NorthStar Moving Named California ProMover

March 13, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2014 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover today announced that it has been certified as a California ProMover, the U.S. moving industry’s consumer protection and extensive certification program.The California ProMover Program is designed to fight fraud by giving consumers an easy way to separate reputable, professional movers from con artists. After rigorous evaluations and undergoing an extensive seven-point background check, NorthStar Moving earned this distinction and membership. Every ProMover has pledged to abide by all federal regulations and the American Moving & Storage Association’s Code of Ethics. The promise is to provide California moving consumers honest, legal, and efficient service, as well as trained personnel, operating clean and safe equipment.“It is an honor to be recognized for our ethical and honest business practices,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and CEO Ram Katalan. “Since our first day … Continued

Prep for Spring: Eight Tips to Clear Clutter & Find More Space in Your Home

March 10, 2014

It’s that time of year again when we break out the mops and sponges to scrub our home clean of winter. But what about the actual clutter that has built up over the last months? Are there remnants of holidays 2013, boots blocking the entryway, and coats piled ceiling high? Look around, if that is the case no matter how much scrubbing you do your home will never feel clean. So, before you get down to making things spic and span, clear the clutter. Follow these eight tips to prep for spring cleaning and find more space in your home.

Keep Your Little Movers Safe With This Baby-Proofing Checklist

March 7, 2014

Baby’s on the move? Run! No wait, better make sure it’s safe. Here’s a checklist for all you parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles and friends who have little ones moving about your home. Curiosity can be adorable, but did you know how much trouble a child’s sense of exploration can be?

Why People Move (And Why They Should Use Coldwell Banker’s New Online Search Tool)

February 24, 2014

Thinking of buying a new or bigger and better home? According to our professional friends over at NorthStar Moving® Company, whether you are a first-time buyer or moving on up, these specific occasions top the list of the most common reasons people move. Other common reasons can be related to job changes, family expansion, desiring a better neighborhood or even changes in marital status.

When you’ve got to Move it! Move it! Here’s how to Pack it! Pack it!

February 21, 2014

Well, I think about moving and packing all day every day. You probably don’t, and I hope you don’t. So let me get you movin with some simple tips that will keep every teacup in one piece and transform packing from a mess to an efficient assembly line.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Boo Boo Busters to Provide Professional Baby-Proofing for Little Ones on the Move

February 20, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2014 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Boo Boo Busters Professional Childproofing Services to provide baby-proofing to households on the move. The new service transforms a home into a safe environment for crawlers, toddlers, climbers, and grabbers.“Any home undergoes a lot of change when a little one enters. Add moving into the mix and the change and uncertainties can triple,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving. “That’s why we are delighted to team up with the experts at Boo Boo Busters to ease the minds of our clients that have little ones in tow. They no longer have to worry about what dangers may be hidden in their new home or tackle the headache of determining what products they need or … Continued

The Most Common Reasons We Move in America

February 7, 2014

How many times have you moved? What were the reasons? Moving is stressful and a ton of work so why do we do it? It turns out we have very good reasons, often big life changes.My team at NorthStar Moving compiled the most common reasons people move.

Preparing for Your Big Move: Finding a Qualified Mover

February 3, 2014

I know, you were thinking you would just Google “moving company.” Sure you will find a zillion moving companies, but are you ready to handover your baby grand piano or your prized 1977 go-go boots into any stranger’s hands? So, how do you choose the mover you can trust? One who knows how great you look in those boots and wouldn’t dream of letting anything happen to them? Here are some handy tips on what to look for when hiring a mover.

It’s Moving Day Again! Tips on Protecting Your Properties

January 31, 2014

Is it moving day again at one of your properties? Afraid to see what damage was left behind this time? Have no fear, your hours spent doing moving day damage control are over. With a small amount of prep work and knowledge, your elevators, corners, doorways, carpets and more, will stay looking new through hundreds of moves.

The Big Move

January 29, 2014

To streamline your moving process and get it under control, follow these four steps […] 2) DeclutterHere’s a golden rule to decide whether to keep or throw your stuff: “If you haven’t used it in the last year, toss it. Everything adds up” Schmidt says. […] Giving away your stuff can be another way to declutter, advises Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles.

Ten Tips to Find More Space in Your Home in 2014

January 21, 2014

Clear your mind by clearing out the clutter. If your home is organized your mindset will be too.A clean and balanced home is actually a launching pad for all of your other resolutions. So if you are already starting to fail at your self-resolutions try this home resolution — find more space in your home by clearing out the clutter. Follow these ten tips and I promise you it will inspire you to complete your other resolutions and lead you to a more organized, happier year.

NorthStar Moving Offers New Year Organization Services

January 14, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 14, 2014 — Make a home resolution for the new year? Pledging to be more organized in 2014? NorthStar Moving® Company, the award-winning eco-luxury mover in California, offers home solutions for all kinds of home resolutions. Whether starting the new year fresh in a new home or freshening a current home, the company has partnerships with professional organizers, furniture restoration specialist, green cleaning company, item removal and auction company, and even a Feng Shui expert.NorthStar Moving’s partnership with Operation Organization provides a team of professional organizers that will de-clutter any life. From closets to kitchens and garages, they sift and sort, help decide what stays and what goes, and teach organizing strategies to keep clients on track all year long. If it’s just a closet that’s the sore spot, NorthStar Moving also works with personal stylist Lauren Messiah. … Continued

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

December 31, 2013

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!

NorthStar Moving Moves Toy Donations to Brighten Children’s Holiday Dreams

December 20, 2013

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2013 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is honored to team up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Locations Managers Guild of America (LMGA), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) to help collect and distribute donations for their holiday toy drives.NorthStar Moving put their mover elves to work to fill their red trucks with toys for three toy drives benefiting children across the LA region this holiday season. The company helped fulfill the wish lists of the young patients at Children’s Hospital LA by providing free storage space for the donations and transporting them. The LMGA hosted a toy drive to support Five Acres, a child and family services agency that strengthens families and prevents child abuse. NorthStar Moving transported the toys to Five Acres to ensure the wishes were under the tree in time for … Continued

The Home Stretch: Last-Minute Holiday Entertaining Tips

December 18, 2013

Planning a holiday party this week, but its not making your spirits bright? Do you fear that jingle as neighbors come knocking? Every year we plan to be the hostess with the mostess, but with all the other holiday to-dos it often falls to the bottom of the list. Well, here is some jolly news, you can host a holiday party and be merry and bright! All it takes is a little planning and you will entertain with ease.Here is my holiday entertaining handbook which has saved my holidays for decades:

NorthStar Moving, Rodeo Realty, Silverado & Move for Hunger Team up for Holiday Food Drive

December 12, 2013

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2013 — WHAT: Rodeo Realty, Silverado senior living, and NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, have partnered with Move for Hunger to host a holiday food drive to feed hungry children and adults in Los Angeles County. The donations will help feed the 1.6 million people in Los Angeles County that live on incomes that put them at risk of hunger. Forty percent of those in need are children.DETAILS: The food drive runs through December 20, 2013. Donations are now being accepted at the Calabasas and Los Angeles Silverado locations. Suggested food items include peanut butter, jelly, canned beans, fruit juice, rice, crackers, baby food, canned vegetables, pasta and sauce, soups, salad dressings and all nonperishable items. The donations will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. NorthStar Moving will provide the boxes for the donations and pick-up … Continued

Claire’s Place Foundation’s Year End Newsletter

December 3, 2013

2013 has been an incredible year for us here at Claire’s Place Foundation. Through the efforts of our wonderful marketing team from NorthStar Moving Company and Carrie Callahan, PR Consultant and Strategist at Nash Callahan Communications, our programs are finally reaching the families that need them the most. Social workers across the country will be receiving our new pamphlets to share with the CF families they support and our hope is that we can help where others can’t.We have been able to assist many families with Extended Hospital Stay grants this year and hope to do even more next year!

16 Women Who Made the World Happier This Year

November 26, 2013

Laura McHolm (NorthStar Moving co-founder) Makes a Teen with Cystic Fibrosis Feel Like a Star. “I’m used to seeing celebs,” says McHolm, cofounder of NorthStar Moving Company in Los Angeles. But recently she created a star of her own: McHolm asked Claire Wineland, a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis, to be the face of her company’s blog.

NorthStar Moving Receives Outstanding Supporter Award from Claire’s Place Foundation

November 25, 2013

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 25, 2013 — Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization designed to help children and families affected by cystic fibrosis, is proud to present NorthStar Moving® Company Co-Founder Laura McHolm and her team with their Outstanding Supporter Award.Claire’s Place Foundation was founded by Claire Wineland, now a teenager, who has been living with cystic fibrosis her entire life. “Laura is one of those people you can’t help but be inspired by,” said Claire. “Without her commitment and belief in us, we wouldn’t be where we are today. She is definitely one of my heroes and a great example to others.”Laura and Claire first met through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. When Claire was 14, she made a heartfelt wish to Make-A-Wish of Greater LA for a newly designed mermaid-themed bedroom. Laura heard about Claire’s wish and sprung into action, providing … Continued

5 Easy Holiday Decor DIY Projects

November 18, 2013

The holidays are upon us […] It’s easy to feel a little less than jolly about the season’s notoriously pricey reputation, but one area that doesn’t need to break your budget is decorating your home. The holiday season should be a time spent with family, and many times we need to slow down the festive train to remind us of that. One way to check three things off your list – budget holiday expenses, spend time with the kids, and decorate – is with simple DIY holiday decor. These fun do-it-yourself family projects you will save cash, but most importantly keep the whole bunch jolly and help create unique family memories!

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