Intro:
Stay or Go?
What do to with perishables
Don’t get loosey goosey with your food
DRAFT:
Food, glorious food! We are consumed with it on a daily basis. “What’s for dinner?” “Let’s BBQ tonight!” “Who wants pizza?!” “Don’t forget to pack your lunch!” But when it comes to moving, food transforms into an afterthought. You’re more likely to focus on the big things like furniture, clothes, electronics and appliances. Suddenly, it’s moving day and you realize at the 11th hour that you still have to pack all of the food in the pantry, refrigerator, freezer and that secret stash of mixed nuts, chips and candy bars you keep in your office desk drawer. Don’t get caught having to throw away and waste a bunch of food. Instead, follow these tips for packing food for your move.
Stay or Go?
Before you start chucking all of your food into one big trash can, first consider which food you want to take, donate or throw away. It’s important to start this assessment process a couple of weeks in advance. That way, you’ll have time to consume as much of your perishable or almost expired food in time for moving day. Wondering about what not to pack when moving? Open bottles of liquor, for one.
Consider throwing a cocktail party to use up all your partially consumed bottles of alcohol. Did someone say Margarita Monday? The last thing you want is to risk is violating open container laws during your move by transporting alcohol left over from your wedding. Finally, ask yourself, do I really need 20 cans of Manwhich? Canned goods are heavy which can be burdensome for a move. Consider this an opportunity to give back to those in need by donating extra cans of food to your local food bank.
What to Do with Perishables
Most moving companies will not move your perishable or frozen items and in many states it is prohibited by law. Consider having a backyard BBQ, invite all the neighbors and throw every frozen meat you have (well, of course, thaw it first) on the grill! Speaking of neighbors, consider giving your frozen or perishable food to elderly neighbors who may be on a fixed income and could benefit from extra sustenance. Come moving day, if you still have perishables that you just can’t bring yourself to throw away, plan on packing a cooler to throw in the car for the short trip to your new home. If it’s a longer trip, it may not be worth it.
Don’t Get Loosey Goosey with Your Food
Before you begin packing your food, make sure that it is spill-proof. The last thing you want is opening up a gooey, powdery blended mess of a box when you arrive at your new home. If you have open boxes of dried goods, be sure to put them in a zip lock bag. It’s also important to think about how to pack spices for moving. Be sure to tape down the tops of open spices to prevent them from spilling during the move. Also consider donating food that lives in breakable containers. I’m sure your neighbors would love to make themselves a pickle, mayonnaise olive oil sandwich! Yum!
Packing Food The Right Way
Once you have narrowed down the food you will be taking with you, it’s time to pack! If you’re wondering how to pack your kitchen properly, don’t just throw everything in a box. Pack like a grocer does by putting all the heavy items(cans, boxes of noodles, tubs of protein powder) at the bottom and the lighter stuff (chips, cereal, marshmallows) on top. If you do end up keeping most of your canned goods, consider distributing them among many boxes instead of putting them all in one, extremely heavy box.
Moving Day
At last, moving day! One of the most common things people forget is how to pack your freezer correctly. First and foremost, make sure to unplug the fridge 24 hours in advance (and if you can, plug in the fridge at your new home too). This allows the freezer to thaw so you will have a cleaner, lighter (if you’re taking it with you) refrigerator. Remember to put aside some granola bars, oatmeal and other snacks for moving day itself. This will save you time and money and keep you focused on the move. Oh yeah! And don’t forget to pack your cooler of perishables the night before. Keep in mind, you may need to stop at the store on moving day for a bag of ice.
Conclusion
Nobody likes to waste food. After all, there are people all around the world who lack basic needs. That’s why it’s so important to plan ahead so as to conserve food as well as to make your move a bit easier. If you’re looking for a reliable company to help you with your move, give the professional movers and Moving Forward a call for a FREE quote! Bon Apetit!
- When we think of moving, we think of the main things like furniture, clothes, electronics. Food is often one of those details you don’t think of until the last minute. Don’t get caught having to throw away a bunch of food. Instead follow these tips to help you conserve food and pack appropriately.
Stay or Go?
- Before packing, decide which foods you will take with you, which you will throw out, and which you’ll donate
- Expired foods: either cook up quick before their expiration date or chuck them
- Perishables: try to have as little perishables in your fridge by the time moving day rolls around
- Consider donating canned foods as they will just weigh you down
- Consider consuming open bottles of alcohol before the move and beware of open container laws
What do to with perishables
- Some moving companies only allow you to pack certain types of foods are prohibited by law to transport
- Frozen goods may be prohibited
- Be aware of open container laws in regards to liquor; most movers will not move alcohol Start cooking in advance your freezer full of meats;
- consider having a big goodbye party and throw everything on the grill
- Use a cooler for perishables and have it be the last thing you move, if it’s a short trip
Don’t get loosey goosey with your food
- Opened boxes of dried goods, should be sealed in a zip lock;
- Make sure to tape opened spices too.\
- Try to donate your breakables as they are likely to burst during your move. See if your neighbor needs extra olive oil
Packing
- You may want to reconsider packing canned goods because they add so much weight
- instead consider donating as a good deed,
- but if you do end up packing them, make sure to distribute the weight among many boxes instead of one insanely heavy box
- Pack like a grocer, heavy stuff on the bottom, lighter stuff on top
Moving Day
- Don’t forget to unplug your fridge 24 hours before your move so the freezer has time to thaw
- Don’t forget to set aside food for moving day!
- Remember your cooler of perishables
DRAFT:
Food, glorious food! We are consumed with it on a daily basis. “What’s for dinner?” “Let’s BBQ tonight!” “Who wants pizza?!” “Don’t forget to pack your lunch!” But when it comes to moving, food transforms into an afterthought. You’re more likely to focus on the big things like furniture, clothes, electronics and appliances. Suddenly, it’s moving day and you realize at the 11th hour that you still have to pack all of the food in the pantry, refrigerator, freezer and that secret stash of mixed nuts, chips and candy bars you keep in your office desk drawer. Don’t get caught having to throw away and waste a bunch of food. Instead, follow these tips for packing food for your move.
Stay or Go?
Before you start chucking all of your food into one big trash can, first consider which food you want to take, donate or throw away. It’s important to start this assessment process a couple of weeks in advance. That way, you’ll have time to consume as much of your perishable or almost expired food in time for moving day. Wondering about what not to pack when moving? Open bottles of liquor, for one.
Consider throwing a cocktail party to use up all your partially consumed bottles of alcohol. Did someone say Margarita Monday? The last thing you want is to risk is violating open container laws during your move by transporting alcohol left over from your wedding. Finally, ask yourself, do I really need 20 cans of Manwhich? Canned goods are heavy which can be burdensome for a move. Consider this an opportunity to give back to those in need by donating extra cans of food to your local food bank.
What to Do with Perishables
Most moving companies will not move your perishable or frozen items and in many states it is prohibited by law. Consider having a backyard BBQ, invite all the neighbors and throw every frozen meat you have (well, of course, thaw it first) on the grill! Speaking of neighbors, consider giving your frozen or perishable food to elderly neighbors who may be on a fixed income and could benefit from extra sustenance. Come moving day, if you still have perishables that you just can’t bring yourself to throw away, plan on packing a cooler to throw in the car for the short trip to your new home. If it’s a longer trip, it may not be worth it.
Don’t Get Loosey Goosey with Your Food
Before you begin packing your food, make sure that it is spill-proof. The last thing you want is opening up a gooey, powdery blended mess of a box when you arrive at your new home. If you have open boxes of dried goods, be sure to put them in a zip lock bag. It’s also important to think about how to pack spices for moving. Be sure to tape down the tops of open spices to prevent them from spilling during the move. Also consider donating food that lives in breakable containers. I’m sure your neighbors would love to make themselves a pickle, mayonnaise olive oil sandwich! Yum!
Packing Food The Right Way
Once you have narrowed down the food you will be taking with you, it’s time to pack! If you’re wondering how to pack your kitchen properly, don’t just throw everything in a box. Pack like a grocer does by putting all the heavy items(cans, boxes of noodles, tubs of protein powder) at the bottom and the lighter stuff (chips, cereal, marshmallows) on top. If you do end up keeping most of your canned goods, consider distributing them among many boxes instead of putting them all in one, extremely heavy box.
Moving Day
At last, moving day! One of the most common things people forget is how to pack your freezer correctly. First and foremost, make sure to unplug the fridge 24 hours in advance (and if you can, plug in the fridge at your new home too). This allows the freezer to thaw so you will have a cleaner, lighter (if you’re taking it with you) refrigerator. Remember to put aside some granola bars, oatmeal and other snacks for moving day itself. This will save you time and money and keep you focused on the move. Oh yeah! And don’t forget to pack your cooler of perishables the night before. Keep in mind, you may need to stop at the store on moving day for a bag of ice.
Conclusion
Nobody likes to waste food. After all, there are people all around the world who lack basic needs. That’s why it’s so important to plan ahead so as to conserve food as well as to make your move a bit easier. If you’re looking for a reliable company to help you with your move, give the professional movers and Moving Forward a call for a FREE quote! Bon Apetit!
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