The first lime my wife and I moved, we had to put most of our belongings in storage until our new house was completed When we finally received the rest of our furniture and boxes six months later, two or three of the boxes were missing

I now organize my house step-by-step daily lo make my life more efficient so that I don't have an overwhelming job preparing for the next move When my house is for sale, I make sure that my family pays special attention to the items on this list so that my house will show at its best

How else can you maintain the moving mind-set Choose a different style house each time you move

After you move, show your children the photos to remind them of all the fun they had at these places Then say, "Let's find a fun new place

Protect Important Documents Include the following types of documents in a portable fireproof safe or store in a sale-deposit box Refer to the Comprehensive Moving Checklist in Appendix A for legal, insurance, and medical issues regarding your move