Here are 5 books that will help you plan you house move and relocation. 

How to Move Without Losing Your Mind–Or the Remote Control by Kathryn B. Trainor

The book takes a personal and humorous look at the trials of moving with some practical helps from someone who has been there, done that bringing some much-needed laughter to a stressful and tense situation, as well as providing creative ideas and insights. If you re moving, or about to move, this book will be an indispensable guide, paying for itself many times over while bringing a chuckle along the way!

How to Move House by Pamela Hatswell (Author) and David Banks (Illustrator)

How to Move House ….without forgetting what matters most! The author Pamela Haswell has moved 23 times and even more if you count the moves she helped her family complete! Whether you are buying, selling, renting, leaving home, or about to live out or live in this will help you get through the move well. The booklet includes guidance for students, first time home owners, moves abroad and just about any other move you can think of. It’s full of everything from things you’d never guess to common sense advice about all sorts of essential jobs you can so easily not think of until it’s too late. Plus it has some very entertaining cartoons by David Banks.

Moving with Kids Made Easy (How-to-Move Relocation Series Book 1) by Angela Minor

In Moving with Kids Made Easy, you will learn how to: Increase the opportunities for your child to adjust; Create enjoyable moving activities for the family; Dominate the tasks for moving with kids; Transform moving into a fun family adventure. This book series contains a host of innovative and practical ideas to help with the transition before, during, and after the move. Your time is precious, so this book contains no fluff, no filler!

How to Survive A Move: by Hundreds of Happy People Who Did and Some Things to Avoid, From a Few Who Haven’t Unpacked Yet (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) by  Jamie Allen and Kazz Regelman

If you are one of the millions of people who will move this year, you know the task can seem overwhelming. Now, there’s help. How to Survive A Move offers hundreds of helpful and entertaining stories on moving from the real “pros”— everyday people who have moved (many of them over a dozen times!) and survived to tell their stories. Unlike other moving books that give the opinion of one or two experts, this book includes words of wisdom from hundreds of people — both singles and families, nationwide — who have “been there, done that.” Millions of people have survived moving, and so can you!

Don’t forget to plan your move in advance and contact you local removalist company. If you’re in the Melbourne are, All The Right Moves Removalists can help you with all aspects of your move.

It’s that time of the year again when you realize that before the year ends, you and your family need to go on a trip. But of course planning a trip in the midst of Christmas parties and family get-togethers can be a daunting task. There may be many expert advices online but what you need is just few easy tips that you can realistically apply while planning your trip.

Here are 5 tips on planning your next family trip.

Tip 1 – Find the Best Deals

As easy and trite as it may sound, finding the best deal is the best way to plan your trip. Good deals are always out there and it’s just a matter of finding them at the right time. So, do a thorough search for flight deals, hotel and resort deals, or vacation deals. Besides just saving money, finding good deals ease your stress and anxiety associated with trip preparation.

Tip2 – Plan your budget

First step of planning a budget is deciding on how much money you will need planning the trip and during the trip itself. Let’s call it pre-trip expense. Pre-trip expenses can be shopping for certain items, advance booking payments, and buying health insurance which cannot be disregarded in your budget. The cost of hotels, transportation, flights, meals, and leisure activities become a major part of your budget. After calculating pre-trip and during trip expenses, it is always wise to keep some money for post-trip expenses or just put a little cash aside for emergency purposes.

Tip 3 – Packing

Always start packing by making a checklist starting with the most important items. Important items like your passport, cash, credit cards, travel insurance, health insurance, hotel reservations, itinerary, and your flight tickets must be all placed and packed securely. It is also wise to scan all these important documents and save it online so you can access them anywhere in case you lose them. You can organize your bags and items according to your necessities and the weather you could expect on your trip.

Tip 4 – Itinerary

Your end goal in planning your itinerary is to make the best of the time and value you’ve purchased. Seeing all the places and doing all you have ever wanted to do on this trip can leave you anxious and worn out. Therefore, research ahead of time on the destinations and activities you could realistically see and do. You may be tempted to do more and see more, but keep in mind that even the best itinerary is subjected to change under various unforeseen circumstances. So keep your itinerary organized, but flexible.

Tip5 – Travel insurance

Having travel insurance is a requirement for many visa applications. Besides just being a legal document, travel insurance is also a great security in case you get sick or you face any other travel setbacks. Although it may be an additional expenditure for you and your family, it will ensure a stress-free trip.

By following these 5 tips, I’m sure you’re Christmas vacation will be awesome! Don’t forget to lock your hose before you leave!

Garage sales are a great way to turn your clutter into cash. Although people today enjoy online shopping and going to the malls, there are still times when shoppers are looking for treasures among unwanted items. Not only are garage sales an effective ways to get rid of clutter but they are also a great opportunity to get good value out of your clutter.

Here are 5 tips on how to plan a successful garage sale:

Tip 1. Create a Theme

Garage sales are not just meant for recycling old, rusty, unwanted items but it’s a place where these unwanted items could actually become someone’s treasure. As a yard sale seller, you want to create an environment that is inviting and attractive. Take an inventory of all the items you want to put up on sale. Find a general theme that could match with most of the merchandise on sale. Instead of putting everything in a box for the buyers to rummage through, display them with style blending your theme in. Remember: visual appeal not only captures the customers but also makes an impression about you as a member of the community. Perhaps you can play some music in the background to set the mood.

Tip 2. Advertising Your Event

The size of your garage sale will determine the scale of advertising you should be doing. Advertising can be as small and simple as hanging signs and posters to using digital media like Facebook and Tweeter. If you live in a small neighborhood, you can put up signs in local commercial areas, community centers or the neighborhood bulletin boards. Check with the local authorities in your area before putting up your garage sale posters and signs.

On social media like Facebook you can create an event for your garage sale and invite your friends and friends of friends. Create a preview of the items on sale by posting photos with short descriptions. Start advertising two weeks before the sale and make sure you post more photos and posts a few days before the sale. Make sure your address and directions to your garage sale venue are very clear. You can even give a Google map address to provide even more accurate information.

Tip 3. Pleasing Price

While choosing the prices on garage sale products, consider the trouble you go through setting up the garage sale and moderate the prices in a way that you are satisfied with what you make in the end. Always check the ongoing price of the products before labeling them with a price tag. People will hesitate to pay more for items that are worn out. If you do have expensive items, make sure you check the current price of the product either at a store or online. Don’t forget that your end goal is to sell all the items you have put up for sale, so make sure your prices are affordable and attractive.

Tip 4. Organization

To have an organized garage sale, setting up items in categories is a key to attaining an organized garage sale. Tossed items in boxes often get ignored on the day of the sale. Customers may not enjoy rummaging through items if they are jumbled up in one box. Set tables with merchandize like you see in a department store. Stack items like baby clothes and toys in the same area. Clothes can be hung in a rack and shoes can be placed neatly under the racks.

Tip 5. Leave Room for Bargain

Typically, customers at garage sales are always looking for good deals which involve bargaining. Skilled bargainers always find a way to haggle for a few dollars. Items with lower prices can be bundled for “buy 1 get 1 free.” Price products in way you don’t have to grumble for change of coins and smaller bills. You can also have a clearance hour after 2 pm, or just before you close the sale. This way you can get rid of all the left over items.

By following these 5 tips, you can have a successful garage sale and, as a result declutter your home of unused items and, on top of that, make an extra buck or two. It’s a good idea to have a garage sale the week before you plan to move out of your home. If you’re in Melbourne, then All The Right Moves Removalists can offer you the best moving prices in Melbourne!

Safety stands second on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Studies show that safety is not only a survival need, but also a psychological one. We are always trying to protect our health, property, and homes. Ensuring home safety and living in a safe environment is very important if you have elderly adults and young children at home.

Here are 5 crucial tips that can help you ensure home safety.

Tip 1. Internet safety

Although the world of technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, our lives on the other hand are getting less safe on the internet. A lot of dangerous content is rampant on the internet especially when your family surfs the internet unsupervised. The first step in ensuring internet safety would be to install internet filters as an effective way to filter out inappropriate and dangerous content. Educating yourself and educating your family about potentially dangerous activities on the internet could be the best way to ensure safe navigation in the online world.

Tip 2. Germ-Proofing

Germs invade our homes in many forms like pesky bacteria, virus, and fungus. You may be sweeping and mopping your floors everyday but that doesn’t guarantee that bacteria and virus are not entering your living areas. Key areas of the house like kitchen sinks, cutting boards, and counter tops are hot spots for bacteria to accumulate and should be cleaned thoroughly. Meat and vegetables should be cut on separate cutting boards to avoid infection. Counter tops should be wiped clean and kept dry immediately after use.

Tip 3. Put Away Potentially Poisonous Products

All potentially poisonous products like cleaning acids, mothballs, air fresheners, paints, insect sprays, toxics liquid, household cleaning chemicals and laundry products should be out of children’s reach. Identify products that could be potentially hazardous in your house. Label them or stick stickers so your child will be able to understand that it shouldn’t be touched. Safely dispose any of these products that you may have passed their expiration date.

Tip 4. Keep Allergens Away

Allergens are everywhere in the house. Many allergens masquerade as dust mites, cleaning products causing rashes, and allergic reactions. To reduce the sneezing and coughing in your family, switch to natural and eco-friendly products which might reduce the development of allergic reactions.

Tip 5. Fire Safety

To minimize the risk of fire, take precautions to ensure home fire safety by setting smoke detectors and placing fire extinguishers in plain sight. Having these equipments is one thing, but using them is another. So, make sure the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are items that are familiar with your family members and make sure they understand the utility benefits of these safety items. In addition, these items should be placed in areas of your house that are susceptible to fire.

Home safety is not guaranteed just because you know the safety tips. This should be a matter of concern especially when you’ve just moved in a new neighborhood. Consistent application is important in maintaining and developing home safety. Just as they said, prevention is better than cure because, in case of home safety, it does prevent illness, burglary, and accidents from occurring.

Feeling secure in any given environment is one of the most basic human needs. Out of all the three types of securities: financial, emotional and physical, the need for physical security seems to threaten our existence more than ever. Our social media feeds are often inundated with alarming news of crime, burglary, terror attacks, abduction, abuse, molestation and numerous other heinous acts. However, there are many ways to build a neighborhood where every child, teen and adult feels secure crime.

Here are 5 tips on ensuring security in your neighborhood which you can share with your family, neighbors and community members.

Tip 1 – Form a neighborhood watch program

The best way to solve challenging security issues in a neighborhood is to form a neighborhood watch program. The first step towards initiating a program like this is to make sure everyone understands the importance the program. Arrange a meeting at a community gathering place, like a community center or a community clubhouse, to discuss pertinent issues related to neighborhood safety. Assign tasks to participants who are keen on being a part of the program.

Some could take the responsibility of conducting surveys around the neighborhood to sign petitions in support of creating a neighborhood watch program. Someone else could be in charge of presenting this petition to the neighborhood board to get their approval. A few other members could contact the local law enforcement and request them to give a demonstration or training on running a neighborhood watch program.

Tip 2 – Invest in a Home Security System

In this day and age of technological advancement, investing in a home security system involves investing in equipments beyond locks and alarms. Homeowners can have many options to choose from. Some items could be affordable and some could cost several thousands of dollars. One such product is an indoor and outdoor monitoring system which allows homeowners to view what goes inside and outside of their homes through cameras.

In case of a burglary, the system has the feature to inform you in your smartphone app. Another innovative product is an emergency notification necklace which could be very useful for elderly and disabled individuals who live alone. In case of an emergency, the person has to simply push the button on his or her necklace which notifies someone competent to help them for immediate assistance.

Tip3 – Incorporate Security Devices in the neighborhood

One of the simplest ways of reducing crime in the neighborhood is to add more lights in dimly lit areas. Offenders often take advantage of poorly lit areas to commit crimes in areas such as parking lots, children’s playground, street corners and other parts of residential neighborhoods.

Along with the streetlights another positive investment would be to install CCTV cameras around the neighborhood. Surveillance cameras can be monitored from a control room by a security officer. Offenders can be quickly detected and arrested and at the same time if there is ever a victim, assistance can also be quickly provided. Most importantly, the fear of crime will be reduced among the residents.

Tip 4 – Train teenagers for community safety action

Teenagers in the community are a storehouse of talent and energy. The best means of raising security awareness in a neighborhood is to get the youth to volunteer in spreading the word. Train the teens to care for their community, respect the elderly and show concern for everyone’s safety. Let them brainstorm ideas that could improve the security around the neighborhood. Lead them on identifying security problems in the neighborhood and encourage them to suggest solutions.

A weekly training could be organized for teens where a mentor could be assigned to lead groups in discussions and activities. Above all, guide them to becoming role models for younger children. This will not only help in community vigilance, but also prevent teenagers from getting involved in criminal activities themselves.

Tip 5 – Stay alert

Despite all the security measure taken, the most pivotal part of ensuring security is to stay alert. If you notice any suspicious activities in the neighborhood, do not hesitate to inform the authorities. Take note of unfamiliar faces that signal danger. If you have newly moved to a neighborhood, take time to know all the neighbors.

Keep the doors and windows locked when you are away or asleep. Watch out for the safety of others as well. Spot dangerous signals that you witness happening to others around you in any shape or form. Some common instance you may witness could be in the form of sexual harassment, molestation, mugging or even verbal abuse. When you watch out for these hazards for others, you are likely to be more careful regarding your own safety.

A safe neighborhood is enjoyable when everyone is safe. Although neighborhood safety is a team effort, remember it starts with you first.

If you’re moving into a new neighborhood in the Melbourne area, contact All The Right Moves Removalists for the best services.

As it is often said, life is a journey and not a destination. We are constantly moving and settling down at the same time. If the word “moving” connotes stress, then the word “settling” should connote relaxation since it involves the idea of unpacking. Taking things out of the box, arranging the closet, organizing the kitchen cabinets don’t indicate that one has settled down after a move. There may be a lingering feeling of being unsettled and out of place. This is can be reasoned as a “not being at home yet” kind of feeling.

But here are 5 tips that can ease the feeling and quicken the process of settling down.

Tip 1 – Neighborhood Orientation

Remember that the first step to settling down is arranging your own orientation program to help yourself navigate the new environment. First agenda on your orientation program should be getting the lay of the land. Find out where the supermarket, laundromat, hospitals, libraries, recreational centers, schools, park and restaurants are located. Use applications like Yelp to find the best places to eat and hangout.

Walking would be the best way to get the feel of the neighborhood. Instead of relying on your phone to give you information, try chatting with people you meet on the road and ask them for directions. You will value those small interactions someday when you look back.

Tip 2 – Revive an Old Hobby

One of the easiest tricks of meeting people in a new place is to go to places of interest where you could have the chance of meeting people with similar interest. Explore the neighborhood to find venues where people gather for yoga, a book club, badminton or even church prayer meetings. Trying online platforms like Meetup.com is a very helpful way of discovering groups of interests meeting up in your area.

If you don’t like getting affiliated to a single group, then there is always the option of getting involved in the local community service and local organizations where you could volunteer in any project.

Tip 3 – Attend Neighborhood Events

Step out of the house and explore what activities and events are taking place around you. You are bound to come across some event that could be taking place in your neighborhood. Attend the garage sale or the block party. Show up with your family and let them mingle around and make friends as well.

Get involved in planning and organizer future events with your neighbors. Soon you will realize that all old faces in your circle where once new. So, get out and explore the possibilities of making new friends.

Tip 4 – Potluck Parties

Instead of throwing a lavish dinner party, invite your neighbors for a potluck party where each guest brings a dish to the table. It is a great way to collaborate with your neighbors on the menu. Grab the opportunity to play the perfect host by organizing fun icebreaker activities and include the children as well. Your goal is not just for you to make friends but also to ensure your children make new friends.

Take photos and post them on your social media page and tag your new neighbors. This will be the best way to stay connected with them.

Tip 5 – Don’t Stay Isolated

The truth is that you will not be out and about in the first few days of your move. Every new place has its own ways of doing things. You may not easily find a routine of things to do. However, this should not isolate you in your loneliness. Whether you are single or with a family, isolating yourself in a new place can actually impede your chances of getting settled.

Try engaging yourself and your family into activities that can continue to strengthen family bonds. Don’t let the pressure of socializing stop you from enjoying what you do already.

Some journeys are easier, whereas others are more challenging. No matter what the journey may be, make sure you enjoy every part of it. Settling down may be easy as well as challenging depending on the given circumstances. Hope these tips come handy on your journey of settling down after a move.

It can either be the most dreaded day of your life or the most exciting one. Yes, moving day can be great if all goes according to your plan or it can be a day of utter chaos. Hope the latter doesn’t happen to you.

Here are 5 simple reminders to keep in mind on how you can plan your moving day.

1. Coordinated with Movers

Work out a suitable time for the movers to arrive prior to moving day. When the movers arrive, go through the inventory list to ensure you indentify fragile and valuable items to assess the condition and value to each item. Make sure you clarify the damage costs with the movers ahead of time if in case your items get damaged during the move. Share your floor plan with the movers and direct them to the room you want them to work on first.

Often movers may make suggestions of specific techniques they may use in moving. Don’t panic if you see them mixing boxes in the truck. They may be doing it to manage the space in the trucks. Be present when the movers are loading boxes as they usually need you to sign documents. Make sure you give a final check around the house and confirm your destination address and phone numbers with the movers before the moving truck pulls away. Keep copies of the moving receipt and documents in a safe place.

2. Inform your neighbor

Your move shouldn’t inconvenience your neighbors so be courteous and notify your neighbors ahead of time so you can use their parking space and sidewalk if need arises. If your neighbors have turned into good friends, give them your new address and phone number so they can forward your mails and bills. Better yet, some of neighbors may help you on the moving day in many capacities such as monitoring the moving trucks, storing some boxes and items transitorily.

3. 3. Have some extra cash

Having some extra cash on hand is always helpful on moving day as you may have to buy some snacks, lunch or drinks for yourself, your family or some friends and family who may be helping you that day. You may also need to hire a taxi or a van in case your remaining items which you set aside to be taken with you don’t fit in your car.

4. Keep stress at bay

Moving day usually arrives with much stress. Most of the time the major cause of stress may be trusting the movers. An established moving company in Melbourne like All the Right Moves Removalists are reputed for their professionalism, high level of integrity, and care. If possible, work out a plan with your movers several weeks ahead in advance. On the moving day itself, take time off from work and your other duties.

If possible share your responsibilities with your family members so you are not shouldering the burden all by yourself. Take time out to eat and drink something in the midst of the move to avoid burn out. Moving day can be long and arduous if you focus on only the stressful part of it. Try to lighten up the day by simply going with the flow. Get enough sleep and stay healthy and happy for your moving day.

5. 5. Have a contingency plan

You will always have “what ifs” questions at the back of your mind on the moving day. Think of all the things that could potentially go wrong. Your back up plan doesn’t have to be an elaborate one. The most important element in your contingency plan should be to set aside some emergency funds as “contingency funds” for unforeseen situations like last minute cancelations, natural disasters, accidents, and sickness.

Don’t let the anxiety of moving day hinder you from enjoying the day. Remember to keep your vision of moving clear in your mind. Remember there is a new home, a new beginning, a new life waiting for you.

One of the greatest desires nurtured by homeowners is the desire to renovate their current homes. From remodeling kitchens to re-roofing to re-designing, homeowners are eager to renovate. In the midst of all the excitement, having few tips on handling home renovation can be very helpful in in preparing for such an occasion.

Here are 3 helpful trips on handling home renovation.

Tip 1. Research Rollercoaster

Renovation as a project can set you on a wild and unpredictable journey especially if you don’t know what to expect. Advice from friends and family who have had the experience can help you overcome the mounting anxieties. Your renovation project may require an architect, interior designer, builder, and contractors who may help you create a good plan. Good research work is in fact the first step in the process of renovation.

Researching online will give you good idea of the costs of products and services that may be incurred during the renovation. It is also helpful to research referrals suggested by your family and friends who could be your potential remodelers. Social media platforms provide a great opportunity to not just interact with people but also get testimonials and reviews on various remodeling services.

With so many varieties of products and services in the market, without prior research on price, quality, availability, and style, you are bound to be bewildered even before starting the renovation project. So, do your bits of research before you make decisions.

Tip 2. Balance Your Budget

After doing your research, the next question is how much money are you willing to spend for the renovation? If you are hiring a remodeler, sit down with him and plan out a budget. However, determine what the goal of the renovation is. As they say, dreams and budget never aligned; there is always that temptation to remodel every areas of your house which may not have been a part of your initial renovation plan.

There are many ways to plan out a budget based on what you can afford, but it’s always best to assess your needs versus wants. Another way to plan a budget could be to have a complete breakdown of specific renovation costs of each renovation area.

Hidden costs are also going to be a part of your budget so, prepare yourself for circumstance where you could run out of funds. What will you do then? Be flexible to reduce the scope of your project so that you can reduce the cost in case you are not prepared for such an emergency.

Tip 3. Moving Out Dilemma

Renovation can fulfill your dreams of having that perfect house but at the same time it can also give you nightmares if you have to find a place to live while the renovation project goes on. To face this challenge, make sure you have all the essential and storage items packed and ready for movers such as All The Right Moves Removalists to help you relocate storage items from the construction zone to your temporary storage place.

If you plan on undertaking a huge renovation project, it is always economical to leave the house unoccupied so the contractor can complete the work quicker and cheaper. In case you move out of the house, make sure your temporary abode is not too far so you can keep track of the progress and monitor renovation.

If you do decide to live in your house during renovations, make sure to keep safety in mind. You can seal off the construction areas which will help you secure fragile items and utility items you may need during this interim. Make sure you schedule the renovation project at a time when you and your family are on vacation.

Regardless of all the challenges, renovation projects are a great time to fulfill your dreams. These tips may come in handy if your face any challenges.

Our desire for true happiness can never be fully satisfied by our possessions. Every advertisement on screen and every billboard seems to allure us to get “more”. Every purchase we make seems to take up more space, require maintenance and inevitably collect dust.

True contentment is not found meeting all our desires nor is it found in absence of desires. True contentment is found only when you learn to live with only the things you may really need. Minimalism, like Nirvana, can’t be acquired.

Here are three quick tips that can help you on your journey to minimalism.

1. Eliminate the nonessentials

When you feel that you have “too much” of something it’s a sign that it’s about time you declutter. Freedom from external clutter is one chief goal of attaining minimalism. Moving to a new location is often the best time to sort out your clutter whether it be in the form of books, household items, gadgets or clothes.

If packing and moving seem to be a problem, choose All The Right Movers Removalists for a stress-free move in the Melbourne area. Once you create space by removing unnecessary items from your way, you are on the road to rediscovering your priorities in the space around you.

2. Spend wisely

Most of the time, purchases are made on spur of a moment, a decision often called “buying on impulse.” Take some intentional steps to establish limits on how much you spend every month. For a minimalist, saving money is not just about altering your spending habits, but it is about the way you discern what your needs and wants are.

The focus shifts from acquiring things to seeking contentment in things that money may not be able to buy like friendship, community, passion and service.

3. Declutter your emotions

The junk and clutter you see around the house may be sometimes less than what you could be carrying in your emotions, never realizing that it could be contaminating you! Minimalism in emotions and thoughts is vital to your lifestyle. All fears, pain, guilt and negative emotions should never be left unsolved. These emotions tend to accumulate and fester if they are not “decluttered’ from time to time.

To live a more balanced and emotionally stable life, the practice of self-reflection is obligatory. This involves confronting those feelings and emotions instead of brushing them aside or holding them as grievances. Identify each negative emotion and either eliminate it or change it. Emotional minimalism is not absence of negative emotions but rather it is making a conscious decision to deal with it positively.

If minimalism could be attained by simply getting rid of unnecessary items and emotions, than the majority of us would have attained it effortlessly. But the heart of the issue is about making choices that create space in your life for things that are good and inspiring.

Think about things that really matter to you and create more space, time and energy for it. Keep minimalism in mind.

You’ve finally found your dream job which you have been coveting for the past five years. But little did you know that the day you would finally get it, you would be a mother or a father of a five year old. Sometimes the best opportunities knock at your door at times when you may not be ready to accept them. Your newly acquired job may involve moving to a new location or even a new country. Moving with children requires preparation and time.

Here are three tips that will help you make the move as stress-free as possible.

Tip1: Prepare your child

Your child – whether a toddler or a teenager – should be informed about the move so he/she can also be mentally prepared to make the move. The best way to do that would be to sit down and share your plans with them. Make sure you answer your child’s questions truthfully and in a way that they feel they are a part of this decision. If you are moving within your district or town, you can take your child to visit the new house, new neighborhood, or even their new school.

Tip 2: Create a timeline

Time is the most precious factor while moving with children as you have to not only attend to the daily needs of your children but also plan your move without losing your sanity. So, make sure you create a timeline of the tasks you want to accomplish before the moving day. You can include the day of packing, clearing, sorting and moving in your timeline. Prioritizing what goes first may help you accomplish tasks on time.

Your top priority should be to investigate on a good moving company and get a confirmation on your moving date, cost estimates, and other important details. If you’re moving in the Melbourne are, contact All The Right Moves Removalists.

If your child is very young, make sure you get help from either extended family members, good friends or your neighbors to look after your child on days when you may be busy.

Tip 3: Apprise utilities

Last thing on your mind when moving with children should be a smooth transition to your new location. So having your utilities and services either cleared of due balance or transferred to your new home address is a major concern. Be warned, you may not have the freedom of mobility to run around making changes for utilities in last minute before you move!

Therefore, make a list of all the utility companies you have to pay bills at or where you may have to cancel the services. Give your utility companies prior notice if you need to cancel the services, transfer the connection, or even clear any outstanding balance. You may even want to file a change of address to receive monthly statements in order to avoid any confusion regarding forwarding your outstanding bills to your new address. You may also get refunds from utility deposits you have made.

One way or the other, you will have to juggle between saving time and money while moving. There may even be many other ways to do so. However, these simple tips could help you make your move go smoothly for you and your family.