Across my graduate training, I moved 13 times in 12 years. Out of pure self-defense, developed this packing hack -- you'll love this.
When most folks pack up, they write what's in the box on the outside of the box. And let's face it, not every box gets unpacked right away. Problem is, when you're looking for something, you have to read each box, and often the key information is turned the other way, out of sight in a stack of boxes. It's exhausting lifting and digging into a bunch of boxes every single time to find something.
Instead, get a spiral notebook. Brightly colored, so you can spot it across the room. If you're in the midst of packing chaos, tie a big silk flower or even a helium balloon to it so you can find it quickly. Always ALWAYS know where your notebook is.
On the box, write a number on all sides and the top. Write the number in your notebook, and as you pack, jot down what's in the box. Later, when you're looking for the blender, you read down your list, see that it's in box #7, and can quickly spot that box in the stack, zeroing in on it immediately. Trust me, if you pack this way, you will be grateful later. And keep track of that notebook! After the move, I left it sitting on the stack of boxes.
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