Moving to a new home is exciting. But it can also drain you more than running a marathon.

You have to carefully pack everything you own, coordinate all your family members and get them ready for the move, work closely with your moving company to make sure everything goes smoothly, switch service providers, update your address, ad so much more. And that’s all without even taking into account the emotional aspect of the move – and the stress it brings with it.

And by the time you get to your new place and think you’re finally done, you realize you’ve just reached the next stage.

At first, your new home will feel cold and empty, lacking that joyful, home-y feeling you’re used to. But we’re here to tell you that it’s perfectly normal to feel that way – and to help you be prepared for your first night in a new home. Continue reading