Midlife Crisis in France

Moving House Tips: 2 weeks to go

2 weeks, fragile items, moving house, parking, party

Make sure your children have a packing box now to start to pack their own stuff or to have help with the process. Start to use up food supplies. Reserve from your town hall (if needed) parking spaces for the day to be kept free, or roads to be blocked by the removal van. Plan a party. Or do a final visit with friends and family. Pack precious and fragile items.

Checklist

Q: Have you remembered to…

2 weeks to go

everyone has a packing box
use up food supplies
reserve parking spaces or book road closures
plan a party
visit friends and family
pack precious and fragile items

MidLife Crisis In France

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2 weeks, fragile items, moving house, parking, party

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