NorthStar Moving Partners with Professional Pilot to Relocate Private Planes

February 6, 2015

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

Businesses Shrug Off Break on Fuel Costs

January 26, 2015

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.

How to Make Your Old Home Feel New in 2015: Swap Rooms!

January 14, 2015

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?

Can Moving With Kids Be Less Painful?

January 12, 2015

If you have kids, you have stuff. A LOT of stuff. From the moment you find out you are expecting, you start acquiring so many things, your house may resemble a baby store. And then…because you have so many new “things” that your house feels like it is swallowing you whole, you decide to move. You want more space, a backyard, more storage or another bedroom. Or you may want to be close to family, in a better school district, or moving for a better job. And while I cannot lie, because moving is hard with kids, I can give you tips to make the process as easy as possible.1) Forget any past moves. This is a completely different ballgame. You have KIDS now. You NEED to have a good and reputable moving company who will be there when they promise, … Continued

Organize Your Home to Find More Space in 2015

January 12, 2015

Did you get to the gym this morning and eat a balanced breakfast? It’s that time of year when we pledge to be simply perfect people. But what about our surroundings? How are we supposed to eat healthier if our pantries are overflowing, or be inspired to hit the pavement every morning if we are looking at piles of clothes? Clear your mind by clearing out the clutter. If you organize your home, your mindset will be organized too.[…] try this home resolution: Find more space by clearing out the clutter and organizing your home. Follow these tips and you will be inspired to complete your other resolutions and have a more organized year.

Four Simple Ways to Use Holiday Clutter to Pack Away Décor Safely

January 3, 2015

The holiday festivities have come to a close. The pine needles are beginning to cover the floor and I bet corners of the house are filled with boxes, wrapping paper and miles of ribbon. But before you begin the task of clearing the house of all holiday remnants and packing up the décor, you can actually put the festive trash to good use. Much of your trash is actually a treasure when it comes to stowing away your holiday décor safely. Follow these four simple steps to reuse Christmas past, clear holiday clutter and make sure your décor is in one piece next year, all at the same time!

3 Steps to Creating a Miracle: an Organized Closet

December 30, 2014

With every New Year comes a clean slate and resolutions to be a better, more organized you. Does it sound like a miracle? Well, you can make a start toward having it 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 three simple steps, you can create a true “miracle closet” and be more organized. Life will just be that much better for you in 2015.

NorthStar Moving Teams Up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Bring Cheer to Patients

December 18, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2014 — Just like Santa, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles(CHLA) receives holiday wish lists from their young patients each holiday season. NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help fulfill these lists by donating the transportation of toys and providing free storage space. This month, NorthStar Moving helped transport toy donations from the Staples Center for a toy drive in partnership with the LA Kings, and later this month the company’s red trucks will assist another drive at CHLA.“NorthStar Moving has just been wonderful with all the too many details on hand,” said Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gift and Event Program Coordinator Alberto Garcia. “Their trucks and storage will allow us to accept more toy donations and to increase the number of toy donations we can … Continued

Keep Your Kids Safe and Merry During the Holidays with this Simple Checklist

December 11, 2014

Are you deep into tinsel and mistletoe? A bit pre-occupied with your holiday to-do lists? Is all the sparkle distracting you and your little ones? Be sure to keep an eye out for trouble, your little ones can reap havoc with holiday décor. Whether you are singing “Feliz Navidad” or “Dradle Dradle Dradle,” we can all agree this is one of the greatest times of the year. If parents aren’t careful though, it can also be one of the most dangerous times. I checked in with the child safety experts at Boo Boo Busters to talk Santa safety to ensure that the holidays and New Year are filled with joy.

5 Tips to Keep your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

December 10, 2014

December? Yep, December is here and you know what that means! A busy and joyous month filled with holiday festivities, shopping, decorating, baking and Santa’s to-do lists that you better check twice. While December is filled with cheer, it’s also filled with dangers for your pets. In fact, it is one of the most dangerous times of the year for your dog Dasher and your cat Blitzen. That’s why I called upon Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to guide us through all of the dangers our holiday décor and holiday foods can create for our best four-legged friends.

Five Green & Thrifty Holiday Décor Tips

December 8, 2014

This Holiday Season – let it go, let it go, let it go: GREEN! Being prepared to deck the halls with green eco-friendly decor can save you from being in the red and keep you safe from chilly finances. With simple thrifty and green Do-It-Yourself tips, your home will be beautifully decorated for your holiday celebrations and ready for the unexpected guest dropping by with the dreaded fruitcake (that’s oh so ready for your freezer).

5 Tips to Pack Away Holiday Dishes like a Pro

December 3, 2014

NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, reveals handy tips on how to pack away holiday dishes, just like the pros! It’s that wonderful time of year again, filled with parties, giving and decorating. But there’s one unspoken holiday fear that can add an unwanted jingle: unwrapping your holiday dishware.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Wine Storage Company for Collectors on The Move

November 3, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2014 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Los Angeles Fine Arts & Wine Storage Company to offer wine storage services for clients in between homes or those in need of a place to store their fine wine collection close to their new Los Angeles area home. The service ensures clients’ treasured wine collections are cared for in temperature and humidity controlled rooms.NorthStar Moving is making sure clients will soon sip easy with this new partnership. Los Angeles Fine Arts & Wine Storage Company’s climate controlled wine rooms have been specifically designed for wine storage. All of their wine storage units are kept at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and 65% humidity to maintain the wines flavor and balance. There is constant video surveillance to ensure that all rooms … Continued

13 Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Children and Pets Safe

October 29, 2014

Halloween should be full of spookiness, but all that fright should be fun and not dangerous, so I teamed up with a couple of experts to gather Halloween safety tips to keep your children and pets safe. First up are the experts in keeping your little pumpkins safe: Boo Boo Busters. As a leading professional childproofing service, they know a thing or two about keeping your kids safe. And for your pets, I gathered safety tips from Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist.

13 Spook-Free Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe This Halloween

October 27, 2014

It is critical to be aware of the true spookiness that is hiding behind all the ghostly fun. So I called upon two experts that have simple tips for a safe, scare-free Halloween to keep your children and pets safe.First up are the experts in keeping your little pumpkins safe. They may have “boo” in their name, but there is nothing scary about Boo Boo Busters. As a leading professional childproofing service they know a thing or two about keeping your kids safe. Following, are Halloween safety tips for your pets from Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist. He has been taking care of all kinds of pets for over 20 years and his tips are sure to keep you furry friends from howling at the moon.

13 Spook-Free Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe This Halloween

October 26, 2014

Whether you are a parent of two-legged loved ones or four-legged furry loved ones, it is critical to be aware of the true spookiness that is hiding behind all the ghostly fun. So I called upon two experts that have simple tips for a safe, scare-free Halloween to keep your children and pets safe.

Move for Hunger Honors NorthStar Moving with Hunger Fighting Hero Award

October 9, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2014 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today that it was awarded the “2014 Hunger Fighting Hero Award” by Move for Hunger for their commitment to fighting hunger in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.The Fighting Hunger Hero is awarded to organizations that host a successful event to fight hunger in their area. NorthStar Moving’s second annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive competition in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage raised 8,109 pounds of food to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. The overwhelming volume of food collected and the awareness the company raised for hunger earned NorthStar Moving the award.“We are thrilled to be a part of the positive impact that NorthStar Moving has had on their community,” said Move For Hunger Director of Operations Dan Ratner. “By raising over … Continued

NorthStar Moving Partners with Ocean Transport to Navigate Yacht Relocation for Clients

October 2, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 02, 2014 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Ocean Transport, provider of worldwide yacht transportation, to offer yacht transport services to clients on the move. The service ensures clients’ prized yachts or boats are transported, managed and cared for with red-carpet treatment during a move.NorthStar Moving is taking stress-free moving to a whole new level with this partnership to benefit their seafaring clients. Ocean Transport relocates any size or type of boat or yacht anywhere around the world. Clients’ vessels are safeguarded throughout the whole moving process. From insurance, custom clearance and permits to shrink wrapping and cradles, Ocean Transport organizes everything from pick up to delivery. They specialize in every transportation method: ground transport, standard transport by sea and the uber-luxury treatment – the … Continued

Mission Viejo Coldwell Banker Raises the Most Food Donations in Orange County

September 17, 2014

NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today that the Mission Viejo Coldwell Banker office collected the most food donations in Orange County in their second annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” summer food drive competition in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.“I am so grateful for the participation of all the wonderful folks at Coldwell Banker and our community. Together with our team at NorthStar Moving and the amazing team at Coldwell Banker we raised 8,109 lbs. of food which is more than 3,500 pounds than last year and means this year we raised 6,487 meals!,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm.

10 Things You Need To Know Before You Move With Pets

September 15, 2014

Moving doesn’t have to be a dog-gone cat-astrophy. The good news is that with a paw-ful of wise tips you can ease their trauma. Here are ten tricks that have been approved by Dr. Sara Sheltren, veterinarian at the East Padden Animal Hospital, in Vancouver, Washington to keep Fluffy and Fido cared for during the moving process:1. Before Moving Day: Become familiar with pet rules and regulations. Landlords and homeowners’ associations may have specific pet rules. Become familiar with your new area’s leash laws, pet ordinances and/or pet licensing requirements. Your pet may need additional vaccinations, medications or certain certificates depending on where you are moving. A call to the local animal control facility should answer your questions.

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