Moving boxes everywhere and nothing to eat? Don’t be that person. Pack a small “First Night Box” and thank yourself later.1. The Essentials Kit: Teabags, Mug + Snacks
Kettle, teabags, coffee, milk, 2 mugs, cereal bars, and a takeaway menu.
You won’t want to cook. You will want tea. Trust me.2. The “Can’t Find It” Kit
Phone charger, toilet paper, shower curtain + towels, bed sheets, duvet, and basic meds like paracetamol.
Also throw in scissors and a pen — for opening boxes and signing stuff.3. The Practical Kit
Plug adaptor, bin bags, cleaning wipes, and a torch.
Find the fuse box and stopcock on day 1? You’ll need that torch. And bin bags are the #1 thing everyone forgets.Pack these 3 bags separately and label them “OPEN FIRST”. The rest of the boxes can wait until tomorrow.Moving in Southampton?
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