More and More families move each year and odds are that even the most organized  individual may not remember every small detail or even every item.  So here are a few things that you may want to bring to the top of you moving list.  

1.   Our records --  You might want to obtain copies of your and your family's medical records, including any dental and vaccine/immunization information and let’s not forget our family pet records. 

A.   School records: - an official copy of your child's school record may prove handy when registering your child in his/her new school.  2.   Secret treasures – Don’t forget those little secrets hidden around the house.  If you've buried any valuables around the house, you’ll want to ensure you have collected them before you leave.   These items should never be ship and you will want carry valuable items such as jewelry with you or keep them in a safe deposit box.           

3.   Phone numbers – It doesn’t hurt to pact up those old  phone books from your existing residence to take with you. You will find that you will have a hard time remembering those frequent numbers that you called and you might find yourself spending a  small fortune on directory assistance charges to contact old friends or tie up loose ends.          

4.   Taken to the cleaners -- Remember to collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired (for example, dry cleaning, shoes, watches, etc.). Also, remember to return library books, movie rentals and anything else you may have checked out.         

5.   My new address? – Make sure you keep your new address handy, try putting it in your wallet or purse. In the rush of preparing for a move, you might forget your new address -- important information when forwarding periodicals, mail and credit card bills, as well as keeping in touch with old friends.         

6.    Cleanliness is Next to Godliness -- Leave out the “Mr Clean, the Mop –n-Glo, the sponges”  (you get the picture) leave those cleaning supplies out for the final “once-over” before closing the door for good, or if you really don’t want worries hire a cleaning service and leave the cleaning to them.           

7.    The opener -- Many people often forget to take the electric garage door opener out of their automobile before leaving. Remember to leave the opener for the new residents.      

8.    It’s in the Bank– Did you open a bank account in your new town.  This might be a very wise idea.  Think about doing this a month prior to your move. On occasion, retailers will decline to cash “out-of-town” checks. (but Master Card or Visa will do the trick)         

9.   Keys to success – Remember the collection of spare house keys. Whether it means retrieving keys from neighbors or from under the rock next to the front door, don't forget to gather all sets before you depart.