Moving Forward

Intro Even when you’re moving, health comes first.  When you’re healthy, you can manage stress better, be more flexible to when circumstances change, be more self sufficient, and maintain a happy mood.  Moving shakes up our routines and muddles our habits.  We start packing and suddenly our treadmill is covered in boxes -- ah well no exercise today.  Moving tasks pile up and there’s no time to cook dinner. Takeout again.  There’s so much to do you don’t even know where to get started, so you skimp on sleep to get more done before and after work.  All of this leads to more stress, brain fog, and unhealthy mind and body.  Take care of yourself while you move.  Hydrate It’s amazing how being busy can cause us to forget about drinking water When you’re feels stressed, drink a glass of water, it helps. Hydration keeps stress levels down ( WebMD ).  Trying to keep up with your to-do lis...

Outline: Intro Theft is extremely common for homeowners who are in the middle of moving. You’re often in and out more, you may leave your house unlocked, or even leaves boxes out. The process of moving makes you a target for burglars. Some burglars even find a way to waltz into your house on moving day! There’s lots of people going in and your of your house on Moving day - families, landlords, realtors, professional movers, neighbors, cable men, you name it. It’s easier for someone to slip in. Protect your home/belongings and stay safe with these tips Keep Up On Yard Work Robbers identify homes with overgrown lawns or wilting plants, bc they think you’re on vacation. May sound like a drag, but a robber can spot an unkempt lawn. Mow your law, pull your weeds, water your plants. If you’re garden is alive they will know someone is home. Record A Dog Barking Whether you have a dog and his bark is unreliable or you don’t have a dog, the s...

Outline: Intro Our walls take a beating just from living within them: paintings posters, leaning objects against them, dents, marking your child’s height no the wall, scratches from pets and dogs. Same goes with carpets and floors - pets, kids, and parties can do a number on them. Whether you’re renting, this is your rental space, or you’re taking care of some final cleaning touches before putting your home on the market, use these tips to take care of the tiny details and clean up your floors and walls. Repairing Damaged Walls Every home will have some general wear and tear that you may have gotten used to bc you’re living in it … but it’s an eyesore to new tenants and homeowners. Fill holes - [Flesh out] Remove scuffs - [Flesh out] Give it a fresh coat of paint - [Flesh out] Clean the baseboards, crown molding, wainscoting - [Flesh out] Repairing Damaged or Dirty Floors Floors really take a beating, from food stains to stubborn ...

Intro: Moving week is messy and chaotic. Taking care of last-minute details Saying goodbye to people Everything is (hopefully) packed up … if it isn’t then you have another big task on your list. You may be reviewing your moving budget and wondering where you got off track. A great way to keep the peace and save a little money during moving week is to create a meal plan. Use this guide to do just that. Plan Meals Before You Shop It’s tempting to just figure out what you’ll cook while you’re in the aisle at the grocery store. Don’t do that. Unless you’re a chef or a champion at meal prepping already, you’ll wind up: buying random ingredients Shopping on autopilot Buying too much Getting overwhelmed Instead, plan your meals: Who is eating? (family of 4? 2 kids?) What can everyone agree to eat? What can you whip together in 15-30 minutes? Choose One Day to Meal Prep After you’ve done the shopping, choose a day to me...

Have you had the talk with your plants? No! Not that talk! The moving talk. Moving can be a very traumatic event for plants and while some may think it’s crazy to talk to your plants, it is not crazy to take the proper steps to ensure they make it through a move healthy and with all their roots, flowers and leaves intact. Plants are delicate and we take the time to nurture them so they can give our home a vibrant and fresh look. It’s true you could leave some of your plants with trusted friends and neighbors, but if you have cultivated that Christmas Cactus through many blooms and moons, you’ll want to take that family member with you! Read on for ways on how to move your plants without committing mass “plantacide” Prep and Prune Your Plants In order to ensure that your plants have the best chance of surviving your move, make sure they are at their healthiest before you leave. First, remove any dead leaves, making sure not to pull off any that are resistant as this would cause a “wou...

Soon school will be out and the sun will be shining.  What that means for many is that it’s time to MOVE! Though we wish we were referring to the type of moving which involves shaking what your mama gave ya, we are in fact talking about purging unwanted junk, packing precious belongings and lifting bulky, heavy furniture. Peak moving season (May-September) is fast approaching so now is a good time to start looking for a professional moving company.  Before you make a choice, consider these 4 tips: #1 Review Reviews These days reviews play a strong role in choosing just about everything from restaurants to vacuum cleaners to, well,  moving companies. Hop on-line and check out reviews from the following sites:  The Better Business Bureau : one of the most trusted names in business ratings and reviews. Angie’s list : contains accurate information and reviews about local businesses from vetted users who have to pay a membership fee to access and wr...