There are a lot of things you need to remember to bring when you’re moving. One of the most important things however is a first night box. A first night box is a box full of essentials to bring to the new home that you know you’ll need when you arrive. Here are 11 items that Billy Goat Moving in Fort Collins (Jack & I) recommend to pack in your first night box.
11 Items You Must Include in Your First Night Box
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Toiletries:
Nothing is more frustrating than having to make a quick shopping trip on moving day to buy toilet paper and toothbrushes. Pack some essential toiletries in your 24-hour box so you can focus on unpacking and not have to make any unnecessary trips.
Medicine:
The worst thing you can do is to forget your medicine, or throw it in a random box that may take some time to locate. Be safe, and have your medicine on hand.
Emergency Kit:
In the immortal words of Forrest Gump, “s**t happens”. Be prepared for when “it” happens with a small emergency kit full of bandaids, rubbing alcohol, gauze, and anything else you feel like you’ll need.
Coffee:
Let’s face it, we’re all slaves to caffeine. Don’t fight it, just embrace the addiction, and bring your coffee maker with you. Enjoy a nice, warm, cup of coffee in the morning so you can start the day off right!
Scissors or knives:
Throw some of these guys in the box for unpacking. You’ll need a few to help with the unpacking process.
Speakers:
This may seem a bit random, but music definitely keeps you moving when your…moving. Pack some speakers so you can jam out to lofi hip hop moving beats!
Clothes:
After a long day of moving you’ll be dying to get out of your dirty shirt and into something clean. Pack a change of clothes for yourself for when this occurs.
Chargers:
You’ll probably be making lots of calls throughout the moving day; utility companies, internet providers, schools, etc. Remember to pack a charger so your phone doesn’t die on you during these calls.
Sheets:
Moving is tiring and we all know the first thing you want to do after a long move is to gorge on some pizza & beer. The second thing is to sleep. Bring some bed sheets or a sleeping bag for when you’re ready to crash and enjoy a well deserved night of rest.
Tools:
Grab some screwdrivers, hammers, and a few other basic tools for when you need to reassemble furniture or hang any wall art.
Cleaning Supplies:
Moving can be messy and maybe so was the previous tenant who forgot to clean up before they left. It’s a good idea to have some cleaning supplies on hand so you can take care of the messes when they happen.
Whenever you move make sure to always have a 24-hour box on hand. These are items we definitely recommend to pack, but feel free to bring anything else you think you’ll need for the first 24-hours in your new home!
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