Author Archives: Snap Greene

Have a Los Angeles New Year!

New Years is so exciting! I love being with my friends and family watching the ball in New York City drop. I also love doing something out of the ordinary whether it’s celebrating at my house or going somewhere like Disneyland! Life here in southern California offers great opportunity for having fun, and there’s nothing like New Year’s to bring out the celebration and bring everyone out of their homes to party together. With all the abundance all around it was hard to Read More

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The Movers and Shakers of Washington, DC

Bordered between Maryland, Virginia, and the Potomac River, Washington DC is full of today’s movers and shakers. From Congress to NGOs, from college students to residential households, and from one of the best public transportation systems to some of the finest museums in the world,… Read More

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Green Gifts for the Greene Family

My Dad is a tech kinda guy. He loves reading magazines for the newest gadgets out there. Since he has like everything it’s usually hard to shop for him, but this year I found the perfect gift! It’s called the Voltaic Amp Solar Charger. It will charge all of Dad’s gadgets in a greener and more portable way! All you have to do is find some light, plug in your electronic, and just watch it charge. It is said that with this charger, one hour in the sun will give you three hours of talk time on your cell phone. Read More

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Christmas Tree Lightings

Live bands, shining lights, and smiles all around. These are just some of the things one sees at a Christmas tree lighting. Almost every major city holds a tree lighting to kick off the holiday season. Some cities celebrate the day after Thanksgiving while others… Read More

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Make Space in the Holiday Refrigerator

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Hey all! NorthStar Moving®’s very own Laura McHolm was featured in AOL’s DIY Life for the holiday season. McHolm collaborated with fellow professional organizer Julia Rivard (both members of the National Association of Professional Organizers), and writer Francesca Clarke. The two gave Clarke some suggestions… Read More

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips

42 Million people are scheduled to travel this Thanksgiving, and many are going far to get to their Thanksgiving turkey/tofurkey! While the dinner is delicious, the process of getting there can be arduous. My teammates here at NorthStar Moving® and I thought we could offer some… Read More

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Another Alternative to Recycling: Upcycling

Are you looking for a way to clean out those stacks of old newspapers in your garage? Are you tired of throwing out old magazines a week after you’ve read them?

It’s hard to part with a groundbreaking article or photo shoot, so instead of recycling, upcycle! Upcycling is basically using waste and unwanted items to make new useful things. Decorate your new home! Read More

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