Missing in Moving – Taking Responsibility for Important Things

November 21, 2019 | Posted in Move Management, Moving, Organizing Tips
missing in moving - Next Step Transitions

One of the cardinal rules of moving is that it is the client’s responsibility to move their own jewelry, coin collections, personal documentation and things of great value. But, all… Read more

Make it a Fresh Start

October 28, 2019 | Posted in Moving Time Saver Tips, Packing
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

While preparing for your move use this time to clean things so that everything is fresh and clean when it arrives in your new space.   Take the time to… Read more

Holiday Décor – It’s All Too Much

holiday decor - NextStep Transitions

When we work with clients to downsize, declutter and get them ready to move, one of the top 5 categories we create when sorting their excess belongings is HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. … Read more

Eight Tips for Reducing Moving Stress

September 26, 2019 | Posted in Move Management, Moving
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Moving can be stressful. Stress can reduce productivity and impair your ability to make decisions. As a move manager I know it is a process which may be  different for… Read more

Overcoming Clutter Blindness

September 13, 2019 | Posted in Organizing Tips
overcoming clutter blindness, NextStep Transitions

We are in love with our ‘stuff’. One day we wake up surrounded by all our ‘stuff’ and wonder where did it all come from? Or worse, we develop clutter… Read more

Make Your Next Move a GREAT MOVE

August 26, 2019 | Posted in Move Management, Moving
Great Move - NextStep Transitions

Moving is tough!  I’ve never met anyone that LIKES to move, including myself.  But it is a normal life event. Families grow and need more space. It is time to… Read more

Moving Bookcases – So Simple but such a Time Saver

August 8, 2019 | Posted in Moving, Moving Time Saver Tips, Packing
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

Another good idea to keep things better organized during your move is to label your bookcases. This is especially important if you have multiple bookshelves that look the same. Label… Read more

Mover Liability – What you should know

July 24, 2019 | Posted in Move Management, Moving
Mover Liability - NextStep Transitions

If you break it – you fix it. Not true when it comes to local moving. No one wants to see something broken while moving, not the person moving or… Read more

Label Your Lamps!

July 9, 2019 | Posted in Moving Time Saver Tips, Packing, Unpacking
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

When you start to unpack – all those lampshades start looking the same!  To make it simple and get the right shade with the right lamp – label them. Use… Read more

Donation Resources

Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

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"If you want professional to execute a move in a highly competent fashion, at a reasonable price, and with minimal involvement on your part then Christy is your go-to person. Christy coordinated my mother’s move from an assisted living facility in Maryland to one in Bellevue WA—including finding folks to do all the packing and to transport the items across country, shopping around for the best price and acceptable delivery times, adapting to ambiguities and changes to plan along the way, and providing gentle reminders (when I needed to do something) and status updates along the way. I’m am very grateful to Christy for her help and recommend her without hesitation."
-Rob Horwitz