{"id":1696,"date":"2014-01-08T16:28:48","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T16:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.moverscorp.com\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2025-12-24T19:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T19:06:03","slug":"holiday-moving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/holiday-moving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Moving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"dialog\">\n<p>You can&#8217;t always pick your moving date.\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Ideally, moving would only occur in warm weather during a month when nothing else is happening, but what happens if your lease is up during the holiday season, you must\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/how-decide-whether-relocate-for-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relocate for your job<\/a> by the beginning of the year, or you have found the perfect house and want to move in right away?<\/span> I suggest you follow a few moving tips to help you move and celebrate the holiday successfully.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Alter Your Holiday Traditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1697\" style=\"width: 269px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moverscorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/holid.jpeg\" rel=\"lightbox[1696]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1697\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/moverscorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/holid.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo by: Valerie (Flickr)\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/holid.jpeg 259w, https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/holid-195x146.jpeg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by: Valerie (Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You are simply too busy to move and participate in all the holiday traditions you normally enjoy. Prioritize the activities you&#8217;ll participate in and pare down the celebration to fit your busy schedule. Yes, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/keeping-the-festive-holiday-mood-during-move\/\">holiday may not be as festive<\/a> as usual, but the sacrifice is worth it since you&#8217;re gaining a new home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of baking dozens of cookies, bake one kind or buy your favorite type.<\/li>\n<li>Go caroling with your neighbors one last time before you move, but set a time limit so that you have time for other activities on your busy schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of online sources to shop for gifts and ship gifts directly from the online site.<\/li>\n<li>Decorate only the new house with garland and a few lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gather Supplies as Soon as Possible<!--more--><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With the holiday rush, you may be competing with gift-givers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/moving_guide\/moving_equipment_and_supplies_for_diy_moving\/\">boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap<\/a>. Minimize stress by starting to collect these essential materials as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Plan a Packing Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You may not have time to host a big holiday party this year, but you can host an intimate packing party. Turn on the Christmas music and invite your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to help you pack up your house. If everyone brings an appetizer, drink, or cookies to share, all you need to provide are the supplies and a good organizational system.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gather Somewhere Else To Celebrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t completely skip the holidays. You require some downtime to unwind and enjoy the relocation. But think twice before bringing the whole family to your house for the holidays if you&#8217;re moving. Make plans with your family to organize holiday gatherings at your new house the following year, if at all possible.<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining reasonable expectations will help you entertain people. Reduce the number of guests you invite, host potlucks where everyone brings a dish, or consider hiring a caterer to ease the stress and workload of home cooking.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Stay Organized<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When you move during the holiday season, you need to be ultra-organized. You can&#8217;t afford to misplace the gifts in the packed boxes or be unable to contact utility companies because of the holiday vacation. With that in mind, I suggest you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/moving_guide\/moving_day\/\">detailed checklist of everything<\/a> you have to do.<\/li>\n<li>Label each box with its contents and the room in which it belongs. Use big letters and color codes in each room for easy reference.<\/li>\n<li>Pack a few boxes with supplies for the first night in your new house. Those boxes should include bedding, food, water, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, medicine, IDs, and cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Let Your Cards do Double Duty<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Christmas cards allow you to stay in touch with friends near and far, so let your cards pull double duty this year. Order cards from a printer who will also mail them, and be sure your new address is printed on the cards.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Address the Snow<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Typical holiday weather might mean snow. With a high-quality snow shovel and ice-melting material, keep your driveway and walkways clear to prevent your packing helpers from slipping and to keep your home&#8217;s floors clean.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Have a Plan For Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We all know dogs and cats don&#8217;t enjoy fireworks as much as people do around New Year&#8217;s. Decide where in your new home will be the quietest if you&#8217;re moving around the New Year. Before the hammering, take a stroll in the morning. Keep your pets indoors and draw the blinds when it&#8217;s time for fireworks.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Hire a Moving Company<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-when-comparing-moving-companies\/\">full-service moving company<\/a> may be the best way to limit stress as you move during the holidays. They pack and label everything in your home and transport it safely to your new home. I strongly recommend this tip because it ensures you move successfully and enjoy the holidays.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Expect To Pay More<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You could have to spend more to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moverscorp.com\/\">hire movers<\/a> if you intend to relocate during the holidays. Remember to confirm and reconfirm your arrangements a few days before your relocation, as holidays tend to make people and businesses more forgetful.<\/p>\n<p>To confirm dates and costs, contact your moving company or the rental company for your truck. 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