Essential packing materials:

•	furniture pads
•	handtruck
•	dolly
•	packing tape
•	bubble wrap
•	crumpled newspapers or packing paper
•	scissors
•	utility knife
•	labels
•	felt-tip markers
•	Styrofoam "peanuts"
•	plenty of boxes

Pack a "first day" box with items you will need right away. Handy items include:

•	scissors
•	utility knife
•	local telephone book
•	coffee cups
•	tea kettle
•	instant coffee or tea, soft drinks
•	pencil and paper
•	soap
•	bath towels
•	trash bags
•	shelf liner
•	paper plates
•	snacks
•	toilet paper
•	children's toys and books