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Moving Tips for Families with Children with Special Needs

Moving Tips for Families with Children with Special Needs

Moving can be a stressful and challenging experience for any family. When you have a child with special needs, the complexities of moving day can multiply. Whether it’s accommodating physical disabilities, sensory sensitivities or unique medical needs, addressing your child’s special needs during a move is crucial for a successful relocation. With help from the experts at Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, we’ve gathered tips to help your family navigate the moving process with confidence and ease. These moving tips for families will ensure that every member of your family feels safe, supported and comfortable throughout the move.

The 2025 Honorees and Finalists

The 2025 Honorees and Finalists

Laura McHolm has dedicated over a decade of her life to advancing the mission of Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit pro­viding support to individuals, children and families affected by cystic fibrosis. She joined Claire’s Place as a founding board member and now serves as chairman of the board of directors. Through countless hours donated by McHolm and her marketing team, the foundation has garnered national media attention, including features in Glamour Magazine and on CNN. McHolm and her company, NorthStar Moving, have recently stepped up to support victims of the devastating LA wildfires. In the past few weeks, the company has donat­ed trucks and drivers to assist nonprofits in transporting large donations of essential supplies to those impacted by the fires.

NorthStar Moving & Move For Hunger Join Forces to Reduce Food Waste at the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon

NorthStar Moving & Move For Hunger Join Forces to Reduce Food Waste at the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon

NorthStar Moving Rescues Surplus Food from LA Marathon, Delivering to Los Angeles Food BankLos Angeles, CA, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the eighth year, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, to ensure surplus food and water from the 40th Los Angeles Marathon, presented by ASICS, didn’t go to waste. As part of their ongoing commitment to fighting hunger, NorthStar Moving picked up and delivered 686 pounds of leftover food from the marathon to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping to nourish local families in need.“We are honored to put our logistics expertise to work for such an important cause,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “By rescuing these nutritious snacks and beverages, we ensure they reach the people who need them most. Hunger is a challenge we can … Continued

Hiring Movers? Ask These 10 Questions First

Hiring Movers? Ask These 10 Questions First

Choosing a mover you can trust with all your worldly possessions isn’t a decision to take lightly. After all, you need a team that will treat your stuff like their own. By asking the right questions and doing a bit of extra research, you’ll uncover key details about the company. It’s the sure way to avoid headaches, protect yourself from moving scams and ensure a smooth, stress-free move.Here are the key questions to ask before hiring a mover:

NorthStar Moving Ranked #1 Moving Company for Customer Service in Newsweek’s 2025 List

NorthStar Moving Ranked #1 Moving Company for Customer Service in Newsweek’s 2025 List

Honored for outstanding service, NorthStar Moving earns top spot for the second yearLos Angeles, CA, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is pleased to announce they have been ranked #1 in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service 2025 in the moving company category.  The America’s Best Customer Service 2025 ranking was identified from the results of an independent survey of more than 28,000 U.S. customers who have either made purchases, used services, or gathered information about products or services in the past three years. In total, over 200,000 evaluations were collected. The survey was conducted on retailers and service providers from 163 categories, providing results for a broad spectrum of customer experiences in traditional retail, online and service segments. The final assessment and rankings were based on the Likelihood of … Continued

2024 Women’s Leadership Awards Finalists

2024 Women’s Leadership Awards Finalists

The 2024 Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards was held on September 5, 2024.The Los Angeles Business Journal posted a special supplement with the event summary which featured the finalists in all categories, including NorthStar Moving’s Co-Founder and Director of Marketing, Laura McHolm who was a finalist in the Community Impact Advocate category.Every day is an adventure for Laura McHolm of NorthStar Moving and she thrives off of it because she is reinventing a traditionally male industry and making moving kinder. Her steadfast commitment to corporate citizenship is changing the moving industry through charitable contributions. McHolm firmly believes that running a moving business means a lot more than lifting things it’s about lifting up the community. She has built a company and a life that is built upon a sincere dedication to meeting the highest standards for service and integrity in … Continued

Breaking through Barriers – Women Leading Marketing Innovation

Breaking through Barriers – Women Leading Marketing Innovation

Laura McHolm is the cofounder of NorthStar Moving Company. Her extensive experience and insight is based on working to disrupt a service business that lacked service in a male-dominated world. McHolm is changing the way we move by selling the “red carpet treatment.” Her fast-growing, privately-held company is the go-to mover for A-List celebrities and The Getty and has been featured in Elle Décor, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, the Robb Report and more. 

Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Inspirational Women and Awards

Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Inspirational Women and Awards

On November 14, The LA Times Studios transformed LA into a hub of innovation, leadership and empowerment with the Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, presented by City National Bank. This electrifying event celebrated the remarkable achievements of women who are redefining the future of business, community and culture in Southern California.The daytime panel discussions illuminated groundbreaking strategies and personal journeys from industry leaders:“The Dynamic Edge and the New Economy”, led by Kristen Berke (L.A. Times Studios), delved into agility in business with panelists Nicole Auyang (City National Bank), Teni Panosian (Monday Born), and Loren Castle (Sweet Loren’s).“Breaking Through Barriers” highlighted marketing leaders like Narine Galstian (SADA), Laura McHolm (NorthStar Moving), and Andrea Bras (Viant Technology), exploring innovative strategies in competitive industries.

10 questions to ask before hiring a moving company

10 questions to ask before hiring a moving company

Choosing a mover you can trust with all your worldly possessions isn’t a decision to take lightly. After all, you need a team that will treat your stuff like their own. By asking the right questions and doing a bit of extra research, you’ll uncover critical details about the company. It’s the sure way to avoid headaches, protect yourself from moving scams and ensure a smooth, stress-free move.Here are the key questions to ask before hiring a mover

L.A. Times Studios 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards

L.A. Times Studios 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards

L.A. Times Studios has announced the fourth annual Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards, presented by City National Bank. The event will be held at the InterContinental in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 14, and will include an afternoon of dynamic panel discussions featuring top business leaders from diverse backgrounds, culminating with a dinner and evening awards ceremony […]Afternoon forum:Registration and the luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. The afternoon forum session kicks off at 1:30 p.m […]“Breaking Through Barriers: Women Leading Marketing Innovation”Top female marketing leaders will share how they’re breaking barriers, driving innovation and staying ahead in the competitive marketing world.Andrea Bras – Vice President, Product Marketing, Viant TechnologyNarine Galstian – Chief Marketing Officer, SADALaura McHolm – Co-Founder & Director of Marketing, NorthStar Moving CompanyModerator: Talar Malakian – Chief Marketing Officer, Phonexa

NorthStar Moving’s 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Feeds Thousands of Children in Los Angeles County

NorthStar Moving’s 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Feeds Thousands of Children in Los Angeles County

Food Drive Provides Over 779,000 Meals Since Its InceptionNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced the completion of their 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing food drive, raising crucial funds to support hungry children in Los Angeles County—the U.S. county with the highest number of food-insecure children.Partnering once again with Compass Real Estate, the virtual food drive generated donations for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. These contributions provided over 37,000 meals to local children and families in need, addressing the critical gap in nourishment during the summer months when school-provided meals are unavailable. “Thanks to the generosity of our partners and friends we were able to make kids’ lives in our community a little easier this summer,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “Since we first launched Let’s Send Hunger Packing, we’ve provided over 779,000 meals to families in need. Look … Continued

NorthStar Moving Partners with Trashie

NorthStar Moving Partners with Trashie

Recycle unwanted clothing before moving day & and get rewardedLos Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is excited to announce its partnership with Trashie, a simple way to responsibly recycle unwanted clothes and earn rewards. Moving often reveals just how many of someone’s clothes are no longer being worn. Instead of adding to landfill waste, NorthStar Moving clients now have a simple, sustainable solution. Thanks to a new partnership with Trashie, clients can recycle their unwanted clothing with just a click. The collaboration minimizes moving boxes and makes the entire process more environmentally-friendly.“We are always looking for innovative ways to reduce the environmental impact of moving and to support our clients in their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and Chief of Organized Living Laura McHolm. … Continued

Expert Moving Tips to Simplify Your Relocation

Expert Moving Tips to Simplify Your Relocation

Not only will we pack and unpack belongings, we also offer added services such as Photo Perfect Packing™: every bookshelf, china cabinet, room layout, etc., is photographed prior to packing. Our movers arrange everything in the new home to correspond as closely as possible to the previous layout. This includes anything from the positioning of picture frames to the lineup in the medicine cabinet; no detail is too small or insignificant. And, of course, those photos are absolutely turned back over to the client at the end of the move.”

Bespoke Relocation

Bespoke Relocation

Picture this: moving services paired with luxury car transportation, private plane transport, estate managers, nanny services, pet care, and more. Everything you could possibly need during a move. That is “Luxury Moving.”A luxury moving company knows that attention to detail makes the service. A seamless move is tailored for each client. If you have your own staff, designers, or an entourage, a luxury moving company should know how to fit into your team.Family-owned and woman-owned, Southern California is our home, and we take great pride in serving our community. 

How To Move From California To Florida

How To Move From California To Florida

A long-distance move will be a pricey task no matter what, but exact pricing is dependent on multiple factors. “Every move is unique. Factors such as timing, how much stuff you are moving, consolidated shipping, and more impact the cost,” says Laura McHolm, the co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company. “For the last year, the average cost of a move from California to Florida [was] $5,913.”An estimate from moving company Allied Van Lines roughly concurs with McHolm’s estimate. According to the company, a move from California to Florida will cost between $5,000 and $16,000, with the average linehaul moving cost from California to Florida through Allied at around $4,500.

NorthStar Moving’s Virtual Food Drive Assists U.S. County with Highest Child Hunger Rate

NorthStar Moving’s Virtual Food Drive Assists U.S. County with Highest Child Hunger Rate

12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive Launches to Feed Hungry Children in LA CountyLos Angeles, CA, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today the launch of their 12th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive.  Los Angeles County is home to more food-insecure children than any other county in the U.S. To help address this dire situation, NorthStar Moving has once again teamed up with Compass Real Estate to raise much-needed funds for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to feed hungry children in LA County this summer.  “Nutrition insecurity is a heartbreaking reality in Los Angeles County, where more children face food insecurity than anywhere else in the nation,” said President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Michael Flood. “We are grateful for NorthStar … Continued

What determines the cost of a local move?

What determines the cost of a local move?

As one would expect, local, cross-country or intrastate moves are classified differently and have different moving cost implications. Learn what constitutes a “local move” and what impacts the costs associated with moving locally.

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2024 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2024 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving delivers unused food to Los Angeles Food Bank, providing healthy snacks for familiesLos Angeles, CA, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has once again partnered with Move for Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, to ensure leftover food and water at the 39th Los Angeles Marathon was not thrown away and wasted. NorthStar Moving gathered 198 pounds of leftover food from the LA marathon and delivered it to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. “NorthStar Moving Company continues to be an incredible partner in our fight against hunger and food waste,” says Founder of Move For Hunger Adam Lowy.  “We are so grateful for their support and are not surprised that they are once again stepping up to serve the local community.”On March 17, 2024 the Los Angeles Marathon gathered over 20,000 runners from … Continued