Holiday
How to Pack a Gift and Other Tips for a Christmas Move
Moving can be difficult and stressful even in the best possible circumstances. Trying to plan and execute a move during a time as busy as the Christmas season can add additional layers of difficulty and stress. We’ve been in the moving business for years now. And we’ve seen a thing or two, as well as
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Are Holidays the Best Time to Move?
Figuring out when to move can be a complex decision. There are a lot of factors to consider. The summer months may seem like the best time to move, but when you stop to consider the heat and amount of traffic you’ll likely be dealing with, the thought of moving during the summer might turn
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Moving? Keeping vs. Donating Holiday Decorations
Moving day is around the corner, and you’re at a crossroads: Should you keep or donate those holiday decorations bursting out of your attic or garage? Will you miss them if you leave the decorations behind? And if you do decide to keep them, figuring out how to store holiday decorations can be another hurdle
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Stretching Your Moving Budget for the Holidays
Moving during the holidays can be pricey. With several activities and events taking place during the holiday season, staying within a budget can be quite difficult. Nonetheless, saving on some services will help stretch your moving budget and ensure that you still have a good portion to spend during the holidays. Getting the Most out
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Why You Want to Move Before the Holidays
Santa Claus knows the importance of planning ahead so he can get his boxes delivered on time. If your planning on moving during the holiday season, your best course of action is to beat him to the punch. Holiday moving can be hectic, especially if you don’t have elves to help you. Think of Colonial
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Top 4 Things to Consider When Moving Long Distance this Summer
If you’re moving to another state this summer, now is a smart time to start preparing for the transition. While moving can be a big, stressful process, it’s much easier for people who have taken the time to consider the ins and outs of it, and are considering the full scope of the experience. Here are
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Last Minute Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping rush is in full swing as people across the country are rushing to malls and local shopping centers for last minute gifts. If you still haven’t finished all of you holiday shopping there is still a bit of time to pick up some more gifts for your friends and family. One thing
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TIPS: Apartment Shopping During the Holidays
If you’re shopping during the holidays, you’re not alone! Lots of people hit their favorite stores, boutiques, and galleries around the winter season, looking for things to give their friends and family members during one of the many festive occasions that pop up this time of year. If you’re shopping for something slightly larger, such
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Purging Your Home for the New Year
If you’ve got a big move on the table for the new year, you know that moving can be a great time to make some big changes. Sure, it can be stressful, and it’s often a bit overwhelming for the people who are in the midst of it. The truth is, though, that moving can be
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Surviving Holiday Travel
If you’re traveling for the holidays, you’re not alone. According to recent estimates, 9.74 million Americans will travel by automobile alone during the holiday season this year. Holiday travel is a mainstay in our society that doesn’t even include the millions who will hop on a plane or train to get where they’re going. While many people dread
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Moving Resolutions This New Year
Are you moving in the New Year? Maybe you’re headed to a far-off location to attend school, take a new job, or be closer to friends or family. Maybe it’s just time for a change and you’re looking forward to changing up your daily environment. No matter what the case may be, moving is a
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Save Money: Holiday Shopping Without Going Broke
The holidays can be an expensive time. Between the financial strain of picking out the perfect gift and the costs of traveling to be with friends and family members during some of the most high-volume weeks of the year, it’s easy to emerge from the holiday season with a very skinny pocketbook and a host
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Winter is Here: How to Prepare for Moving in Winter
While it’s true that summer is the most popular time to move, that doesn’t mean that moving in the winter is impossible. In fact, it can be an incredibly exciting path to take! Not only are moving companies less busy in the winter than they are in the summer, but you may be able to
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Valentine's Day Gifts for Her: Top Tech Gift Ideas
If you’re normally scrambling at the last minute to pick up that heart-shaped box of chocolates and dozen red roses, then this post is for you. Maybe she’s on a new fitness plan this year and the chocolates wouldn’t go over so well. But if you came home with a new techy gift for her,
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Tax Return - Tips to Maximize Your Tax Return
It’s tax season. If you’re getting a refund, chances are you’re already making your list and checking it twice. But don’t just blow it all on something you don’t really need. Be smart. There are a few responsible things you should plan to do with that refund check. Check out some suggestions below for maximizing your
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Easter Activities: Egg-Cellent Adult Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Easter is coming up quick, and you’re planning your annual Easter party. This year, you’ve got a bunch of adults coming, though, and you’re wondering how to keep them busy. Luckily, it’s easy to entertain your friends with a little imagination from us! If you’re looking for Easter activities to keep the adults in your
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The Three C’s of Spring Cleaning
What separates the “Spring Cleaning” from routine cleaning is four seasons of wear and tear, and a full years-worth of built-up dirt and grime. Hmm. Maybe that’s why it gets put off until summer? Thankfully for you, we’ve developed a rewarding process to we like to call the 3 C’s: clutter, clean, and celebrate. The First C
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Tips on How to Hold a Yard Sale Like a Boss
As spring evolves, many homeowners start to think about having a yard sale to get rid of unwanted goods and unneeded items. If you’re an old yard sale pro, this might not seem like any great feat to you. However, if you’re new to the process, it can feel a little overwhelming and foreign. Luckily,
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Affordable Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming upon us shortly, but affordable Mother’s Day gifts aren’t always easy to come by. We all know that no amount of money could ever tell that special woman in your life how much she means to you, but still, we can show appreciation in many other ways. If you find yourself
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Home Vacation Checklist: 8 Things To Do Before You Go
Taking a vacation is an exciting event. You get to escape your normal routine for a new or relaxing experience. Perhaps it’s for a week or more, or maybe you are just getting away for the weekend. Regardless of the time you may be gone, it is still important to mind a couple things at
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8 Tips to Road Trip Like a Boss
If you’re considering taking a long road trip this summer, you may have conflicting feelings. On one hand, you might be excited about your destination and what you’ll do for fun. On the other, being confined to the car with family or little ones is understandably anxiety-producing. While a long road trip has the potential to
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Your Seasonal Guide for Moving in Fall
Moving in the fall has its benefits. Between the cooler weather, the less-packed schedules, and the lower prices, there’s lots to love about moving in the fall. Despite your excitement to move this time of year, you might still be searching for some fall moving tips. You’re in luck! In this post, we’re going to
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Easy DIY Halloween Decor Projects
Halloween is just around the corner, and now is a great time to stock up on DIY Halloween projects and ideas to make your holiday shine. Whether you’re throwing an all-out bash or keeping things quiet at home, these great, kid-friendly Halloween ideas can keep you busy, festive, and feeling the fun all season long.
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How to (Pumpkin) Spice up Your New Home
In the summer, we spend a lot of time entertaining outside. Porches become living rooms, lounge chairs become recliners, and grills become microwaves. When autumn returns, we too return, to the inside of our house, and realize how much our autumn home décor needs a makeover. With this in mind, you may be searching for
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9 Essential Tips to Protect Yourself Against Holiday Hackers
Holiday hackers often seize the holiday shopping period to perpetrate evil acts like hacking and credit card fraud scams. If you are shopping with your credit card, you can become a victim of these opportunistic thieves. These Holiday Hackers will be in full effect to take advantage of you either through a credit card fraud,
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6 Gratitude Tips to Practice this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. Giving thanks. The root of this American holiday is in gratitude. The spirit of Thanksgiving was meant to remind us to take some time to look around and appreciate all there is to be grateful for, and to cherish in our lives. However, like all holidays, the meaning of Thanksgiving can become overrun by
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Your Survival Guide to Moving During the Holidays
Moving during the holidays can be really overwhelming. With so many activities going on during the holiday season, it may be quite difficult to stay organized. Nevertheless, long distance moving during the holidays offers you the opportunity to start the year at your new place. How to Survive a Long-Distance Move During the Holidays Furthermore,
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Help Santa and His Reindeer Find Your New Home
If you have a long-distance move this holiday season, there’s a lot of important things on your list of to-dos. This hectic holiday season is the best time of year to call in the professional movers at Colonial Van Lines. Think about it, give yourself a break, will ya! You are already juggling a relocation,
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