We asked moving professionals what tips they had for those who are moving with kids. Here’s what they suggested to make the move as stress free as possible for the whole family:Before the MoveOftentimes, breaking the news to your kids is the hardest part of the moving process. It’s a good idea to have a game plan in place before it’s time to move.
Did you know May is National Moving Month? It’s officially the kickoff to the busiest relocation season of the year. Selling your home ranks as No. 1 priority in the moving process. The thought of opening your home up to potential buyers and then packing up all your belongings tends to overwhelm people. However, you can actually tackle prepping your home for an open house and a move in one sweep. The secret to a successful open house and move is to pretend your home is already sold.
I am thrilled to announce the kick-off of our third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” summer food drive, in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties! Last year, we were elated to collect over 8,000 pounds of food. We provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children. This year, we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding! One out of four children in LA County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger.
It’s May and you are probably thinking of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day celebrations. But did you know May is also National Moving Month? It “may” not be a reason to celebrate, but certainly moving will be on the mind of millions this month. Nearly 40 million Americans move in the summer and begin planning their moves in May. If you are one of those households on the move, there is no reason to panic. Unlike the popular perception, it doesn’t need to be a stressful and overwhelming process.
NorthStar Moving hosts food drive to assist growing number of hungry children while school is out this summer; donate food at LA and Orange County Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage officesNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up once again with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for their third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.“Last year we were thrilled to collect over 8,000 pounds of food which provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “This year we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding! One out of four children in LA County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger and that struggle increases when school is out for the summer, … Continued
40,000,000 Americans were on the move last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For some, the decision came on the heels of a life change like a new job, relationship or baby. For others, warmer temperatures or a cheaper cost of living was the reason for change. Whether these 40 million were upsizing, downsizing or just “rightsizing” for their lifestyle one thing is for sure, there were quite a few cities with revolving doors of people coming and going.
Eco-luxury moving company redefines packing services with photo-logging system to unpack & arrange clients’ items in exact desired layoutNorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, presents Photo Perfect Packing™. The service, which the company has been using for decades to cater to production company needs, is now being offered to homeowners.Photo Perfect Packing photo-logs a homeowner’s possessions before they move out to ensure that when they are unpacked everything is organized exactly to the client’s specifications. NorthStar Moving not only packs and unpacks all of a client’s belongings, with the added service of Photo Perfect Packing; the team photographs every bookshelf, china cabinet, room layout, etc. per the client’s request. Movers then use the photos to arrange everything in the new home to correspond to the previous layout. This includes anything from the positioning of picture frames … Continued
As spring arrives, the moving truck arrives! Many of you are currently in the process of looking to buy or rent a new home. Perhaps, you want to cut down on your commute, or you are changing jobs? Many of us time our move for when the kids will be out of school. Just like the birds and the bees, we get moving in spring! Since it’s the time big life decisions are made and real estate activity is really kicking off now, my team at NorthStar Moving took a look back at 2014 and compiled the top 10 cities Americans moved to and top 10 cities Americans moved from last year.
NorthStar Moving Co. began getting celebrity clients soon after the Los Angeles-based company was founded 20 years ago, owner Laura McHolm says. It has done work for production companies, and that has helped bring it many clients in entertainment; Holm estimates 15 percent of NorthStar’s work comes from the industry. Celebrities hire NorthStar because it provides services for people who want their private lives to remain private, McHolm says.
Packing and moving doesn’t have to mean filling landfills with discarded items. Learn how to be kind to the Earth when you’re preparing to move. Earth Month is here! Now is the time to learn new ways to be even more conscious about what we throw out and get busy preserving our one and only beautiful Earth. Spring also brings the beginning of the busy moving season. Pair these two occasions and we have the perfect opportunity to make greener pastures.
When you think of spring cleaning, do you think of getting down on your hands and knees and scrubbing your home top to bottom? That’s one way to approach spring cleaning, but how long does that BIG CLEAN usually last? A week or two? To make the most of your cleaning frenzy and make it last all season, you need to change your mindset. Tackle spring cleaning as if you were about to move out of your old home and into a new one. Moving is the time when we get rid of the most stuff, but it shouldn’t be the only time.
The official start of spring is just around the corner! Most of hope, that spring will bring us warmer temperatures but it also brings us the task of spring-cleaning. Each year we dream of starting the new season off with a cleaner, brighter and more organized home. Sound like a miracle? Well, it can all come true with one simple “miracle” closet. You may already think your closet is a miracle because it holds everything you ever bought.With one weekend and these simple step-by-step tips on how to create a true “miracle closet” you will be more organized. Follow these three steps to create your very own miracle closet, the launching pad for a clutter free spring […]
Just moved into your new home? Starting a new job? Ready to take on the exciting new chapter? Well, before you step out the door, think about your four-legged housemate. They may not be feeling so settled and could feel deserted if you leave them in the new, unfamiliar surroundings. Not to mention what they might do to your new home while you are away! Now is the time to hire a pet sitter for Fido. But before you just Google “pet sitter” it’s important to understand the difference between a professional pet sitter and dog walker; and a “hobby” pet sitter and dog walker. After all, you don’t want to bark up the wrong tree.
1. In the spring, it’s time to put heavy fabrics, throw blankets and extra toss pillows in storage or if you are never going to use them again donate them to your favorite charity. Less things and textures will make you feel cool and clean. 2. Clear clutter. If things like papers and magazines have been piling up, decide if you really need them. If so, this might be a good time to pack them away. If not, recycle them or donate to your local library. 3. Out with the Poinsettias. Go to a local farmer’s market and pick out spring plants to have in the house.
Eco-luxury moving company expands pet care services to connect their four-legged clients with qualified dog walkers in their new neighborhoodLOS ANGELES, March 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, to connect clients with local professional dog walkers after a move. The service ensures pet owners seamlessly find a new pet sitter and walker for their dog when they relocate.“Pet owners in the process of moving definitely need easy access to finding a new professional dog walker which is why we are thrilled to team up with NorthStar Moving,” said Pet Sitters International Marketing & Communication Manager Beth Stultz. “We love opportunities to connect PSI’s dog-walking members with pet owners and moving is the opportune … Continued
With these tips, you can get your computer (and all those cables) packed up for moving … in one box. Moving day is approaching and you can no longer put off packing up your computer. Is the fear of disconnecting this lifeline, trying to fit each computer piece into a box … and then not being able to set it back up correctly causing you sleepless nights? With these tips your entire computer will fit into one box and you can banish visions of endless tangled wires and not knowing where to plug each cord.
Did someone say the “M” word … as in “Moving”? Relocating is not really a reason to panic. Despite what you may have heard, moving doesn’t need to be a stressful and overwhelming process. A bit of planning ahead and a detailed checklist can make the list of things to do before your move very manageable. So … what are the to-dos and when do you do them? Use this two-month moving calendar to stay organized and on track as you prepare for moving day.
Eco-luxury moving company teams up with ferry pilot to assure that even a client’s plane has a smooth landing during a moveLOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Ferry Pilot Ben Zwebner, a FAA rated Air Transport Pilot, to offer aircraft transport services to clients on the move. The service ensures clients’ private planes are inspected and transported with extensive pilot experience to land them safely at their new home.Ben Zwebner is the owner and chief pilot of The Ferry Pilot, a company that delivers aircrafts worldwide. From single engine, multi-engine to Piston or Turbo-Prop planes, Zwebner cares for each aircraft as if it was his own. He has the highest level of an aircraft pilot’s license and thousands of hours of flight time transporting … Continued
Sharply lower fuel costs are a welcome respite for local companies that buy lots of oil, diesel and gasoline, but most companies see lower prices as just that – a respite, and one that will end all too soon.While businesses are saving money now, many executives say they have no plans to make any permanent changes to how they charge customers or do business.
Tired of the old paint colors, the piles of catalogs, over-stuffed closets and toys that your kids haven’t touched since 2013? Is your 15-year-old just not loving the Winnie the Pooh theme room? Well, then it’s time to room swap! Most of us move homes every 5-10 years, but many stay put for decades. Moving is the time when we get rid of the most stuff, so if you haven’t moved in 5 or 10 years, things are piling up! Remember when you first moved into your home?
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