I’m sure for the majority of my readers / followers, this series is a little off from what you’re more interested in (food, fashion, etc.) but for anyone going through this same season, I hope it is insightful. Yes, we are wrapping up the moving tips series tonight with this final post… A reflection on the learning experience of moving twice in seven months, haha. Including but not limited to: my review of the two companies utilized in making said moves.

Guest Blog Post by my husband, Dr. Darrell Stillwell

One of the roles I took on in both of our cross-country moves was to find the best moving company that fit our needs, budget, and concerns. While moving across the country twice in one year does not advance us to expert level (yet), we sure learned a lot in our process for selecting a moving company for New York and again for South Carolina. As you begin your process for selecting a moving company for your cross-country move, take a moment to jot down some important questions to ask and some key considerations unique to your move. Today, I want to share with you some of the important questions and areas that mattered to us for both of our moves.

FROM A COUPLE THAT MOVED STATES TWICE IN ONE YEAR

If you’re preparing for a major move or considering a job in a different state, you’re likely overwhelmed at what all needs to be done. And while you can Google tips and ask friends for advice, unless someone is in the middle of it, they rarely remember the juicy helpful advice that you need to hear the most. So that’s exactly why I spent hours trying to organize my thoughts and take notes from my husband’s perspective throughout this process to gather what all we’ve learned having done this crazy move-across-the-country thing twice in seven months! While I heavily debated breaking down today’s super long post into three separate days of content, I think it makes the most sense for those who need it as one singular, lengthy read. And don’t fret, I have more moving-related advice blog posts coming your way soon, I just wanted to make sure today’s was as comprehensive as I can get regarding my advice for “getting ready” for a big move.