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Moving is stressful for everyone in your family, including your pets.

So, how can you help your furry friends handle the stress of a move as painlessly as possible? We have a few tips for you, based on recommendations from one of the most trusted animal welfare organizations in the country, the ASPCA.

Bring moving boxes into the house a few days before moving day

You may have noticed how much your cat hates it when you rearrange the furniture. Bringing a bunch of moving boxes into the house may not seem like a big deal to you, but to your cat or dog it might be the weirdest thing you’ve done in months. By bringing the boxes in a few days early, you give your pet the chance to get used to them. This is a small step that can help reduce stress on your animal when moving day comes.

Confine your cat or dog to another room while you’re packing

Much like small children, pets are a distraction at best when it comes to packing. Packing has the potential to stress out your pet in multiple ways.

1. Moving everything around from its usual places can make pets uneasy.
2. You’re bound to be more stressed than usual, and if your pet knocks over or messes up the items you’re packing, you may have a hard time staying patient with them.

Avoid this additional stress for you and your pet by giving them their own familiar space to hang out in while you pack. Make sure they have everything they need (food, water, litter, etc.), check on them periodically, and don’t expect them to stay in there too long. Pro tip: Choose the room you intend to pack up last. 

Give your pet its own space on moving day

Just like packing, moving is stressful and confusing for your pet. Moving day adds the additional stress of having new people in the house. Additionally, moving day involves many trips into and out of the house, and if your pet is a known escape artist this can add a lot of stress to your day.

If you keep your pet separated in a quiet room, you can make the day much easier for them and for you. Even better, see if a trusted friend or relative can keep your pet for the day.

Keep some of the normal routine

Another way that pets are similar to small children is that they rely on routines to make sense of things. Keeping your animal’s routine as consistent as possible benefits them immensely; not only that, it can add some moments of normalcy for you, as well.

It may seem silly to take the time to walk the dog when you’re busy with a move, but trust us, it will benefit you both.

In your new house, introduce your pet to one room at a time

Once you get to your new home, set up a home base for your animal. Let them get to know that space first, with their familiar water, toys, food, litter box, etc., before introducing them to the rest of the space.

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Moving isn’t easy on you or your animals, but with some thoughtful planning you can make your move less stressful and more calm. Your pets deserve it. After all, when you get to your new place and are all set up, they’ll be the ones making it feel like home.

At Sunny Moving Services, we know that preparation is key for a successful move. Contact us to discuss how we can help get you and your pets into your purr-fect home.

Moving can get very expensive, very quickly, so it is important that you do all you can to save money on your move. Thankfully, there are some great ways to do this. Here are three money saving tips for your move.

Donate Items Before You Move

Before you start packing things up for your move, it is a good idea to donate all the items that you no longer need or want. These are items that have likely been collecting dust for quite some time and are simply taking up space in your home. Packing these items requires boxes, and it also means more items for the movers to move for you. This can equate to added costs that are completely unnecessary.

Find Free Boxes

Another excellent money saving tip for your move is to find free boxes to pack your items in. You can find moving boxes by searching online locations that sell items, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and more. You can also contact local stores to see if they have any extra boxes that they no longer need. These are often very strong and stable boxes because they have been used to hold items that were shipped to the store.

Pack Yourself

Lastly, taking the time to pack all of your items into boxes on your own, is a great way to save money. Paying a service to both pack all of your items and move them for you can get quite expensive, and is not necessary. Instead, you can pack your items before the big moving day and then the service will simply help you to load up and move your belongings to their new location.

To learn more great money saving tips for your move, or to hire a moving service to help you out today, visit us at Sunny Moving Services.

The kitchen is considered the most difficult and time-consuming room in the home to pack during a move. It holds the most fragile objects, odd shapes and the sharpest items for a move. There is no shame in wondering how you are supposed to tackle such a difficult piece of moving.

Don’t Take Everything

Moving offers the perfect opportunity to declutter your cabinet space. This is the time to rid yourself of bent cutlery, broken dishes, and that greasy baking pan you’ve had for years. Clear out those cans of food that have sat untouched for months and donate that box of supposedly fancy sauce you thought you’d like and didn’t. Make sure to set aside what you will need to use later as well. Leave a set of dishes to eat with before your final departure, and under no circumstances should you pack up those cleaning materials.

The Right Materials

If you want to keep your fragile dishes in one piece, you’ll need the right materials for this pesky job. You’ll be wrapping tons of glass and you want to keep your cups and bowls in one piece. Pots and pans can take up an enormous amount of box space, so keep this in mind when buying your moving boxes. The number of boxes will depend on the size and number of kitchen items. You’ll definitely need these items when packing your kitchen:

• Large and medium moving boxes
• Tape
• Scissors
• Packing Paper
• Bubble Wrap
• Cardboard

Wrap, Wrap, Wrap!

When it’s said you need packing paper for your kitchen, you’ll need a ton of it. Expect to use about three rolls for your kitchen alone. Every item should be individually wrapped in either bubble wrap or packing paper, with the bubble wrap being saved for extremely fragile glass items like China wear. Knives should be taped to cardboard and placed in a box. Once a box is nearly full, place more packing paper to fill any unused space, then tape it up.

Moving can be hard, but offers a brighter future with many new opportunities ahead. Sunny Moving Services can add ease to the difficult prospect of moving. Contact us now to get started.

Moving to a new city is a big decision to make. Regardless of whether you want to move for work, for love, or just for a fresh start, there are many things you need to consider before actually packing up your home and moving away. Whether the new city you plan on going to is ten minutes or ten hours away from where you live now, it’s not a decision to make lightly. So if you’re on the fence about it and are looking for ways to help you decide, here are some important questions we think you should be asking yourself.

Do You Know Anyone In The Area?

Moving is stressful no matter if you’re staying in the same city you’ve been in your whole life or moving across the country, and it’s important to have a support system around you to help you through it. So it’s important to consider whether you know anyone in the area you’re moving to or if you’re going to be completely on your own. If you don’t know anyone in the area, you need to know yourself well enough to know whether you’ll be able to deal with loneliness until you can make connections and establish relationships with the new people around you. Your old friends and family will always just be a call or text away, but if you’re the sort of person who needs to have coffee dates or lunches with the people you care about regularly, consider moving somewhere you’ll already have people to do that with, rather than somewhere entirely new and foreign to you where you’re completely on your own.

Can You Afford It?

This question covers a variety of different things that are all important to consider before taking the plunge and possibly stranding yourself with little or no money in a new city. So some important things to consider are:

• What’s the cost of living where you’re moving to versus what it is where you currently live? Is it drastically different or about the same?
• What are gas prices like where you want to move to?
• Can you afford the cost of the actual move itself?
• Do you have a job lined up already or will you be living off your savings until you can find one?
• How long do you anticipate it taking to find a new job, if you need to?
• What happens if you run out of savings before you can find a new job?
• How much do jobs in your industry pay in the new city versus where you live now? Will you be able to live comfortably or will you be living paycheck to paycheck?

No one wants to think about things like this when planning a big move, but they’re possibly some of the most important questions you should be asking. You don’t want to put yourself in a bad financial situation, so you need to carefully consider every aspect of what life will be like in your new city. How much it will cost to stock up your kitchen and fill up your gas tank will impact your life more than you think about until you have to deal with choosing between paying your bills on time and buying enough food to last you the week. Consider every financial aspect and the impact it will have on your lifestyle before making the big move.

What Do You Really Need To Take With You?

Moving is the perfect excuse to do a bit of spring cleaning, no matter what season it is when you take the plunge. As you’re packing up your life, it is a good time to go through your belongings to figure out what you do and don’t need. Do you really need that pair of jeans you haven’t worn in 15 years that you swore you’d be able to fit into again someday or can you finally donate them or throw them out to cut down on space and things you have to move? Ask yourself what you really need to take with you and what you can part with, what can be donated or given away or finally tossed to the curb. Doing this means fewer things to pack, fewer things to move, and fewer things to unpack and organize once you get to your new place.

Should You Move Everything Yourself?

Packing and moving everything yourself might seem like a good idea, but take a beat to consider whether it really is or not. If you’re moving just down the street and have a bunch of friends to help you, it might be fine to just load up your cars and get it done in an afternoon. But what if you’re moving four hours away and only know one person where you’re moving to? Sure you might have help loading up a truck when you leave the town you live in now, but when you get to where you’re going you’re going to have a hard time getting the truck unloaded. If you have a lot of things to move and no help waiting for you where you’re moving to, it might be better to hire a moving company to take care of things for you. It might cost more than doing it yourself, but it’ll save you time and frustration in the long run.

Contact Us

If you’ve considered all of these questions and then some and you’re sure you’re ready to take the plunge to move away, contact us today to help with your big move. Sunny Moving is ready to help you get settled into your new life if you are.

Moving may be a stressful time in one’s life. But with proper planning, it doesn’t have to be a weight you carry about with you until you’re all established. It can be a pleasant and stress-free process that ushers you into your new home.

Below are some of the ways to help lessen your moving stress level.

1.      Get Professional Help

Relocating is a significant challenge in and of itself, and it may be pretty scary, so it’s good to obtain all the aid you need in any way you can. As a result, taking your time in deciding on and then utilising the services of a reputable and efficient moving company will not only relieve you of a significant amount of stress. Still, it will also allow you to make time for other things that may appear to be more critical for this substantial change in your life.

2.      Use Quality Moving Boxes

Knowing that your belongings are safe inside those cardboard boxes is a great way to ease the stress of relocating.

Well, movers carry all of the necessary high-quality packaging materials with them. Whether it’s cardboard boxes or bubble wrap, they’ve got you covered in every manner. Not only that, but they always know how much of it is needed, so there will never be any scratches left behind.

3.      Say Goodbye

It might be painful to say goodbye to friends, beloved locations, and your former home, but it is also a vital step in moving on. If you’re going far away and won’t see many of these people or locations again, take the time to say a heartfelt farewell. Make the most of your last memories of your old house.

4.      Get Organized

If you want to make relocating less stressful, organisation is essential. This applies to every aspect of your relocation, from sorting and labelling boxes to making them simpler to unload to storing all of the paperwork you might need – the contract with your movers, the new lease, and so on – in one, easily accessible location. If you prioritise organisation from the start, you’ll have fewer difficulties and a smoother overall transfer.

5.      Get An Early Start

Deadlines frequently make us feel like there isn’t enough time to do everything, which adds to our stress. Getting a head start on things is an important strategy to keep in mind. Alternatively, you can hire a full-service moving company for the job; your relocation will be performed quickly and efficiently.

6.      Plan Ahead

Moving out of your hometown is not a simple process; it needs much planning and organisation. Reduce your stress by planning ahead of time, researching reliable movers in your region, and arranging what you intend to sell before the move. This phase is critical for maintaining your mental health; rushing about at the last minute can make a relocation considerably more stressful than it needs to be.

7.      Enjoy The Trip!

While it is natural to be sad about leaving your hometown, you also enjoy seeing a whole new area! These journeys might be delightful if they take you to a location you have never visited before!

Final Thoughts

The key to any successful move or relocation is planning and preparing ahead of time. Make the most of the circumstance by starting early or hiring a full-service moving company. Be sure to pick the right moving company for the job. And Sunny Moving Services are there for you.

The moving process can be very stressful, especially when you are doing everything yourself. Before the moving day, it takes a lot of planning and more than minimal effort.

Create a checklist that includes all the things that need to be done before D-day. Here is a list to help you get prepared:

Wake up early and have some breakfast. 

Get all the energy you need for the day by having a heavy breakfast. Remember, the moving process is not always smooth, a last-minute thing to do might come up, and you don’t want the movers to get there before you’re done.

Pack your essentials

It would be helpful if you had essential bag to carry things you can’t risk losing and necessary items, such as medication, wallet, important documents, toiletries, snacks, water, and electronic devices.

Prep your pet and kids

If you have cats, dogs, or any other pets, get them ready for the move. Moving can be stressful for them, too; they can end up getting sick. Please make arrangements for food and other essentials when they get to the new house.

When moving with kids, especially toddlers, pack a separate bag with clothes, snacks, food and water. Kids get grumpy and tired of long trips and have entertainment such as games and movies ready to watch.

Do a final sweep to make sure nothing is left.

Go through the shelves and drawers bit by bit to ensure you have not left anything important behind. It is possible to forget things behind doors and frames.

Tip the movers

It is always good to tip for a job well done. If you think your expectations have been met, reward them for an excellent job. Tipping is not an obligation; it should come from a place of appreciation. To motivate the movers, mention that you will be tipping before they even start. How much tip you give depends entirely on you.

Moving is exciting, it’s a time of possibility with the prospect of something better unfolding. At Sunny Moving Services, we consider it a true privilege to serve our clients as they transition to locations. Contact us today.

Moving may be an exciting time in someone’s life since it allows them to start fresh. To thrive throughout the moving process, you must plan ahead of time. Each area has its own set of packing challenges. Packing your kitchen is quite different from packing the rest of your house. These tips should be kept in mind while packing your kitchen for a relocation.

Plan Packing Order

Begin by choosing the overall packing sequence. Make a moving checklist to stay organized. Start with something uncommon.

Disposing Of Items That Don’t Need To Move With You

A month before your move, go through and clean your kitchen. The stuff you’ll use in your new home won’t need to be packed and moved. Decluttering now ensures a tidy kitchen when you move in.

Gathering The Right Materials For The Job.

Assemble all essential packaging supplies. Using the correct packing materials can save you time and hassle, whether transferring delicate goods or simple pots and pans. Let go of broken utensils, lost items, and replacement costs.

However, you do not have to start from scratch. Here’s a list of must-haves for your trip:

• Dish-wrapping supplies

• It would be best if you had Styrofoam cups and gloves.

• Packaging labels

• •bubble wrap and packing tape.

Packing Fragile Items Like Stemware Take Special Attention.

Broken plates are a hassle. Even worse are broken dishes and glasses. An unnecessary effort is made. Handle your dishes and glasses with care. Don’t scrimp on cushioning, and try to keep the weight down. Protect your plates and glasses with cloth or bubble wrap before packing them. Because they’re so fragile, add an extra layer of wrap to protect them. Keep your glasses in a separate box if you have one.

Moving Perishable Food

Sort nonperishables from perishables. Starting with a clean pantry is smart. If you can’t get rid of it, donate it to a food bank. Make sure everything in a package is securely sealed. Coolers should be used for perishables. It may be cheaper to leave perishables or valuable items with a neighbor or friend when moving a long distance.

Review Your Kitchen’s Packing Guidelines.

• Similar items should be grouped. Begin by protecting the contents of each box with newspaper, bubble wrap, or other household materials like blankets or towels. Start with the heaviest items in the bundle.
• The contents of each box should be labeled.
• Make a self-survival kit. All of these items are required.
• Do not overfill boxes. As a result, the packs are less likely to shatter or fall during delivery.

Packing up your kitchen may be incredibly draining because of the sheer amount of labor necessary. Don’t panic! Since Sunny Moving Services professional crew will handle everything, there’s no need to worry.

Children often do not understand the complicated reasons for a move. All they know is that they have to leave their teachers, friends, and nearby family members to go somewhere unfamiliar. Leaving them out when you have to make a move can be detrimental to their mental health and foster disdain towards the new environment without having given it any chance at all.

Talk to your Kids

When you know about a move in advance, it is best to break that news to your kids as soon as everything has completely been decided on. This means after you have chosen the city, state, and new house, you should let your children know what is going on so they are able to emotionally prepare themselves. They will be upset, and they may even cry, but it is a necessary process. Doing this gives them ample time to say goodbye to friends and teachers at school.

Let Them Pick Their Bedrooms

If it is reasonable to do so, take them to view the home before you move. This will let them get a better understanding of their new environment ahead of schedule. Get them excited about the move by allowing them to pick which bedroom they want. By doing this, you are fostering excitement about moving to a new place.

Goodbye Party

Hosting a goodbye party for all of your kids’ friends and family helps them get closure through a difficult process. Often, the most upsetting thing for your children will be leaving behind their loved ones. Hosting a goodbye party will give everyone a lasting good memory before your family departs.

Moving can be difficult, but it also offers new opportunities and often a better future. Sunny Moving Services can help ease the burdens of moving, so contact us now to get started.

It’s no secret that, no matter how exciting, moving can also be stressful. One of the biggest tasks associated with moving is sorting through every single item in your home to decide if you want to keep and pack it, or get rid of it. As you go through each room, emptying out drawers and closets of personal belongings, you will inevitably find yourself sorting things into keep, donate or sell, and trash piles. Whether you are downsizing, redecorating in a new style, or just want to minimize the amount of personal belongings so you can start with a more organized space, you will find yourself with junk.  So then the question is, how do you get rid of it? Here are three reasons to hire a professional junk removal service.

You Have More Junk Than You Can Handle

Sometimes people find themselves cleaning out years or even decades worth of stuff, and the piles of junk become intimidating. If you find yourself with more boxes and bags of trash than your trash service can handle, you’re going to run into issues. Knowing that a junk removal service is coming can save you the stress and headache of trying to dispose of everything before the move.

You Have Large Items

If you find yourself with large, bulky items like old furniture or broken appliances, you may not have the vehicle or manpower to dispose of these items. A junk removal service can take care of these items efficiently and safely.

You Don’t Have the Time or Energy

If you are short on time or you are busy with more urgent responsibilities, you might find you don’t have the time to call organizations and local dumps for hours of operation, or to get the items out of your house. Letting a professional service handle all of the details takes one thing off your list and eases your mental load.

Whether you ask for a quote with your initial proposal or realize days before the move that you are in need of junk removal services, Sunny Moving Services will work with you. Contact us today for more information about junk removal or any other moving services we offer. We would be happy to help you!

Moving can be a huge undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By understanding the basics of what you’ll need for your move, you can get started on your packing supplies and make sure that you’re not forgetting anything! Whether it’s just down the hall or across the country, this article will walk you through everything you need to know about packing up your home.

Moving Boxes

The first thing you’ll need is moving boxes. You can purchase these at most grocery stores or online, and it’s a good idea to order more than you think that you will need. Remember that each box can weigh up to 50 pounds when fully packed! Make sure the ones that you choose are strong enough for the job.

Bubble Wrap

Next, you’ll need to get your hands on bubble wrap for any breakables or fragile items. You can purchase this at nearly any grocery store as well! It’s a good idea to have more than one roll of it so that you are ready when the first is gone.

Packing Paper

Moving paper is used to fill the empty spaces in boxes and protect your items. You can purchase this at any grocery store or home improvement store, but if you know that there’s a large number of breakables coming along for the ride it might be a good idea to get more than one roll just in case.

Tape

You’ll need lots of tape for this move, and you can’t just use any old kind. For packing purposes, it needs to be a strong adhesive that will hold up against the test of having other items stacked on top of them! You might also want to get some scissors, so you don’t have to worry about fumbling with a whole roll of tape while packing.

Box Cutter/Utility Knife

Another thing that you’ll need is a box cutter or utility knife to help get all your boxes sealed up and ready for the move. This will make it much easier when you’re trying to pack them full! You can purchase these at any grocery store or home improvement store as well.

Tape Measure

Lastly, you’ll need a tape measure to make sure that your boxes are the right size before sealing them up! You can find these at any grocery or hardware store for very cheap. Make sure to check the tape measure against yourself so that it’s not too small for your needs either.

Final Thoughts

Once you have these supplies, it’s time to start packing! Make sure to check off the items as you go so that everything gets accounted for.

If there are any other moving needs that your home may require, always feel free to contact us at Sunny Moving Services. We would be happy to help with all of your moving questions!