How to Move Like A Pro With Kids

Moving into a new family home is one of the most exciting moments in your life, and it signals the start of an entertaining new chapter. However, the process of actively moving can be a pretty stressful one indeed. That is, of course, unless you’ve made the right preparations.  When you are planning your move and you have kids, embrace the four simple tips below for the smooth move that you deserve:

Prepare The Kids

Moving to a new home can be a challenging time for adults, but it’s definitely much harder for young kids. You are forcing them to leave everything they know to enter new and unfamiliar surroundings. Therefore, it’s imperative that you find a way of turning their fears into excitement. When simply relocating to a new home within the same city, this is a relatively easy task. Promise to let them host a sleepover, and get them excited about new features that their current bedroom or garden doesn’t have in them. You’ll be amazed at how enthusiastic they become. If you are moving further away (to a new city or even state), take them to the new attractions to get them excited about living in the new home and location.

Embrace Outside Help

Transporting your possessions from one property to another is never easy. When kids are involved, though, it’s far more difficult. After all, they need to be entertained and their curiosity when it comes to the move is likely to cause a lot of delays and distractions. If there is one thing that I know to be true, it is that you do not want to extend the time of the actual move, especially when you are doing it yourself. One option is to leave them with their grandparents while you get to work.

In truth, though, the far better option is to find a reputable moving company. Aside from overcoming the kid-related issues, this ensures your items arrive at the home in perfect condition. Plus, it will save you so much time and effort, which is always a good thing. Your time is extremely valuable – don’t waste it by moving boxes and furniture yourself.

Let’s face it; taking the DIY option will almost certainly result in one or two broken items. Oh, and it’s very stressful too. That’s why I recommend using a local moving company such as All in One Moving and Storage Inc. No matter if you need help when from commercial movers in NJ or residential movers in NJ, they have your back. They offer services such as:

• Full Packing Service Our trained professionals pack it all – from shoes to the antique armoire.
• Fragile-Only Packing We pack all the breakable items – china, dishes, mirrors – and give you control of the rest.
• Standard Self-Pack You do the packing. We’ll give you tips and practices on how to pack efficiently, and our agents stock a range of packing materials.
• Packing Materials With a huge inventory of boxes of different shapes and sizes, we have specialty packing materials for all your possessions.
• Loading and Unloading From disassembly and reassembly to residence protection pads and carpet covers, we alleviate any concerns regarding damage.
• Optional Services Unpacking, Debris Removal, Storage, Crating, and more! Say the word and we’ll take care of it.

One really unique touch that All in Moving offers is the Guaranteed Rate Reduction Pricing. This means that you will be locked into the price that they quote you BEFORE you move and if your rate comes in under the initial estimate, they will honor the lower price. Also, you will be working with a personal relocation consultant the entire time. They will help to determine your specific needs, which will streamline your service. They can offer options to you while remaining within your budget. All in One Moving and Storage Inc. was established in 2005 and they were founded on the principle of trust and this is just two ways that they implement that mindset into each move. They give back to the communities that they work in, they are committed to providing a stress-free move for their customers, and they are extremely careful when it comes to packing and moving items. If you are ready for a stress-free move, give them a call today.

Declutter

Even when the professionals arrive to move your things, there’s no point in taking unnecessary items. With this in mind, taking the opportunity to declutter is definitely my recommendation. This will prevent the new home from being overcrowded and you can probably make some money off of the items that you do not need while you’re at it! Holding a garage sale is a fantastic solution, although online selling should be considered too. Alternatively, donated goods to local charity shops can help you do your part for the community while saving space. If nothing else, getting rid of unnecessary items can reduce the times and costs involved with the move.

Think Ahead

Before moving day, you should ensure that the new home will have all of the essentials in place. This includes the internet and TV service (if possible) so that the kids can stay occupied while you get the new property under control. Make sure that you’ve also kept some snacks out for them to easily grab, without your help.

It’s not just about the transition into the new property. If this is going to become the family home that you imagined, it’s crucial that you make interior design decisions with practicality in mind. Making it comfortable and easy to clean is key. Otherwise, you’ll never unlock its true potential. 

In the likely event that you make further property upgrades, make sure that they add value to the home. After all, this is your greatest financial asset.