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Tips on how to choose the best moving company

March 28, 2018 By Anne

Benefits of expert movers

For most of us moving is a stressful period in life. This time is remembered by lack of order and total mess. You whole life is packed in boxes and moves hundreds miles away. Also this period can be best of times as well – if you relocating to some amazing place as Orange County, for instance, or if a successful career lies in front of you so you moving to hold a higher position. The best advice possible is to hire a team of experts, who will handle all moving issues as well aware of every job’s nuance. Be certain that moving companies orange county know their job as well as provide excellent results.

Don’t try managing everything by yourself as you are not a mover so may miss out some essential details that can cost you money as well as energy. Due to your lack of experience some valuable thing might be lost or seriously damaged.

How to choose a moving company?

Leave all your worries behind as here we will suggest how to find a reputable firm worth of your trust. The secret to success lies in thorough preparation so follow our recommendations and you are guaranteed to have a relatively stress- or worry- free experience.

One of the most popular as well as best known option used by almost everyone is asking for recommendations. Undoubtedly, we all have friends, relatives, neighbors or colleagues who faced the same challenge in the past. Start asking them for opinions;
Next recommendation is – go online – read reviews. For sure you will find hundreds of referrals that going to be very helpful. Besides, there are websites as movers associations dedicated purely to relocation business. There you will find reviews along with contact details of local firms as large companies have own websites so easily can be found. Apart from contacts or reviews you can find there a bunch of useful information as moving or packing tips. Look for moving company reviews – after you can make a decision;
During phone negotiations ask regarding their license and insurance. Be aware that long-distance movers and local-only companies require different licenses. Be curious regarding insurance coverage and whether the movers themselves will do the job or contractors;
It might be useful visiting company’s office and find out more about the company: how long are they in business; had they any accidents; do they have storage facilities and what is the quality of their tracks or vans. Remember – you have the right to ask for references.

Narrow down your list with chosen firms that are most beneficial for your needs and proceed with further analysis.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR opens in theaters everywhere on April 27th!

March 27, 2018 By Anne

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Anne

4 Critical Tips To Prepare Your Kids For Your RV Trip

March 27, 2018 By Anne

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As a mother, even if you’re looking forward to your next family RV road or camping trip, you’re most certainly not looking forward to preparing for that trip. And as the mom of the family, the bulk of the preparation may fall on you.

Here are four critical tips to prepare your kids for your RV trip:

1 – Have Them Pack One Bag Each

RV’s may come loaded with lots of storage space, but that doesn’t mean that space is limitless. Here’s a word of advice: give each of your kids a backpack, and tell them that they can bring whatever they want. But there’s just one condition: everything they bring has to be able to fit in that backpack. This will be one of the best things you can do to help save space.

2 – Bring Your Tablet

If you’ve got a long way to go to your planned destination, chances are pretty good that your kids are going to get bored along the way. To this end, keep your tablet(s) fully charged before the trip so they can keep themselves entertained during the long drive. Have games and movies ready to go, and plan your trip accordingly so you can re-charge the devices during stops.

3 – Brace Yourself For Rainy Days

Even if the weather forecast is bright and sunny for the week of your RV vacation, you must still prepare yourself for a rainy day.

To this end, bring proper rain gear and a variety of indoor games and activities to keep your kids entertained while it’s raining outside. Sticker books, card games, crafts, crayons and paper, and so on will be the usual suspects. At the same time, only you know your kids, so bring what yu think is appropriate.

4 – Give Your Kids Responsibilities

Even though preparing for an RV trip is likely going to be stressful for you, it will be the direct opposite for your kids. Not only will they be excited at the thought of the future trip, they can also have fun helping you get ready for it to.

This is why you will want to keep them involved in the planning process somehow, and the best way to do this is ultimately to give them responsibilities such as giving them tasks to do before and during the trip, going shopping for food with them (and allowing them to pick food items), and sitting down around the dinner table to plan out the trip together as a family.

Also ask your kids for their input on places they would like to visit the most, and they should be more than willing to tell you want they think.

Getting Ready For Your RV Trip

What’s important to remember when preparing for your RV trip is to keep your kids fully involved in the process with what you pack, what you eat, what you’ll do, and so on.

Anne

Life is Better When You’re Laughing

March 27, 2018 By Anne

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How to Stay Active With Your Kids This School Holidays

March 27, 2018 By Anne

The school holidays are almost upon us, and if you’re like most parents, you’re probably silently freaking out right about now. Just what are you going to do with the kids?! You need to do something after all. You can’t just pop them in front of Netflix or Stan, right? Right. It’s a great idea to get active any time, but it’s especially important during the school holidays. So we’re going to look at a few different ways that you and the kids can keep moving and fit while school is out.

Jump Around

One surefire way to get moving that the kids will absolutely love is by visiting a trampoline park in Perth. These fun-filled wonder houses provide hours of entertainment as children run, jump, bounce and play. And before you tear your hair out with worry and concern about them breaking limbs take a chill pill. Every trampoline park has stringent safety measures including nets and padded floors. It’s a fun, safe and exciting adventure out for the kids.

Get Out the Balls and Bats

You’ve likely got an old footy kicking about, right? Or some cricket wickets, a bat and a tennis ball. Or a frisbee, badminton racquets or other random sports equipment. Have a dig through your garage or spare room and see what you can find. Then, get out in your backyard or head down to your local park or playground. There’s heaps of benefits to being outdoors and your kids will love a good kick of the footy or a few innings of cricket.

Go For Walks

If the weather is fine there’s no excuse for staying cooped up in the house all day. So pry the brood away from their tablets and devices and head out for a good old fashioned constitutional. You’ll enjoy a break from the mundane, and you can always try to explore a part of town that you haven’t seen before. Make it exciting and head into the CBD or walk to a new local eatery. Reward yourself and the kids with a yummy treat after stretching those legs.

Make it Fun

Not all kids love exercise or sports. If you’re facing some resistance to getting out and moving, then it’s time to take a strategic approach. Make it a game and inject some fun into the activity. Or, offer a reward. For example, for an hour of activity they get half an hour of their favourite cartoon or TV show that evening.

Invite Their Friends

You may find that your children end up missing their school pals while they’re on holidays. Consider any of the above activities but encourage them to invite their friends along. Kids need social connection and friends as much as adults and having their mates along may actually encourage them to spend more time participating in activities and playing outdoors. Why not invite the parent as well? You may find that you end up making a friend or two in the process!

Try it and See

So why not try these hot tips for getting the kids active during the holidays? Start with a fun trip to the local trampoline park, and the next day try and find some sports stuff lying around your house. Take a trip to the park and kick the footy or play cricket. Next, go for a few long strolls. If your kids are resisting this new regime, make it a fun game and offer an incentive. Finally, consider inviting their friends along so they can share the fun around.