• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

Moving Made Easy

February 16, 2024 | tips

When you are in a position of having to move, or move home, it is the kind of experience that can be very stressful. Even if you are not hoping or wanting to move at the moment, it can be necessary at some point or another, so it’s always good to be prepared. You want everything to go as smoothly as possible, of course, and you also want efficiency, and to not spend all of your money. All in all, it’s something that you have control of as long as you approach it in the right way. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the steps you can take to make moving, or even moving home, much easier. I hope you enjoy!

Image Credit – CCO License

Pack Properly

A lot of the stress involved in moving home can be reduced or removed simply by making sure you pack your belongings properly in the first place, so this is something that you should definitely think about first of all. That means that you are labeling everything on multiple sides of your boxes and packing fragile items carefully in bubble wrap or packing paper. These are the kinds of things that will really help to make the whole process a lot smoother and easier for you, so make sure that you are thinking about this before you actually start the process of moving. The earlier you pack, the better. I always liked to slowly collect things like boxes, tape, and wrapping over time so I am not scrambling at the last minute. 

 

Get Help

When you are trying to move, you will find the help of other people vital. Few people will find moving easy if they don’t have the necessary help, and this is something that you are going to want to be aware of too. As long as you have the right help, you should find that you are going to be able to really make a huge difference to your experience of moving. That might include hiring a long distance mover if you are moving a long way, or getting your friends and family involved. In either case, it’s something that you will really want to think about. We have moved multiple times and done it many different ways. You just need to find what works the best for you and your family. 

moving tips

Image Credit – CCO License

Learn The Details Of Your New Home

There are a lot of things that you will need to know about in order to settle in to your new home, so this is important for you to think about too. For instance, you’ll have to make sure that you are aware of many of the details of your new home – including where the water is and the gas shutoff, just in case you need those, as well as where the electricity meter is. These are the kinds of things that you should look into before you move in, to help things along without having to make a bunch of phone calls trying to figure things out on your own.

Time It As Best As You Can

The timing of your move or move home can really make a huge difference to how easy it is to do so. For instance, you’ll probably want to make sure that you are not too busy with work during the period when you are moving, as that can make things a lot more difficult as a whole. For instance, my busiest time of year is the last 3 months of the year. Then you throw in all the holidays, and it makes me want to try really hard toa void moving during those months! SO be sure to plan that out. You’ll be happy that you did. Also, moving expenses are typically more expensive in the summer, so also keep that in mind and make sure you book movers far in advance before they book up in busier seasons!

What tips would you add to this post?

Like this:

Like Loading...

Sign up for my newsletter

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a 30 something southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 10-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • 6 Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
  • Family Fun in Tuscaloosa: Your Ultimate Getaway Beyond Game Day
  • 5 Reasons to Try a New Way of Travel
  • Experience Superhero-Sized Fun at Gaylord Opryland DC Summer
  • Digital Nomads: Safely Working Remotely While You Roam

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
🎨Public service announcement: Don’t save th 🎨Public service announcement: 

Don’t save the good stickers. 🫟
Don’t save the good candle. 🕯️ 
Don’t save the good wine. 🍷 

Life’s too short… and my Lisa Frank collection proves it. 😂 🌈 🦄 🐬 

🫟Share with  fellow sticker hoarder! 

#lisafrank #lisafrankstickers #stickerhoarder #millenialproblems #millenialmom #millenial
🎨Public service announcement: Don’t save th 🎨Public service announcement: 

Don’t save the good stickers. 🫟
Don’t save the good candle. 🕯️ 
Don’t save the good wine. 🍷 

Life’s too short… and my Lisa Frank collection proves it. 😂 🌈 🦄 🐬 

🫟Share with  fellow sticker hoarder! 

#lisafrank #lisafrankstickers #stickerhoarder #millenialproblems #millenialmom #millenial
Some call it nosey, I call it highly informed. 💁🏻‍♀️

Send to someone who gets it! (And don’t lie and tell me you never wonder or look closely!) 😆👀

#disneyvip #viptour #disneyfunny #disneymeme #disneyfamily #disneypics
#doordashpartner So busy with back-to-school chao #doordashpartner  So busy with back-to-school chaos that dinner almost didn’t happen? 🍎📚 

DoorDash saves the night! Between basketball practice, work, and everything in between, @doordash makes dinner simple. From family favorites to new cravings, it’s all at my fingertips—delivered fast, so I can focus on life (and maybe a little me time 😏).

 ✨ Special Offer for New Customers: 40% off (up to $10) on your first order of $15 or more. Minimum subtotal: $15. Alcohol orders excluded. 

Use code LOOKINGGLASS40NEW AND use it at the 🔗 in bio for the discount! Must do both. (OR comment the word dash and I will send the 🔗 to your DM’s!) 

What’s your go-to order when life gets hectic? 🍕🍔

#DoordashPartner #BusyLifeMadeEasy #DinnerSolved #MomLife”
👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is 👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of my FAVORITE Disney events of the year! 🎃 From an exclusive spooky parade and fireworks to trick-or-treating through Magic Kingdom, and amazing merchandise, it’s pure Halloween magic. 🕸️🍭

Here’s the best part: you don’t have to pay full price! 🐸 Undercover Tourist makes it super easy to save on party tickets:
✅ Same Disney tickets, just for less—no catch!
✅ Book 100% online, no agents required
✅ Instant email delivery + link right into your My Disney Experience app
✅ Best Price Guarantee + 365-day refund policy

🎟️✨ Get discount tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party today with Undercover Tourist and book with confidence after 25+ years helping families save on Disney magic.

🔗 in my bio 

A huge thanks to @themeparkfrog and @waltdisneyworld for hosting me! #froghopwdw 

#disneyhalloween #mnsshp #mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #notsoscary #bootoyou #thisishalloween
Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld b Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld but ssssshhhhhh. Don’t tell my kiddo. Have you ever been to Disney without your kids? 😝

Share with someone who gets it! 

#disneyadult #disneyfunny #disneymeme #disneymillennial #disneymom
Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready for a little more independence… and I’m ready for the peace of mind that comes with her COSMO JrTrack smartwatch. 💛 ad

With real calling, messaging, GPS tracking, and only approved contacts, it’s the 1990s simple we miss—with the 2025 safety our kids need.

The JrTrack is so much more than a smartwatch—it’s about inspiring kid-safe adventures in the real world and giving families the tools for a safer, smarter start. From SOS mode and SafeZones to School Mode for distraction-free learning, she gets freedom, I get reassurance, and we both stay connected every step of the way.

Here’s to letting her explore while knowing she’s protected. 🥹💖

Comment “watch” and I’ll send you the link! 

#COSMOJrTrack #SmartwatchForKids #MomApprovedTech @cosmotogether

Copyright © 2025 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.

    %d