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Getting A Workout While You Move

Getting A Workout While You Move

Rather than just feeling sore and tired, I sought out some advice from Laura McHolm of NorthStar Moving on how to move and exercise the right way. Laura laughed at my question and said, “Wow, you haven’t moved for a while if you’re wondering how to get a workout when you pack and/or move. And that can only mean one thing: you’ve accumulated a ton of stuff. And, man oh man, are you going to be sore if you don’t learn these simple tips.” (Fortunately, I’m not moving anytime soon. I just moved last summer and thought I’d help you other gals out!)

Mentally Preparing Your Kids For A Move

Mentally Preparing Your Kids For A Move

Summer’s almost here which means that families across the country will soon be packing up and moving! Many parents wait until the summer to move so as not to disrupt the school year, but regardless of when you move, it will be disruptive to your children. HeadDrama got advice from experts on how to make the transition a little easier for your little ones.If you’re staying in the same town or area, Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving says, “Set up a play date for the old friends to come over for a sleepover.” If you’re moving a great distance, help kids stay in touch with old friends with tech tools like Skype.

Moving With Kids – Secrets From Moms Who’ve Done It

Moving With Kids – Secrets From Moms Who’ve Done It

Most families tend to move in the summer months. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, it can be hard on your kids and the whole family. Although we have no plans to move again anytime soon, I thought I’d share some of what I learned, in hopes it might make things a little easier for other moms. Also, in order to give you the best advice, I’ve consulted with some other “moms on the move,” too.Laura McHolm suggests, “Wrap things you were going to give to your children anyway like books with car games, deck of cards, sticker books, puzzle books, joke books, reading books, crayola crayons, fun masks, etc. When you make stops along your route place the presents on the kids’ seats. When they come back to the car they will have an exciting gift … Continued

Bring Summer Into Your Home

Bring Summer Into Your Home

Preparing your home for summer can reduce clutter, redress your environment and create the perfect space for you during those hot summer days. Love To Know chatted with Laura McHolm, organizational expert and cofounder of NorthStar Moving, Los Angeles’ premier eco-luxury moving company, about bringing summer into your home and revamping your kitchen.For Laura McHolm summer is the ideal time to explore theme decorating in your home. You can bring out summer items like seashells, watermelons, flowers or whatever represents summer to you and your family. With a few subtle touches, you can transform your living areas in a summer respite.

NorthStar Moving Offers Cleaner and Greener Solutions with New Eco-Friendly Services

NorthStar Moving Offers Cleaner and Greener Solutions with New Eco-Friendly Services

Just in time for Earth Day, California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company teams up with Taylor Maids and E-Cycle Environmental to clean responsiblyLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the spring cleaning season and Earth Day 2011, NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial moving and storage company, is teaming up with the green and clean experts to put the clean and eco-conscious at ease during their move.Through a new spick and span partnership with LA’s top respected cleaning service, Taylor Maids, Inc., NorthStar Moving is proud to announce their latest eco-luxury service package delivering customized and toxin-free cleaning services. The new package has garnered an earthy nickname and can be requested individually or combined with any of NorthStar Moving’s luxury services:The Green Goddess – Make a vibrant entrance to your new domain. Let the dream green team show up on your doorstep … Continued

Giving Your Family an Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Giving Your Family an Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Since Earth Day is coming up this month, I wanted to share some tips on achieving an eco-friendly lifestyle. For the busy mom on the go, going green & keeping our families environmentally friendly can be a challenge. Many moms may not even know where to begin! Laura McHolm, organizational expert & co-founder of NorthStar Moving (Los Angeles‟ premier eco-luxury moving company) has shared some tips for the busy mom who wants to „green‟ her family. NorthStar Moving, has some pretty impressive green initiatives and has had clients such as Angelina Jolie & Eva Longoria.

Green Companies to Watch

Green Companies to Watch

Relocating has never been the greenest option: There’s the fuel and the endless stream of tree-depleting cardboard boxes. But NorthStar will move your office or home down the street, cross-country or around the world—and it’ll do it all in an emissions-reducing biodiesel truck. It uses 100 percent recycled content moving boxes and remodeled its main facilities for energy efficiency. No worries about broken plasma TVs here: North-Star Moving gets an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

NorthStar Earns Title Of Preferred Mover From America’s Top Luxury Residences

NorthStar Earns Title Of Preferred Mover From America’s Top Luxury Residences

The Carlyle, Oceanaire, The Cove, and others select California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage companyLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial eco-luxury moving company has been named the preferred mover for California’s leading luxury residences. The Carlyle on Wilshire in Los Angeles, Oceanaire in Santa Monica, The Cove in Marina del Rey, Eastern Columbia Lofts in Los Angeles, Electra in San Diego, Plaza Irvine, and others have all selected NorthStar Moving to provide moving and storage services for their residents, totaling in excess of 2,000 prestigious residences across the Greater Los Angeles region.“We chose NorthStar Moving as the preferred mover of our luxury residences due to their extraordinary level of service which went far and above any other local movers,” said Action Properties Director of High-Rise Operations Bruce Ratliff. “In several high profile moves, NorthStar Moving moved residents out of their existing home, stored their belongings for several months until … Continued

NorthStar Moving Assists Pets On The Move

NorthStar Moving Assists Pets On The Move

California’s eco-luxury moving company expands luxury pet care services with VIP transportation for furry friendsLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unleashed a new service with Animal Transporters/Pet Taxi LA, to transport pets safely, comfortably and affordably during a move. This new relationship expands NorthStar Moving’s luxurious pet care services, caring for every detail to ensure that people and their pets are pampered throughout the course of their move.By teaming up with Animal Transporters and their Pet Taxi Los Angeles division, NorthStar Moving eases the stress for both jet-set pets and pet owners during a move. While NorthStar Moving provides the celebrity treatment to its clients, the company’s affiliates step in to eliminate the confusion and fear that cats and dogs experience with relocating by providing the four-legged family members with the ultimate red carpet treatment. … Continued

Green Moving Company Receives Recognition

Green Moving Company Receives Recognition

Not only can a moving company go green, but it can also receive recognition for the environmentally conscious work it does. NorthStar Moving Corporation recently announced that it had received the Signature Award for Best Use of Green Practices by the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA). The purpose of this recognition is to honor apartment communities and industry partners in the county. The CAA-LA honored NorthStar for offering an alternative to moving that is green from beginning to end.

NorthStar Moving Wins Award for Green Practices

NorthStar Moving Wins Award for Green Practices

California’s eco-luxury moving company recognized for outstanding green initiatives by the California Apartment Association of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, today announced that it was awarded the Signature Award for Best Use of Green Practices by the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA), honoring outstanding apartment communities and industry partners in Los Angeles County. NorthStar Moving was chosen for their unique eco-luxury moving and storage services and green corporate practices, providing a bright green solution for households on the move.“From responsible recycling, biodiesel moving trucks, eco-friendly storage, and energy efficient warehouses and offices, NorthStar Moving ensures that a move is green from beginning to end,” said CAA Los Angeles Executive Director Ryan Minniear. “Our panel of judges chose NorthStar Moving as our green award winner not only based on the company’s commitment … Continued

Small businesses likely to see more credit card offers

Small businesses likely to see more credit card offers

Ram Katalan, president and co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corp. in Chatsworth, uses business credit cards but is frustrated that interest rates on them rose to as much as 19% during the recession. He said he has been unable to negotiate lower rates or higher credit limits. Katalan uses his cards up to their limits to pay expenses such as hotel bills for his movers, rather than give his employees cash, then he pays the full balance, or close to it, “just to use them again the following month. It’s more of a cash card than a credit card,” Katalan said. 

The Right Decisions Can Save Money During a Move

The Right Decisions Can Save Money During a Move

SAVE ON BOXES: Buying new boxes from a moving company is the most expensive choice. Ask if you can buy used boxes from your moving company. NorthStar Moving, for example, gives customers 25 percent off used boxes and then refunds 25 percent if they return boxes in usable condition.

Claire’s Donation Drive

Claire’s Donation Drive

NorthStar Moving conducted a special campaign to drive donations to Claire Wineland, a vibrant 13-year old girl from Calabasas, Calif., who is battling cystic fibrosis. The company has established “Claire’s Corner” on its new blog, Moving Happiness Home, where she can talk about anything from Cystic Fibrosis, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the environment, mermaids or any topic.

NorthStar Moving Partners with National Luxury Apartment Organization

NorthStar Moving Partners with National Luxury Apartment Organization

NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial eco-luxury moving company, announced today that it has partnered with Archstone, a leader in apartment operations, investment and development, to be their preferred mover across three California counties.Through this partnership, NorthStar Moving will provide moving and storage services to the 26 Archstone luxury apartment communities in the Los Angeles and Ventura counties. 

Do-It-Yourself Holiday Décor

Do-It-Yourself Holiday Décor

You can even embellish your home with broken ornaments. According to Laura McHolm, an organizational expert and cofounder of NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company, all you need to do is, “open up that tool box, grab a hammer and put all of the cracked or broken ornaments in a Ziploc® bag. Smash them up and use the pieces in a glass bowl for a pretty accent piece.”  

Make Space in the Holiday Refrigerator

Make Space in the Holiday Refrigerator

This year, though, I decided to make a change. With the help of Laura McHolm and Julia Rivard — two professional organizers (who are members of the National Association of Professional Organizers, or NAPO ) — I’m making ample space in the fridge and planning for a stress-free holiday meal. Laura and Julia gave me tips for staying streamlined from start to finish. Here’s some of what they shared. 

NorthStar Launches Campaign

NorthStar Launches Campaign

NorthStar Moving Corporation has launched a campaign to raise donations for a Calabasas girl battling cystic fibrosis, the Chatsworth-based company announced.The company added “Claire’s Corner” to its new Moving Happiness Home blog, where 13-year-old Claire Wineland can write about anything she chooses.“Claire is an incredible child and she needs our help,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving Corporation.