Moving Spaces

Congratulations, you are half-way through the moving process. Now comes the fun part – unpacking! Set aside some time in advance to unpack. This time should be dedicated solely to unpacking and organizing your new home. If you are moving with a family, it can be fun to make unpacking a family activity. However, if you have young children, finding a babysitter ahead of time, will undoubtedly make the unpacking process easier.

Remember that the refrigerator in your new home will be empty. If possible, en route to your new home, pick up some snacks, imperishable foods, cold drinks, a cooler and some ice to keep the drinks cold. Every hard worker can appreciate a break and a good snack.

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There is a form of insurance that covers precious items that may be part of the move, the certified antique china cabinet or the vintage collection of plates and other trinkets to help cover for any damage should the mover fail to take necessary precautions. From handling, loading, securing, unloading and you signing the release of the said item the process is quite trivial but if you’re not careful you will get some rotten eggs. Try to talk with the mover and arrange a representative to check the item (may include an insurance agent or inspector) before packing, and then while un-packing to make sure any damage is documented. Read the rest of this entry »

Moving is a harsh reality, may it be for economy or for more serious reasons, it is very tiring and time consuming, emotional even. But there is no frustrating side-effect of moving than to get down to having all your stuff brought to the new apartment and finding out your bed won’t fit, having spent hundreds of dollars to get it there, selling it and buying a new one to take it’s place. That’s one mistake that is as common as pie, for moving takes a lot of discipline if you want it to be fast and worry-free. I mean hiccups are part of life but a blunder that big can send you into fits of rage reminiscent of the reaction of Mr. Bean, when things go wrong.
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Anybody who’s had to move residences at some point in their lives knows too well the anxiety and inconvenience that can happen. You’ll not only have to adapt to a whole new environment, with new neighbors (and new problems!), you’ll also have to deal with the stress of packing and unpacking your stuff. I’ve had to move a grand total of five times in seven short years, and it was never a breeze for me. I’ve had boxes that were still unpacked five months after we’d moved-in to our new house! Of course, it’s even harder if you don’t have a system.

Another thing that made moving so stressful for me, is being the lone “throw-awayer” in a family of packrats. I’ve had several classic arguments with my hubby and kids, over the value of throwing or giving away an obviously outgrown belonging. One way I coped was by sneaking out several items without their knowledge. Hey, it’s been two years, and my husband still hasn’t asked about the box of once-used batteries he planned to recycle!

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Moving to a new home and a new community can be hard on you and your children. Assure your children that they are important and that moving will be a positive experience. Let them be a part of the experience. Be positive and answer your child’s questions about the move. Children can sense if you are apprehensive, so do your best to have an upbeat attitude about the upcoming move.

Surprise your children with address books or diaries and encourage them to fill them with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of their friends that they would like to keep in touch with.

Give your children specific jobs to do on moving day and let them know that their jobs are essential. You may get so wrapped up in the details of moving, that your children get lost
in the shuffle, so make them a part of the shuffle. You may be surprised at how helpful they can be.