{"id":19129,"date":"2024-04-19T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=19129"},"modified":"2024-04-19T09:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:56:37","slug":"fun-things-to-do-before-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/fun-things-to-do-before-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun Things to Do Before Your Movers Arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fun-things.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do before your movers arrive\" class=\"wp-image-42491 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fun-things.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fun-things-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Believe it or not, there are actually a number of really fun things to do before your movers come and knock at your door.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A house move can be an extremely stressful period for everyone. <\/li><li>There are tons of critical tasks you have to complete before your movers come on Moving day.<\/li><li>And yet, it&#8217;s up to you to think of some fun activities to make your move more enjoyable and less stressful.<\/li><li>Here are 7 ideas for fun things to do before your movers arrive.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-4b5623\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Part_with_your_old_home_in_style\">1. Part with your old home in style<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Say_proper_good-bye_to_your_friends\">2. Say proper good-bye to your friends<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Throw_a_farewell_party_to_remember\">3. Throw a farewell party to remember<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Give_away_or_donate_some_of_your_items\">4. Give away or donate some of your items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Become_a_professional_photographer_for_a_day\">5. Become a professional photographer for a day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_\u201cSteal\u201d_a_memento_from_your_old_place\">6. \u201cSteal\u201d a memento from your old place<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Re-design_your_new_home_in_your_head\">7. Re-design your new home (in your head)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bonus_ideas_to_have_fun_while_preparing_for_professional_movers\">Bonus ideas to have fun before movers come<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s funny \u2013 even the mere thought of what you must do before your movers arrive is enough to make you throw your arms in despair and admit defeat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this upcoming myriad of essential things to do before movers come is not funny as in <em>I just can\u2019t stop laughing!<\/em>, but rather as in the <em>That\u2019s funny \u2013 the jobs I\u2019m supposed to do just can\u2019t seem to end<\/em> kind of way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create a moving budget to monitor your expenses; [<a href=\"\/move\/moving-budget-checklist\/\">budgeting<\/a>]<\/li><li>Organize your time through a personal moving calendar [<a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">time management<\/a>];<\/li><li>Purge your home of all no longer needed items [<a href=\"\/move\/get-rid-of-unwanted-items\/\">purging<\/a>];<\/li><li>Be aware of what your residential packers and movers neither pack nor transport for safety reasons [<a href=\"\/move\/moving-non-allowable-items\/\">non-allowables<\/a>];<\/li><li>Create a detailed home inventory [<a href=\"\/move\/inventory-moving-checklist\/\">home inventory<\/a>];<\/li><li>Discover the power of pre-packing and labeling [<a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">packing timeline<\/a>]<em>;<\/em><\/li><li>Prepare your furniture pieces to be packed and moved [<a href=\"\/move\/how-to-protect-furniture-when-moving\/\">protect furniture<\/a>]<em>;<\/em><\/li><li>Introduce move-related safety measures to keep everybody safe and injury-free [<a href=\"\/move\/avoid-injuries-when-moving\/\">stay safe<\/a>],<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>are only a small taste of the serious work ahead of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the majority of the fundamental pre-move tasks listed above, if not all, are <strong><em><u>no fun at all<\/u><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They only show the best way to prepare for movers and will, without a doubt, prove extremely practical and valuable during your preparation stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, despite the general belief that moving house is no laughing matter, it\u2019s really up to you to try to discover the fun in your residential move, and thus make the entire relocation process a notch or two more pleasant for everyone involved, especially for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find the top 7 fun things to do before movers arrive at your door:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Part_with_your_old_home_in_style\">1. Part with your old home in style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-19152 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/500\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pretty-family-room.jpg\" alt=\"Say goodbye to your home\" class=\"wp-image-19152 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pretty-family-room.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pretty-family-room-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pretty-family-room-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pretty-family-room-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Sometimes it can be hard to part with your home, but you can still turn it into a fairly fun experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be hard to realize at first but saying goodbye to your soon-to-be old home doesn\u2019t have to be a sad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been fortunate enough to have filled that place with predominantly happy memories during your time under its roof, then it\u2019s time to take a slow walk inside and even outside the structure you\u2019re leaving behind, and try to remember some of the best moments you\u2019ve had there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit each room together with your family and encourage each member to take turns recalling something enjoyable and amusing that happened &#8211; a fun memory from the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose to record these important narratives through the help of a digital camera or a smartphone, or why not organize a drawing contest between yourselves? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, whoever manages to illustrate those exciting stories the best will be awarded the title <em>Keeper of the Memories<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember the fun times before the movers come but the actual act of saying goodbye to your home holds a special significance too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before you need to leave the house or apartment for good, don\u2019t forget to say your goodbyes to each room and close each door as a sign that you\u2019re ready to move on with your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/say-goodbye-to-family-home\/\">8 Memorable Ways to Say Goodbye to Your Family Home When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Say_proper_good-bye_to_your_friends\">2. Say proper good-bye to your friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-19147 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/499\" width=\"950\" height=\"499\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/fishing-on-lake.jpg\" alt=\"Say goodbye to your friends\" class=\"wp-image-19147 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/fishing-on-lake.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/fishing-on-lake-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/fishing-on-lake-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/fishing-on-lake-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Doing something fun with each of your dear friends is a good way to say goodbye and thank you at the same time.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, saying goodbye to the place that you have called home is significant and you can easily turn it into a fairly fun experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, however dear it may be for you, your house remains nothing but a durable structure to keep you sheltered from the unfavorable elements of Mother Nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters are the persons you have shared your life with, and since you\u2019re most likely moving as a family unit, it\u2019s time to turn your utmost attention to the friends you\u2019re leaving behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, parting with good friends is never much fun, but you should take sad goodbyes to another level by finding time to relive a favorite activity with each of your pals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to concentrate on the things that you enjoy doing as friends rather than ponder about why your paths are going in different directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do find time in your busy <a href=\"\/move\/one-sentence-moving-house-checklist\/\">moving calendar<\/a> to <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>watch a movie together, <\/li><li>play your favorite game, <\/li><li>visit special places that connect you, <\/li><li>go fishing if that is what you enjoy, <\/li><li>have a meal at your preferred restaurant, or simply<\/li><li>do other fun things together.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever way you choose to assure your friends how much they mean to you, just make sure you do it before the movers arrive on Moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/say-goodbye-to-friends-when-moving\/\">How to Say Goodbye to Friends When You\u2019re Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Throw_a_farewell_party_to_remember\">3. Throw a farewell party to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19154\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/499\" width=\"950\" height=\"499\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/goodbye-party.jpg\" alt=\"Throw a goodbye party\" class=\"wp-image-19154 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/goodbye-party.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/goodbye-party-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/goodbye-party-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/goodbye-party-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Reminiscing about the past or talking about the future?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your unique point of view, saying your goodbyes to your memory-filled home and dear friends may not exactly be classified as great fun, especially if you tend to focus on the more negative side of things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, of all the fun things to do before the movers arrive, what could possibly be more fun than a party with your closest friends and good neighbors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about organizing a farewell party shortly before your move-out date is that it doesn\u2019t have to be anything fancy, and what\u2019s more, no one will expect anything too special from you knowing the transitional period you\u2019re in right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as an informal get-together kind of affair where you will have the chance to spend some carefree time with the people that you care about before you walk bravely into the unknown future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what to do before movers arrive and kind of spoil the fun? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a good deal of refreshing drinks and tasty snacks, get hold of some nice music, and simply invite your friends over for a bit of genuine entertainment before the \u201creal\u201d entertainment starts on Moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/throwing-moving-party\/\">How to Organize a Memorable Moving Away Party in 10 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Give_away_or_donate_some_of_your_items\">4. Give away or donate some of your items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19156\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/499\" width=\"950\" height=\"499\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/red-living-room-couch.jpg\" alt=\"Give away stuff you don't need\" class=\"wp-image-19156 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/red-living-room-couch.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/red-living-room-couch-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/red-living-room-couch-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/red-living-room-couch-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Your best friend Mike has always liked that red couch of yours. Get the idea?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The more Moving day approaches, the more often you will wonder how to prepare for movers and packers, and whether the things you\u2019ve done are anywhere near enough to guarantee a smooth move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly enough, some of the tasks you complete prior to your scheduled move-out date will not only help you save a considerable amount of time and loads of money, but they will let you have some fun while doing it. Do you find it hard to believe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best example of an act that will let you win on several levels is to give away some of your belongings to good friends who will cherish them more than you do, or to donate to charity your no longer needed items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing it, you will not only gain precious time as you won\u2019t have to worry about packing and transporting these very items, but you will also save money because fewer items to transport means less weight and less weight means lower transportation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where is the fun in that generous act, you may ask? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember few things can compare to the fun and satisfaction you will get by making your friends happy through thoughtful gifts they will certainly appreciate, or by helping an unknown stranger in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/where-to-donate-used-items\/\">Where to Donate Used Items Before Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Become_a_professional_photographer_for_a_day\">5. Become a professional photographer for a day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19150\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/500\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/photograph-your-house.jpg\" alt=\"Become a photographer for one day\" class=\"wp-image-19150 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/photograph-your-house.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/photograph-your-house-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/photograph-your-house-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/photograph-your-house-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Human memory is fallible, whereas photos are not.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if photography is not your cup of tea, you will find out that going around your home and snapping pictures of each room with a digital camera or a smartphone in hand can be unexpectedly enjoyable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be spontaneous! Be creative! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View your entire house or apartment through the viewfinder or LCD display of your camera as you\u2019ve never seen it before. And most importantly, have fun while going on a photo tour inside your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the amusement of being a professional photographer for one day, documenting the exterior and interior of your home just before the movers come can also play two important roles for you in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first role of your photos is purely practical \u2013 they can serve as proof of the condition of your place just before you have left it and the condition of your belongings whether they are already packed or not. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you won\u2019t need to present that evidence but should the need to do so arise, the pictures will help you <a href=\"\/move\/file-complaint-against-movers\/\">file a damage claim<\/a> with your professional movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second function of having all the fun of photographing your home is to keep the photos as a reminiscence of a time period in your life that you can never get back. Arrange the best of them in a photo album to keep the memories alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-checklist\/\">What to Do on Moving Day: Moving Day Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_\u201cSteal\u201d_a_memento_from_your_old_place\">6. \u201cSteal\u201d a memento from your old place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19145\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/500\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/meaningful-souvenir.jpg\" alt=\"Prepare before movers come\" class=\"wp-image-19145 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/meaningful-souvenir.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/meaningful-souvenir-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/meaningful-souvenir-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/meaningful-souvenir-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Remind your friends to keep in touch and then just take your favorite mailbox with you to your new home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what to do to prepare for movers gives you a sense of assurance that you\u2019re doing the right things in the right order, and that ultimately, your house move will be crowned with success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, most of those must-do jobs are no fun at all and you won\u2019t be too thrilled to get them done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you don\u2019t find a good way to keep yourself motivated and entertained at the same time, nobody else will do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the absolutely fun things to do before movers come is to think of a perfectly meaningful piece of your current but soon-to-be former home to take with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the puzzling yet exciting thought of what exactly to keep as a souvenir from the place you\u2019ve lived in until now is half the fun. You need something relatively small and moveable but still infused with great and sweet memories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should it be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The door handle of the room that meant the most for you through the years?<\/li><li>A transplantable plant or a young tree to relocate to your new home\u2019s garden?<\/li><li>Pressed leaves from your favorite maple tree by the house?<\/li><li>A glass jar of soil from your private garden by the driveway?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s meaningful to keep such good memories alive as they can help you escape from the vicious clutches of post-relocation depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/overcome-relocation-depression\/\">How to Cope with Relocation Depression<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Re-design_your_new_home_in_your_head\">7. Re-design your new home (in your head)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19158\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/500\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/floor-plan.jpg\" alt=\"How to create a floor plan\" class=\"wp-image-19158 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/floor-plan.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/floor-plan-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/floor-plan-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/floor-plan-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Are you ready to design your dream home?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While thinking about how to prepare your house for movers, you may find it pretty enjoyable to actually project your thoughts past the upcoming move and try to visualize what your new home will look like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it\u2019s much healthier for you to focus on the foreseeable future than try to dig into the past. And besides, you must surely have some great and innovative ideas about how you want to decorate and (re-)design the place you\u2019re moving into very soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to become an interior designer? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If yes, your move is the perfect opportunity for you to prove your designer skills and have a bit of fun before your movers arrive too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/create-a-floor-plan\/\">Create a floor plan<\/a> for your new residence to prevent unpleasant situations and costly mistakes in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By having an accurate map of the destination home, you will know what furniture pieces to move simply because you will know what will fit the space and match the interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can plan where exactly each large furniture piece or heavy household appliance will go so that they won\u2019t get moved around once they are delivered and possibly installed\/re-assembled in their designated spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all else, one of the really fun things to do before you move house is to use the power of your imagination to arrange and decorate the interior of your new home exactly the way you want it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What a sweet thought, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-before-moving-house\/\">15 Things to Do Before Moving Into a New House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bonus_ideas_to_have_fun_while_preparing_for_professional_movers\">Bonus ideas to have fun before movers come<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-19159\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"950\/501\" width=\"950\" height=\"501\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keep-your-sense-of-humor.jpg\" alt=\"Keep your sense of humor when moving\" class=\"wp-image-19159 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keep-your-sense-of-humor.jpg 950w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keep-your-sense-of-humor-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keep-your-sense-of-humor-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keep-your-sense-of-humor-400x211.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Know any good move-related jokes?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, the process of moving from one home to another is seldom a fun-packed adventure to look forward to. On the contrary, often regarded as one of life\u2019s most stressful events, a house move can put a family\u2019s savings, time, and nerves to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/handle-stress-when-moving\/\">20 Ways to Handle the Stress of Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, it\u2019s up to you to <em><u>turn your ordinary move into an extraordinary one<\/u><\/em> by managing to find the hidden fun in some of the tasks during the preparation stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while wondering what to do before movers come, why don\u2019t you have a great time with these 3 bonus fun ideas when moving house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bonus idea 1.<\/strong> Keep your sense of humor pretty much alive during the house-moving adventure even if everyone around you thinks you don\u2019t have one. [<a href=\"\/move\/keep-sense-of-humor-when-moving\/\">check your sense of humor<\/a>];<\/li><li><strong>Bonus idea 2.<\/strong>&nbsp;Do you like playing games? Of course, you do. Now, you may only think that moving is anything but a game but in reality, that\u2019s exactly what it is \u2013 a fairly complicated moving game with its own set of rules where winners take it all, and losers always get a second chance. [<a href=\"\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/\">play the ultimate moving game<\/a>];<\/li><li><strong>Bonus idea 3.&nbsp;<\/strong>The biggest fun of all the things to do before your movers come? Finish the preparation ahead of time and take a well-earned break (at least one full day!) prior to Moving day. Make sure you spend that day in the most enjoyable and exciting way you can think of, even if that means staying in bed with a good book from morning till dawn. You\u2019ve earned it! [<a href=\"\/move\/reward-yourself-after-a-move\/\">see post-relocation rewards<\/a>]<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Can you think of other fun things to do before your movers arrive?<\/strong><\/em> <strong><em>If yes, why don&#8217;t you share them with us?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights A house move can be an extremely stressful period for everyone. There are tons of critical tasks you have to complete before your movers come on Moving day. And yet, it&#8217;s up to you to think of some fun activities to make your move more enjoyable and less stressful. 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