What is the first thing that pops up in your mind when you think about moving? Most people may say stress, mess, and packing, or thank god it only happens once every few years. I think there is another way to look at moving: It is… Read More
Thanksgiving is a day that is usually spent being stuffed full of food and sitting on the couch. Why not burn off those extra calories at a run/walk? Get moving! You can even help out a charity while doing so! Turkey trots are becoming a… Read More
Last week I was helping to prepare a presentation NorthStar Moving® was going to make for CAA, the California Apartment Association. After a great relationship we’ve shared for years, they are considering our moving company for recognition, and wanted to know more about our achievements in the past year and about our work with many moves from apartments in Los Angeles and in California. Read More
Are you looking for a way to clean out those stacks of old newspapers in your garage? Are you tired of throwing out old magazines a week after you’ve read them?
It’s hard to part with a groundbreaking article or photo shoot, so instead of recycling, upcycle! Upcycling is basically using waste and unwanted items to make new useful things. Decorate your new home! Read More
What inspires you? Recently, all of us here at the NorthStar Moving® family have been inspired by one little girl’s smile. A few months ago, we had the great privilege of meeting Claire while working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make Claire’s wish come true. Although she has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis from birth, Claire’s positive attitude and enthusiastic spirit proves to us she is a Read More
Hello! Claire here…just back from an amazing adventure to Sitka, Alaska. We had a great time and learned so much. I had an idea that it might be helpful to share some traveling tips with those of you who have special medical needs and issues. I was a little nervous to go because I have Cystic Fibrosis and I have tons of medications and equipment and oxygen to travel with. I have Read More
So who is Claire?
That’s an interesting question. To start off I’m 13 years old, my name is Claire, and I have an illness called Cystic Fibrosis, which I was diagnosed with at Birth. It’s interesting because for a lot of people it’s totally different, it’s like, “oh my gosh! She has a disease, take pity on her!” But it’s interesting when you have lived with Read More