Sometimes a move is unavoidable, regardless of how much you or your kids' would rather stay in your current home. If your young ones are not looking forward to a change in scenery, here are a few tips to help them make a smoother transition into their new home. 1. Involve Them Involving your children in the moving process will not only help them to better understand the move, it will also make them feel as though they are more in control of the situation. By taking them to open houses they'll become familiar with the neighborhoods you're considering moving to, and will have the chance to see … [Read more...]
Quick Tips For Moving To A New Home In Miserable Weather
Ideally, when you are moving to a new Phoenix home, you will want to do it on a pleasant and sunny day which makes everything much easier. However, if you are moving in the winter, or an unexpected deluge shows up on your pre-arranged moving day, it can really dampen your enthusiasm and throw a wrench into your plans. It can also make you worry about your possessions being damaged as you move them into your new home. Don't worry; it's still possible to move your possessions in the rain, snow or cold. All you need is a little bit of technique, forethought and planning. Here are a few tips to … [Read more...]
3 Stress-Free Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Home
Moving everything in your house to your new Phoenix home can be an overwhelming task. You never realize how much stuff you actually own until you try to fit it all into boxes and move it somewhere new. When you are packing up your things to relocate, here are some helpful tips to make your moving experience much easier: Start Packing In Advance You don't have to wait until the day before you move to start packing everything in your house! As soon as you find out that you are moving, you can start packing the items you don’t often use, such as your seasonal decorations, photo … [Read more...]
Help Your Pets Adjust To Your New Home
Moving to a new home can be a difficult transition for everyone in the family, including the furry, four-legged members. Dogs and cats develop a strong bond with their environment so when they are relocated from their territory it can cause them stress. Here are some tips to ease your pets' transition to a new home : Keep Your Mood Calm Pets are very tuned-in to your emotions and will sense your mood. If you are stressed throughout the moving process, your cat or dog will pick up on this and it will make him anxious. Try to remain calm and give your pet plenty of attention and reassurance … [Read more...]
How to Make Friends When You Move Somewhere New
When you first move to a new town or a new country, it can be quite lonely. Whether you are moving for adventure, a job, or other reasons, it’s hard to leave your social network behind and start again. Developing friendships takes time and it will be several months before you feel fully connected with your new community. However, there are some things that you can do to make forming friendships in your new home easier. Here are a few important tips to remember about making friends when you move: Get involved in the community. The more you join in at local events, classes and functions … [Read more...]