Two weeks before your move flies by faster than you expect. Whether you’re relocating across Minneapolis or to a new Twin Cities suburb, this moving checklist keeps you organized and ahead of schedule — and helps avoid the last-minute scrambles that make moving day miserable.

Book Your Moving Company Immediately

This is your top priority. Cheep Cheep Movers and quality Twin Cities movers book fast — 4-6 weeks in advance for summer weekends. Call 612-234-6605 or get a free online estimate right now. Locking in your date early means the best crew availability and no last-minute premium pricing.

Declutter Room by Room

Go room by room with three piles: Keep, Donate, Trash. The less you move, the lower your bill — movers charge by time and volume. In Minneapolis, Goodwill, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Reuse Center on Glenwood Ave are excellent donation options. Be ruthless with duplicates and unused items.

Order Packing Supplies

Stock up on small, medium, and large boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper (not newspaper — ink transfers), and markers. Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards throughout the Twin Cities carry affordable supplies. Liquor stores and grocery stores often have free sturdy boxes.

Notify the Post Office

Submit a USPS change of address at usps.com — takes five minutes online. Your forwarding activates on your move date. Also update Amazon, subscription services, and automatic deliveries.

Schedule Utility Transfers

Contact electricity (Xcel Energy), gas (CenterPoint Energy), water, internet, and cable. Schedule transfers and shutoffs for your exact move date. Confirm the start date at the new address — arriving to a dark, disconnected home is a rough start.

Update Your Address With Key Contacts

Employer HR, banks, insurance, doctor and dentist, the IRS (Form 8822), and the Minnesota DMV. Update voter registration at mnvotes.mn.gov. Minnesota residents have 30 days after moving to update their driver’s license.

Start Packing Non-Essential Items

Begin with items you won’t need for two weeks: off-season clothing, books, holiday decor, hobby supplies, extra bedding. Label every box with its destination room AND a contents description. ‘Kitchen — Baking Tools’ beats ‘Kitchen — Misc’ when you’re unpacking at midnight.

Plan for Kids and Pets on Moving Day

Arrange childcare or pet-sitting at least a week in advance. Small children and pets underfoot slow everything down and create genuine safety risks when heavy items are being carried through the home.

Photograph Electronics Before Disassembling

Before unplugging your entertainment center or home office, photograph the back panel showing all cable connections. This two-minute step saves hours of ‘which cable goes where’ confusion at the new home.

Confirm All Moving Day Details

One week before, confirm with Cheep Cheep Movers: addresses, start time, parking access, elevator reservations if applicable, and any specialty items. Good communication is the biggest factor in a smooth moving day.

Pack a First Night Bag

Pack a separate bag with: phone charger, change of clothes, toiletries, snacks, coffee maker, toilet paper, and medications. Keep it in your car — not the moving truck. You’ll thank yourself when you’re exhausted at 9 PM.

Ready to Move? Let’s Make It Easy.

At Cheep Cheep Movers, we make local moving in the Twin Cities affordable and stress-free. Whether you need a full-service move or just some extra muscle, we’re here to help.

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