I’m all for seeking items that spark joy, but sometimes you 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 may be…
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Like much of the country, Alison and John faced difficult financial times in 2012. John lost his job and Alison’s salary as a freelance writer wouldn’t be enough to support their family of four. After months of searching in the…
When you move across the country, you have a few options for transporting your car. Driving your own car is the easiest way and the perfect excuse for a road trip with friends. If moving with a few suitcases isn’t…
“I’m worried about the kids.” It’s the first thing parents tell me when I talk to them before or after a move. I’ll tell you what I tell them. It’s going to be hard. There will be tears. Moving can…
Rent. I could make this the shortest blog post ever because that’s all you need to know. You look like you need some convincing, though, so here goes. If you’re debating whether to rent or buy from out-of-state, please consider…
Every parent dreads the talk. You don’t want to tell your kids you are moving. You can’t stand to see that quivering lip as you explain to your child that her life will be turned upside down. It’s hard and…
I grabbed Dan as we drove from New York to Connecticut over Labor Day weekend. “Look! A cop just pulled over a U-Haul. I need a picture!” I scramble through my purse trying to get my phone out, but I’m too…
We worry so much about the kids when moving. I worried about how my three kids would adjust to leaving friends behind and to living in our new home. I worried about whether they would make friends at their new…
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