Moving
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Tips for a successful (& stress-less) move
by Sarah on Friday, May 18th, 2012 | No Comments
We've all done it, probably more than once. Whether it is coast to coast or down the street, Americans move and move a lot. According to the US Census Bureau, the average American changes houses once every five years. Given our nomadic tendencies, you'd think we'd have a system for minimizing headaches and maximizing efficiencies. Yet ... [read more] -
Stress-Free Back to College Plan
by Sarah on Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 | 1 comment
Stress-Free Back to College Plan The lazy, hazy days of summer are wonderfully slow, but if you’re heading to college in the fall, the time to move-in to your campus housing will be here before you know it. If you thought the blood, sweat and tears you expended preparing the application last fall was the hard ... [read more] -
Organize a Stress-Free Move In 5 Simple Step
by Sarah on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 | 1 comment
Organize a Stress-Free Move in 5 Simple Steps Are you moving this summer? If so, you’re in good company. The end of June through the beginning of September is considered the “high season” for moving. That’s likely driven by recent graduates striking out on their own and families with children looking to minimize school-related disruptions. If ... [read more] -
Moving help: cut costs without getting gypped
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 | 4 comments
Twelve moves down, one to go. Since I graduated from college 20 years ago, I have moved that many times, and I am about to embark on what I hope will be the last for a very long time. Whether you are single or hooked, with children or pets, moving is a major ordeal. Yes, it ... [read more] -
20 tips for yard sale success
by Sarah on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 | 2 comments
A yard sale is a great way to get rid of things you don’t need anymore, and make sure your old possessions fall into the hands of those who can reuse and better appreciate them. They take a lot of planning and work though, so here are 20 tips to help make the process a ... [read more] -
Savings Expert: Is Renting Better Than Buying?
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 | 1 comment
Is Renting Better Than Buying? by Amy Suardi, of Fruga-Mama.com and Buttoned Up's Savings Expert I confess that I'm 40 -- whoops, make that 41 -- and I have yet to buy a house. Not that I don't want to. Lack of funds and a vagabond lifestyle have conspired to keep us writing those ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: U-Pack – 10 best shortcuts to get your house ready for a move
by Anne Marie on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 | 4 comments
10 best shortcuts to get your house ready for a move By moving expert Becky Harris of blog.upack.com After six years of helping coordinate cross country moves, I’m a firm believer in preparing your house ahead of time—whether it’s a self-move or you’re hiring ... [read more]











