The first night in a new home can be stressful. You’ve spent time and energy getting ready for the move. You have sorted, decluttered, and downsized. You’ve packed, packaged, and partitioned. Now you’ve spent the day moving from one place to another. You’re exhausted. You don’t know where anything is. The task ahead looks daunting and you feel overwhelmed at best.
The First Night In A New Home Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful
If you prepare a little ahead of time, the first night in your new place doesn’t have to be stressful at all! In fact, with this simple packing list, you can move in worry free that your first night will be restful and filled with excitement.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Personal Items:
- Bedding for each sleep area needed
- Towels & washcloths (at least one per person)
- Toiletries
- Hand Soap
- Hand Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Shower Curtain / plastic liner
- Work Clothes
- Pajamas
- Pain meds and First Aid (just in case)
Dining Needs:
- Paper plates and bowls
- Paper napkins
- Plastic cutlery
- Paper cups
- Something quick for dinner (or choose takeout)
- Breakfast for the next morning
- High protein / High Energy Snacks
- Drinks
- COFFEE + coffee maker, and all the accouterments
- Any cookware you may need in a pinch
Can’t Live Without Needs:
- All purpose cleaner
- Paper Towels / Cleaning Rags
- Trash Bags
- Scissors
- Tool Kit: Hammer, Pliers, Phillips Head and Flat Head Screwdrivers
- Flash Light
- Pen and Paper
- Sharpie / Permanent Marker
- Masking Tape
Children, Babies, and Pets Needs
- Pet Food
- Baby Food or Formula
- Snacks
- Juice / Drink Boxes
- Drink Cups / Bottles
- Water and Food Bowls
- Pajamas
- Extra Change of Clothes
- Favorite Plush Toy
- Entertainment: Games, Movies, Toys
Having These Items On Hand Will Help Your First Night Be Restful and Exciting.
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you think through the items you need and a few extras you may want the first night in your new home, you can arrive and set out on the adventure of a lifetime in no time!
Pin this checklist for later. You’re gonna need it!
