We covered details on throwing a proper going away party– now for hosting a housewarming party. It’s simple and can make a big impact on adjusting to your new home. Invitations You just moved to town – so who do you invite? It’s entirely appropriate to invite neighbors and co-workers – and anyone else you…
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Moving involves many emotions. There’s excitement about what’s ahead. There’s anxiety and fear of the unknown. And, there’s nostalgia about the life you’ve built in your current home. It is easy to let the task-oriented moving to-do list get the best of you. But at Wheaton we understand that moving is far more than just…
Valentine’s Day Some love it. Some hate it. Either way the big day has arrived, so it’s time to embrace it. The expectation of what the day will hold is often where we go wrong. It’s time for a change this year. We want to challenge you to be expectant without expectation. Anything could happen…
You may have a vision of what the inside of a warehouse looks like and typical items found in storage. Sure, there are everyday household goods being stored for relocating families. But what’s between the beds, couches and microwave ovens? Is it perhaps a giant bug? No, not a live bug (rest assured, all of…
There’s no doubt that moving can take some adjusting. Relocating to a brand new destination can mean building new relationships, getting plugged into a new community, starting new jobs and the list goes on. Tackling this can seem like a daunting task. Can you imagine moving 14 times in 20 years? “Within my 20 year…
Moving in Middle School Sure, moving is hard and stressful. But have you ever stopped for a second to think about what moving is like for your kids? I took a moment last weekend to catch up with some family friends who recently moved from Akron, Ohio to Indianapolis, Ind. Aside from feeling they had…
As a child, some of my favorite memories are times spent with my great grandmother. Every year, she would plan a week-long visit during the winter While visiting, my family could be sure we would get our fill of home cooked meals and endless stories. My great grandma lived to be 100 years old and…
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Keeping them is the hard part. It’s been said that it takes three weeks to establish a new habit. For some, the timeframe may be shorter while for others the timeframe may be longer. The latter may especially be true if you disrupt your routine schedule with something like…
Remember the popular Oregon Trail game first released in the early 1970s that many of us enjoyed playing as a child? In the game, the player assumes the role of the wagon leader that is responsible for assisting settlers from one side of the country to the other. The game was intended to give children…
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Part 4: Moving during the holidays It’s no secret that moving is stressful. It’s also no secret that the holidays can be an added stress, if you let them. So what happens when you move during the chaos of the holidays?Should you throw in the towel before you even attempt it? Wheaton…