With the arrival of our third child, our cozy apartment quickly felt too small for our growing family. After careful consideration, we decided to upgrade to a larger home featuring a beautiful garden—perfect for our active kids.
Planning a move soon but short on organization ideas? I've relied on expert advice from trusted sources like Focus Maisons and Monde.fr, which proved invaluable for me as a busy mom. In this post, I'll share our real experiences, including the challenges we faced and how we overcame them.
My top tip: Once the moving date is set, start organizing immediately—aim to be fully packed two to three days early. Managing kids' needs makes it tougher, so prioritize. Use the opportunity to declutter: donate unused items to charities. Begin by disassembling bulky furniture, storing all screws, bolts, and dowels in labeled containers to avoid losses. Then pack dishes, books, DVDs, clothes, and decor—bubble wrap for protection. Label every box clearly, marking 'fragile' on breakables for safe handling.
The hardest part was helping our children accept leaving our beloved apartment, filled with cherished memories. Initially, they were upset, feeling we were abandoning our happy home. Compounding this, we're relocating to a new region, meaning changes in surroundings, schools, and daycare.
To ease the transition, we took them to tour the new house right after signing the lease. The spacious garden stole the show—it became their instant playground vision. Without prompting, they imagined swings, trampolines, and summer fun there.
We promised a swing set and trampoline post-move, plus an above-ground pool for summer. Their reluctance flipped to excitement; they couldn't wait to claim their rooms and that garden paradise.
