Moving Day "First 24 Hours" Box (Don't Pack This)
Everything else is in boxes labeled "KITCHEN (?)" which will mean nothing at 11pm. This box is the exception. Do not let the movers take it.
The "you can shower" kit
Toilet paper × 2 rolls
Hand soap
Shower curtain + liner
Shampoo + body wash + towel
Toothbrush + toothpaste
The "you can eat something" kit
Two plates, two bowls, two forks, two spoons, two cups
A knife and a cutting board
Coffee setup (grounds, filters, whatever device)
Snacks for the first night
The "you can sleep" kit
Bedding (sheet, pillow, blanket) in one bag
Phone charger
Fan or white-noise app
New places have new noises.
The "actually useful" box
Scissors, box cutter, trash bags
Paper towels
Basic tools: screwdriver, hammer, tape measure
Flashlight (power might be off)
Set this box on the counter of the new place before a single other box comes in.