Stress Free!

All set to France!:-)

Once upon a time, I thought I was a master packer.

Several days before my daughter had to get on that plane to France, I thought differently.

My daughter’s bedroom looked like the aftermath of a tornado. The contents of her closet and drawers were in assorted piles on her bed and floor. In the middle of this mess were two empty suite cases.

"How is all this going to fit in there?"

Packing for college is a daunting task.

We made a list and organized the items needed, and then the process of packing is not so difficult.

Thanks to a dear lady who gave us suggestions and tips on how to do it likewise introduced us to a removal company that would help us with the college move…to FRANCE!

Now let me introduce you to the nitty-gritty of packing.

Make a List

Sort the items into basics and luxuries. This will help you pack the essential items first, and later purchase other items of your choice. Making a list will help you stay organized and keep on track of your purchases.

Budget Your Time 

( This is very important…!Believe me you don’t want to panic!)

Don’t leave packing to the last minute. Not only will leaving the packing to a few weeks before school stress you and your teen out, it will make your child even more nervous if they are not prepared. Whether your child is living in another state or just a few minutes from home, you don’t want to spend your last weeks with them running around in a frenzy trying to pack.

Cutting Costs

An important part of packing for college is minimizing expenses. Many items that you might buy can be found at home. Older siblings or cousins may have items that your child can use. Remember to take into consideration items that are less expensive for your child to buy once he/she is at school rather than purchasing unnecessary items beforehand such as food or school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc.)

Hire a Mover and Ship your stuff

If you live far away from your school, this is much easier than packing half a dozen suitcases.  Your things are waiting for you when you arrive on campus.

In our case, we have gotten the services of Trek Removals (www.trekremovals.com). What a relief. I checked their website and found out that they can help us move my daughter’s stuff to France! Sweet! It was cool because they have purpose-made packaging and have a range of boxes, cartons and protective packaging, suitable for a range of items.

So we are all set. We soon shall spend couple of days in France just to help Louise get settled in.

Remember!

Preparation is key to a quick, easy move. Best of luck getting your things packed!:-)