Summer is almost here and for families it’s the most popular time to move to a new home. In fact, nearly 40 million of us move in the summer and begin to plan in May. But, before you break out that moving checklist think about your kids and how the moving process may affect them.There are three elements to a successful move with kids to focus on before moving: timing, transition, and getting them involved.
In recognition of National Moving Month and the busiest time of the year for Americans to step into a new home, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading award winning eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new company website that provides useful resources for those organizing a household or a business for a move.The new website equips individuals, families, and organizations on the move with how-to videos, checklists, a move calendar, and much more to be informed and prepared before a move. Pack like a pro with the Packing 101 Tips and how-to videos that walk through every step from how much tape to use, how to pack dishes and electronics. Use the How to Choose a Mover checklist to pick the right moving company, avoiding hassles and scams. Check rules and regulations to understand legal rights and responsibilities, learn about insurance, and … Continued
The Los Angeles Business Journal presents a series of high profile events that bring together directors and business owners from all industries. We would like to honor Laura McHolm’s nomination for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s, 2013 Women Making a Difference Awards.
Come May and you usually think about Mother’s Day, May poles, flowers and Cinco de Mayo. But did you also know that it’s the kick-off to the busiest time of year when most of us move to new homes? Yes, May is National Moving Month. So, put down your posies and pick-up those cardboard boxes. Better yet, before you start packing, now’s the perfect time to start planning a smooth move and the best way to do that is to hire a great and reputable moving company.
For those that have been named an executor of an estate or are looking to downsize a home, NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with A.N. Abell Auction Company to alleviate the stress and uncertainty of selling treasured possessions.“Over the past few years we have been witness to the McMansion generation downsizing and the influx of baby boomers caring for their parents’ possessions,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving.
Eco-luxury moving company provides clients a right-hand assistant to handle everything from running errands to calling cable providers during the moving process.NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with The Help Company, the masters of domestic services, to provide skilled personal assistants to clients on the move. The new service transforms moving from endless to-do lists into one to-do, handing it over to your own private moving personal assistant.“Traditionally, moving is one of the most stressful times in life, we are changing that,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving. “We know moving a home is not about one day when muscle-bound men show up to move some boxes, it’s about before and after moving day.That’s why we are delighted to team up with The Help Company to provide qualified personal assistants … Continued
When you hear the term “green moving,” it might invoke images of packing your things in grass and bamboo baskets, or perhaps a VW van with a psychedelic paint job comes to mind? Today, green moving means being conscientious of the environment and using methods that are not harmful to the earth. As one of our celebrity clients, Kermit, can tell you: sometimes, it is actually easy being green.
In Australia, our stars have to slum it and shift house like the rest of us – albeit with more professional help – but in the US companies such as NorthStar Moving specialise in “red carpet service for celebrities” promising “top-notch and discreet moves with extra TLC.“These type of clients have always worried about protecting their security and privacy from paparazzi and other celebrity stalkers,” said Laura McHolm, NorthStar’s co-founder and CEO.
So, it’s that time of year again when we get down on our hands and knees and scrub our home top to bottom. Okay, well, it’s the time of year you promised yourself you would do THE BIG CLEAN. Sponge? Check. Eco-friendly cleaning solutions? Check. Rubber gloves? Check. Ready, set, clean. What? You still haven’t started? Or, you’ve pushed the task off to summer break? Come on now, here are two tips to get you spring cleaning:
For those that have been named an executor of an estate or are looking to downsize a home, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with A.N. Abell Auction Company to alleviate the stress and uncertainty of selling treasured possessions.According to the Demand Institute, more than 40% of Americans ages 50 to 64 plan to move within the next five years or so. Baby boomers are deciding they don’t need their spacious homes anymore and at the same time, they are often handed the responsibility of selling their parents’ estates. Both transitions are overwhelming and emotional. Through this new partnership with Abell Auction, NorthStar Moving is making moving and estate sales a one-step, seamless process.As seen on PBS’ Market Warriors, Abell Auction personally guides clients through the entire process. First, they will … Continued
First, when choosing a moving company, reputation is crucial – but how do you know who to trust and to recommend? Above all else, the most important thing you can do is to educate your residents with the right questions. Asking key questions can not only uncover a wealth of knowledge about the company but can save everyone a great hassle in the long run.
How is NorthStar Moving different from other local moving companies? Typical movers take boxes from point A to point B, and that’s what people expect. We listen to customers. We think about what people really do when they move…We help people realize what they should be thinking about to make moving much less stressful than it needs to be.
When choosing a moving company, reputation is crucial, and a great reputation saves you and your residents time and money. But how do you know who to trust and to recommend? Asking key questions not only uncovers a wealth of knowledge about the company and helps prepare every one for moving day, but a little extra research can save everyone a huge hassle in the long run.
So you have tons of jewelry, but you have no idea what to do with it. Instead of letting your jewelry tangle in a jewelry box, try one of these creative ideas from fashion bloggers, DIYers and organizational professionals for safekeeping and showcasing your baubles…Laura McHolm of Northstar Moving & Storage has a recommendation that is as functional as it is pretty — find colorful and cute figurines of all different sizes, and stack your bracelets and rings on top!
Your moving day probably does not include starting and completing the move in the middle of the night or having your moving company send out a dozen identical decoy moving vans at the same time to keep people from finding out where you live. You likely don’t ask your movers to sign nondisclosure agreements promising never to reveal what you own or what they see going on in your household during the moving process.This, however, can be all in a day’s work for a moving company that specializes in fast, top-notch and discreet moves brimming with extra TLC, such as NorthStar Moving Corporation , a favorite among stars and other A-listers who live in or are moving to Los Angeles.
California’s premier eco-luxury moving company sends hunger packing; donate food today at Los Angeles area buildingsLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2012 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has once again teamed up with Move for Hunger, a non-profit organization working with moving companies across the country to deliver food to local food banks, to host the second annual “Holiday Food Drive: Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” to aid in feeding children and their families in Los Angeles County.“Last year NorthStar Moving collected 1,200 pounds of food, so we are thrilled to partner with the company again to assist in such a critical effort for the Los Angeles community,” said Executive Director of Move for Hunger Adam Lowy. “The generous donations will truly make a difference for the more than 1.7 million in LA County who are at risk of … Continued
Your moving day probably does not include starting and completing the move in the middle of the night or having a company send out a dozen identical moving vans at the same time to keep people from finding out where you live […] This, however, can be all in a day’s work for a moving company that specializes in fast, top-notch and discreet moves brimming with extra TLC, such as NorthStar Moving.This, however, can be all in a day’s work for a moving company that specializes in fast, top-notch and discreet moves brimming with extra TLC, such as NorthStar Moving, a favorite among stars and other A-listers who live in or are moving to Los Angeles.
California’s eco-luxury moving company’s client relations coordinator receives award for exceptional volunteerism from California Apartment Association of Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 13, 2012 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, today announced that Traci Bradbury, the company’s client relations coordinator, was awarded the Signature Award for Volunteer of the Year by the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA), honoring an individual who exemplifies an amazing spirit of volunteerism, a positive attitude and a drive for excellence. The recipient represents the best in the industry.“From co-chairman and emcee for the CAA Annual Maintenance Olympics to the CAA Casino Night and Harbor Cruise, and numerous committees, Traci has volunteered for every one of our events this year,” said CAA Los Angeles Executive Director Beverly Kenworthy. “The decision to select Traci was an easy one. She has been a … Continued
California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company ranks an impressive 38 on San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s list.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2012 — NorthStar Moving®, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, today announced it was named to the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Greater San Fernando Valley Region for the seventh consecutive year at an award ceremony hosted by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. NorthStar Moving experienced a 27% revenue increase since 2009 to make it the 38th fastest growing company in the region.The San Fernando Valley Business Journal selects the region’s hottest companies based on average three-year revenue growth percentage. This groundbreaking research uncovers the region’s top emerging growth companies.In a time when most companies were cutting back, NorthStar Moving stood by their commitment to unparalleled level of customer service. The company’s mission to exceed … Continued
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2012 — In celebration of a fashionable holiday season, NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Personal Stylist Lauren Messiah, to make the transition into a new home one that will also change the way you look and feel about yourself.With a BFA in Fashion Design and trained and certified by Stacy London from TLC’s What Not to Wear, Lauren and NorthStar Moving have teamed up to offer clients a new look to go with their new home. Through her famed “Closet Cleanse” service, Lauren will inspect clients’ closets before a move to decide what stays, what goes, what can be repaired, and what will be donated or consigned. Next, she will work with the client to decide what the closet needs to help them … Continued
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