Moving Checklist

Planning a move? Here is a checklist of what you need to do. 8 weeks before the move Set a date for a garage or estate sale, or make arrangements for a donation pick up. Contact your children’s new school to find out how to register. Ask the old school to begin the transfer process and make any paperwork requests. Contact your insurance companies to notify them of your move date and any changes if applicable. Start your move file with folders (either on your computer or in a file folder or binder. Include a to do list, and sections … Continue reading

Starting Over in a New City

Sometimes, a newly divorced person or someone who has lost a spouse will move to a new city. When kids are involved, moving to a new city can be exciting and adventurous but it also means making new friends, going to a new school, starting at a new church, and moving into a new home. The bottom line is that today, every year, one out of five families in the United States move. As the single mom or dad, your responsibility now becomes making the move as seamless as possible. The number one mistake parents make when moving with the … Continue reading