First Night Survival Kit for Movers
August 27, 2018
Despite the best of efforts, moving to a new home often is subject to Murphy's Law - "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." Never is this old adage more at play than on a family’s first night in a new home, hungry, sweaty and too exhausted to unpack. But a little pre-planning can help assure that your first night’s stay will be a comfortable one.
McKendree Moving & Storage offers this list of first-night essentials you’ll want to pack in an easily accessible spot:
Food and kitchen supplies
- Sandwiches, snacks or the phone number to the nearest pizza delivery
- Bottled water (lots of it)
- Plastic plates, cups and utensils
- Paper towels or napkins
- Garbage bags
Toiletries
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Soap and shampoo
- Contact lens cases and solution
- Towels
- Toilet paper
- Brush and comb
- Feminine hygiene products
Medications
- Prescription medications
- OTC headache or pain medications (moving can be headache inducing and taxing on your muscles)
- First aid kit
Tools
- Light bulbs
- Flashlight
- Candles and matches or lighters
- Scissors
- Batteries
Clothing and comfort
- Several days’ worth of clean clothing
- Pillows and sleeping bags or blankets
- Battery operated alarm clock
Children’s items
- Baby formula, food and snacks
- Diapers and wipes
- Favorite toys
- Baby gates
- Crib and carrier
Pet’s items
- Pet food and treats
- Food and water dishes
- Leash
- Collar and tags with your cell phone number
- Pet crate and gates
If you’re planning a move to or from the Washington DC area, let McKendree Moving & Storage help. Contact us at 800-530-2626.
