While we love pets and children, make sure you have a plan to ensure they aren’t underfoot, for their safety and ours. Make sure that vehicles are removed from the driveway and garage if possible, to allow our moving trucks easy access and to speed up the moving process. Double-check for clear pathways and walkways for the movers to move items in and out of the house, to include looking for smaller tripping hazards, such as rugs that haven’t yet been removed. Lastly, consider packing an “Essentials Bag,” full of toiletries, medications, a change of clothing, etc., to avoid accidentally packing important items that you may not be able to readily access once the move gets underway.