We are moving in about six weeks too. We are flexible on date (already in procession of new house) so going with what the moving company can do.
I’ve put a lot of stuff out front with a sign telling people to help themselves. I took pics and posted on local gifting sites just saying come and get I’m not putting anything aside for anyone, I don’t want to be messing around with people not turning up. Waiting for better weather then I will add more stuff. I’ve asked friends and family if they want other things, several have taken stuff of my hands. I’ve cleared clothes out, most have gone to a local charity still collecting.
Even though the movers will be packing I’ve started putting stuff in boxes and labelling them, photos, ornaments, bags, shoes etc... I add things as I go. I’m not wrapping anything as the movers will do that. If I was moving myself I’d be wrapping and closing up boxes as I go along. I getting a skip so I can throw things as I go along too.
Pick one part of the house you keep all the boxes that your taking then you’ve not got boxes everywhere.
My biggest challenge with be toys, not an easy job clearing out the kids stuff when they are around.
When you do the final move, do a sweep of the house, make sure you check the loft. Take meter readings, check no taps are leaking, set heating to off.