Packing is the most meticulous and time consuming part of the move. And it is really something you cannot escape totally. So, you might as well do it the right way. You should do proper measures to minimize the packing needs and minimize the expenses as well. For instance, it rather makes more sense to dispose the things you will no longer use. Old televisions for instance would only make the load heavier when you know it would only stay in the boxes in the attic of your new home. Old children's clothes and toys are also useless to keep for years and bring to a new home as well. If they have sentimental value, the most sensible option is to pick only a piece or two and to discard the rest.   With many of the things discarded, there would be fewer items to pack. Surely it would take a third or just half the time it would have taken you to pack everything otherwise. Before you begin packing though, shop for sufficient packing materials based on your assessment while sorting your things. Then start packing the least important things. Figurine collections would be a great place to start. Then you can pack more important items as the day of the move approaches. This way you will have everything you need available and then packed as they become unnecessary for the time being. By packing in several stages, you pack without tiring yourself too much.  As long as you have a schedule and you follow it, you will be done on time. Just make sure that you label the boxes so it will be easier to unpack as well.