Packing up your moving truck and heading to another state can be an exciting and memorable experience. Spending hours at a time driving, however, can be tiring. Even though you may be spending a full day or more in your U-Haul, you don’t have to forego exercising....
Yesterday marked the first day of summer! While the temperatures outside are soaring, you may find yourself looking for new activities you can do indoors. Movies and crafts are great, but summer can also be the perfect time to get focused, get some organization, and...
As you prepare to pack up the moving truck and head toward your new home, it’s important to spend time planning the snacks you will take with you for the road. Once the hunger pangs strike, you may be far from any version of health food and only have the option of...
Spring has sprung and summer is here so it’s time to plan ahead and make the most of your summer move. Almost every city or town has a story to it, whether it’s something in history books, the population size or being home to some of the best eats around. Take a few...
People are flocking to Houston, at least according to the U-Haul National Migration Trend Report. For the third year in a row, Houston was one of the most popular moving destinations in 2011. The report, titled “The 2011 Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities", is based on...
Have you heard about Pinterest? It's a “virtual pinboard” that combines social media, photo sharing and bookmarking. Pinterest allows you to organize your interests and share them with the world. Anything that you find on the web, or any pictures you upload, can be...
When it comes to movers, not all movers are created equal. Some moving companies are prone to accidents and look like they hired the offspring of the Three Stooges...Moe, Larry and Curly. So, how do you find safe, affordable help when it comes to moving? One approach...
The fifth and final post in our popular New Year's resolutions series is about learning something new. Tons of people make the resolution at the start of the year to learn something new. Your goal may be to learn to play an instrument, learn a new skill, finish high...
I know that many places didn't get very much snow this winter, but that doesn't mean you can't build a snowman! If you have some extra boxes and packing peanuts after your last move, you can have some moving fun! With a little bit of glue, a marker and creativity you...
Continuing our series on popular New Year's resolutions, one of the most popular New Year's resolution is some form of “be healthy.” Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle, tone up, run a marathon, or just eat healthier, most people have some form of...
With the gift-giving season upon us, you may be looking for creative ways to wrap your Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gifts. The video below has some great ideas for creative ways to use your leftover moving and packing supplies. You'll see how to create memorable...
Good Housekeeping came up with a list of the most useless Christmas gifts people have received. Air Freshener Fruitcake Ugly Sweater Cleaning Supplies Wrinkle Cream Exercise Gear Voodoo Doll So this Christmas, how about giving a gift that no one receives, but...