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MovingTip: How to Alleviate Some Stress During a Move

I thought given the timing, this would be a great repost.  Moving is a stressful experience that most of us will go through at some point in our lives.  It  ranks with one of the top three stresses one can experience through life along with death of a loved one and divorce.  After all of [...]

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Moving Tip: How Do I Move My Tax Documents?

The other day a friend of mine, who is moving asked me how should she move her tax documents.  So, I thought I would share what I told her with you.  Before you move, you will have to weed through all of your paperwork and decide what needs to move with you and what you [...]

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Moving Tip: Where Should I Live?

Where should I live is a question that takes some time to figure out when you are contemplating a move.  The first thing you want to do is get online.  There is a wealth of information to start your search.  If you are looking to buy, Realtor.com is a fantastic resource.  If renting is your [...]

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Announcement: Great Things Planned for You

With the start of the moving season, I am so excited to tell you that we are working on several great things for you.  We are planning two contests that should launch soon.  Further, we are working diligently on some website improvements that are scheduled to launch in a few weeks.  We hope that all [...]

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Moving Tip: Keeping the Kids Busy After You Move in the Summer

As the weather gets warmer and summer is on the way, your plans may include a move.  If you are planning to move to a new place with children this summer, you definitely need to do some research ahead of time.  Chances are you have already begun to look at several school districts in you [...]

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Moving Tip: Buying Second-Hand Furniture? Be Cautious.

Given the economy and the cost of the average move, many of you may be considering purchasing second-hand furniture.  I have a word of caution for you.  Unfortunately, since the reemergence of the bed bug, you will have to be cautious if you are not aware of the item’s origins.  The items that pose the [...]

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Moving Tip: Finding Affordable Packing Supplies

When you are moving, a big challenge is finding affordable packing supplies.  As you get started you want to begin your search on-line.  Here are a few to get started.  I have not used all of these myself but it will give you a great starting point. Craig’s List is a great resource to get [...]

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Moving Tip For Our Military Families: Resources to Keep Your Child Busy This Summer

With PCS season on the way, I thought this would make a great repost.  If you have any other resources, please share them with us.  When you are moving to a new location, finding activities to keep your child busy in the summer is so important.  It will help them make friends and start to [...]

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Moving Tip: Support Move For Hunger

We are about to embark on the moving season, so I would like to remind you to support this fantastic organization called Move for Hunger.  Move for Hunger teams up with professional movers across the country to make non-perishable food donations to local food banks.  All you have to do is ask your professional mover [...]

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Moving Tip: Make Sure to Get Copies of Documents Before Summer

If you are moving, make sure to get all of the information and documentation you need for your kiddos before school lets out.  Take the time now to take steps to prepare before the chaos begins.  Further, you want to be able to speak to teachers and administration so that they have the time to [...]

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