How to Move Without Losing Your Sanity (Intro.)

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A few months ago my husband was looking at things we could cut in our budget to cover some of our changing financial situation (increased health insurance costs, new baby on the way, etc.). One of the things we both decided could use a change was our location. We live in a small, beautiful beach town full of young families. We chose to live where we live because it was a good value for a beautiful location and it was half-way between my husband's job and my family. However, after four years, my husband's hour-long commute to and from work every day was wearing on the entire family. We missed having him home and we were spending a lot of money on gas.

Once we looked at the true cost of commuting and how much time and money we would save just by moving 10 miles closer, we were sold. 

We jumped right in and put our house on the market and then prayed and prayed God would send us a buyer. Keeping a home clean and "show-worthy" is no easy task when you have a 2-year old and are 5 months pregnant but fortunately we were blessed with an offer in under one month's time!

We close on this house in less than 2 weeks and have already begun the tedious process of packing up our things. Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing what we learn along the way to help you pack and move your own home without losing your sanity.*

*Disclaimer: Intact sanity cannot be guaranteed. It is very likely you will lose it, eat an entire Domino's pizza/box of Girl Scout cookies, feel horrible and then cram random things in a box and call it a night. However, the chances of that happening are slightly less if you follow the tips I will give you. Oh, and if you aren't pregnant and hormonal.


Read Part 2: Packing