Moving and holidays both can be exciting and stressful events. They really were not made to do together, however, sometimes we have to move over the holidays. The advantage to moving over the holidays is we usually have time off from work and school to do the packing, loading and moving. The disadvantage is we can lose the “celebrating” part of the holiday in the process. Here are some tips to help you celebrate the holidays in the midst of moving —
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Plan A – Celebrate the holiday at your house. How can you celebrate a holiday at your home when you are moving? Well, if you are planning a Do-It-Yourself move, then it can be a big challenge. However, if your tradition requires that you host the party, then designate one area of your house for the party (i.e., basement room, main room or upstairs area). Contain all the packing activity to another area that will not interfere with the festivities. (Definitely, accept those who offer to help you clean up afterwards.)
Reserve certain rooms for moving activity.
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Plan B – Celebrate the holiday at a family member or friend’s house. This is probably the best option, because you can avoid the burden of hosting the party, but have the benefit of all the fun with family and friends. It is also a great way for a family member or friend to give you a “moving” gift, especially if they are otherwise physically unable to help you move.
Christmas with friends.
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Plan C – Celebrate the holiday at a hotel. Granted, this might be an undesirable option, but it is better than not celebrating the holiday at all. Plus, a hotel has extra accommodations you may not have at your house — heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, room service, etc…
Make the most of Christmas in a hotel.
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Plan A, B & C — Hire Moving Helpers — That is one plan that you can use with any of the above plans to make your move over the holidays the least stressful and most enjoyable for you and your family. Moving Helpers can provide packing help, unpacking help, loading help, unloading help, driving help and even cleaning help. Work smarter, not harder over the holidays. If you think you can’t afford it, then you should check out the prices. The average cost to load a moving truck is as low as $149.00.
Enjoy the holidays even if you are moving. You only get once chance to make great memories each holiday.
