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#7: Let your kids have bubble wrap funThere are a number of creative uses for bubble wrap, especially if you have kids who would love the idea of having some fun with the bubbly plastic material.First, you can have your children create unique color patterns by painting the bubbles in bright watercolors and then pressing the colorful bubble wrap on white sheets of paper.Then, another way small kids can have a blast with leftover bubble wrap is the so-called Bubble Wrap Run – place a long and fairly narrow strip of the plastic material along the length of a long hallway (away from any stairs!) to create a soft runaway so your little kids can crawl or walk from one end to the other.Safety tip: Don’t let your children run too quickly as bubble wrap is slippery.Read more: https://moving.tips/post-move-tips/what-to-do-with-bubble-wrap-after-moving/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Plastic wrap is your best friend. To save the time it would take you to remove clothes from hangers and fold them, only to move, unfold and rehang them later, all you have to do is zip-tie the hangers together and wrap the whole lot in plastic wrap.

If you're moving, you need to let certain people know. Think, for instance, the utility companies. This list will help you identify all the others.

Moving day is busy, but make time to check your electronics before your movers leave. Make sure your TV and desktop computers are in working order.

Planning a move over the next several months? Think about what you can start packing now. For instance, if you move before next spring all that summer gear can get boxed up today.

Take some hints from the pros. One we like -- don’t waste space. Use your suitcases and duffel bags to pack your clothes in.

Don’t be one of the 37% of people who can’t fit their furniture into their new space. SMH.