My wedding dress remained hidden in a box, and I don’t know exactly when the lightbulb in my mind went off. What else was I doing with this dress? Nothing.

What prompted the need for renting the unit in the first place? What is being stored there? How long has the unit been rented? When was the last time anything was retrieved from the unit? Is there an end date? How much does it cost? 

 Having this information readily retrievable makes a world of difference to those who will need access compared to hunting and pecking through piles of papers scattered throughout someone’s home.

The holiday season can be chaotic, frenzied and festive all at once. With some planning and organizing though, it's possible to enjoy the frenzy and festivities.

In the first part of You Do That?, the work of a Senior Move Manager® was introduced along with its parent membership and accrediting organization, the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers (NASMM). In Part 2 of this article, the benefits of working with a NASMM Senior Move Manager® will be revealed.

More and more I am becoming convinced that senior move management is a best kept secret.  Clients often tell me, ‘I wish I knew about you (or found you) earlier. It would have made things a whole lot easier.’ I’m here to share the secret.

We organizers often ask clients to name their goals at the beginning of any project. We then put a plan together to help achieve those goals. The plan always includes creating the system to support how to arrive at the goal.

Ready to downsize to a smaller living space? A thoughtful approach to what you are keeping is much better than last minute crisis decisions that can lead to potentially costly and regrettable mistakes.

The home had seen a lot of life, as many so often do. It was the childhood home for the three kids raised there. It stood witness to birthday parties, Sunday dinners, backyard vegetable gardens, holiday hosting, and TV movie nights along with the day-to-day activities of family life.

While every reputable and registered moving company has its own policies about what and how to transport, there are overarching state and federal regulations that govern the industry. When packing for a move, be aware of the no transport list so that you can plan accordingly.