Before Your Move

My grandmother lived with our family from the day I was born until the enviable age of ninety-six. Shortly after my grandmother’s funeral, my mom and I sorted through my grandmother’s things in the first floor bedroom of my parent’s…

When we moved all the time, decluttering was part of life. Now that we’re settled, there’s no need to simplify on a regular basis. Nevertheless, Donation Weekend has become a family tradition. And, the kids actually like it. What you…

People ask me for advice at all stages of the moving process from how to tell the kids to how to meet people in a new city. Before you get to that point, though, you want to figure out if…

You’re starting college – congratulations! It’s a spectacular time in life, but it’s also a big change. To make the most of it, here are eight tips to help you make a happy transition to college.   Bring items from home…

Seven of our last ten moves were DIY moves. My husband, Dan, and I became pros at packing the moving truck and driving cross country (never mind that one time we almost got killed and don’t get me started on…

Ah, moving. So much to do. So little time. Hopefully, you’re psyched about your move, but maybe you need a quick pep talk. That’s what this blog is all about. After moving a ridiculous number of times, I’m here for…

I’m all for seeking out items that spark joy, but sometimes you just need to get down to business. Moving is one of those times. When you declutter before a move, it’s different than your typical spring cleaning weekend. You…

It’s never too early to start planning your move. In fact, the earlier you start and the more organized you are, the less the move will cost you. With a moving checklist to keep you organized and these eight tips, you’ll…

Moving with kids can be an ordeal. Even though my husband and I moved many times, we didn’t recognize how hard moving could be until we moved with our three children. Don’t despair. This website isn’t called The Art of…

College is awesome. You’re going to have an amazing time and, frankly, I’m a little jealous. Before you go, you’re going to need to pack some things, so I’ve put together a college packing list and some to-do items for…