No timeline or budget conflicts to flag — a 2-month runway for a same-city, 3-bedroom move on a $1,500 budget is comfortable for either DIY or professional movers, so the plan below leans toward hiring local movers for the heavy furniture (a bigger time-saver with a toddler in the house) while self-packing boxes to control cost, which fits well within budget. Countdown Timeline: - 8 weeks out: Get 2-3 local moving company quotes for a half-day crew (loading/unloading only, since you'll self-pack); book whichever fits budget once school/childcare schedules for moving day are confirmed. - 6 weeks out: Start collecting boxes and packing supplies; begin packing the least-used rooms first (guest room, storage/garage) — deliberately not the toddler's room yet, since routine disruption is easier to manage closer to the date. - 4 weeks out: File change-of-address with the post office; notify banks, subscriptions, and insurance of the upcoming address change; schedule utility transfer/setup at the new place for move-in day. - 2 weeks out: Pack the kitchen (keep a small "last week" box of essentials aside); confirm moving crew arrival time and any building/elevator reservation needed at either address. - 1 week out: Pack the toddler's room last, ideally the day or two before the move, keeping favorite toys/comfort items out until the very end to minimize disruption; pack a clearly labeled "first night" box (toiletries, chargers, toddler essentials, a few dishes) separately from everything else. - Move day: Movers handle furniture; keep the toddler with a familiar caregiver away from the move if possible, since moving days are long and disruptive for young kids. - First week after: Unpack the "first night" box first, then prioritize the toddler's room and kitchen before other rooms, to reestablish routine quickly. Room-by-Room Packing Checklist: - Living room: electronics (label cables before disconnecting), books/media, decor, furniture (movers handle). - Kitchen: pack dishware in fresh paper 2 weeks out; keep one week of everyday dishes/utensils aside until moving week; label boxes "fragile" for dishware and glassware specifically. - Bedrooms (adult): clothing, linens; pack out-of-season clothing first (6 weeks out), everyday items last. - Toddler's room: pack last (1 week out at earliest); keep 2-3 favorite comfort items unpacked until move day itself; bring a familiar blanket/toy in the "first night" box. - Bathroom: pack a separate "moving week" toiletry bag per person so nobody is digging through boxes for a toothbrush. - Garage/storage: pack first (6-8 weeks out), since it's typically the least time-sensitive. Budget Estimate: - Half-day local moving crew (furniture/loading only): ~$400-600. - Packing supplies (boxes, tape, paper): ~$100-150. - Utility setup/transfer fees at new address: ~$100-200 (varies by provider). - Miscellaneous (cleaning supplies for both homes, incidentals): ~$100. - Total estimated: ~$700-1,050, comfortably under the $1,500 budget, leaving room for a moving-day meal out or unexpected costs.