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  • Summer Long Distance Moving: 4 Tips To Save Time & Money


    The summer is a great time for long distance moves. Roads are clear of snow, and for families it's a great way to get settled before the school year starts. As you plan a long distance move and coordinate with moving companies, you will want to make the move go as smoothly as possible. By planning correctly, you can save time and money and move into your home with ease. The following four tips will help with all of these aspects and create summer memories that will last for years to come.
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  • 8 Tips For Unpacking After A Move


    Moving is considered one of the top most stressful life events by experts. One of the most potentially overwhelming aspects of any move is unpacking all those boxes and getting all your belongings in place in your new home. The feeling of a neatly unpacked home can't be beat, though. There's no reason for unpacking to be stressful. Just follow these tips and unpacking will be a breeze, allowing you to fully enjoy your new home as soon as possible:
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  • Teen Attending College In Another Country? What Can You Do To Prepare?


    Many parents both dread and dream of the day they escort a teen off to college. The summer before your teen leaves can be a busy and stressful time, with supplies to purchase, furniture and clothing to move, and financial arrangements to make. However, if your teen is attending college in a foreign country, your to-do list may quickly become much longer and more complex. What can you do to help prepare your teen for living on their own for the first time in an area where he or she may not be familiar with the language or culture?
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  • From Packing To The Curb: 5 Fun Ways To Get Your Toddler Ready To Move


    If you are packing or unpacking with a toddler in the house, you might be concerned about keeping them out of your way while you get important tasks done. Below are a few ways to get your toddler involved in the packing process, which will make your job easier and help your child get used to the concept of packing and moving.  Let Your Toddler Help With Labeling  Toddlers enjoy imitating important adult tasks.
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  • 5 Relocation Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them


    If you're anticipating an upcoming move, you're probably excited about starting life in a new community, but you're probably also understandably apprehensive about the moving process. Fortunately, most moving companies are professional and competent, and your move will probably go off without a snag. However, there are several things that you can do to help ensure a hassle-free relocation. Here are just five of them. Not Beginning the Moving Process as Early as Possible 
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  • Self-Storage: The Stretch-Commuter's New Best Friend


    If you commute more than 50 miles for employment, you are far from alone. In fact, the trend of traveling a number of miles from home to work, sometimes known as stretch-commuting, is growing. According to information provided by the United States Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, more than three million working Americans stretch-commute on a regular basis. Even more surprising is that as many as 6 percent of those who must stretch-commute are traveling in excess of 200 miles each way.
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