Honestly I LOVE this Box!!!
I feel that I have my feet underneath me when it seems that life is crazy the day we move into our home. This post I will let you know what I have in mine, you can make any changes you would like :)
Make it yours, what makes you smile, what makes life a bit easier, and what do you NEED to get you through till all of your things are delivered.
I use a large Tote, to fit everything in
2 Bath Towels
Toilet Paper
Shower Curtain
Dish Soap
Dish Towel
Dish Sponge
Paper Towels
Garbage Bags
Can Opener
Pot and Pan, Cookie Sheet
Spatula, Slotted Spoon, Large Spoon
Disposable Cups, Plates and Utensils
A Portable Alarm Clock
Scissors
Small Tool Set:
Hammer and Nails, screwdrivers, Tape Measure, and Box Cutter
First Aid Kit
Light Bulbs
Pen and Paper
Flash Light
Linens
- Our Blow Up Mattress has its own travel bag so I do not add it to the tote
I did not add things that should be in your personal luggage, such as clothes, medications, personal hygiene items, and your Important Paperwork (keep this close to you at all times)
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Taking Inventory
Having an inventory of the contents of your home is so important to have for so many reasons!
Even more important when moving, so many things can happen and it is important for you to to be able to get to this information and have "proof"
If you have not been keeping an inventory list as you purchuse new items for your home, moving is a great time to put one together. Keep updating your inventory list as your make changes/upgrades :)
There are a lot of websites that have ideas/helps for putting together your home inventory
To be honest I like pen and paper for a lot of stuff, and that includes my home inventory.
As I said earlier there are a TON of sites to help you, I found the NYCM Insurance Company's Home Contents Inventory Worksheet to be my favorite - You will find a link to the Downloadable PDF under the Helpful Websites - Home Inventory Worksheets
The reason that I like these worksheets the most is that they make sure you have all the information about each item that is so important to insurance companies and to claims adjusters Haven for sake you need to file a claim.
When I did my first home inventory, I made it easy on myself, and just went room by room.
I had never thought of doing a home inventory before and starting from the beginning is not fun!
Trying to remember everything was changeling at times, and it solidified to me, the importance of updating it as I get new items, this remembering things stuff is not east (at least for me)
Their is a second part of Home Inventory - Pictures!!!
Take a picture of EVERYTHING!!! I have a few backups of these pictures.
I have a CD with them all on it, I have the printed pictures, and I have a an Album on Facebook that is set to "Only Me" this is not an album that anyone else can see but me, I know that one might seem odd, and you do not need to do it, but it is easy and fast to get to so for me, it worked great.
Once you have your home inventory done - I like to keep a copy in my Moving Binder -
Filed under the 4th Tab.
I also printed out pictures of each of our electronics, on the back of the picture I wrote the Model and Serial Number :)
Congratulations!! You are now ready for the worst case scenario, lets hope you never have to use it, but if you are using movers, there is a HUGE possibility that you might.
Even more important when moving, so many things can happen and it is important for you to to be able to get to this information and have "proof"
If you have not been keeping an inventory list as you purchuse new items for your home, moving is a great time to put one together. Keep updating your inventory list as your make changes/upgrades :)
There are a lot of websites that have ideas/helps for putting together your home inventory
To be honest I like pen and paper for a lot of stuff, and that includes my home inventory.
As I said earlier there are a TON of sites to help you, I found the NYCM Insurance Company's Home Contents Inventory Worksheet to be my favorite - You will find a link to the Downloadable PDF under the Helpful Websites - Home Inventory Worksheets
The reason that I like these worksheets the most is that they make sure you have all the information about each item that is so important to insurance companies and to claims adjusters Haven for sake you need to file a claim.
When I did my first home inventory, I made it easy on myself, and just went room by room.
I had never thought of doing a home inventory before and starting from the beginning is not fun!
Trying to remember everything was changeling at times, and it solidified to me, the importance of updating it as I get new items, this remembering things stuff is not east (at least for me)
Their is a second part of Home Inventory - Pictures!!!
Take a picture of EVERYTHING!!! I have a few backups of these pictures.
I have a CD with them all on it, I have the printed pictures, and I have a an Album on Facebook that is set to "Only Me" this is not an album that anyone else can see but me, I know that one might seem odd, and you do not need to do it, but it is easy and fast to get to so for me, it worked great.
Once you have your home inventory done - I like to keep a copy in my Moving Binder -
Filed under the 4th Tab.
I also printed out pictures of each of our electronics, on the back of the picture I wrote the Model and Serial Number :)
Congratulations!! You are now ready for the worst case scenario, lets hope you never have to use it, but if you are using movers, there is a HUGE possibility that you might.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Tab #8 / Receipts
Receipts
This is where you will put your Pocket / Envelope :)
It is so important that you keep a copy of ALL your receipts!!!
Before you turn them in at the Finance Office at your Destination Duty Station
MAKE A COPY OF EVERYTHING!!!!!
This is where you will put your Pocket / Envelope :)
It is so important that you keep a copy of ALL your receipts!!!
Before you turn them in at the Finance Office at your Destination Duty Station
MAKE A COPY OF EVERYTHING!!!!!
Tab #7 / New State Movers
(Destination State) Movers
Name of Moving Company
Contact information
Bill of Lading Number
(this will be the same number as the Outbound)
It is nice to have the number on the same page for quick referance
Name of Moving Company
Contact information
Bill of Lading Number
(this will be the same number as the Outbound)
It is nice to have the number on the same page for quick referance
Tab #6 / Current State Movers
(Your Current State) Movers
There are a lot of people who do their own moves - And you can make a lot of money doing that
But I use the moving company that the Military Provides
For me it makes life much easier - I will post more about Movers and what to do on another post
Sub Tab #1
The Name of the Moving Company
Their Contact Information
Your Bill of Lading Number
(you will get this when they have you all packed up and are about to leave)
Sub Tab #2
Your Email - "Outbound Personal Property Shipment Confirmation"
Along with any other Emails you have regarding your "Outbound Shipment"
- Each Email should have it's own Page Protector
Sub Tab #3
Your Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property
DD Form 1299
Sub Tab #4
Your Persona Property Counseling Checklist
DD Form 1797
Sub Tab #5
Your Copy of their Packing / Boxes List
There are a lot of people who do their own moves - And you can make a lot of money doing that
But I use the moving company that the Military Provides
For me it makes life much easier - I will post more about Movers and what to do on another post
Sub Tab #1
The Name of the Moving Company
Their Contact Information
Your Bill of Lading Number
(you will get this when they have you all packed up and are about to leave)
Sub Tab #2
Your Email - "Outbound Personal Property Shipment Confirmation"
Along with any other Emails you have regarding your "Outbound Shipment"
- Each Email should have it's own Page Protector
Sub Tab #3
Your Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property
DD Form 1299
Sub Tab #4
Your Persona Property Counseling Checklist
DD Form 1797
Sub Tab #5
Your Copy of their Packing / Boxes List
Tab #5 / Base Information
Base Information
On the Home Page you will see a tab that says "Helpful Websites"
On that page you will see "Military Installations"
Click on that site and type in the Base you will be stationed at
It will take you to an overview page of that base - I printed that page out!
Then on that page Click on "Installation Contacts"
On the Page "Installation Contacts"
There will be an area that says "Download Contacts"
Download Contacts
Print of Download
I highlighted the Contacts that I knew I would need
I then put each page back to back (2 pages per Page Protector)
On the Home Page you will see a tab that says "Helpful Websites"
On that page you will see "Military Installations"
Click on that site and type in the Base you will be stationed at
It will take you to an overview page of that base - I printed that page out!
Then on that page Click on "Installation Contacts"
On the Page "Installation Contacts"
There will be an area that says "Download Contacts"
Download Contacts
Print of Download
I highlighted the Contacts that I knew I would need
I then put each page back to back (2 pages per Page Protector)
Tab #4 / New Home
New Home Information
Sub Tab #1
Contact Information for Housing at your New Base
Sub Tab #2
If you have the Address to your new Home
Sub Tab #3
A map of your New Base Housing
A Map of your New Base
Sub Tab #4
A Copy of your Resident Offer
Along with a copy of your Housing Application
Sub Tab #5
Home Inventory
Sub Tab #1
Contact Information for Housing at your New Base
Sub Tab #2
If you have the Address to your new Home
Sub Tab #3
A map of your New Base Housing
A Map of your New Base
Sub Tab #4
A Copy of your Resident Offer
Along with a copy of your Housing Application
Sub Tab #5
Home Inventory
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