How to Pack Food & Other Perishable Items

September 21, 2017

If you are moving locally and still have a cabinet full of food, most of it will be worth taking with you to your new home. Because you paid good money for your food and you are moving relatively close by, you should make the effort to save your food if possible. Use our tips below on the best ways to pack food and other perishable items to avoid wasting food during your moving process!

Packing Canned Goods

Because canned goods are packaged neatly in hard containers, packing these items should be one of your simplest tasks. Consider the extra weight they will account for; if you are paying a mover by the weight of your belongings, it may not be worth taking but if you are not, these should be easy items to pack and bring with you to your new home.

Packing Dry Goods

If you have open items such as rice, cereal or chips, make sure these are sealed tightly so they do not spill and cause a mess during an already hectic move. Keep similar items together, such as bottled spices and herbs, to make for an easy unpacking process.

Packing Frozen Food

Many families have a freezer stocked with perishable food items that they would like to take with them on a local move. Because some moving companies have restrictions, make sure you check with your movers to see if they allow perishable items in their vans. If so, make sure you pack your frozen goods cautiously and safely to avoid spoiling.

MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. offers comprehensive moving services for families looking to move locally and make the process as easy as possible. Contact us today for a free estimate on your move!

Essential Guide to Moving on September 1st in Greater Boston

August 24, 2017

If you live in the Boston area, you know September 1^st is a hectic day around the city and in each of the suburbs surrounding Boston. With so many families, students, and professionals moving into new homes on this date, Boston, and Greater Boston are sure to be packed with traffic and clutter. Whether you’re already a local or you’re new to Massachusetts, there are surely things everyone learns about the city on move in day. Avoid some unfortunate surprises and read our guide before moving in on September 1^st!

No Trucks on Storrow Drive! – If your route recommends you to use Storrow Drive and you’re using a moving truck, seek an alternative route. Every year there are multiple trucks that get stuck on bridges on Storrow Drive. Not only will you back up traffic but you’ll lose significant moving time that will be hard to make up!
Bring Quarters – At some point throughout the day, you will likely need to park your car or moving van either at your destination or at a coffee shop during a pit stop. Most parking is metered so come prepared with quarters in case you need them.
Lean on Others for Help – Whether you’re doing the move alone or trusting a local moving company to handle your move, ask for help! Moving alone or with two people is extremely difficult. Call a few friends or a trusted moving company to help you with the countless tasks you’ll need to complete throughout the day.
Explore Your Apartment and Neighborhood Beforehand – Make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into before showing up on moving day. If you can, get a lay of the land and take measurements to make sure your furniture will fit. Being prepared before you arrive with your belongings will make move-in day much easier.

MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. offers comprehensive moving services to Greater Boston areas such as Newton, Brookline, and Dedham MA. Whether you’re moving to the Boston area from just around the corner or across the country, we have you covered. Contact us today to get a quote on your move!

Residential Moving Job in Holbrook MA: Photos & Testimonial

July 14, 2017

MacDonald Moving Services received a moving request from a family in Holbrook, MA who were moving out of their family home after decades of residency in Holbrook, MA. MacDonald Moving showed up with an experienced staff, ready to help this family in any way we could. With the home owners moving into assisted living care, we knew this would be a great job for us, as our staff has been trained in senior citizen moves. Our professionals arrived ready to work and completed the moving process in a quick, efficient manner. We know that moves can be an emotional time so we are sure to be sensitive throughout the process to make this transition as easy as possible for our customers.

After a day-long move, we received feedback from our happy customers:

“Your company has been extremely helpful throughout the whole process! We knew this would be a great experience from the initial site visit which included helpful moving tips from the representative before we began, to the phenomenal moving crew who showed courtesy to the home owners and showed what true teamwork looks like! They were fast, efficient and careful, which relieved stress from the senior home owners. What a great relief to have found professionals who take pride in their work. Thank you so much!”

-Susan W.

View photos of our recent moving job in Holbrook, MA below! Contact us today with questions about our residential moving services like this job or our other services including commercial moves, or industrial and commercial storage.

Preparing for a Long-Distance Move

June 23, 2017

If you are moving your family to a different state or country, it can be overwhelming to try to stay organized and not forget any of the essentials along the way. Being professional movers over the years, we have perfected the process of having a successful long-distance move. Continue reading for our guidelines on how to make your long-distance move as smooth as possible!

Be Proactive from the Start

Being proactive throughout the moving process will allow you to avoid many mistakes people typically make due to rushing through some tasks. If you are moving for the purpose of a job relocation or another reason which you know the area you will need to be, begin the process by researching the general area you will need to be and pick the right town or city for your family. Even if your move is not in the immediate future, prepare however you can early on in order to make the later months less stressful.

Label Everything

When packing up, it can be tempting to throw everything into boxes to get it done and out of the way but you will surely regret this later. Instead of sifting through every box to find that one thing you need when you arrive in your new home, simplify your move-in process by labeling all your packing materials now!

Choose the Right Moving Company

The moving company you choose can either make or break the moving process. By choosing the right company, you can ease your move immensely, alleviating many of your worries and responsibilities. In order to choose the best moving company for you, consider what you want most out of a moving company, what your main priorities are, and do your research to choose a company who can fulfill all these needs. Once you’ve narrowed your search, read testimonials and reviews from past customers to get a better idea of how the company looks from customers’ perspectives.

MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. is headquartered in Bridgewater, MA but through our partnership with United Van Lines, we are able to serve families moving to any location whether it is local, interstate, and even international moves. Contact us today for estimates on your move!

Tips for Preparing to Move Your Family

May 5, 2017

Whether it’s across town or across the country, preparing your family to move can be overwhelming. Follow our helpful tips to make this transition as smooth as possible!

Don’t Procrastinate!

There are so many things to consider from deciding what to bring with you, when the best time to move is, which moving company to choose, and so much more. Start making these tough decisions, getting what you can out of the way early on so you can spend more time on the nitty-gritty.

Choose an Appropriate Time of Year

If you have the flexibility to do so, choosing the best time of year to move your family can avoid several hiccups in the moving process. The beginning of summer proves to be the best time for many families, as children won’t miss out on any schooling and can spend the summer getting used to their new home. Another popular moving time is the end of summer, as families will have the advantage of extra time to pack and prepare for their move in the early summer months.

Make a To-Do List

This point may seem obvious but the benefits of laying out all of your tasks can be monumental in something as big as moving your family into a new home. Many families steer away from something this simple for the sole reason that things change so often that the list itself would change too often. This is not a major issue, as you can always make changes and additions to a list. Keeping your thoughts on paper will not only ensure that you don’t forget important points but will also help you to complete tasks.

Choose the Right Moving Company

Nothing about moving your family to a new home and especially to a new city or state is easy but if you choose the right moving company, it can make the transition much easier. MacDonald Moving Services advises that you choose a company who can not only meet your needs but one that will make the process a pleasant one. At MacDonald Moving Services, we pride ourselves on our customer services skills. We know how difficult moves can be and we keep our customers’ needs in mind throughout the entire moving process. We strive to not only make your move as smooth as possible but to make each interaction we have with our customers as pleasant as possible! We are partnered with other moving companies which allows us to easily assist our customers with any size move for local, national, or international moves. Visit our main site to see more about what we do for our customers and contact us today to start preparing for your family’s big move!

Are You Prepared For Your Big Move?

March 29, 2017

You have finally found the house of your dreams, put an offer in, and signed the papers. Now the only thing left to do is pack everything up in your current residence and move it to your new home. Here at MacDonald Moving Services, we know how stressful this time can be. We’ve been helping families move locally and nationally with United Van Lines for over sixty years and can answer any questions you might have.
From the moment you make the decision to move, it’s important to have all of the right steps in place in order to have a seamless transition.

BEFORE YOU MOVE

Ask friends, neighbors, and family members for any moving company recommendations
Obtain estimates from at least three different movers and compare and contrast any of the services they offer
Find out what the movers responsibilities are and what happens if anything gets damaged along the way
Adequately insure your belongings

MOVING DAY

Accompany the movers are they inventory your household items
Answer any questions your drivers might have and be sure to give them directions to your new home
Carefully read over any documents before signing them
Inform the driver/movers of any contact information in case they need to get in touch with you at any point

DELIVERY DAY

Supervise the unloading and unpacking of your items
Double check your inventory list to make sure you have received all of your belongings
Pay the movers in accordance with your term of agreement

Our Moving Checklist will help you from beginning to end.

If you are preparing to move, let MacDonald Moving Services help! Give us a call at 800-225-0394 to get your free moving estimate!

Thinking About An International Move?

March 7, 2017

From Greater Boston to Bridgewater, MacDonald Moving Services frequently helps customers from across Massachusetts pursue new international opportunities by completely handling the complex logistics of the global relocation process from start to finish. In fact, through our partners at United Van Lines, we can help prospective movers from anywhere across the US move to anywhere across the world. Today, MacDonald Moving Services would like to share the most popular destinations for millionaires choosing to relocate internationally, as indicated by a report prepared by New World Wealth, a global wealth intelligence and market research company.

Most Popular International Moving Destinations For Millionaires in 2016

Topping the 2016 list of top destinations for migrating millionaires is Australia, with about 11,000 millionaires from a variety of locations across the world choosing to become Aussies, up from 8,000 in 2015. The U.S. and Canada also are listed as top destinations for millionaires, welcoming 10,000 and 8,000 foreign millionaire migrants in 2016 respectively. Wealthy Chinese immigrants moving to Canada typically choose to relocate to the Western Coast, near Vancouver, while Europeans generally prefer Eastern cities like Toronto and French-speaking Montreal. (France, by the way, had the highest emigration rate among millionaires, with approximately 12,000 millionaires choosing to find new home countries.)

In previous years, the United States and Great Britain have typically attracted the highest number of wealthy migrants. However, the Australian lifestyle is considered by analysts to be a large contributing factor to its rise in the ranks, with its appealing weather, highly rated health care system to Australia, and good reputation as a safe place to live and raise children. Australia also enjoys geographic benefits, being isolated from conflicts in the Middle East and the refugee crisis in Europe and close enough to the up and coming economies of Asian countries like China, India, and South Korea in order to serve as a home base for starting new businesses.

New World Wealth’s annual report is sourced from a variety of sources, including information on wealth statistics, property data, investor visa information as well as interviews with relocation experts.

MacDonald Moving Services Global Relocation Logistics

If you are interested in an international move, let MacDonald Moving Services handle your logistics from start to finish. See how we can help you make your move hassle-free by calling us at 1-800-225-0394 for a free consultation, or fill out a contact form with any inquiries about our international moving services.

MacDonald Moving Services Receives National Award For Green Sustainability

February 14, 2017

MacDonald Moving Services Receives Award for Green Sustainability

MacDonald Moving Services is proud to report its latest award for Green Sustainability in recognition for our efforts to maintain clean, sustainable, energy-efficient processes in our work. Awarded by transportation leader Unigroup, this award validates our efforts to maintain green practices while simultaneously offering top value and service to our customers. This the third award we have received in a short period of time, in addition to the United Van Lines Performance Excellence Award as Most Improved Agent and The Fleet Safety Award as Top Performance by an agent. Contact us today at for information on how we can meet all your moving needs for your next home or office relocation, whether your move is local, interstate, or even international and abroad.

Why Choose MacDonald Movers for Trade Show Transportation and Logistics?

January 26, 2017

If you are a company that frequently demonstrates its equipment at trade shows, you need a reliable moving company that has an immaculate track record of reliable moving service. MacDonald Movers has decades of experience of helping companies transport equipment and trade show booths and exhibits with all kinds of special requirements. From brands that carry truckloads of apparel from show to show, to medical equipment suppliers requiring delicate handling and the utmost care in their handling, many businesses and equipment manufacturers regularly utilize MacDonald Movers trade show moving services to get from show to show. So, if you are looking for a way to get to CES, Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, SEMA, or any other trade show in your industry, MacDonald Movers can be your trade show equipment transportation solution.

Business clients choose MacDonald Movers because of the many advantages we hold over the competition. Every client is assigned their own full-time professional team of drivers, dispatchers, and show managers that work together with our nationwide network of experienced moving agents and customer service support. Our unique tracking system, SkyBitz, lets you have real-time information on your equipment location and status at all times. We can help you ship your exhibits crated, blanket-wrapped, even partially assembled. We offer both air freight services as well as ground shipping in our air-ride equipped vans complete with cargo control systems to ensure your exhibit arrives undamaged. We have on-site representation at all major shows, and our transit times out-perform industry standards by wide margins. We have local MA storage facilities to store in-transit shipments, and as with any of our services our level of professionalism and commitment to quality is second to none in the industry.

If your company is participates in trade shows and would like a reliable, hassle-free solution to solve your trade show transportation needs, look no further than MacDonald Movers. You can contact 800-225-0394 for a free estimate to see how we can beat the competition.

Tips on How to Research Your New Community for your 2017 Move

December 30, 2016

At MacDonald Movers, we understand that there are many challenges associated when you are committed to moving to a new community – whether it be for work, school, or love – and we know that you may miss much of what you are leaving behind. One way to ease the moving process is to familiarize yourself with the new area you are moving to as quickly as possible, and in 2017 there are great new modern tools that we can share with you that can help you let your explore your new life and help your new area feel like home as quickly as possible.

A good tool to start researching your new community is Area Vibes, which has a great neighborhood amenities tool – simply type in the zip code or city that you are moving to, and access the “Amenities” tab. You can also find information about schools, jobs, crime rates, weather, housing and cost of living which gets summarized in a “Livability” score.

Yelp is a very well-known tool that can show you reviews for small businesses in your new area, and Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon) is another good alternative that can help you find great restaurants or cafes that match your taste and style as quickly as possible. These apps hold the advantage over other similar tools like EveryRestaurantInTheCity because of their reviews, which are generally written by real customers.

If you prefer mobile apps — Like A Local is a popular choice that gives you insider recommendations from people who actually live in the area that you are moving to. Or try Time To Enjoy which is an app that allows to find fun events scheduled in the time of your choosing. Try entering the first weekend you plan to have free after you complete your move.

Remember, MacDonald Movers can help you save time and keep your move stress free. Contact MacDonald Movers at 1-800-225-0394 today! Or reach out with our contact form for any questions about our residential moving services.