Fire Safety in Your New Home

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

Watch this video and I think you’ll agree - one of the first things you should do in your new home is have a fire safety drill. Work with your children to help them:

  1. Recognize a fire alarm
  2. Know what action they should take
  3. Know the best routes to get safely out of your house
  4. Know how to check and react if their room door is blocked by fire
  5. Know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothes or hair catch on fire

Extra saving codes

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

Ever get to the shopping cart check out stage and wonder about the promotional codes they ask for? I always feel a little cheated if I don’t have one. I checked around recently to see how I could get into the saving code action. Here are some great sites to check out during your next big purchase check out:

Current Codes

Coupon Cabin

Best Online Coupons

Here’s to saving a little extra this month!

Countdown to Moving Day

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

If you are planning to move soon, you may be getting a little anxious about all of the jobs ahead. Here’s a quick time line you can use to plan your move and make it go smoothly.

Six Weeks

  • Sign the lease or make a bid to purchase your new home
  • Make any travel arrangements to take you to your new home
  • Secure a moving company or reserve a moving truck
    • Tip: Make sure you have the mover come to your house to do a detailed inventory and ask for a “Not to Exceed” bid. This protects you from a big budget busting surprise at the end of your move.

Services are here!

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

There are a ton of things to do when you move, particularly when you have kids. Now you can check out a variety of time and money saving services on Relocate With Kids. Just click on the services tab for more information.

And if you’d like to promote a service you’ve used and loved, just drop us a comment.

Shopping recommendations are live!

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

I love to move into a space that feels just right for me and my family. So naturally, moving makes me put on my deal hunting hat, seeking just the right organization, storage, furniture and decorating pieces for my new home.

I’ve pulled together some great sites to help you find great deals and special items for your new home. You’ll find things for the kids, pets, and just for you. There are resources for starting to live green, to prepare for a new baby and to create incredible kid’s rooms.

Start shopping today by clicking the Shopping tab.

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Saving Money

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

Moving costs generally run in the thousands of dollars, and unless your company is picking up the tab, it can be a financial drain. Luckily there are tons of websites available to help you save money. Here are a few choice ones:

Cool Savings

Cool Savings offers a free website chock full of special offers, coupons and free samples in several budget-friendly categories, including Home & Garden, Baby and Kids, Fashion, Health & Beauty and more. I highly recommend checking it out.

Home & Garden Coupons 05.08.08

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Moving with Pets

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Uncategorized

Taking care of your furry, scaly or feathered friends during your move poses some coordination. Here are some handy tips to help you plan.

Transportation

A long drive with your pet can come with car sickness, boredom and fatigue. Make sure you take frequent stops for excercise, water and food. Flying or taking a train with pets will depend on the requirements of the transportation company. Please check their website or call customer service to make special arrangements well in advance so that you are not scrambling right before your trip.

Rental requirements

Utilities

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Resources, Uncategorized, Utilities

Shifting all your utility accounts can be a challenge, especially because it often requires scheduling several days of appointments with service personnel in a strange city. Here’s a checklist to make sure you get everything done in an orderly fashion.

Telecommunications

There are several items that fall into this category, and these days, you can often find a great deal by looking at bundled services. Try to find the strongest local provider of:

What not to pack!

Author: Moving Mom  //  Category: Checklists, Packing, Uncategorized

There are three categories of things you should never pack -

  1. Things that the movers can’t move for safety reasons
  2. Things that you or your loved ones can not live without while your possessions are in transit
  3. Precious things that can not be replaced

Let’s explore each category…

Things that the movers can’t move for safety reasons

On the top of your list of do not move are things that could cause a disaster in shipping:

  • Flammables (candles, lighters, lighter fluids, matches, fire starters)
  • Cleaning fluids, solvents, paints