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NorthStar Moving’s 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Feeds Thousands of Children in Los Angeles County

NorthStar Moving’s 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Feeds Thousands of Children in Los Angeles County

Food Drive Provides Over 779,000 Meals Since Its InceptionNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced the completion of their 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing food drive, raising crucial funds to support hungry children in Los Angeles County—the U.S. county with the highest number of food-insecure children.Partnering once again with Compass Real Estate, the virtual food drive generated donations for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. These contributions provided over 37,000 meals to local children and families in need, addressing the critical gap in nourishment during the summer months when school-provided meals are unavailable. “Thanks to the generosity of our partners and friends we were able to make kids’ lives in our community a little easier this summer,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “Since we first launched Let’s Send Hunger Packing, we’ve provided over 779,000 meals to families in need. Look … Continued

NorthStar Moving Partners with Trashie

NorthStar Moving Partners with Trashie

Recycle unwanted clothing before moving day & and get rewardedLos Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is excited to announce its partnership with Trashie, a simple way to responsibly recycle unwanted clothes and earn rewards. Moving often reveals just how many of someone’s clothes are no longer being worn. Instead of adding to landfill waste, NorthStar Moving clients now have a simple, sustainable solution. Thanks to a new partnership with Trashie, clients can recycle their unwanted clothing with just a click. The collaboration minimizes moving boxes and makes the entire process more environmentally-friendly.“We are always looking for innovative ways to reduce the environmental impact of moving and to support our clients in their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and Chief of Organized Living Laura McHolm. … Continued

Expert Moving Tips to Simplify Your Relocation

Expert Moving Tips to Simplify Your Relocation

Not only will we pack and unpack belongings, we also offer added services such as Photo Perfect Packing™: every bookshelf, china cabinet, room layout, etc., is photographed prior to packing. Our movers arrange everything in the new home to correspond as closely as possible to the previous layout. This includes anything from the positioning of picture frames to the lineup in the medicine cabinet; no detail is too small or insignificant. And, of course, those photos are absolutely turned back over to the client at the end of the move.”

Bespoke Relocation

Bespoke Relocation

Picture this: moving services paired with luxury car transportation, private plane transport, estate managers, nanny services, pet care, and more. Everything you could possibly need during a move. That is “Luxury Moving.”A luxury moving company knows that attention to detail makes the service. A seamless move is tailored for each client. If you have your own staff, designers, or an entourage, a luxury moving company should know how to fit into your team.Family-owned and woman-owned, Southern California is our home, and we take great pride in serving our community. 

How To Move From California To Florida

How To Move From California To Florida

A long-distance move will be a pricey task no matter what, but exact pricing is dependent on multiple factors. “Every move is unique. Factors such as timing, how much stuff you are moving, consolidated shipping, and more impact the cost,” says Laura McHolm, the co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company. “For the last year, the average cost of a move from California to Florida [was] $5,913.”An estimate from moving company Allied Van Lines roughly concurs with McHolm’s estimate. According to the company, a move from California to Florida will cost between $5,000 and $16,000, with the average linehaul moving cost from California to Florida through Allied at around $4,500.

NorthStar Moving’s Virtual Food Drive Assists U.S. County with Highest Child Hunger Rate

NorthStar Moving’s Virtual Food Drive Assists U.S. County with Highest Child Hunger Rate

12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Launches to Feed Hungry Children in LA CountyLos Angeles, CA, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today the launch of their 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive.  Los Angeles County is home to more food-insecure children than any other county in the U.S. To help address this dire situation, NorthStar Moving has once again teamed up with Compass Real Estate to raise much-needed funds for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to feed hungry children in LA County this summer.  “Nutrition insecurity is a heartbreaking reality in Los Angeles County, where more children face food insecurity than anywhere else in the nation,” said President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Michael Flood. “We are grateful for NorthStar … Continued

What determines the cost of a local move?

What determines the cost of a local move?

As one would expect, local, cross-country or intrastate moves are classified differently and have different moving cost implications. Learn what constitutes a “local move” and what impacts the costs associated with moving locally.

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2024 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2024 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving delivers unused food to Los Angeles Food Bank, providing healthy snacks for familiesLos Angeles, CA, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has once again partnered with Move for Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, to ensure leftover food and water at the 39th Los Angeles Marathon was not thrown away and wasted. NorthStar Moving gathered 198 pounds of leftover food from the LA marathon and delivered it to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. “NorthStar Moving Company continues to be an incredible partner in our fight against hunger and food waste,” says Founder of Move For Hunger Adam Lowy.  “We are so grateful for their support and are not surprised that they are once again stepping up to serve the local community.”On March 17, 2024 the Los Angeles Marathon gathered over 20,000 runners from … Continued

The Best Moving Companies in California (2024)

The Best Moving Companies in California (2024)

Balancing an upcoming move with day-to-day life is stressful — but not impossible. Hiring the best moving company in California can expedite the process. Professional movers provide security and efficiency every step of the way, from packing to delivery. […]The following California movers offer excellent service for intrastate moves with some cross-country options. Local moves are billed at hourly rates, so you typically won’t be able to get a binding estimate from a local moving company. […]NorthStar Moving has been in operation since 1994. The company services moves within California and to the rest of the country. NorthStar offers comprehensive luxury and basic service options, including antique and piano moving, fragile-item packing and more.

How to Make Moving Eco-Friendly

How to Make Moving Eco-Friendly

Will you be one of the millions on the move in ‘24? Starting a new chapter in your life is certainly an exciting way to kick-off a new year! Perhaps along with settling into a new home, you have new intentions for the year, such as being more eco-minded.Watch how simple steps during your move can support your commitment to living greener:

NorthStar Moving Partners with Corporate Relocation Coach

NorthStar Moving Partners with Corporate Relocation Coach

Workplace culture coach assists businesses & employees when relocating internationallyLos Angeles, CA, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new service partnership for their corporate clients to support their employees when they relocate to an international office.  The new collaboration with Certified Professional Relocation Coach Sharon Gilor provides employees with customized strategies and tools to navigate a foreign business setting. Sharon is a cross-cultural trainer with over 25 years of experience working as a manager in international settings. She has worked and lived in the USA, Venezuela, Canada, Belgium, Myanmar, and Israel and brings her unique global experience and strategic insights to her coaching practice. Sharon teaches her clients skills to learn how to read interpersonal communication accurately in the new workplace; adapt appropriate managerial behaviors aligned with the … Continued

Franchising is ‘Hands-On’

Franchising is ‘Hands-On’

Ram Katalan, the chief executive and co-founder of NorthStar Moving Co., said that the company has a mission to put service back into what should have been the ultimate service industry: the moving industry. NorthStar currently has one franchisee, in San Leandro in Northern California, but Katalan said the company is waiting on the “perfect fit” for a business partner and may add another franchisee this year.Katalan added that running a moving company is a hands-on business that cannot be operated remotely.“It will require 100% of your attention,” he said.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Leading Relocation Coach

NorthStar Moving Partners with Leading Relocation Coach

Certified coach helps clients adjust to a new culture when moving abroadLos Angeles, CA, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with Certified Professional Relocation Coach Sharon Gilor to provide clients with customized strategies and tools to navigate living in a new country. Sharon is a Professional Certified Coach and cross-cultural trainer. She combines her personal experience as an expat with her professional coaching skills, to support individuals and families before and during relocation to a new country. During coaching sessions, she helps clients: explore new perspectives on what it means to live outside your country of citizenship, parenting children that are living between two cultures, managing different types of relationships in a foreign environment, and many more personal aspects of moving abroad. “I tailor the relocation coaching journey to … Continued

SMA Recognizes NorthStar Moving as Pinnacle Mover

SMA Recognizes NorthStar Moving as Pinnacle Mover

AUSTIN— SMA is proud to announce NorthStar Moving as our latest Pinnacle Mover, a prestigious designation that highlights the company’s commitment to professionalism, ethics, and excellence in the moving and storage industry.  The Pinnacle Mover Program, administered by SMA, aims to promote and recognize professional competence and adherence to ethical standards among movers operating in Texas. Certification under this program signifies that a moving company has committed to operating under industry standards that go beyond the minimum legal requirements. It reflects a dedication to the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.  “NorthStar Moving has set itself apart within the Texas moving and storage industry by adhering to elevated standards that showcase not only professional competence but also unwavering commitment to ethical practices,” said Executive Director John D. Esparza. “The Pinnacle Mover designation signifies that companies in Texas, like NorthStar … Continued

Elevate Your Relocation: A Guide to a Seamless Move

Elevate Your Relocation: A Guide to a Seamless Move

I spoke to Laura McHolm, who is an organizational, moving & storage expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company. NorthStar Moving Company is an award winning, “A+” rated company, which specializes in providing eco-luxury moving and storage services. I recently had the pleasure of working with them for my last move, and I was so impressed with their professionalism, speed, care, and organization.Whether you’re upgrading to a house in the suburbs, relocating to a serene waterfront property across the country, or simply switching apartments in the same city, Laura’s expert tips and insights will transform your move from stressful to seamless.

NorthStar Moving’s Annual Food Drive Provides Over 78,500 Meals to Feed Hungry Kids

NorthStar Moving’s Annual Food Drive Provides Over 78,500 Meals to Feed Hungry Kids

11th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive assists growing number of hungry children in LA CountyNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced that their eleventh annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive raised $19,629 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, providing 78,516 meals to feed hungry children in Los Angeles County. “A big thank you to Compass Real Estate for being our food drive partner for the third consecutive year,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “In a time when budgets are tight, the local Compass offices really stepped up and eagerly participated. We are grateful for their time, enthusiasm and contributions to the food drive.” In California, 2 million children live in low-income households affected by hunger. The Hollywood strikes caused even more families to be impacted by the struggle to put food on the table. Once again, … Continued

How to store baking dishes – 8 ways to keep them neat

How to store baking dishes – 8 ways to keep them neat

We’ve compiled a step-by-step guide, including top tips from experts on the best kitchen storage ideas, to ensure your baking dishes remain neat, tidy, and easily accessible at all times, and quick to put away, too – the less time spent clearing up, the better. […]‘More durable dishes can be stacked on their sides like files without the risk of breakages’, says Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company. ‘This simple step not only creates more room but allows you to see exactly what you have, as opposed to when they’re stacked one on top of the other. You can pull them out more easily, too. Heavy-duty racks are great for keeping them in place if they’re in a drawer or on a pull-out mechanism of some kind. ‘Make sure that the dividers are adjustable so that can adapt your system … Continued

Last Week to Donate to NorthStar Moving’s Online Food Drive

Last Week to Donate to NorthStar Moving’s Online Food Drive

NorthStar Moving® Company’s 11th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive will conclude on August 31, 2023. Recent data revealed a growing hunger crisis in Los Angeles County. The online food drive is a simple way to raise the much needed funds to provide meals to children this summer.According to a recent survey conducted by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research, nearly 37% of low-income families in greater Los Angeles experienced food insecurity in 2022. The 11th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive is completely online and runs through August 31, 2023. Please make a monetary online donation today HERE.All donations will directly assist the needs of our hero: the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.