When you think of the different rooms you need to move into your new apartment, the kitchen is most likely not the first one on your list. However, this is a place in your home which holds many small and often fragile objects, as well as kitchen utensils and dishes that need enough time to be packed and transported safely. Find here our Movinga tips on how to move the different items in your kitchen most effectively into your new apartment:

1. Go through your kitchen and get an idea of what items you will be using in the next few days that are urgently needed (glasses, plates, cutlery, etc.) and which you can do without for a few days.
2. Put the things that you will need to keep using during your move in a separate box, while packing other appliances (like your waffle iron or toaster) in a different box. Meaningful labeling can be of big help here.
3. Take the opportunity and declutter your kitchen in this process. For example in this step it is very easy to get rid of old plastic containers that are broken, yellowed or no longer have a lid.
4. When your boxes are packed, it is best to put all the boxes that do not serve your daily needs in a different room. So nothing stands in the way and you don't get tempted to take anything out of them again. Now is the time, where professional help will smoothen your moving experience the most. Our Movinga partners are strong and experienced Movers who can take care of your move in no time at all. Don't hesitate and get a free quote for your move today.

Anyone who has relocated once knows that this is often a nerve-wracking process. Especially families with children have to organize themselves particularly well and pay attention to a few things in order to get into the new apartment without arguments and tears. Here are a few recommendations we have written down for you:

1. Start organizing your move much (~ about one month) earlier than you would as a single household would do.
2. Make the move an adventure for your children and transform it with fun and serenity into an exciting adventure, not a duty.
3. Pack most of the toys while your children are sleeping
4. Allow yourself to ask for help - you will need it
5. Make time for a few nice surprises for your children while the preparations are being made for the move (eg. eating ice cream, going to the swimming pool, new toys, etc.)
6. Include your children in the process and let them plan their own room
7. Get to know your new neighbors - you and your children may find new friends for life

Those who move usually look forward to the moment when they finally stand in their new home with their boxes and get to take their first deep breath. But which box should you open first? If you have taken precautions and packed a special box with the most necessary items, you will experience your arrival and your first night in your new apartment as much more pleasant. Here are our Movinga tips:

1. Pack an "Open first" box, so you have items like medication, charging cables, or bathroom necessities at hand
2. Only put the most needed items in here, which you will need immediately after moving in
3. Make sure you don't lose sight of the box and find it again right away
4. It is best to transport this box in a private car so that you do not have to do without it in an emergency.
5. Close these boxes at the very end

"Open first"-Box for the kitchen:

• Water bottle
• Non-refrigerated snacks
• Small set of dishes and cutlery
• Paper towels
• Coffee maker (or kettle) & accessories

"Open first"-Box for the bathroom:

• Hand soap
• Toilet paper (at least 2 rolls)
• Towels
• Toothpaste & Toothbrush
• Soap, deodorant, shampoo and other shower articles

"Open first"-Box for the bedroom:

• Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillow cases, etc.)
• Pillow
• An inflatable mattress (if there is no furniture)
• Pajamas
• A fresh set of clothes
• Comfortable shoes or slippers
• A cell phone charger

"Open first"-Box for miscellaneous:

• First aid kit
• Prescription Drugs
• Pet supplies
• Cleaning supplies
• Basic tools
• Extension cable
• Valuable items (jewelry, heirlooms, etc.)
• Important documents (passports, birth certificates, etc.)

One of the most important questions our customers ask themselves before they move is how many moving boxes they need. Our answer? You will almost always need more boxes than you expect. Over time most people collect a mountain of small and large treasures in their closets, which is why it is always better to be prepared with more packaging material than running out on the day of the move. Talk to your Movinga relocation advisor about our packaging service. The following table gives you a rough idea of how many boxes are needed on average.

| |< 50m2|50-100m2|101m2 - 150m2|151m2 - 200m2|> 200m2| |---|---|---|---|---| |Big Boxes|3 - 12|5 - 15|10 - 20|15 - 25|20 - 30| |Medium Boxes|8 - 15|10 - 20|15 - 25|20 - 30|25 - 35| |Small Boxes|12 - 18|15 - 25|20 - 30|30 - 40|40 - 50| | |+|+|+|+|+| |Wrapping paper|1|1|1|2|2|

Even if moving with a professional company is not the cheapest way to move your belongings from one apartment to the next, experienced movers can save a lot of time and stress through their muscle strength and know-how. Many of our customers would like to express their gratitude in the form of a tip and therefore keep asking us what amount is recommended as a guideline.

We from Movinga recommend: The quality of our partners should convince you regardless of the amount of your tip and you are by no means obliged to give some. Our moving helpers are paid appropriately and are trained to handle your household effects equally motivated and mindful to bring you into your new home. However, a small tip and fresh drinks are a sign of appreciation that you will surely be thanked for. A tip of around ten to twenty euros per removal helper shows your satisfaction and rewards the movers for the hard physical work they do for you.