Picture this: Stacks of taped up boxes fill your home and the moving truck is about to arrive. In the corner of the room you are still staring at a box of important documents. What should you do with your birth certificate, social security card, passport, banking documents, will, and all of the other valuable papers? You know better than to pack them up and send them in the moving truck or ship them. But, what is the best way to keep them safe and accessible during your move?
It is essential to create a floor plan for your new home BEFORE you move. If you have a plan for where each piece of furniture will be placed in your new home, you will save time and money on moving day. The movers will not be rearranging your furniture for hours while on the clock. Sadly, the easy act of creating a floor plan before a move is a rarity. If you are not an interior designer it can be extremely challenging to know how to create a floor plan and envision a layout for your new home. So naturally, I called upon an experienced pro, Interior Designer Kathy Geissler Best of Kathy Best Design, to unwrap the secrets behind creating a beautiful and functional floor plan.
Any pet owner knows that “find a new veterinarian” is on the top of the moving to-do list. In fact, for many, finding a new vet is higher on the list then finding a new doctor. Admit it! Our four-legged loved ones often come first! However, the task of finding a qualified vet for your beloved furry friend can be a hairy one. I called in the pros: the veterinarians at VetPronto and Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to learn some simple tips to help find a qualified vet in your new hood. From office structure to qualifications and interaction, their advice covers the hunt from whiskers to tail.
One of the first and most vital steps in the home buying process is often overlooked – hiring a qualified home inspector. If you moved recently, or if you never registered, or you’ve simply been living under a rock, then it’s time to wake up and move on over to the ballot box. Yep, unless you’ve been in complete media silence with an aluminum foil cap over your head, you know this is an election year for the president of the U.S of A. There is no “debate” that every American needs to cast their ballot this November, so it is vital to check to see if you are properly registered to vote. Even if you moved several years ago, you may not realize you are not registered to vote with your new local election office. Your voter registration does not move with you. If you move within your existing county, you must complete a new voter registration form to update your new address. If you move to a different county or state, you must re-register with your new county and/or state. How are you weathering this weather? The Northeast just had the warmest December on record. It was short sleeves instead of Christmas sweaters. The West Coast had a cool holiday, so it was space heaters instead of bathing suits. And, the Northwest is finally seeing snow; while the Southwest is feeling relief from the drought. All of these changes are from El Nino. What other extremes will El Nino bring this year?There is no ignoring it now. The twinkling trees, tinsel and attractive trouble are all around. Whether you are singing “Feliz Navidad” or “Dradle, Dradle, Dradle,” we can all agree this is one of the greatest times of the year, BUT it’s also filled with hidden dangers for your children and pets. In fact, it is one of the most dangerous times of the year for your dog Dasher, your cat Blitzen and your two-legged crawlers. So, don’t let all the sparkle distract you, be sure to keep an eye out for festive trouble.
That’s why I called upon two experts to guide us through all of the dangers our holiday décor and holiday foods can create for our little loved ones. First, the child safety experts at Boo Boo Busters talk Santa safety with five key tips to keep your children safe:
Are you or your kids busy writing Santa lengthy wish lists? Are you looking for a way to keep the entire family in the giving spirit? And, maybe, just maybe, keep them a little less focused on the receiving spirit? Well, this season make it: All ’bout The Reindeer. No trouble!
I checked in with our newest partner and pet giving expert Hollywood Grooming, who “Paw it Forward” everyday, to learn some wag-worthy giving tips. With these simple tips you can get your holiday shopping done, get your family into the spirit of giving and give a pet without a home a joyful holiday. So… put your elf hat on ’cause Santa Paws is coming to town!
Movers hired? Check. Moving day scheduled? Check. Packed? Um… If your answer to this question is no, it’s probably because you’re overwhelmed by looking around at all the stuff in your home. One of the most common moving questions is: “How many boxes will I need?” The Ultimate Lifesaver Packing Tip: Items you want to have easily accessible and close by your side on moving day be sure to pack a suitcase for each family member so everyone has their pjs, a change of clothes, phone/computer chargers, toothbrush, toothpaste, meds and favorite teddy bear. Also, make sure each family pet is microchipped, tagged and has a backpack full of food, meds, treats and toys to keep them settled where ever they will be babysat during the move.
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