"Last out, first in" list - add yours (movers, truck)

[Moving2GF]

Getting ready for our long-distance move. Will need to clean the house once the movers are gone, make the three-day drive directly to the house and live there (cheaply) while we make sure the new house is clean and a few (pink) rooms are painted before the movers arrive with our stuff. Other than your usual clothes and travel toiletries, what items are on YOUR last out, first in list?

-toilet brush (use, toss, then buy new on arrival)
-toilet bowl cleaner (use, toss, rebuy)
-Clorox wipes (use, give to neighbor, then rebuy)
-white vinegar (use, toss, rebuy)
-Magic erasers (use and toss the disintegrating ones, use the better ones on arrival)
-reusable cleaning cloths (use and toss the really old, ratty ones, use the better ones on arrival)
-handsoap (leave behind and buy new)
-toilet paper (leave behind and buy new)
-paper towels (leave behind and buy new)
-trash bags
-swiffer mop
-vacuum
-step ladder
-measuring tape
-painter's tape/blank paper (to make signs for movers/hubby)
-clock radio
-house phone
-computer, mouse, keyboard (gotta have it for work)
-wireless internet cords/cables/router/etc.
-air mattress
-sheets/blanket
-pillows
-kitchen and bath towels
-folding chairs
-1 pot and 1 pan
-cooking spatula and spoon
-corkscrew & bottle opener
-can opener
-flashlight/lantern
-fire extinguisher
-first aid kit
-a few good novels on the iPad

[Cali BassMan]

Dog food and hay

[CCc girl]

cat food
cat litter
bird food
jewelry box
cash
horse grain
stall shavings
booze

[lae60]

variety of picnic supplies--cups, plastic flatware, paper plates, napkins...we do not like to eat from the pots and pans and a sharp knife for cutting vegetables, etc.

[lae60]

Oh, forgot to say before...proof of rabies and other shots for pets, and kids immunization records, birth certificates, medical cards. Just in case I need them.

[CCc girl]

^^^ so important, thank you!

I have all the important papers in a grab file. I just have to remember to grab it.

[Meemur]

Great lists! I'll just add my reminder: when you get to the house, set the bed(s) up first and make it/them.

You can order in pizza or send someone for take out for meals, but having your bed ready at the end of a long moving session is priceless!

[Restrain]

We packed the couch, bed, washer and dryer at the back, along with the TV and cables. That way we had the basics along with the usual stuff mentioned earlier.

[Aggiebuttercup]

Toolbox - we ended up needing screwdrivers, a wrench, and a hammer at various points in the load/unload truck phase (putting together furniture, etc).

Notepad and pen - always stuff I wanted to remind myself (usually things to buy for new home)

Ziplocs - I used these for small things, like storing the screws from the bed frame and the picture hangars.

Bubble bath - I deserved it after all the hard work

I didn't bother setting aside any pots and pans, etc - we got takeout the first few nights so that we didn't have to worry about cooking in addition to everything else.