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18Jun2021

What do you pack first when moving?

June 18, 2021

Moving is an exciting experience. But if you don’t pack your things properly, moving can easily become stressful. Fortunately, moving help is available to make things easier.

Homeowners plan their move and believe that they got everything under control until there comes a time when they’re no longer on top of things and they find themselves drowning in bubble wrap, labels, as well as cardboard boxes.

Moving Help: What You Need To Do

Prepare the things you need to pack. The starting part is often the most difficult part of the process. You don’t know where to begin and what you need to pack first. Here’s a guide to make things simpler.

Sort Your Belongings and Take Inventory

Before you pack anything, the first thing you need to do is to take inventory of your belongings and sort them out. Before you start to pack you must know everything that you own. Grab a pencil, notebook, and a cup of coffee. Start your inventory as you walk through your home.

3May2021

8 Tips To Make Moving More Organized

May 3, 2021

Sue White

decluttering, home organizing, moving moving

It’s difficult to take on the many different tasks related to moving. But if you know how to do it right, it can be done without too much headache. Even if you’re not gifted with a professional organizer mindset, it doesn’t mean you can have a stress free move. As a matter of fact, you’ll find various moving tools such as packing calculators, checklists, and moving apps. All these can help you organize your move. Here are some tips to help you have an organized move.

17Apr2021

Packing and Moving Tips To Make Relocating Less Stressful

April 17, 2021

Sue White

moving, packing, professional organizer moving

Are you looking for tips to help you pack and move quickly? Do you want to know how you can make moving less stressful and easier? Here are some clever moving tricks and hacks to help make your move

Moving Tips For A Less Stressful Move

Make a moving budget and checklist.

Create a moving checklist with a timeline. Remember that people have different timeline, which depends on how much notice was provided before the actual move. Some individuals have two months while others have only two weeks. Don’t forget to have a moving budget, too. It must be realistic.

2Mar2021

Tips For Moving An Elderly To Assisted Living

March 2, 2021

Sue White

moving, professional organizer, senior moving, senior relocating moving

If there’s one thing that seniors struggle with, it’s change. Take for example, convincing them to move to assisted living. But making them agree to this proposition and finding the best community that can offer them a supportive environment are only two of the many challenges you need to face. So, here’s a senior moving guide to help you out.

Senior Moving Tips To Help An Elderly Transition To Assisted Living

Set Realistic Expectations

You should set a realistic expectation first regarding how much you can do in a single day. Unless the transition is happening in the middle of a crisis, you have to give yourself and the elderly permission to work at a pace that you’re both comfortable with. Don’t attempt to downsize their whole house in one single weekend if you can avoid it. You should work at a leisurely pace because it’ll cut down the anxiety while providing you the opportunity to think about the time that has been spent in that house.

12Jan2021

Tips When Moving An Aging Loved One

January 12, 2021

Sue White

moving, Professional organizers, senior downsizing moving

Relocating an aging loved one could help make sure that they’re living in a safe home environment, they’re closer to family, and can live a healthier and more active lifestyle. Whether your parent is moving to an assisted living community or perhaps you need help with senior downsizing, or to your home, there are things you can do to make the transition smoother, simpler, and organized.

Planning For The Organized Move Of An Aging Loved One

Assign Moving Responsibilities

Most seniors have spent most of their lives gathering meaningful things. If your aging loved one is downsizing, they will eventually have to leave some of their things behind.

Begin small – Ask your loved one to begin with a room that doesn’t have that much sentimental value such as a guest suit or bathroom. They’ll ease into the process of downsizing with a feeling of accomplishment.

8Jan2021

10 Tips For An Organized Move

January 8, 2021

Sue White

home organizing, moving, professional organizer moving

It’s difficult to deal with the many different moving tasks. However, you can do it as long as you have the appropriate home organizing know-how. Although only a few people have a pro organizer mindset, it doesn’t mean you can’t have an organized move. As a matter of fact, you can choose from many moving tools such as packing calculators, checklists, and moving apps to make things easier.

Tips To Make Your Moving Experience Organized and Stress Free

Use Moving Apps

Download apps such as houzz, Nextdoor, Sortly, ParkMobile, LetGo, and Realtor.com for an easier and smoother moving experience. These are six of the best and most useful moving apps that can help you with the things that you need to do for your upcoming move.

17Dec2020

Senior Moving Checklist: What You Need To Know

December 17, 2020

Sue White

downsizing, moving, Professional organizers moving

Moving for a loved one or yourself can be a stressful and challenging experience. To assist you with the process, here are some senior moving checklist that could help you look for retirement communities, arrange the consolidation of your possessions, hire a mover, and schedule your travel.

Moving With Seniors Checklist

3 Months Before

Determine Your Needs

Create a list of all your needs
If you or your loved one is retiring, you also need to consider the location and the things you’d like to do to enjoy your retirement.

27Nov2020

How to Get Organized for a Smooth, Easy Move

November 27, 2020

Sue White

moving, packing, professional organizer moving

Whether you’re moving cross-country or just down the block, moving is always a big event that can create a myriad of challenges. Before you pack up the truck and hand over your keys, it’s important to get as organized as possible to ensure that your move is smooth and stress-free. Getting organized and preparing in advance will make moving day a much more pleasant experience. Read on for some tips to help you organize your move so that you’re ready when the big day arrives.

Be Patient and Prepare with Time

Even if you’re excited about your big move, it’s still a stressful journey. Make sure that you use the time you have before moving day to your advantage. If you have a specific move date already locked in, you’re already ahead of the game. Use this time wisely and make the most of the fact that you can plan ahead instead of rushing from one home to another. Here are a few ways you can prepare for your move in advance, so everything goes smoothly:

23Nov2020

Organizing, Planning, and Preparing For A Household Move

November 23, 2020

Sue White

declutter, moving, professional organizer moving

It doesn’t matter if you’ve already moved several time, you will always find something that you hope you have done differently. Here are moving tips to help you prepare for your move and how to make sure that your move remains on schedule.

Moving Tips

Preparing and Planning Your Move

Before anything else, the first thing that should be on top of your list is to create a plan that will help make sure that your move is on track. This will help reduce the stress and frustration associated with moving.

15Jul2020

Downsizing Tips: How To Get Rid of Clutter?

July 15, 2020

Sue White

declutter, downsizing, moving declutter

Everyone knows that clutter needs to go but it’s always easier to leave the task of decluttering for another day. If you are moving to a new home, then now is the perfect time to get this done.

Some people think that downsizing is only for retirees. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Even those with children in college or if their adult children have settled into their new lives may consider downsizing.

Deal With Easier Stuff First

Getting rid of clutter can be an overwhelming task and that’s one of the many reasons why many homeowners put off this task. So, to help you get started, you should deal with the things that you can easily part with.

Clothes – get rid of all those that no longer fit you, have not worn in years, or have stains on them.
Paper – get rid of paper clutter like manuals, extra copies, envelopes, or similar items that you no longer use.
Duplicates – Get rid of all the duplicates. Do you have 10 mugs in a house of 2? Do you have 5 black shirts when you only use 2 regularly?
Books – donate, sell, or give some of the books that you own.
Movies and Music – they’re most likely part of the service that you are already subscribed to so there’s no need to keep old music or movie tapes, CDs, or DVDs.