Moving with Children

By Scott Boone

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Even in the best of times, moving all your possessions is stressful.  The logistics involved in deciding what to pack and when can take even the steadiest of individuals to the breaking point.  Add to that frustration the patter of tiny feet and tiny hands getting into everything and you can have a recipe for disaster.  You’ve heard the old adage, “Two is company and three is a crowd.”  If you are a family of three or more, let Uncle Scott give you a few words of wisdom when it comes to moving with children. 

How to Organize Your Next Move

By Scott Boone

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If you have read any of my recent blogs, you are familiar with my advice to plan your move well in advance of moving day.  That being said, what do you do with the ever-swelling sea of boxes that begin to pop up like mushrooms all over your home?  While some people bite the bullet and order a POD, this can necessitate spending an extra $100 or more per month.  But, what if you could get the convenience and extra storage space of a POD without having to spend one red cent?  Would that help make your move more convenient?

How to Pack a Pack Rat

By Scott Boone

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Packing for a move, even in the best of times, resembles organized chaos as you tear down and box up everything you own.  After a few weeks of preparation, you home starts to look more like an Amazon warehouse than a house.  This can add a lot of unwanted stress to an already difficult task.  However, if one or more members of your immediate family are what is known as “pack rats,” then the level of difficulty and anxiety associated with the move takes on a whole new dimension.