Moving during a holiday can be quite stressful. Overwhelming and a little scary at first. However, there can be some advantages to a holiday move if you approach it right. There are certain things you can do to make it easier on yourself and your family, and that will actually make the move more enjoyable than moving at any other time of year. In this blog by Moving Company Direct we share 5 tips to make your move during a holiday as easy as possible.
Reusing moving boxes
It seems like everyone is doing their shopping online this year. Holiday and birthday gifts for yourself and others are showing up on your doorstep, which is great until you have to deal with all the cardboard.
What you can do is use these cardboard boxes to move with. That way you can reduce your ecological footprint. What you can also do is professional buy moving boxesThis ensures that you can transport your belongings easily and safely.
Keep an eye on the weather
The weather can be very changeable during the holidays or vacations, no matter where you live. Make sure you keep an eye on the weather channel as often as possible so that you can plan for extreme weather such as snow, wind or lightning that can make it difficult for even professional moving companies to do their job properly.
Donate second-hand items to reduce the amount of stuff you have to move
Typically, we encourage people to reduce the number of items they need to move before it’s time to move. Not only to save money, but also to simplify the moving process. Garage sales and estate sales are common when people are moving, but choosing to donate your lightly used furniture (or smaller items like clothing) that you no longer need or aren’t taking with you is a great way to embrace the holiday spirit and bless someone in need. Many donation centers encourage donations, especially around the holidays; find one near you!
Combine your holiday greeting card with your life update
Many families send holiday cards to their loved ones to wish them a happy holiday and keep them updated on what’s going on in their lives. No doubt a change of residence will be included in that update! However, many feel that simply notifying them of the move is enough and choose to send a separate change of address to those who need it. If you’re moving at another time of year, that system works, but you can kill two birds with one stone if you’re moving during the holidays. Include your change of address with your holiday card (or in the same envelope if you want to keep them separate) to save on postage and time.
Hire a professional moving company now
Professional movers take the opportunity to give their employees vacation time during the holidays so that they can spend time with their families and get some well-deserved rest. As a result, moving companies are usually sparsely staffed during the holidays and may be less available for moves. Once you set a date for your move, book your moving company as soon as possible so that they can ensure that they have enough staff available for your move. Click here to request a quote.
