Month: November 2023

Apart from the endless work of making your house feel like a home, you must also become familiar with your new community after a residential relocation. Your local area and neighborhood are an infinite source of new friends and opportunities if you only know where to look. Below are a few great resources and tools to help you learn more about your new community.

Throw a Housewarming Party

One of the best ways to meet your neighbors is to have a housewarming party. Invite people in your neighborhood and on your local street to come to your home to enjoy a bite and a few drinks. You’ll get to interact with your neighbors and hopefully build new friendships. Plus, having the party in your space will help keep you comfortable with the barrage of new and unfamiliar faces.

Volunteer

If you have school-age children, consider volunteering at your child’s school. You can volunteer for a single day, a field trip, or join the PTA. You will have a chance to make a lasting impression on your child and spend valuable bonding time together, and you’ll also get to meet other parents in your local community.

If you don’t have kids, consider volunteering for a cause that interests you. Getting involved in a cause that matters to you gives you a sense of direction. Additionally, it is a fantastic way to meet others who share your values. These volunteers share your concern for social issues and have decided to take action. They share your desire to improve the world, a wonderful place to begin a friendship. Building cross-generational relationships is another great benefit of volunteering.

Join a Community Team

Often, communities will have their own adult sports leagues. Get some exercise, spend time outside, and meet some people in your community. You can join a softball or kickball team with people in your community who share the same interests as you. Plus, being a part of a team will help build a comfortable routine with regular game days and practices.

Take a Class

Whether or not you continue your education, you can use your hobbies to meet new people. Consider enrolling in a community college or community center class where you can meet new people and have fun learning a new skill.

Try an App

Although people usually use apps for dating, they can also help you make friends if you move to a new area. Download a free app and search for people in your local area. Apps like MeetMee, Bumble, and We3 can help you search for people with similar likes and interests in your area. You can change your filters and settings to ensure you are just looking to make new friends. Other apps like Nextdoor can help you become more comfortable in your neighborhood.

Take a Walk (Or a Drive)

Finding the necessities of your new community can help you settle in faster. Take a walk or a drive through your new community to learn the basics. For example, you’ll want to find the closest grocery store, bank, ATM, and gas station. Think about other necessities like the doctor’s office, emergency room, and veterinarian’s office. For fun activities, try to locate a local gym, park, or playground for kids.

Utilize Social Media Pages

Many communities will have their social media pages on Facebook or Instagram. Subscribe to local pages dedicated to your park, community center, or library. Community centers often post local events and volunteer opportunities, allowing you to join the community and meet people.

Moving Assistance

A new neighborhood can be intimidating until you can better explore your area. Call on professional movers for help. A caring, professional, and dedicated moving team can help take the guesswork and frustration out of your move. Contact us today for a moving quote to make your move easy, allowing you to get out into your community sooner.

While moving can always be challenging, moving when you have a large household and family can be even more exciting. Not only do you have more belongings to manage during the move, but there can also be many more familial obligations to navigate. Check out these strategies for coordinating and executing a smooth household move when you have a large family with varying needs and belongings.

Hone Your Pre-Move Plan to Perfection

A moving plan is always recommended before packing the first box, especially when you have a big family. Before getting started, create a detailed plan and schedule that includes:

• All the items on the to-do list
• Information about moving companies
• A list of packing supplies you need to secure
• A timeline that reflects what must be done by specific dates
• Information about entities that need to be contacted, such as utility companies and schools

If you need help to create a timeline, Real Simple offers an excellent week-by-week layout detailing many objectives that often accompany moving.

Get All Family Members Involved in Decluttering

When you have a large household, each family member can have their own collection of clutter. Usually, it is not feasible for only the parents or head of the household to mitigate all the clutter. Therefore, getting everyone on board with the process is a good idea. Make sure each family member is responsible for weeding out items that don’t necessarily need to be packed, such as:

• Toys that the kids no longer play with
• Outdated documents that are no longer needed
• Clothing that doesn’t fit
• Broken items or items in disrepair
• Books and magazines that are no longer read or useful

Assign Responsibilities to Everyone

When preparing to pack and while moving, make sure each person in the house has assigned responsibilities. While younger children may not be able to handle much, most household members can handle some tasks. For example, children and teens may be responsible for packing their own bedrooms or even cleaning a particular room once all items have been packed and labeled.

Keep Everyone Engaged Throughout the Process

Much like operating a business with a collection of employees, managing the move of a large household can require effort to keep all parties engaged. Have a daily family or household meeting to review the schedule and what your family needs to achieve for the day. For example, if you have breakfast together as a family, take a few minutes to discuss each assigned objective and ensure everyone is on track to complete things on time.

Plan a Day Off to Refresh and Boost Morale

Moving with a large family can be emotionally and physically challenging for everyone. While you may be on a tight timeline, taking a breather can refresh the family and motivate them to keep going. Therefore, plan a fun activity or break amid the move to give everyone a break. A few fun ideas may be:

• Playing a game of hide-and-seek
• Going on a family picnic
• Cooking a special meal or going out for a family dinner at a favorite restaurant
• Going to see a movie together

Get All the Extra Help You Need from Pro Movers

Are you ready to solidify your moving plans with a large family? Reach out to discuss your plans with residential movers with the experience to get the job done right. Contact us today for a free quote.