A simple meal
Keep a few dishes or other suitable eating supplies, basic utensils and shelf-stable food you actually want. Plan any perishables separately; avoid relying on a fridge that has not been prepared or connected.
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New year, new home
Moving around New Year? Confirm when both buildings can receive the crew, pack the decorations by material and keep a few first-night essentials with you. There is room for a small celebration even if most belongings are still in cartons.
- Holiday scheduling
- Decorations and glassware
- A simple first night
Confirm the date with every partyThe mover, building and receiving household all need to be available for the same plan.
Start with the calendar
A holiday is not a confirmed receiving appointment
Check building hours
Ask both buildings about holiday closures, service-elevator availability and loading arrangements. Confirm who can provide keys and receive the delivery.
Discuss mover availability
Ask Milvus about the dates you can use and the applicable quote. Do not assume a holiday or winter date is automatically available or cheaper.
Plan the essentials separately
Keep medication, documents, warm clothing, chargers, toiletries and basic meal supplies with you. Include anything needed before the household shipment arrives.
Allow for conditions on the day
Review the weather and access with the mover. Arrange clear steps and walkways and discuss any necessary change to the plan if conditions make handling unsafe.
A tradition can be portable
Choose one tradition to bring to the new home
The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball first descended in 1907, after celebrations in the square had begun in 1904. A shared countdown is one example of a tradition that does not require a fully furnished room.
Choose the part of the holiday your household actually enjoys: a call with friends, a familiar meal, a game or watching a countdown together. Put the few things needed for it in a separate bag. You can leave the rest of the decorating until the moving boxes are out of the way.
Pack decorations by material
Glass ornaments need more than a loose box
Glass and delicate ornaments
Use suitable individual cushioning and dividers, with no loose contact between fragile pieces. Keep heavier decorations out of the same unsupported layer. Close and label the carton so it stays identifiable.
String lights and small parts
Unplug lights, check them according to the manufacturer’s instructions and pack dry. Coil strands without tight bends, and keep hooks or small accessories in a separate labeled bag.
Reusable decorations
Group durable items by the room or display they belong to. Do not fill a large carton with so much weight that it becomes difficult to handle safely.
One box for the first evening
Pack a meal, a small celebration and the next morning’s basics
A small celebration
Bring a game, music setup or a few nonfragile decorations. Keep the floor and exits clear of packaging before setting anything out.
The next morning
Pack breakfast basics, towels, toiletries and clothes where they can be reached without opening a room’s worth of cartons. A workable morning is more useful than finishing every decorative detail.
For a Boston winter move
Give the entry route some attention
Check who is responsible for clearing and treating the paths at both homes. Keep the stairs, entrance and route from the truck usable, and tell Milvus about slopes, narrow turns or a long carry. Avoid leaving wet packing materials where they can affect belongings or the walking surface.
If you are moving from Boston to another city, coordinate the delivery window with the new home’s holiday receiving rules. Discuss storage if the belongings must leave before the destination can accept them. Keep any immediate celebration plans flexible around the agreed move.
Before the old home is locked
Finish the practical work, then welcome the year
Check decorations and stored items
Look in closets, the attic, basement and other places where seasonal belongings may be kept. Make sure the agreed inventory has been accounted for.
Keep the personal bags with the household
Separate travel items, the small celebration kit and essential documents from the moving load.
Confirm the receiving details
Keep the mover’s contact information, the delivery arrangement and building instructions accessible.
Set up one usable room
Clear a place to sit, eat and rest. Unpacking the rest can follow a plan after the first night.
Questions before you book
A few more details
Have a different situation? Call 857-895-8955 and talk it through with Milvus.
Does Milvus move on New Year’s Day?
Contact Milvus to confirm availability for the specific date and route. Also check the pickup and delivery buildings’ holiday receiving arrangements before booking.
Can decorations stay in their original boxes?
Use original packaging if it remains suitable and protects the items properly. Check the cushioning and condition of the carton; add appropriate protection or replace damaged packaging when needed.
Is a winter move always less expensive?
No. Ask for the quote for your actual date, inventory and services. Availability, building arrangements and the work involved still matter.
Your moving quote
Tell us where you’re moving
- 1Route & date
- 2Move size
- 3Contact details
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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