Many people think of clothes as one of the easiest items to pack, particularly compared to more delicate items such as glass and plants. Packing your clothing can be an easy task but to do it effectively and to use a minimal amount of space is a bit trickier. Use our guide to learn just how you can get all your clothing in a small space.

Casual Clothing

Clothing such as t-shirts and jeans that can be packed without worry of wrinkling should be set aside into one pile. First, prepare the boxes you’ll be using by lining them with packing paper. Roll your clothing to decrease its surface area and maximize the room you have in each box. For the unavoidable gaps left between some clothing items, stuff crumpled paper between to keep each box balanced. After you fill one box, seal it with packing tape and be sure to label it accordingly. For an even more prepared packing job, divide your clothes into piles sorted by the seasons in which you wear them. This will make unpacking quick and easy as well as allow you to find the items you need with ease.

Hanging Clothing

For the items you need to remain on hangers, we recommend using wardrobe cartons to safely and easily transport your clothing items without wrinkling anything. Hang your items on the bar once they have been packed in the wardrobe cartons. It is essential to not overpack these cartons or you may end up damaging and wrinkling your clothes. After each box is packed, seal and label the boxes accordingly to make for a faster move-in process.

Miscellaneous Clothing Items

There are plenty of clothing items that don’t easily fit into one of the previous categories that you will still need to pack. Depending on how many hats you own, dedicate an appropriately-sized box for your collection. Use the same process as packing casual clothing. As for packing shoes, some people choose to use their original boxes to transport them to the new home but this doesn’t work for many people. Consider wrapping each shoe individually first, then in pairs to make sure they are both supported and kept together. Be sure to avoid packing heavy items on top of your shoes to avoid damages.

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Moving can be a difficult event for many children and as a parent, it can leave you feeling helpless. Use some of our tips to make your children more comfortable during your upcoming move and help them get excited about some of the upcoming changes.

Introduce Them to Their New Town

Use whatever resources you have to learn more about your new home. Do some research on your town and the surrounding area and find some fun things your children will enjoy in their new hometown. If possible, take a drive and visit some of the places your child will be interested in. Share these places, facts, and other features with your children to reassure them that their new home will bring some exciting adventures!

Plan Out Their New Room

One of the fun things about moving is the excitement of getting a new bedroom. Get them excited for the big move by planning out their new bedroom from choosing the room itself to decorations, themes, new bedding, or other features they’ll enjoy.

Have a Going Away Party

Invite the neighborhood, your friends and family to come say goodbye to your home. Even if you are moving locally, throwing a party to celebrate with cake, food, and friends will get your children more excited about the new house.

Learn More About Their New School

Moving to a new school can be one of the most difficult things for children to adjust to. Try to change their anxious feelings into excitement by learning more about the school and sharing information they will enjoy. Find sports teams, clubs, or other programs that will spark the interest of your children that they may not have at their current school.

Having a smooth moving process will make moving easier for everyone in your family. MacDonald Moving Services located in Bridgewater, MA will alleviate most of your moving concerns so you can focus on the emotional aspects of your move. Contact us today for a free estimate on your local or international move!

Moving to a new home and area has difficulties for each member of your family, including your beloved pets. Use our guide to keep them safe, make the move easier on each of your pets and help them make the transition to a new home!

Identification Tags

Make sure your pets are equipped with identification tags so you are prepared in the small chance they were to wander off. Though you may not have time to get new ID tags with your updated address before the move, make sure your cell phone number is listed on their tags just in case.

Comfortable Pet Carriers

If you have a smaller pet that will need to be transported in a pet carrier, do your best to make their carrier as comfortable as possible. Place a couple of toys, a blanket, or other items they like in the carrier with them to make them feel more at home. If possible, place the carrier next to someone in the car so your pet feels more at ease.

Make Pet-Stops

If you are driving for more than an hour, you will likely make pit stops along the way for yourself but it is important to consider your pet’s needs as well as your own. Take your pet out for bathroom breaks and allow them to walk around or be carried, showing them some affection when possible along the way.

Moving to a new home will be taxing on everyone in your family and if you have children, it can be easy to focus on their safety and helping them adjust and overlooking your pets but it is important to not forget your pets are likely feeling similarly nervous and uneasy about this move. Need help moving your pets and furniture? MacDonald Moving Services, Inc. based in Bridgewater, MA provides professional, comprehensive moving services to families across the country. Contact us today for a free quote on moving your family!

Preparing to move to a different country can be a daunting task regardless of where you are moving. As with any move, there are several factors to consider but global moves need even more attention to detail. There are countless things to be excited about when moving to a new country so it is easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of it all and forget logistics. Use our guide to assist you during the international moving process and stay organized!

1. Do Your Research– For most Americans, moving to a new country will mean being exposed to a new, foreign culture that they aren’t familiar with. Prior to your move, do your research about the people and culture you will soon be surrounded by to get a better feel for your new home to adjust to your new environment and adhere to cultural norms.
2. Begin the Visa Process Early– Moving to a new country typically requires you to file paperwork to tell both countries you will be moving. If you are moving for a job, often times your employer will guide you through this process but either way, be sure to look into the process and make sure this is taken care of far in advance.
3. Health Insurance– Most basic health insurance plans do not cover you if you are abroad so be sure to contact your insurer to inform them of your upcoming travel and ask what your options for coverage are.
4. Call Your Banks– If you do not inform your banks that you are moving to another country, they will likely put a hold on your account thinking your airport snack or first dinner in your new home is a fraudulent charge. Getting stuck with frozen bank accounts will add unnecessary stress to your move so be sure to take a few minutes to call your bank before traveling.
5. Choose the Right Moving Company– If you’re making a big move, you will surely need help getting your belongings to your new home. By choosing a company experienced in international moves, you will alleviate much of the stress of moving to a new place. Choose a moving company who will handle your belongings with door-to-door service so you can focus on the mental aspects of the move while leaving the physical to trusted professionals.

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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!

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.

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