Shleppers 4 Tips for a Smooth Holiday Move

Let’s be real here: The holiday season is a stressful time of year. Tack on a cross-country move – or even a local relocation – and the humbug reaches a whole different level. Shleppers Moving Company has been through it all with families moving during the holidays, so we’re happy to enhance the experience with these quick tips for a smooth holiday move that fight off your inner Grinch.

Tip 1: Keep Your Decorations Minimalist

That’s if you even decorate at all. You’re already going through boxes and packing up everyday stuff. Unboxing and then repacking something you only use once a year could put a kink in your packing productivity. Stick to a wreath, or if you need a little bit of sparkle, aim for small battery-pack lights that can be easily put up and taken down. Otherwise, wait until you’re in your new home for the holidays before whipping out whole shebang.

Tip 2: Embrace Giving

Do you really want to bring your 6^th grade soccer uniform with you? ‘Tis the season to embrace donating, downsizing, and giving. Got a niece or nephew going to college? Maybe they need that spare side table, or that extra dresser from your spare room. Even if you’ve hired professional movers, it’s still wise to downsize, which is a polite way of saying “toss that stuff out”. Melted container lids? Toss ‘em. Notes from your ex? Definitely toss those. A weird garden tool you don’t use and don’t know what it is? Give it to your Dad. Dads love that kind of stuff.  Extra blankets, towels, and soft stuff? Your local senior center or shelter may need like-new or gently worn blankets and towels; equally so, animal shelters.

Tip 3: Keep a Calendar on Hand

Be strategic about your moving date if you have the option. Moving on New Year’s Day or Christmas Eve seems a little counterintuitive, especially if you have some wiggle room to your arrival date. If you’re flying or driving, remember your belongings are coming by vehicle, so pick a moving date that doesn’t have you subject to the whims of holiday flights, getting stuck behind a Turkey float, or arriving days before your bed does.

Tip 4: Make Sure Santa Knows Your New Address

Santa knows a thing or two about long trips with a full sleigh. He’s the ultimate moving professional. Make sure Santa (and the Post Office) know your new address by filling out a change of address before you go, and Santa will get a copy. Like the folks at Shleppers, Santa is so on top of it (or if you play Santa yourself) that if he already sent gifts to the home you’re currently in, you’ll want to pack them together and designate a Santa Box. Ask your professional movers to unload that box first. Because nothing feels more like home than wrapping paper everywhere!

Get Home for the Holidays with Shleppers Moving & Storage

This special time of year ought to be merry and bright. Savor the joy of your new adventure while Shleppers takes care of the tough stuff! Contact Shleppers Moving & Storage to get a FREE QUOTE for your move NOW and get into your new home in time to enjoy the season.