"I thought my son was moving back home after going to school in California," Margaret laughed. "I guess it's not that much of a surprise that he's going to stay out there in the sunshine. But now he wants me to send his things to him. My question is 'how do I ship stuff across the country?' I'd like to not go broke or crazy in the process!" The first step in a case like this is always … [Read more...]
Shipping Packages Cross Country
"My Mom lives in San Diego, and I'm here in Boston," Greg said. "We're both quite fond of each other and we both love surprises, so we're always sending each other packages. Nothing important or valuable, really - it's just to put a smile on her face. It's hard to travel right now. But I want Mom to know I'm thinking about her." That being said, over the years, Greg and his mother Dawn have had … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping: Packing Materials Make All The Difference
"I'm in Boston. The company I do a lot of business with is located in Northern California. That means I have to literally ship my products coast to coast ever single week." Colin creates custom art glass pieces for retail stores and restaurants. "As you can imagine, I'm a little fanatical about packing things properly. I can't afford to have a lot of breakage." When shipping fragile items cross … [Read more...]
The Challenges of Downsizing:Baby Boomer Moves
"If I'd known how great grandchildren were, I would have had them first!" Mona R, a Boston area resident, enjoy spending time with her grandson Caleb and his sister Alice. She has two more grandchildren, but they live on the other side of the country. That presents a problem for Mona, as she contemplates moving from the home she shared with her husband, who passed away two years ago, to a … [Read more...]