Moving: no matter what the reason it's always emotional. It can be exciting- maybe a new job or moving in with someone special. It can be sad- maybe due to a divorce or because of downsizing. When it comes to moving your parents, it can be a bit of both. Keep these...
Four Things to Expect When Building a New Home
Purchasing and building a new home is an exciting dream to realize. While renting is convenient when you know you’re only in the area temporarily, building a home is a worthwhile long-term investment for those who want to establish roots. The process of becoming a...
Preparing to Move by Airplane
Depending on the kind of move you're making, sometimes cars and trucks aren't necessary. For instance, if you're moving to a far-away city where having car won't be necessary, or if you're only making a temporary more, say for school, study abroad or a short-term job...
5 Things to Leave Behind When You Move
Moving is a great time to go through your belongings and purge, purge, purge. What better excuse to get rid of unwanted clutter than the burning desire to not have to pack it and move it? Some things are just not worth the effort to move. So, while you're packing for...
Get Involved Series – Couple in a New City
You and your significant other have returned the moving truck and put away the last dish. As much as you love them, there is only so much time you can spend just the two of you. As a couple in a new city there are a lot of ways to get involved in your community!...
How to Get Your Moving Supplies
"Moving Day is not Packing Day" I've never been a fantastic planner, but that saying above has stuck with me since I first heard it over a decade ago. The truth is that Moving Day goes so much faster and easier when you can gather your moving helpers and immediately...
How to Move your Art Studio
Moving in itself is no simple feat. This task is not made any easier when you're an artist and the majority of your belongings are fragile and irreplaceable pieces art. Thankfully, like anything else, with the proper precautions set into place, transporting that...
Get Involved Series – Family in a New Community
You have returned your family's moving truck and your move is officially over. Now what? The most important thing you can do for your family to make a move last, is to get involved. If you are moving in the summer with kids it is important to get involved quickly...
Age to Rent a Trailer
Getting ready for your next move? Having to decide between a truck or a trailer is just one of the questions to ask but as you begin planning your next move, there are a few more questions that come to mind to someone whom may have never rented a truck, let alone a...
Moving to Calgary
Located in the western Canadian province of Alberta, just 45 minutes from the Rocky Mountains, sits a beautiful city by the name of Calgary. Here in Calgary, residents enjoy more days of sunshine than any other Canadian city. For those moving to Calgary, keep some of...
Sharing a Bathroom with a Roommate
Sharing a space with someone is never an easy task, but sometimes it is just necessary. Whether you're moving into the dorms for the first time as you head off to college, are living at home with a sibling, or even if you've just moved into an apartment with your...
Moving Day Snacks for Kids
The traditional moving day snacks for kids don't have to be junk food! We have come up with a few ideas on some healthy alternatives for moving day. All these snacks can be prepared before hand so you don't have to rush on moving day. Fruits and Vegetables Always a...