I’ve found that even the simplest changes in regular everyday activities can help you and your family be green with success:First, make sure there are adequate recycling bins in your home and that everyone in your family knows about which “stuff” goes in what bin. Make it easy for your kids and color-code the bins! Blue for paper, red for glass, green for plastic, for example.
Becoming a more eco-conscious family is much easier than you think. To get you started, we’ve put together eight simple tips for making this fall your greenest yet.If your home gets lots of natural light, why not spice up your space with plants? Bring your children to a local farmers market or garden center and pick out some greenery together to have in the house. “Pretty plants help improve the flow of oxygen in your home,” McHolm says, plus they add color and do a great job of brightening up every room.
As co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corporation, Laura McHolm has built a company and a life that is built upon a sincere dedication to meeting the highest standards for service and integrity in her relationships with customers, employees and the community at large. In her work, in the office and in the community she has demonstrated that running a moving business can be a lot more than lifting things, it’s about lifting-up employees and those that need us.
NorthStar Moving Makes the Inc. 500|5000 List for the Fifth Year in a RowNEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inc. magazine today ranked NorthStar Moving® NO. 4,923 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. NorthStar Moving, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list. NorthStar Moving has now made the list for the fifth consecutive year in a row.In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past … Continued
California’s premier eco-luxury, full service moving company awarded for workplace excellence by the Los Angeles Business Journal for second consecutive yearLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving®, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, offering local, intrastate, interstate, and international moves, as well as storage services, today announced that it was named to the Top 75 Best Places to Work in greater Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the second consecutive year. The honor recognizes NorthStar Moving’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture. The company ranked an impressive #17.“Wonderful isn’t it? Winning awards for a simple strategy – happy team members make happy clients! We take great pride in our commitment to our clients as well as our team,” said NorthStar Moving Corporation Founder and President … Continued
Laura McHolm, a green expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving is from sunny California, where NorthStar is the state’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company. She sent us these tips to let us see how things are done Stateside – and because green is green – no matter where you’re from!
In 2011 the Los Angeles Business Journal included NorthStar Moving in their annual Best Place to Work list. This is an excerpt from the article in the Los Angeles Business Journal about all nominees.NorthStar Moving love having work flexibility, the ability to be promoted from within, and an engaging work atmosphere, NorthStar Moving welcomes employees to bring their child or spouse to work anytime. All company parties and activities are also family friendly.
Okay, good movers hate to drop things but I’m going to drop a few names to prove I’m legit. Our client list would make the top Hollywood Agents green with envy. And our insider stories would make tabloid fodder look like the Wall Street Journal on a pre-crash day. But we don’t kiss and tell. Discretion and attention to detail, and I mean every detail, is what counts in our business. Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, and Anthony Hopkins don’t call up just any average mover.[…] You can move like a star too! California’s premier eco-luxury moving company does not limit their clientele to the stars. And, even if you don’t need the entourage, the details make the service. Each star-studded moving package can be custom tailored to your needs and it’s not as expensive as you might think.
NorthStar Moving Ranked #4923 on the INC. 5000 5th Annual list of 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America, and #122 in the Logistics & Transportation Industry category.
Ram Katalan Co Founder and owner of Chatsworth based NorthStar Moving Corporation, said the company has made a lot of inefficiencies in the wake of the house crisis ranging from tighter inventory control to improving Scheduling of moving trucks.
Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles, knows all about getting homes organized and looking fabulous for a new season. She’s worked with a who’s who of Hollywood homeowners — Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria just to name a few — and she was more than happy to share her expertise with the Decorating Diva.
Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles, knows all about getting homes organized and looking fabulous for a new season. She’s worked with a who’s who of Hollywood homeowners — Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria just to name a few — and she was more than happy to share her expertise with the Decorating Diva.
Wondering how to politely avoid these awkward and exhausting requests, I asked Laura McHolm for some ideas. Laura is the co-founder of NorthStar Moving and has this advice: Me: When a friend asks you to help them move, how can you politely excuse yourself? Laura: You might say, “Wow, you have such wonderful stuff, I would hate to see anything happen to it. If it was me, I would want experts to do my move to make sure that everything arrives safely in my new home. The cost of hiring a moving company is a lot less than replacing your wonderful things.”
Rather than just feeling sore and tired, I sought out some advice from Laura McHolm of NorthStar Moving on how to move and exercise the right way. Laura laughed at my question and said, “Wow, you haven’t moved for a while if you’re wondering how to get a workout when you pack and/or move. And that can only mean one thing: you’ve accumulated a ton of stuff. And, man oh man, are you going to be sore if you don’t learn these simple tips.” (Fortunately, I’m not moving anytime soon. I just moved last summer and thought I’d help you other gals out!)
Summer’s almost here which means that families across the country will soon be packing up and moving! Many parents wait until the summer to move so as not to disrupt the school year, but regardless of when you move, it will be disruptive to your children. HeadDrama got advice from experts on how to make the transition a little easier for your little ones.If you’re staying in the same town or area, Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving says, “Set up a play date for the old friends to come over for a sleepover.” If you’re moving a great distance, help kids stay in touch with old friends with tech tools like Skype.
Most families tend to move in the summer months. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, it can be hard on your kids and the whole family. Although we have no plans to move again anytime soon, I thought I’d share some of what I learned, in hopes it might make things a little easier for other moms. Also, in order to give you the best advice, I’ve consulted with some other “moms on the move,” too.Laura McHolm suggests, “Wrap things you were going to give to your children anyway like books with car games, deck of cards, sticker books, puzzle books, joke books, reading books, crayola crayons, fun masks, etc. When you make stops along your route place the presents on the kids’ seats. When they come back to the car they will have an exciting gift … Continued
Preparing your home for summer can reduce clutter, redress your environment and create the perfect space for you during those hot summer days. Love To Know chatted with Laura McHolm, organizational expert and cofounder of NorthStar Moving, Los Angeles’ premier eco-luxury moving company, about bringing summer into your home and revamping your kitchen.For Laura McHolm summer is the ideal time to explore theme decorating in your home. You can bring out summer items like seashells, watermelons, flowers or whatever represents summer to you and your family. With a few subtle touches, you can transform your living areas in a summer respite.
Just in time for Earth Day, California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company teams up with Taylor Maids and E-Cycle Environmental to clean responsiblyLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the spring cleaning season and Earth Day 2011, NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial moving and storage company, is teaming up with the green and clean experts to put the clean and eco-conscious at ease during their move.Through a new spick and span partnership with LA’s top respected cleaning service, Taylor Maids, Inc., NorthStar Moving is proud to announce their latest eco-luxury service package delivering customized and toxin-free cleaning services. The new package has garnered an earthy nickname and can be requested individually or combined with any of NorthStar Moving’s luxury services:The Green Goddess – Make a vibrant entrance to your new domain. Let the dream green team show up on your doorstep … Continued
This was a media alert issued by Claire’s Place Foundation:Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc. Flash Mob Event Sponsored by Flash Mob America, The Pretenders Studio and NorthStar Moving Corporation is raising money to help children with cystic fibrosis with original music mix by Kevin McKeever and groovy moves.
Since Earth Day is coming up this month, I wanted to share some tips on achieving an eco-friendly lifestyle. For the busy mom on the go, going green & keeping our families environmentally friendly can be a challenge. Many moms may not even know where to begin! Laura McHolm, organizational expert & co-founder of NorthStar Moving (Los Angeles‟ premier eco-luxury moving company) has shared some tips for the busy mom who wants to „green‟ her family. NorthStar Moving, has some pretty impressive green initiatives and has had clients such as Angelina Jolie & Eva Longoria.
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