Confused with what you should do with your leftover moving supplies? Moving can be a stressful and heavy burden on any member of the family, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun (or relax) when it's over! Here are some creative ways to shake the stress away and...
After unloading and unpacking all of the belongings you're left with an ocean of moving boxes in your new home. However, recycling the boxes into furniture can create a fun activity for younger kids as you settle into your new surroundings. Moving with kids can...
Moving at any age is stressful, but for older adults it can be especially challenging and emotional. Often older adults that are moving, whether to live closer to family, to downsize or to a retirement home, are leaving places they spent years. After parents make the...
As a kid, moving was often something I looked forward to. I was able to participate in all the "fun" activities (taping boxes, writing labels with colorful permanent markers, pretending my books were Tetris pieces while packing them), while avoiding the less than...
The well known moving company, U-Haul, has recently announced a fun promotion for anyone who is packing up and getting ready to move. You may have seen a moving truck in your city, or even rented one that has a special graphic on the side, called a Supergraphic. These...
You've organized, cleaned and even started packing your clothes, dishes and decorations into moving boxes. But, you're not quite sure what to do with your sensitive belongings. Any official document that contains personal information should be accounted for before,...
Moving day presents new safety considerations that you don't have to think about every day. Moving large furniture, coordinating the moving truck, people running in and out of the house, last-minute packing and cleaning; the list goes on. When you are moving with...
Are you moving soon, but don’t have anything to transport your stuff? Don’t let your circumstances box you in. When it comes to finding that perfect container to move the lava lamp you’ve had for 15 years or Aunt Sally’s prized collection of snow globes, there are...
Moving day may be as American as apple pie. The average American will move 11 times in their lifetime. But, if moving is an American habit then so too is procrastinating on moving day preparations. Ideally, you’ll give yourself at least eight weeks to prepare for a...
You've just moved to college and classes are right around the corner. Adjusting to the first week of college after summer vacation can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you survive the first week of school: Settle in before classes start. The few days prior to...
Moving with kids can be a challenge, especially when they are younger. Before you load the moving truck, read through these 5 tips we’ve come up with to ease the stress on moving day. Before the Move: Communicate. Change can be hard on anybody but especially kids....
When you wake up on moving day, you will likely be facing a mix of emotions. Nervousness, excitement maybe even sadness, and of course relief that the day is finally here; these are all common feelings. When we prepare for a move, we often focus on time management in...