{"id":40329,"date":"2016-11-25T09:36:13","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T16:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=40329"},"modified":"2020-02-13T15:07:28","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T22:07:28","slug":"6-ways-u-haul-can-help-you-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/25\/6-ways-u-haul-can-help-you-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways U-Haul Can Help You This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40337\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/We-wish-you-a-1.png\" alt=\"we-wish-you-a-1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/We-wish-you-a-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/We-wish-you-a-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/We-wish-you-a-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Shopping malls are packed, and you might feel like your list of errands will never end! Well, it&#8217;s time to put the joy back in your holidays with a little help from your friends at U-Haul. Here are some things U-Haul can help you with this holiday season:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Transporting Seasonal Items<\/h3>\n<p>The holidays mean shopping trips, which can result in a full trunk. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/Pickup-Truck\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20161125-waysuhaulcanhelp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pickup truck<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/Cargo-Van\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20161125-waysuhaulcanhelp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cargo van<\/a> is an easy solution to transporting things like oversize gifts or items for a holiday party. Some things you may need to load in a pickup truck or cargo van are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Christmas tree<\/li>\n<li>Large gifts (television, furniture, sporting equipment)<\/li>\n<li>Lawn decorations<\/li>\n<li>Chairs (holiday party)<\/li>\n<li>Centerpieces or general decorations<\/li>\n<li>Groceries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40461 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cargovanfinal.jpg\" alt=\"cargovanfinal\" width=\"800\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cargovanfinal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cargovanfinal-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cargovanfinal-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Coming Home From College<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in college, you may be coming home for the holiday season. You&#8217;ve studied hard for your finals, and now it&#8217;s time to kick back with your family. Perhaps there are a few things in your dorm you&#8217;d like to take home with you, such as some winter clothes or holiday gifts for family. <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeboxes.com\/home.seam?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=collegeboxes&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collegeboxes<\/a> is the perfect service to ship those items home for you, and even ship them back to school if you wish!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40514 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/ornament.jpg\" alt=\"ornament\" width=\"340\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/ornament.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/ornament-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>3. Making and Storing Decorations<\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, U-Haul\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving supplies<\/a> can help your holidays in a few ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have any old moving boxes around the house, you can easily transform them into great Christmas tree <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/12\/06\/christmas-tree-ornaments-moving-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ornaments<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Also, a Christmas tree <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Storage-Solutions\/Christmas-Tree-Storage-Bags?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage bag<\/a>\u00a0is perfect to keep your tree in year-round so it&#8217;s looking fresh for the holiday season. \u00a0There&#8217;s no need to fit your tree back in its original box!<\/li>\n<li>Your ornaments will need a safe storage place as well. Make things easy with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Kitchen-Moving-Boxes\/Glass-Pack-Kit?id=2701&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glass pack kit<\/a>! \u00a0Each ornament can have its own slot, so you won&#8217;t have to find any broken ones later on.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, it&#8217;s always smart to think of next year during the holidays. \u00a0Be sure to save any holiday gift bags you receive so you can reuse them. \u00a0You may be thinking you don&#8217;t want to accumulate clutter, but they can easily be stored under your bed or in your closet in a clear storage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Storage-Solutions\/Storage-Containers?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">container<\/a>. \u00a0These containers can also be used for your ornaments, stockings, holiday pillows\/blankets, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Storing Gifts and Seasonal Items<\/h3>\n<p>Renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Storage\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage<\/a> unit is a smart move during the holiday season. If you&#8217;re a college student, you may need some extra space for winter items, or for gifts you receive from family. If you&#8217;re planning on having the best decorated lawn in your neighborhood, a storage unit is a great place to keep your decorations year-round when you&#8217;re done with them. Also, if your kids are prone to tearing down the house looking for those hidden gifts, opt for storage away from home for the best hiding place! You might store your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christmas tree<\/li>\n<li>Indoor\/outdoor decorative lights<\/li>\n<li>Inflatable lawn decorations<\/li>\n<li>Winter sports equipment (skis\/snowboard)<\/li>\n<li>Heavy coats\/boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Hosting Holiday Parties<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-40517 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/firering3.jpg\" alt=\"firering3\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/firering3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/firering3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Hosting a party for the holidays can be stressful. Be sure to use your resources in order to make things as easy as possible. From keeping warm to cooking a delicious meal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Propane\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">propane<\/a>\u00a0is your ultimate holiday party tool. Especially if you throw an outdoor party, it may get chilly for you and your guests.\u00a0Put your propane tank to use with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Propane-Tanks-Heaters\/BIG-Buddy-Indoor-Safe-Propane-Heater?id=5796&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heaters<\/a>. These are small and easy to pick up and move during a party. Depending on the size, they can radiate heat for up to 400 square feet.<\/li>\n<li>Propane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Grilling-Tailgating-Accessories\/Propane-Fire-Ring?id=16488&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire ring<\/a>. It has the look and feel of a campfire, but there&#8217;s no smoke and no need for firewood! Now you won&#8217;t have to run in the house to grab jackets for your guests while you&#8217;re trying to entertain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, the holidays aren&#8217;t the same without a meal to bring everyone together! Here are a few things to help with your party:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Grilling-Tailgating-Accessories\/The-Big-Easy-Oil-less-Turkey-Fryer-by-Char-Broil-?id=11916&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=propane&amp;utm_content=20161125-6waysuhaulcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oil-less turkey fryer<\/a>. You can make a delicious turkey for your friends and family but without the oily mess!<\/li>\n<li>Easy <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2012\/12\/21\/five-delicious-and-easy-holiday-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipes<\/a>. Here are a few that are delicious\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>easy, because you don&#8217;t have time to spend hours in the kitchen while hosting a party!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/11\/21\/holiday-propane-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety tips<\/a>. Follow these to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday party meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re facing a hefty shopping spree, a lack of ornaments, or a big holiday party for your friends and family, U-Haul has you covered this holiday season!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stampinmom\/5073174961\/in\/photolist-8JimaP-8vWM1-4U9ZNx-7bn6o-7tgj5s-7rVvkZ-7njK1c-7nbWgK-viu8s-7njKpz-zZc7-7nbW5D-aQ2G3B-5UGnbb-7syguK-7tEiib-5yegcD-qxbfTL-5nJSKA-2VHo55-94msQH-92kj5a-95fYkS-aU5t2X-7sUu6H-8LHsdP-7cCUFJ-aAGZwd-aAGZuN-hRmESF-7rVXe8-2VFXeN-4iLN7w-8ZZmXm-4NC1Rt-anQVGG-g46Jna-964NQB-Nejxt-arkXK5-qVRj1Z-dicoYc-aAGZtN-5AH96d-5Se8xp-bk58vA-dukstv-qVRicp-anN9rM-2q5TNC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintage doily and glitter star ornament<\/a>\u00a0by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stampinmom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GlitterandFrills<\/a> is licensed under the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic<\/a>\u00a0(CC BY 2.0) license.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays can be a crazy time of year. 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