Need some advice please

So FH and I are moving into our apartment in a week and I am trying to get my stuff in order and I am COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED!!!! Do any of you who have done this already have some advice that maybe could help me stress less? I dont know, maybe a trick to packing that I have not thought of???? I'll take anything...I am so overwhelmed and I cannot seem to calm down...FH is at the golf range with his friend right now and clearly not phased by this....he laughs at me when I get stressed I have always lived home so this is all new to me...

Here is some advice and take t from me because I have done this 13 times in my life:

Don't try to do everything at once when you get into the apartment. Leave the decorating for when everything else is packed away nicely in your cabinets and closets.

Don't pack your clothes in boxes. Take everything out ot your closet and leave them on the hangers. Group like 10 pieces together and throw a garbage bag over them. It is SO much easier to hang it all up and so much easier than folding everything and putting them in boxes.

Don't make your boxes too heavy and try not to get awkwardly big boxes that you wont be able to carry.

Christen the apartment the very first night........if you have the energy!!!!

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Posted by Danielle623

Here is some advice and take t from me because I have done this 13 times in my life:

Don't try to do everything at once when you get into the apartment. Leave the decorating for when everything else is packed away nicely in your cabinets and closets.

Don't pack your clothes in boxes. Take everything out ot your closet and leave them on the hangers. Group like 10 pieces together and throw a garbage bag over them. It is SO much easier to hang it all up and so much easier than folding everything and putting them in boxes.

Don't make your boxes too heavy and try not to get awkwardly big boxes that you wont be able to carry.

Christen the apartment the very first night........if you have the energy!!!!

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I have to say that reading your advice was the best thing I could have done....I really appreciate it....I needed to hear from someone who knew what it is all about THANK YOU!!!!!

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Posted by bella1028

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Posted by Danielle623

Here is some advice and take t from me because I have done this 13 times in my life:

Don't try to do everything at once when you get into the apartment. Leave the decorating for when everything else is packed away nicely in your cabinets and closets.

Don't pack your clothes in boxes. Take everything out ot your closet and leave them on the hangers. Group like 10 pieces together and throw a garbage bag over them. It is SO much easier to hang it all up and so much easier than folding everything and putting them in boxes.

Don't make your boxes too heavy and try not to get awkwardly big boxes that you wont be able to carry.

Christen the apartment the very first night........if you have the energy!!!!

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I have to say that reading your advice was the best thing I could have done....I really appreciate it....I needed to hear from someone who knew what it is all about THANK YOU!!!!!

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You're welcome! Enjoy the apartment!!!!

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Posted by Danielle623

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Posted by bella1028

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Posted by Danielle623

Here is some advice and take t from me because I have done this 13 times in my life:

Don't try to do everything at once when you get into the apartment. Leave the decorating for when everything else is packed away nicely in your cabinets and closets.

Don't pack your clothes in boxes. Take everything out ot your closet and leave them on the hangers. Group like 10 pieces together and throw a garbage bag over them. It is SO much easier to hang it all up and so much easier than folding everything and putting them in boxes.

Don't make your boxes too heavy and try not to get awkwardly big boxes that you wont be able to carry.

Christen the apartment the very first night........if you have the energy!!!!

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I have to say that reading your advice was the best thing I could have done....I really appreciate it....I needed to hear from someone who knew what it is all about THANK YOU!!!!!

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You're welcome! Enjoy the apartment!!!!

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thanks

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Posted by alissa5517

Also make sure that you label each box with the room that it should go in. This way as you move in you can put them in the correct room right away and not have a big mess in the Living Room.

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I second that thought. I also agree with don't pack the boxes too heavy, and don't use very large boxes. It makes it seems so much more overwhelming.

Good luck Marisa, you can do it!!! You'll be fine...just keep thinking of the end result. I think the first time I moved I was in my 20's and I thought it was the best thing ever, Yah, that didn't last long. When I had to move again, I dreaded it and have dreaded it every single time since. Very overwhelming but the reward is that you get to have your very own place with FH and when everything is put away you can sit back and relax and say 'wow, we (okay probably mostly you) did this'

You are getting GREAT advice!! Just wanted to tell you to take some breaths and take a break if you get overwhelmed. There's no reason it all needs to be done RIGHT AWAY.

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Posted by anamaree77

You are getting GREAT advice!! Just wanted to tell you to take some breaths and take a break if you get overwhelmed. There's no reason it all needs to be done RIGHT AWAY.

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thank you, thats what FH tells me but we are polar opposites when it comes to this stuff...i am going to take all of the advice you girls gave me...thank you

OMG how did i miss this??? lol you are not alone sweetie!! how about we take turns ill go to you , then you come to me and we will toss out eachothers crap?!?!

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Posted by angl2001

OMG how did i miss this??? lol you are not alone sweetie!! how about we take turns ill go to you , then you come to me and we will toss out eachothers crap?!?!

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Its a deal!!!! I need someone who understands....FH has lived away before and for me its all new....I literally was sitting in the middle of my room last night with all my stuff scattered around me crying while FH was out with a friend playing golf...I am so incredibly stressed!!!!

I have moved 5 times in the last 7-8 years. Twice with FH. I had lots of boxes and agree with an earlier post. Do not make the boxes too heavy. Pack a few more instead - and with your closet- keep everything on the hangers - less work than having to rehang everything. My mom helped us by putting kitchen cabinets together - glasses, plates, etc. Take a few deep breaths and you will be alright. This is a great time in your lives.

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Posted by Kerin2804

I have moved 5 times in the last 7-8 years. Twice with FH. I had lots of boxes and agree with an earlier post. Do not make the boxes too heavy. Pack a few more instead - and with your closet- keep everything on the hangers - less work than having to rehang everything. My mom helped us by putting kitchen cabinets together - glasses, plates, etc. Take a few deep breaths and you will be alright. This is a great time in your lives.

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thanks...i guess THIS TIME FH is right...he keeps reminding me that ths is exciting and we should enjoy it....its more my personality to stress though

take a deep breath!! I just did this last week!

I had my brother and mom help me. I came from my childhood home, so I have the advantage of taking things bit by bit.

I agree - keep clothes on hangers and use lots of big black garbage bags! Take it little by little and pack and pack - dont try to get everything done in one day!!!

Dont think as soon as your in that u need to have everything put together either. Work together. We did the kitchen and the bathroom, then the bedroom.

My living room is all boxes, put neatly for now. Im not putting that together until after the wedding. Tooo overwhelming!!!!

Just take the time - theres no set limit!