Moving this Summer? Donate Your Food

May 27, 2015

‘Tis the season of moving. Although summer is not traditionally “the season of giving,” if you are one of the 40 million Americans moving this summer it is the perfect opportunity to be a summertime Santa. While you are packing up all of your belongings, you can also be opening up your spirit of giving. In fact, the act of giving while you move will actually make your move easier.Visit www.MoveForHunger.org, a non-profit organization that will connect you with a local moving company that will deliver your non-perishable food donations to your local food bank for you.

How to Choose a Mover: 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Moving Company

May 23, 2015

Did you know May is National Moving Month? Not a highly celebrated occasion, but over 40 million of us will be swapping in the barbeque tongs for packing tape this month. May is the kick-off to the busy moving season. So for those of you moving this season, the best start to a smooth move is hiring a trusted moving company. How do you find a mover you can count on? Of course the first step is to search on HomeAdvisor.com. Once you have the list of results in front of you, how do you know which mover to pick? Would you handover your grandmother’s baby grand piano or your prized shoe collection into any stranger’s hands?

Style Me Grasie: Blank Canvas

May 22, 2015

With the help of NorthStar Moving, who packed up our old apartment (can you say amazing?!) then flawlessly moved us into our new place, we are now settled into our lovely home. We spent a week unpacking (there were like a million boxes that luckily NorthStar later picked up to recycle) and are now in full decorating mode. I’ve always been a huge fan of home decor but never felt like a pro at it, so I enlisted the help of HomePolish. With the guidance of my super rad decorator Caroline, we are on our way!

Local Coldwell Banker Offices Participate in Annual Food Drive

May 22, 2015

Malibu Coldwell Banker is competing in a two county wide food drive, hosted by L.A.-based NorthStar Moving, “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” Donations collected will help feed children in Southern California that lack access to food.

Coldwell Banker & NorthStar Moving Join Forces for 3rd Annual Food Drive

May 15, 2015

Third time’s the charm! Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Los Angeles and Orange Counties has once again teamed up with NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California for its annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” food drive to feed hungry children. The battle to raise the most food donations began on May 1 and runs through June 20. Donations will be accepted at 36 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Southern California. The Los Angeles County Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices’ donations will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Packing Up: Tips for Moving with Kids

May 14, 2015

We asked moving professionals what tips they had for those who are moving with kids. Here’s what they suggested to make the move as stress free as possible for the whole family:Before the MoveOftentimes, breaking the news to your kids is the hardest part of the moving process. It’s a good idea to have a game plan in place before it’s time to move.

Prepare Your Home for a Successful Open House

May 11, 2015

Did you know May is National Moving Month? It’s officially the kickoff to the busiest relocation season of the year. Selling your home ranks as No. 1 priority in the moving process. The thought of opening your home up to potential buyers and then packing up all your belongings tends to overwhelm people. However, you can actually tackle prepping your home for an open house and a move in one sweep. The secret to a successful open house and move is to pretend your home is already sold.

It’s time: Let’s Send Hunger Packing!

May 8, 2015

I am thrilled to announce the kick-off of our third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” summer food drive, in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties! Last year, we were elated to collect over 8,000 pounds of food. We provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children. This year, we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding! One out of four children in LA County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger.

Moving Day Countdown: A Weekly Checklist

May 6, 2015

It’s May and you are probably thinking of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day celebrations. But did you know May is also National Moving Month? It “may” not be a reason to celebrate, but certainly moving will be on the mind of millions this month. Nearly 40 million Americans move in the summer and begin planning their moves in May. If you are one of those households on the move, there is no reason to panic. Unlike the popular perception, it doesn’t need to be a stressful and overwhelming process.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and NorthStar Moving Join Forces for Third Annual Food Drive to Feed Hungry

April 29, 2015

NorthStar Moving hosts food drive to assist growing number of hungry children while school is out this summer; donate food at LA and Orange County Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage officesNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up once again with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for their third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.“Last year we were thrilled to collect over 8,000 pounds of food which provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “This year we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding! One out of four children in LA County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger and that struggle increases when school is out for the summer, … Continued

Can You Guess the Top 10 Cities Americans Are Moving To and From?

April 24, 2015

40,000,000 Americans were on the move last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For some, the decision came on the heels of a life change like a new job, relationship or baby. For others, warmer temperatures or a cheaper cost of living was the reason for change. Whether these 40 million were upsizing, downsizing or just “rightsizing” for their lifestyle one thing is for sure, there were quite a few cities with revolving doors of people coming and going.

NorthStar Moving Unveils Photo Perfect Packing

April 23, 2015

Eco-luxury moving company redefines packing services with photo-logging system to unpack & arrange clients’ items in exact desired layoutNorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, presents Photo Perfect Packing™. The service, which the company has been using for decades to cater to production company needs, is now being offered to homeowners.Photo Perfect Packing photo-logs a homeowner’s possessions before they move out to ensure that when they are unpacked everything is organized exactly to the client’s specifications. NorthStar Moving not only packs and unpacks all of a client’s belongings, with the added service of Photo Perfect Packing; the team photographs every bookshelf, china cabinet, room layout, etc. per the client’s request. Movers then use the photos to arrange everything in the new home to correspond to the previous layout. This includes anything from the positioning of picture frames … Continued

The Most Moved To and Moved From Cities in 2014

April 17, 2015

As spring arrives, the moving truck arrives! Many of you are currently in the process of looking to buy or rent a new home. Perhaps, you want to cut down on your commute, or you are changing jobs? Many of us time our move for when the kids will be out of school. Just like the birds and the bees, we get moving in spring! Since it’s the time big life decisions are made and real estate activity is really kicking off now, my team at NorthStar Moving took a look back at 2014 and compiled the top 10 cities Americans moved to and top 10 cities Americans moved from last year.

Going After the A-List: Businesses Pursue Celebrity Clients

April 15, 2015

NorthStar Moving Co. began getting celebrity clients soon after the Los Angeles-based company was founded 20 years ago, owner Laura McHolm says. It has done work for production companies, and that has helped bring it many clients in entertainment; Holm estimates 15 percent of NorthStar’s work comes from the industry. Celebrities hire NorthStar because it provides services for people who want their private lives to remain private, McHolm says.

5 Ways to Make Your Next Move a Green One

April 13, 2015

Packing and moving doesn’t have to mean filling landfills with discarded items. Learn how to be kind to the Earth when you’re preparing to move. Earth Month is here! Now is the time to learn new ways to be even more conscious about what we throw out and get busy preserving our one and only beautiful Earth. Spring also brings the beginning of the busy moving season. Pair these two occasions and we have the perfect opportunity to make greener pastures.

Change Your Mindset and Master Spring Cleaning

March 31, 2015

When you think of spring cleaning, do you think of getting down on your hands and knees and scrubbing your home top to bottom? That’s one way to approach spring cleaning, but how long does that BIG CLEAN usually last? A week or two? To make the most of your cleaning frenzy and make it last all season, you need to change your mindset. Tackle spring cleaning as if you were about to move out of your old home and into a new one. Moving is the time when we get rid of the most stuff, but it shouldn’t be the only time.

Three Steps to a Spring Miracle: An Organized Closet

March 26, 2015

The official start of spring is just around the corner! Most of hope, that spring will bring us warmer temperatures but it also brings us the task of spring-cleaning. Each year we dream of starting the new season off with a cleaner, brighter and more organized home. Sound like a miracle? Well, it can all come true with one simple “miracle” closet. You may already think your closet is a miracle because it holds everything you ever bought.With one weekend and these simple step-by-step tips on how to create a true “miracle closet” you will be more organized. Follow these three steps to create your very own miracle closet, the launching pad for a clutter free spring […]

Pet on the Move? 7 Questions to Ask a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker

March 10, 2015

Just moved into your new home? Starting a new job? Ready to take on the exciting new chapter? Well, before you step out the door, think about your four-legged housemate. They may not be feeling so settled and could feel deserted if you leave them in the new, unfamiliar surroundings. Not to mention what they might do to your new home while you are away! Now is the time to hire a pet sitter for Fido. But before you just Google “pet sitter” it’s important to understand the difference between a professional pet sitter and dog walker; and a “hobby” pet sitter and dog walker. After all, you don’t want to bark up the wrong tree.

10 Surprising Moves to Master Spring Cleaning

March 7, 2015

1. In the spring, it’s time to put heavy fabrics, throw blankets and extra toss pillows in storage or if you are never going to use them again donate them to your favorite charity. Less things and textures will make you feel cool and clean. 2. Clear clutter. If things like papers and magazines have been piling up, decide if you really need them. If so, this might be a good time to pack them away. If not, recycle them or donate to your local library. 3. Out with the Poinsettias. Go to a local farmer’s market and pick out spring plants to have in the house.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Pet Sitters International to Match Professional Dog Walkers with Pets On the Move

March 4, 2015

Eco-luxury moving company expands pet care services to connect their four-legged clients with qualified dog walkers in their new neighborhoodLOS ANGELES, March 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, to connect clients with local professional dog walkers after a move. The service ensures pet owners seamlessly find a new pet sitter and walker for their dog when they relocate.“Pet owners in the process of moving definitely need easy access to finding a new professional dog walker which is why we are thrilled to team up with NorthStar Moving,” said Pet Sitters International Marketing & Communication Manager Beth Stultz. “We love opportunities to connect PSI’s dog-walking members with pet owners and moving is the opportune … Continued

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