Pack an 'Open First' Box When Moving

Label one box "OPEN FIRST" and fill it with everything you'll need immediately: toilet paper, soap, phone charger, basic tools, snacks, trash bags, towels, and bedsheets. On moving day you'll be exhausted and surrounded by dozens of identical boxes — having your essentials in one known place prevents a miserable first night.

This single box turns chaos into a manageable evening. You can unpack everything else over the next few days, but that first night you just need to shower, charge your phone, and sleep in a made bed.