BEFORE YOU MOVE

Here's a handy, printable check list of things to do one month, two weeks and the day before your move.

MOVING WITH CHILDREN

It's often hard for adults to understand just how overwhelming a move can seem to children. Here is a list of tips to help make your next move easier on you and your kids.

MOVING WITH PETS

If your move includes family pets, you'll want to check out these hints and tips from animal experts and pet owners.

NOTIFYING OTHERS OF YOUR MOVE

• E-mail, call or send a note with your new address and the date of your move to family members and friends. You can also pick up a supply of Form 3576 address notification postcards FREE at your local post office.
  
  
• Follow instructions usually shown on the second or third page of magazines and newspapers for notifying them of your move. Many publications contain special postage paid forms to help make the process easier.
  
  
• For credit cards, banks, investment firms, insurance companies; complete the bottom or back of billing statements and mail them in.