Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do, but taking some time to prepare can make the process go smoothly.
One of the best things you can do is to prepare an essentials box. This is one of the last boxes you pack, and the first box you unpack at your new home.
You can customise the box for your needs, but here are the basics you should pack:
Chef’s knife
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Kettle
Mugs for each person in the house
Tea and coffee supplies
Spoons
Bottle opener
Paper towels
Leftover disposable plates will come in handy
Scissors
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All-purpose cleaner
Tea towel
Toilet paper
Phone charger
Torch
Dish detergent
Snacks
Pet food and dishes
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Garbage bags
Tool kit
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With 27 years' experience as a lifestyle magazine and digital editor, Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is best known as the founder of Wee Birdy, a London-based blog devoted to London shopping, style and design. It was named one of the Top 100 Blogs in the World by the Sunday Times (UK), and was listed on Times Online's Best 50 Design Blogs in the World.
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