A comprehensive, upbeat guide to help you survive the moving process from start to finish, filled with fresh strategies and checklists for timing and supplies, choosing which items to toss and which to keep, determining the best place to live, saying farewell and looking forward to hello. Moving is a major life change—time consuming, expensive, often overwhelming, and sometimes scary. But it doesn’t have to be! Instead of looking at it as a burdensome chore, consider it a new adventure. Ali Wenzke and her husband moved ten times in eleven years, living in seven states across the U.S. She created her popular blog, The Art of Happy Moving, to help others build a happier life before, during, and after a move. Infused with her infectious optimistic spirit, The Art of Happy Moving builds on her blog, offering step-by-step guidance, much-needed comfort, practical information, and welcome advice on every step of the process, including: How to stage your home for prospective buyers How to choose your next neighborhood How to discard your belongings and organize your packing How to say goodbye to your friends How to make the transition easier for your kids How to decorate your new home How to build a new community And so much more. Ali shares invaluable personal anecdotes from her many moves, and packs each chapter with a wealth of information and ingenious tips (Did you know that if you have an extra-large welcome mat at the entrance of your home, it’s more likely to sell?). Ali also includes checklists for packing and staging, and agendas for the big moving day. Whether you’re a relocating professional, newly married, a family with kids and pets, or a retiree looking to downsize, The Art of Happy Moving will help you discover ways to help make your transition an easier one—and be even happier than you were before.

**Across the States Your Ultimate Moving Companion** Embarking on a new journey across the states? Whether you're moving for a fresh start, a career opportunity, or an adventure, *Across the States* is your essential companion for navigating the complex process of a long-distance move with confidence and ease. **Chapter 1 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Moving** Transitioning to a new place can be as emotionally challenging as it is exhilarating. Learn to recognize the emotional stages, manage moving-related stress, and support your children's adjustment effortlessly. **Chapter 2 Pre-Move Planning and Organization** Dive into strategic pre-move preparation with effective timeline setting, the art of checklist creation, and savvy budgeting insights to streamline your move. **Chapter 3 Deciding What to Move** Master the process of decluttering with purpose. Discover what to keep, donate, or sell, and turn your garage or estate sale into a success story. **Chapter 4 Choosing the Right Professional Movers** Navigate the maze of moving companies, understand pricing structures, and adeptly negotiate contracts to ensure you hire reliable, professional assistance. **Chapter 5 Packing Strategies for an Efficient Move** Efficient packing is key. Gather the right supplies, employ expert labeling techniques, and secure your valuables for a worry-free move. **Chapter 6 Handling the Logistics** Handle all logistical considerations effortlessly, from transportation methods to interstate regulations, for a smooth transition from start to finish. **Chapter 7 Moving with Pets** Ensure your furry friends have a stress-free journey with guidance on preparing pets for travel and choosing the best routes for their comfort. In addition to these topics, *Across the States* covers financial considerations, harnessing technology to ease the move, and ways to create meaningful goodbyes. It's not just about moving your belongings; it's about moving your life. Explore new opportunities and embrace change with the lessons and strategies found in this comprehensive guide. Let *Across the States* be the roadmap for your successful cross-country move and the exciting new chapter that follows.

“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair More than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. Since then he’s covered more than a million miles as a mover, packing, loading, hauling people’s belongings all over America. In The Long Haul, Murphy recounts with wit, candor, and charm the America he has seen change over the decades and the poignant, funny, and often haunting stories of the people he encounters on the job.

These stories rocket readers across the roof of the world on the new high-speed railway in Tibet, describe the tension between Indian farmers and the sacred elephants besieging their villages, and introduce them to a shaman whom some believe can cure the most serious depressions.

If you are about to move and still wonder how come most of the people have a rough and stressful relocation experience where their money, time and nerves are put to the test, while others have a trouble-free and smooth move from beginning to end? The answer is pretty simple: it all comes down to being well informed and making the right choices. Relocating Without Breaking A Sweat: Your Handbook For A Perfect Move is your invaluable guide during these times of tension. This book covers it all: from well-written and helpful moving tips and proper ways to move locally, interstate or abroad with your children, pets or plants, including a wide range of particular personal possessions, through comprehensive practical advice on DIY Moving. Wandering how to effectively resolve an issue with your mover or how to adjust to the new environment after your relocation? You can read it all here. And much more! Its end will even make you smile and leave you optimistic about your upcoming move. Don’t stay in the dark! Be well informed. Be 100% prepared. Make the smart choices. Take the reins and enjoy the leading role in this thrilling adventure. This book is being delivered to you in partnership with MyMovingReviews http://www.mymovingreviews.com/