Stage 2: The Need-It-Soon Stuff

You can pack these things a day or two in advance to make moving day easier and less chaotic. Need-it-soon stuff includes all of the items that you generally need on a daily basis but can live without for a day or two. For example: your clothes. Pack everything up except one or two changes of clothes. Kitchen items tend to fall into this category as well. When you’re in the midst of organizing yourself for a move, you probably won’t be doing much cooking-delivery, please! So pack up your pots and pans, silverware, plates, glasses, etc. For the day or two when you’re in between houses, use paper plates and disposable utensils.