Make sure to notify your Mayflower agent if you add items to, or subtract items from, your planned household goods shipment or if there are any changes in the dates of your move. If you have young children, arrange for a baby-sitter to watch them on moving day. Since you'll be concentrating your efforts on the move, a sitter can keep your children occupied and make sure they remain safe during the busy loading process. You will need to carry valuable jewelry with you. If you've hidden any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving.
Some state laws prohibit the moving of house plants.
Consider giving your plants to a friend or local charity. While you are sorting through your belongings, remember to return library books and anything else you have borrowed. Call ahead to have utilities connected at your new home the day before or the day of your scheduled move-in. Start preparing for the move those items you don't use often. Clean and clear your home including closets, basements and attics.