We wrapped in towels and blankets too.
We used a lot of plastic tubs w/ lids instead of boxes and labeled all by writing on masking tape and labeling each tub. I use the extra tubs to store Winter clothes, laundry baskets, toy tubs......the ways to use them are endless.
The dumpsters at Malls are a good place to find free, heavy cardboard boxes!
If you can afford it, rent your truck for an extra day so that you can pack everything one day and leave refreshed the next day when you get around to leaving.
Make up a box with items that you will use as soon as you move in: towels, soap, clean clothes, new toys to keep the kids busy.
I also made a box with utensils and food that we could eat. I packed paper plates, bowls for cereal, spoons and forks, paper towels.......etc. We went to a nearby store in the morning and grabbed cereal, milk, makings for sandwiches and snacks and drinks.
I also packed a cooler with drinks and snacks for the car ( which I drove) and the truck ( for my DH and DS).
Organize and map out your drive way ahead of time!! We bought walkie-talkies to keep in touch with each other---priceless!!!!