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• furniture pads
• handtruck
• dolly
• packing tape
• bubble wrap
• crumpled newspapers or packing paper
• scissors
• utility knife
• labels
• felt-tip markers
• Styrofoam 'peanuts'
• plenty of boxes

Pack a 'First Day' Box with Items You Will Need Right Away

• scissors
• utility knife
• local telephone book
• coffee cups
• tea kettle
• instant coffee or tea, soft drinks
• pencil and paper
• soap
• bath towels
• trash bags
• shelf liner
• paper plates
• snacks
• toilet paper
• children's toys and books