Let’s face it—moving can be rough. Between coordinating movers, deliveries, packing lists, and leases or mortgages, there is a lot to juggle in a short amount of time. And when you’re moving across the country over 2000 miles away to a brand new location, the juggling gets even more chaotic.
How to Plan a Cross-Country Move with Bublup
Last month, my partner and I embarked on a four-day cross-country move to relocate from NY to Texas. It was a massive change—and a massive undertaking to plan! Outside of coordinating the move itself, we also had to coordinate a multi-day road trip with our 2-year-old pup, Bodie. Don’t worry – he managed to have a great time.
We used Bublup to keep us organized and in check during the planning stages, to track progress, and store contracts for future reference. Not to mention, I’m also 8-months pregnant, so Bublup was super helpful for keeping my medical records on hand in a secure place (in case anything should happen along the way).
Spring and summer are the busy seasons for moving, so I bet many of you are gearing up to relocate to a new home or apartment soon. Take it from me, and let Bublup help you plan every step of the way with ease!
Stay Organized With Folders
The best way to get started is to create a main folder for the move in My Stuff. You can do this by clicking or tapping the + button to create a folder.
Inside my main folder, I created subfolders for every major milestone we had to check off before the big day. Signing a lease? That gets its own folder. Financing a new car? All the supporting docs and contracts have their own folder, too.
I was even able to visually customize all of my folders with imagery, making it super easy to see what was going on and find important documents in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Use Notes and Checklists
Notes and checklists are super handy for this project as well. From packing lists to individual notes for each road trip stop, the ability to choose different note-taking formats made it easy to get the most out of every folder.
I also included links to my favorite dog-friendly restaurants in each location, so Bodie was never left out.
Collaborate in Group Folders
The beauty of Bublup is not only visual organization but also easy collaboration. I shared all of these folders with my husband so he could participate in the planning. You know what they say, teamwork makes the dream work!
Conclusion
Bublup makes it easy to plan and check off all the important milestones of any move—whether you’re moving down the block or across the country. From keeping organized with visual folders to using notes and checklists to make sure nothing gets missed (or left behind!), you can painlessly settle into your new place. Collaborating with your partner or roommate is just as easy with Group Folders.
Thanks to Bublup, we could plan all aspects of the journey (big and small) to make our move go smoothly and have our brand new space feel like home in no time. Happy moving!
About the Author
Jackie Lucente is a digital marketer with a background in the technology and entertainment spaces. She is a foodie who enjoys traveling and keeping a balanced and organized lifestyle! She lives in Dallas, TX with her husband and her dog, Bodie.
