In this blog entry, the professional Charlesto residential moving service team here at NoFlex Moving will detail some useful tips to follow to ensure that your move during the Holiday Season is as pleasant and easy as possible.
Early Planning and Scheduling
Time management is of the essence when planning a move during the busy holiday season. Create a detailed timeline that has deadlines for decluttering, packing, and setting up services like utilities at your new address. Start as early as possible to prepare for potential delays due to holiday shipping schedule changes or winter weather. Include holiday tasks in this checklist to help take care of those obligations at the same time.
Decluttering
Moving is a great time to declutter, and the holidays are a great time to donate items that you no longer want. Donation centers and charities especially want items like toys, winter clothing, and household items this time of the year. Decluttering and donating can help you add a sense of altruism to the entire moving process.
Packing Holiday Items
If you want to decorate for the holidays in your new property, set aside a specific holiday moving box including decorations, ornaments, gift wrap, presents, and any other holiday items so you can easily access them when you’re moved in. label this box clearly and keep it in your vehicle during your move for easy retrieval.
Hire Professional Movers
By hiring a truly skilled and professional moving service like us here at NoFlex Moving, you can ensure that all aspects of your move, from packing and transport to logistics, storage, unloading, and unpacking can get seamlessly handled. This gives you more time to focus on celebrating the holiday.
Potential Weather Delay Planning
If you’re moving to or from an area that experiences winter weather, create some buffer time in your schedule to account for delays caused by ice, snow, and rain. Make sure to keep winter gear like warm clothing or blankets easily accessible in your personal vehicle.
Staying in Touch with Friends and Family
Moving can sometimes be a stressful transition that feels somewhat isolating during the holidays when friends and families father together. We recommend taking the time to make phone calls, video calls, or special mail and packages for loved ones in order for you to enjoy some of the holiday spirit even when focusing on your move.
Decorating your New Space
Even small touches of decoration can help your new space quickly feel like home. Don’t worry about going over the top – even a small garland, scented candle, set of string lights, or tabletop tree can help lift your spirits and make your new property feel very cozy and lived in.
