Children During a Move

Moving day can be a stressful time for you and your family. It’s a good idea to make arrangements for children to be somewhere else on moving day. Movers are working quickly and cannot be watching out for a child that may get under foot. They are using equipment that to a child looks like [...]

Cutting Down Moving Time

Some people hire a moving company to do everything; pack, move and unpack. This is a wonderful service and is the way to go if you can afford it. For others there are things you can do to cut down the move time and save some money. Below are a few examples of things you [...]

Moving? How to Pack Food

Non-perishables: can be packed in book boxes. Do not overfill the boxes. Check lids: make sure they are tight. Putting a piece of Saran Wrap between the lid and the bottle to create a better seal. Do not pack bottles or jars that don’t have lids or do not have a proper seal. Glass Bottles: [...]

Tips for Getting Ready to Move

As soon as you start to think about moving begin sorting and getting ready. People don’t realize how much stuff they have until they start getting ready for a move. Let the sorting begin! Don’t wait till the last minute. Do you have a couple months before the move? Start by cleaning out one closet [...]

Pack a Lunch

Save time Create a schedule. Have family members help prepare a weekly menu Designated Area Have containers, utensils, condiments and fun napkins all ready in drawers or baskets in a designated area of the kitchen. Paste the weekly menu up in plain sight. Prep Ahead of Time Cut and clean vegetables and fruits ahead of [...]