{"id":37058,"date":"2016-04-13T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=37058"},"modified":"2019-06-27T14:40:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T21:40:57","slug":"how-to-announce-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/13\/how-to-announce-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Announce Your Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moving&#8211;especially long distance&#8211;is an exciting time in your life; one that can affect those closest to you. After all of the major details of your move have been decided and set in stone, it\u2019s time to tell your friends, family, and co-workers. Here are some tips on how to announce your move!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Capture.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37063\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37063\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"How to Announce Your Move\" width=\"639\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Capture.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Capture-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Capture-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Do&#8217;s and Dont&#8217;s<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> tell your closest family members first! Your parents and siblings have been by your side your entire life. Make sure you take the time to break the news to them as soon as possible to give them time to <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/03\/20\/emotional-preparation-for-your-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prepare emotionally<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong> make a giant announcement on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/SocialMedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Media<\/a> before telling those closest to you. It may seem like a slap in the face to those who\u2019ve supported and shared life\u2019s biggest moments with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>DO<\/strong> inform your boss and co-workers as soon as possible, if it\u2019s not a work-related move or transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>DO<\/strong> make a fun <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2012\/12\/18\/paperless-moving-announcements-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a> on Social Media when the time comes (and after the aforementioned Do\u2019s and Dont\u2019s). Most of the \u201cfriends\u201d you connect with on Social Media will continue to follow you through your future endeavors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Make it Fun<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4697804663_023ebb76a0_o.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-37062 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4697804663_023ebb76a0_o-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to Announce Your Move\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4697804663_023ebb76a0_o-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4697804663_023ebb76a0_o.jpg 491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As previously mentioned, posting a fun announcement to let everyone know you\u2019re moving is a great idea. Here are some ideas on how to create a memorable announcement!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160413-howtoannounceyour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving boxes<\/a> as props and Photoshop your announcement onto them. Use phrases such as \u201c<em>We\u2019re Moving!<\/em>\u201d and include your new address, \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/02\/09\/moving-phoenix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix<\/a> or Bust<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/02\/08\/moving-to-charlotte-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte <\/a>Bound: One Way Only<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Rent a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160413-howtoannounceyour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck <\/a>and park in front of your current home and write \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/01\/06\/moving-to-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago<\/a>, here we come<\/em>!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>You can also find digital moving announcements on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019re in your new home and settled, send a physical announcement in the mail to close friends and family, with your new address, asking them to come visit soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Time to Celebrate<\/h4>\n<p>While moving can be bittersweet, it\u2019s a great time to celebrate your achievements and the relationships that you\u2019ve made thus far in your life. Say goodbye to friends and family with a fun-filled <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2016\/03\/15\/how-to-plan-a-going-away-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">going away party<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4>One Last Hurrah<\/h4>\n<p>Before you drive away, leaving memories in the rear-view mirror, enlist the help of your good buddies to help you pack your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160413-howtoannounceyour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a>. Moving is easier and more fun when friends help out. Order a few pizzas and drinks put on some good music and leave town with another great memory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you announced your move in a fun and creative way? If so, leave them in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/defendallston\/4697804663\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flickr:\u00a0defendallston\/via: cc<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving&#8211;especially long distance&#8211;is an exciting time in your life; one that can affect those closest to you. After all of the major details of your move have been decided and set in stone, it\u2019s time to tell your friends, family, and co-workers. Here are some tips on how to announce your move! 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