Whether you are moving, across the street or across the country, here here are 10 Moving “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help you plan and prepare to move without breaking the bank or your back. DO SORT AND PURGE: If you haven’t used or seen an item in the past six months, you probably don’t need to take it to your new home. Save yourself the packing (and unpacking) time, not to mention the clutter, by going through each room and grouping items into three categories: keep, trash, donat

Packing and Unpacking can be the worst part of moving.  We are going to start offering you some easy to implement ideas that may help your families move a little less stressful. One tip that we have used with each of our families moves involves GARBAGE BAGS.  Yes, Garbage Bags can be your best friend when relocating.  They are great for protecting your clothes and all you have to do is cover your clothes already on the hangers, tie the bottom and then hang on a rod in your mo

You are ready to take the Florida Plunge, but you need that job first.  While you are willing to relocate, you need to understand that many companies are hesitant to hire, or even interview, out of state applicants.  Here are a few tips to help you stand out and get that interview Find a Mailbox company, family member or friend with an address perceived as within commuting distance for the jobs you are applying. Get a phone number (use Skype or Google Voice) that is in the ar

Moving to a new home can be stressful not only for you, but for your pets as well.  No worries though,  there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at The Pet Realty Network Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. Update your pet’s tag. Make sure your pet is wearing a sturdy collar with an identification tag that is labeled with your current contact information. The tag s

Our Florida Plunge Story by Amy Mulder 1307 days…3 years, 6 months and 30 days…that’s how long it took from the moment we made the conscious decision to relocate to the actual date we moved into our home in Florida. I remember that epiphany very vividly. We were vacationing at Walt Disney World on February 2, 2011 and we were swinging in the hammocks at the Coronado Springs Word to the faint of heart-relocating to Florida (or anywhere) is not easy. I am used to moving, as my

Published December 15th, 2013 by Scott Parker You guys take your Reindeer Games very serious!!!  Great job to each of you that got points for this challenge and I’d play a reindeer games with you any day! Enjoy the below pictures from the #FPHSH Challenge 4 and Challenge 5 will be presented to you momentarily!  As always, you can check your current standing here. #HolidayTradition #Disney #Hunting #Sports #Florida #ReindeerGames #Scavengerhunt #christmasgames #Holiday #Holida

Published December 11th, 2013 by Scott Parker The challenge was laid before you and several of you exceed my wildest expectations!  The challenge…put on as many shirts as possible and make that last shirt a Disney shirt for bonus points.  Wow!  You #FPHSH Contenders mean business. Enjoy the below pictures from the #FPHSH Challenge 3 and Challenge 4 will be presented to you later today!  As always, you can check your current standing here. And the big winner for this challenge

Published December 4, 2013, by Libby Pennell I was able to take a quick trip to Downtown Disney today to check out some of the construction. For those that do not know, Downtown Disney is being transformed into Disney Springs. This project will take a few years to complete and I look forward to sharing pictures of the progress. Hope you enjoy! Look behind the trees in the above picture and you can see the beginnings of what I think will be the 5 story parking garage! In the