Make sure the last box on the truck (thereby the first off) is the one with the Kettle and a few cups so you can make refreshments throughout the day

Have stuff handy to keep the kids occupied during the pack and load/unload stages. When I was a kid (and I moved A LOT courtesy of Defence) Mum would give us tasks like cleaning skirting boards

Anything valuable, pack yourself (computer etc)

Make sure you have a FULL inventory of your belongings. Make back up copies of this list and keep it with you.

For Garage Sale, list a start and finish time when you advertise it (advertise in the local paper too). Be prepared that "hard core bargain hunters" will arrive before the start time.
Have loads of spare coins and notes for change
Be prepared to bargain the price down to get rid of it


Congrats to your DH on getting into the Police Force!!! All the best for the move!

MG