great tips!
Thank you for this video I might be moving out soon with my family this year and I’m very excited I have moved out before but I don’t remember anything because last time I last moved when I was three and I only remember two moments that were both unnecessary and aren’t helpful and I have a question should we get rid of the closing that we think that we’re not gonna wear and we think that are out of style for us and that are just not our type before moving so we can start fresh?
I feel like moving is the best opportunity to get rid of things you don’t use. I would definitely donate and get rid of the items you no longer wear
I’m too late but hey congrats on the new house 👌
Great tips, thanks! :)
I can't seem to say no to going to things because I'm moving so far from where I live now it is also the home where I was born
I'm moving in like a week HELP I have nothing packed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did it go well?
Aleast you have a week I have three days 😢
These are really good moving hacks
Thank you
This video is SO timely. The POD comes in 2 days!
You look like Gloria govan! I miss her on basketball wives 😄anyway great tips I’m watching tons of vids to get motivated😩😊❤️❤️💖
I’ve gotten that before. I like how she doesn’t take shit from anyone
The life hack at the end is very helpful :3c. Thank you ~ from a new subscriber
I have been putting liquids in zip lock bags...but yes I need to bring this hack back.
Thank this helps me so much
Thx for the tips - useful. And you are beautiful btw.
Thank you for this!!!!!
You: block everything from your calendar.
*Me checks calendar*
Also me: oh wait.
I’m supposed to be packing right now becuase I’m moving in 2-3 weeks but I’m to lazy lmao 😂
Hahahahah that’s usually me
We are in the process of moving. Our ceiling caved through when it rained and there was black mold!!! So we have to get out of here ASAP!!
I’m so sorry to hear that
Good hacks for sure. But Wal-Mart definitely does not save boxes for anyone. The volume of deliveries in and out all day does not allow time for them to put some boxes aside for you. Good video though. Helpful ideas.
Maybe some locations have different rules, but I've never had a problem getting boxes from Walmart for free ;) I would just call ahead of time and talk to a manager.
donthate998 Chic fil a saved their fry boxes for me.
They do save the boxes. I know because I've worked at 4 different Wal-Mart's through college and they will set them aside
I’m watching this because I’m moving tommorrow lol!
OMG!! I got tons of FREE FREE FREE boxes from letgo offerup and craigslist
Yup take what resonates ,and leave the rest to fate and what one imaginate. Innates #YissaLogic
Excellent hacks. Uber eats is good in the lead up and moving in week. Eat soup and cereal if you can't afford it.
That’s such a great idea
Wrap the silverware tray so "things don;t crawl into it " ? - You may want to move. . .
Storage units and a lot of moving trucks are crawling with buggies
So I have to skip Christmas?
Hmm.
I’m moving next week, that u for all the hacks there all going to make moving so much easier! (Also ur really pretty)
YOU ARE SO PRETTY
Thank you ❤️
The movers said that me and my family can’t put anything in suitcases (use extra suitcases to pack things) :( also you can’t keep the clothes in the drawers and just wrap them up!
you keep your suitcases with you when moving so you have clean clothes to wear while moving. Any left over clothes from your drawers go inside your suitcases as well. Hope this helps
How many subs do u have?
Bro me and my best friend I asked her if she wanted to help and now we want to start a UA-cam channel😂😂
I get the keys to my new place Monday... I’ve packed NOTHING 🥴
EmpireOnEighteenth me too
Vlogs by Bri 😂😂😂 well I’m about halfway done now. I have to be out of my old place by Sunday. So I have a little time. Hope your move is going better than mine!!
Can I just hire you? 🤣
hoo is reading this in 2019 november 20
Okay well I told my boss I was moving and she gave a 7 day work week full of split shifts so 🤷
Tell people no, they'll understand and then ask them for help ? Big pimpin' . . . .
My husbad told me to cancel everything and I was like NO. I need to keep the money flowing.
Best tip: the life hack
your kidsss!?! oh my gosh i literally thought ur like 20 or 18
LOL!!! yes I have 3 little ones
@@JessicaJ_ whattt you look so youngg😭
Jesse j get it no ok ill just like my own comment cause no one else will