According to Consumer Reports, one of the best ways to ensure your move is successful is to hire a local moving company. We couldn’t agree more. Chicago moving companies offer a wide range of services making it easier to find the right one for your situation.

If you hire a moving company based in your area, you’ll avoid being duped by an unscrupulous mover operating solely over the internet, advises Scott Michael, president, and CEO of the American Moving & Storage Association. AMSA is a professional trade group that represents moving companies that handle local, interstate, and international moves. 

Before selecting a moving company becomes overwhelming, check out these insights shared with us by local Chicago moving companies located throughout the Greater Chicago Area.

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How to prepare healthy food on moving day is probably not the first thing on your mind in the midst of packing up your home. Even if you have an empty kitchen you still need to fill up. Whether it’s a warming soup or something cool and crunchy, these plant-based recipes are good to have on hand to prepare for moving day. Continue reading “6 Quick and Easy Moving Day Meals for Vegetarians”

 

It’s impossible to talk about the history of the city of Amarillo without highlighting Route 66. Texas is the only state along Route 66 with just one major city along the historically significant route. That city is, of course, Amarillo. Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo once embodied the essence of why Route 66 became a famous thoroughfare in the 1960s. Continue reading “The History of the City of Amarillo | How Route 66 Shaped One of America’s Most Iconic Towns”

 

How millennials make new friends after a move is a lot like dating. Sometimes, it’s easy and natural, but most of the time, it’s difficult, awkward, and fraught with uncertainty. Millennials are waiting longer to get married, shy away from buying a home, and switch jobs every two to three years. Like their phones, millennials are both mobile and connected too; this means making friends in realtime can be a challenge. 

Psychology Today author, Hara Marano writes, “Friendship is a lot like food. We need it to survive.” Without it, our health suffers. Psychologist John Cacioppo of the University of Chicago found that a lack of friendship causes increased stress, artery erosion, high blood pressure, poor memory, and a reduction in one’s quality of sleep. In other words, friendships are vital to our emotional and physical well being.

How millennials meet people when they have to relocate to a new city for work is different from how previous generations of movers and shakers did it.

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When I agreed to help my best friend Samantha with a DIY move from San Francisco to Chicago, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. When I moved to Chicago from California two months earlier, it was via airplane, so I was excited about my first cross-country road trip. It’s important to mention that Samantha has a cat, a bed, and a lot of other belongings that made her decide to rent a moving truck to Chicago—it was the most economical way to get across the country. Continue reading “2 Girls and a Cat Driving a Moving Truck to Chicago”

 

In Part 2 of our series on the best Atlanta Suburbs, we drill down to why so many people are moving to Atlanta. Some of the greatest suburbs in the nation are often located near big cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Houston. The Atlanta metro is connected by MARTA the region’s commuter rail network. An easy commute makes our list of ‘burbs great places to live for those working in the city but seeking to escape the high prices, traffic, and the hubbub of big-city life. Continue reading “Moving to Georgia (Part2) | The Best Atlanta Suburbs for Millennials, Outdoor Enthusiasts, and Families”

 

You’ve packed the boxes. You’ve hired the truck. You’ve reserved your storage unit. But what are you going to eat? This extremely important question is often overlooked on moving day. With the powers of these 4 essential moving day meals for omnivores, you will set yourself up for success on the big day.

 

What are the 4 Essentials?

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Moving and living abroad is both exciting and daunting, wonderful and challenging. Your experience will vary greatly depending on where you’re going, but one thing will stay the same: adjusting to change.

Whether you’re living in Thailand for a year or permanently emigrating to France, you will discover a totally new way of existing and thinking, which might change you forever.

This new life may be the very reason you’re drawn to living abroad. Or perhaps you’re moving out of necessity, due to your job or your spouse’s career. Regardless of your motivations, moving abroad takes a lot of preparation, research, and paperwork. Here are a few things to expect as you embark on this journey. Continue reading “Moving and Living Abroad | Things to Know before You Go”

 

If you find yourself looking for things to do in Corpus Christi, whether as a visitor or as a long-term resident, chances are you’ll want to explore the area and see what South Texas has to offer! While there are many things to do in the area, both indoors and outdoors, here are some of the most impressive and beautiful.

From the nearby shores to the historical vessels there is no shortage of impressive sights to see. Here are 6 adventurous things you will want to experience while in Corpus Christi:

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The best rock climbing destinations in the Midwest are somewhat less famous, but have many unique characteristics and offer many experiences for those brave enough to seek them. The sport of outdoor climbing is complex and deeply linked with the sense of adventure and exploration. 

All across the world natural rock formations exist, waiting to be discovered and climbed. While some are well traveled to and others are hidden away deep in the wilderness, many have been found and developed by people who love to ascend these striking features. 

Climbers constantly roam the country in search of new areas, typically referred to as crags, to develop for new and differing challenges.  Continue reading “The Best Rock Climbing Destinations in the Midwest”

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Nestled in the far western corner of Texas, El Paso is on the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte) and right across the U.S.-Mexico border from Ciudad Juárez. El Paso is the state’s 6th largest city and ranks as one of the best cities to live in America, according to U. S. News and World Report rankings for 2017.

The magazine also ranks El Paso suburbs 5th in top places to retire, which takes into account quality of life, housing affordability, retiree taxes, and healthcare quality.  El Paso also gets props for access to the great outdoors as well as having some of the best drivers among the nation’s 75 largest metro areas.

Let’s face it, whether part of a family, a young professional, or a retiree, we all appreciate many of the same attributes of great neighborhoods. If you plan on moving to the El Paso suburbs, here are a few of the best burbs for access to outdoors, entertainment, education, and employment.

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There are plenty of reasons to start packing for a trip to Tampa. The region’s beauty is defined by year-round sunshine that brings warm weather so typical of Florida. Travel to Tampa, and find the perfect destination whether you love outdoor adventure travel, urban experiences, or both. Tampa has a spot for you.

Besides its natural beauty—think lush green foliage and sugar sand beaches—Tampa weather is wonderful. Moreover, the casual lifestyle and excellent entertainment options are the perfect cure for destressing and regenerating.

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