It’s official. We’re moving in a month’s time. I just can’t believe it. While a month still seems so far away (I’m just so gosh darn excited!), I’m sure it will zip by!
Anyways, as we’ve discovered, moving can be an expensive adventure especially if you are moving to a new province, town, or even another country. However, there are ways you can save while moving. Check out these 25 ways to save money while moving!
25 Ways to Save Money While Moving
Sell anything and everything. If you haven’t used or worn something in the last 6 months, sell it.
Utilize Facebook. Facebook is a great way to post your items you are trying to sell quickly without hosting a garage sale. Do a search on Facebook for local Buy & Sell groups.
Avoid hiring movers. It is much more cost effective to slowly get your items packed and loaded than it is to hire movers.
Don’t buy boxes. Retailers that get products shipped in, throw out and get rid of their boxes all the time. Head out to local stores asking when their shipments come in and if you can have their broken-down boxes. We’ve gotten all our boxes from some friends who own an auto body shop.
Borrow a truck. If you can, borrow a truck or trailer from someone. When you rent a truck, you not only pay for renting, but you pay mileage and gas.
Move slowly. If you aren’t moving far from your old house, move your belongings slowly, if possible.
Shop around for new services. When you move, you can either transfer your old internet services, or you can shop around for a better deal.
Use old newspapers. Instead of buying moving supplies to keep your glassware safe, use old newspapers to cushion your fragile items.
Shop around for insurance. Whether you are moving into an apartment or a new house, it is always wise to shop around for insurance on your things.
Use coupons. When you need something like a carpet cleaning service, for example, look online or in your newspapers for coupons that will save you money.
Ask for discounts. It never hurts to ask! While we weren’t moving, just replacing our broken dishwasher, we asked for a discount on the floor model dishwasher that we liked, and they gave us one! Look every which way to find a discount.
Don’t use credit. You may end up paying much more in the long run, putting things on credit than you would if you pay in cash. Avoid those late fees!
Start saving ahead of time. If you know you are moving, start a savings account just for moving expenses. Not only will you earn interest, but you won’t have to put any expenses on credit.
Pump gas when it’s cheap. If you get gas to move, look to fill up on the days its cheapest.
Fix up before you move. Before you move into your new home, do all the repairs that need to be done before moving in.
Use a notary instead of a lawyer. For the legal aspect of moving, looking into using a notary instead of a lawyer. You may save yourself a bundle!
Get furniture second hand. If you need new furniture, buy furniture at second-hand shops or online.
Go to the dollar store. For last minute items, cleaning supplies, and snacks, head to the dollar store to save some money.
Talk to your neighbors. Your new neighbors will be the best resource in helping you find whatever you need inexpensively.
Shop for deals. The internet is full of ways for you to save money. Look for online deals before purchasing anything.
Have a garage sale. If you are really short on cash, a garage sale can help you get that extra money you need.
Talk to the real estate agent. Some real estate agents will have moving trucks you can borrow.
Don’t forget to check Craigslist. Craigslist has some really great deals on moving supplies.
Borrow a dolly from a friend. Instead of renting or buying a dolly, you can borrow one to help move big items.
Keep everything organized. Keeping everything organized and marked helps prevent things from getting broken or lost, costing you more money to replace it.
What other ways have you found to save money when you move? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below!
Well, Christmas is finished for another year. You may be thinking of taking down all your decorations but dreading the mess that your storage area becomes. Or what about next Christmas when you can’t find the specific decorations you’re looking for?
Look no further, I’ve got you covered with this handy Christmas Decoration Storage Inventory printable! Simply print out a page or two (depending on how many boxes you have) and get to work filling the paper out as you put away decorations. Label the boxes with the corresponding number that you have marked on the papers. For example, on the paper, box #1 includes all the Christmas lights. Be sure to label the actual box with #1 too!
Can you believe that we are at the very last day of 2016 already? For me, the year just flew by! 2016 was full of lessons, laughter and exciting things. (New baby, new home.)
Now that 2017 is nearly here, what are you hoping to see happen in the new year?
Anyways, here are the interesting links I came across on my travels around the web this week! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
If you are on Pinterest at all you have undoubtedly seen Bullet Journals. Maybe you have looked into them a bit, maybe not. I am going to assume for the sake of this post that you are intrigued but haven't given it much research.
If you find the rigidity of common planners is just too hard to maintain and stick with, you may find that a bullet journal, in its simpleness, is better suited to you. Read on and find out just what the heck a bullet journal is and if it’s the planner system you have been looking for.
Bullet Journals were created by Ryder Carroll of bulletjournal.com and you can find out some additional info by checking out his site. Originally they were more utilitarian and then this community just sort of... exploded, people who wanted to use the simplicity of a bullet journal but add a touch of art and color to their pages. Bullet journals are a system of notes, lists, brainstorming, calendars, etc. Much more fluid than your typical planner, the bullet journal system allows you to create a layout that works for you and also make it beautiful!
What do you need to get started? All you need to start is a journal and a pen, where you go from there is up to you. You can grab packs of wonderfully fluid pens in every shade of the rainbow for writing and sketching, stickers and washi tape that the bullet journal community love to use for making their pages pop. The creativity in your book, even if you are not an artist makes you look forward to writing your lists and checking items off every day.
The one rule of bullet journals is... there are no rules! This is your book, and instead of making your style fit the book, it can be designed to suit your needs.
But, to help you get started I recommend you at least:
Decide how you want to use it- However, this may change as you make it your own. Do you want to divide up work and home into boxes? Use the front of each page as a calendar and the back as a task list? There a a ton of videos on YouTube to inspire you with ideas.
Start with a key page - A list of symbols to note items that are completed, pushed back, high priority, etc.. These symbols can be used
Make an index- To quickly reference and find your various sections like daily schedules, lists, and monthly goals.
Grab some supplies to make it fun- Below I have a few fun items you may want to really get creative with your bullet journaling. Keep them all together in a pretty basket or bag.
Here are some of my favorite Bullet Journal items:
The Journal
Dotted journals are the most popular notebook option for Bullet journaling. The dots allow for plenty of artistic freedom but give you a hint of lines for making boxes or other shapes. Lined notebooks are great too!
The Pens
Pretty ink just makes it more fun to write out those mundane lists and goals! You can use just black but colors are just so inviting. I like these pens and these erasable Pilot Frixion pens.
The Washi
Let me caution you, pretty washi tape can quickly become a bit of an addiction. You can find it in every color, theme, and size you would hope for. I use it across the top or sides of my pages for color and also to separate sections on each page.
Stickers
Stickersare a great way to highlight important dates or appointments in your journal. There are so many fun stickers available on Amazon or even at your local dollar store! Stickers are also a fun way to personalize your planner if you're not really artistically creative.
Bullet journaling can help you get your life organized. Everything from your weekly menus to school meetings without the fuss and structure of a box planner. You may find you fill up your journal quickly using it daily or you may just use a couple pages per week. Either way, it’s your bullet journal, so make it work for you! Hope these bullet journal ideas are helpful!
Are you a bullet journaler? I would love to hear your favorite tips and tricks below in the comments.
