Moving is quite stressful! And, unless living on your own is an option, selecting the right roommate can cause stress levels to soar! What if none of your same-sex friends can move in with you, but an acquaintance/friend of yours of the opposite sex is ready to sign...
Jingle bells, jingle bells, now you have to put all those bells away. The holidays have come and gone once again and now we are left with the burden of cleaning them up. Every year when I open my "Christmas Box" I am reminded of how truly unorganized I can be. This...
With the new year approaching, we’re all thinking about resolutions for 2015. Although common resolutions for the new year include getting healthy, loosing weight, and setting new goals, we have a few ideas that can get you started on the right foot. What better way...
If you know makeup, you know that when it comes time to move, throwing your array of lipsticks and fragile eye shadow palettes into a box isn't going to cut it. Why spend all your money on quality products only to ruin them during a...
Are you the “out of sight, out of mind” kind of person? There's no shame in it, lots of us are. But when it comes to caring for your home, being a little mindful might be best. Sure we all dust and put away the dishes, but there are probably a few spots that you...
Decorating your home is the a great stage in your moving process where you can really make your home your own. Windows bring life into your home and how you decorate them will determine the tone of your new home. Here is what you need to know about drapes...
A kid's room is their domain. It is the one room in the house that belongs to them and most of the time they want to keep it just the way they like it. Unfortunately, that can sometimes mean it's the least organized room in the house. Not to fret. There are lots of...
(updated 4/7/17) Moving a mattress is one of the most important and tricky parts of a move. The awkward shape makes it difficult to carry, pack and unpack. Because they come in a few different sizes, determining if your mattress will fit in whichever...
It's moving day and you are just about ready to head out and start a life in your new home. Before you go, the moving truck will need to be loaded. This may seem simple enough, but there is actually a method to loading a moving truck. This method will ensure your...
If you just bought an older home or are just looking to revamp your current home, then you know that weekends aren't always about gallivanting around town. They are probably filled with checklists of things to be fixed and home improvement projects. But who's to say...
Moving is the perfect opportunity to go through a “purge” of your belongings. But what's one to do once you've decided what to keep and you have a pile of stuff you don't want? With all the ways to donate and reuse most household items, trashing those items are not an...
Making room for a toothbrush and some towels may seem like an easy task, but there are more items to account for than you may realize. When packing for a move, many people often overlook the bathroom. Don't make the mistake of assuming since this room smaller, that...