"If my Dad says "Well, you gave it the old college try" one more time, I'm going to explode," Val said. She'd come to Boston this fall to attend graduate classes, but quickly discovered her program wasn't exactly right for her. "I don't really want to get into too much detail here, but when you know something's not going to work, there's no point in trying to force it," she said. "I stuck it out … [Read more...]
Moving Out of Boston Before the Snow Starts
Last winter was hard. No one's arguing that. We shattered every kind of winter related record - the most snow, the most ice, the most freezing cold temperatures, the most cars lost for days at a time under snowbanks, the most temper tantrums about having to shovel again...does any of this sound familiar? If the answer is yes, you might be feeling like the Framingham woman quoted in this Boston … [Read more...]
Boston Professionals: The Secret of Simple Career Moves
"When I took this job, I was very excited about the fact I'd be regularly changing positions as the company grew," Sarah said. "I love traveling. Discovering new communities and the people who live there? That's awesome." What Sarah quickly discovered, though, was that one aspect of frequent career moves didn't thrill her nearly so much. "I love traveling. I hate moving. Packing boxes, schlepping … [Read more...]
Make Life Easier for Your Pets During Your Move
"I don't have a lot of stuff, so I hadn't really thought about getting in touch with a moving company for my small move," Don said. "I just figured I'd throw everything in the hatchback and it'd all be good to go. But there was just one problem with that plan - my dog, Solomon." Solomon is an All-American mutt. "I know his mother was a Golden Retriever, but the jury's still out on who his … [Read more...]
Boston: Here’s The Secret To Stress Free Copier Returns
"Running a small business is a constant balancing act," Meredith said. "There are a million things to keep track of, and everything's important." The busy insurance professional was taken by surprise recently when the lease for the copier her agency was using came to an end. "I'd just assumed that they'd send somebody to come pick it up, but they said, "Oh, no. That's your responsibility. Read … [Read more...]
That $100 Shipping Hack You’ve Heard Doesn’t Always Work
Lots of people have been talking about Melia Robinson's success in shipping her stuff from NYC to San Francisco for just $100. It's certainly a creative cost-containment strategy, but it doesn't work for everyone and every long distance move, and we'd like to take a moment to explain why. First: Melia gave away a lot of her stuff before she moved - namely her furniture. Sometimes this is a … [Read more...]
Boston College Students: The Time To Set Up Your End of Semester Move is Now!
Classes are winding down and before you know it, colleges and universities all over Boston will be hosting their graduation ceremonies. Underclassmen who are moving back in with their parents or further afield for summer jobs or internships, as well as graduating seniors, are all facing the need to get out of dorm rooms, apartments and condos quickly. The easiest and most efficient way to make … [Read more...]
If the Olympics Do Come to Boston I’m Moving!
Some people are thrilled beyond belief that the Olympics may be held in Boston in 2024. I am not one of those people. Having already lived in one Olympics-occupied city (Atlanta, 1996) I've absolutely no intention of going through that experience again - especially now that we live in a post-9/11, post Boston marathon bombing world. The increased traffic, construction and security measures will … [Read more...]
Student Moves Secrets Every Parent Needs To Know
Hey, are you the parent of a college student? Getting your kid set up in their new living situation, whether that's a dorm, fraternity or sorority house, or off-campus apartment, can be quite a production - especially when you're surrounded by what seems like thousands of other kids and their families trying to do the same thing at the same time. Here's a nifty secret: you don't have to do it. … [Read more...]
School’s Out: What’s the Fastest, Best Student Moving Service?
Another graduating class has proudly accepted their diplomas, tossed their caps in the air, and now finds themselves facing the challenge of navigating into whatever life holds next for them. For many South Shore area students, that next step definitely involves moving out of their student housing. What's the best, fastest way for a student to move their stuff in Boston? The answer is Boston … [Read more...]
