Moving to College, What to Leave at Mom and Dads

Moving to college for the first time is excitement, stress, anxiety, and fun all in one. Your college or university may provide a list of suggested items to bring, but they may not include, what not to bring to make the move easier.

Nashville's True Friends Moverswant to help you make your first move go as smoothly as possible. Leaving these items at mom and dads will go a long way to make your first year away at college the best.

While you gather up your moving boxes, keep your new living space in mind. If you have the demotions, that will help you pare down your list of items to bring. Residential moving companies like True Friends Moving Company provides free shrink-wrap and padding for packing, and to help keep your items safe through the move.

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What to Leave at Home

T-Shirts - You may think you need many T-shirts, but the number one free giveaway at colleges is T-shirts. Only bring 3 to 4 of your favorite. Your T-shirt wardrobe will grow quickly.  

Small Appliances - If you have taken a tour of your campus, it should have included a visit to the cafeteria. This is where you will find all you need to create a good meal. The only small appliances you may need are a mini fridge and a microwave. There is no need to bring the juicer, toaster, or Quesada maker.

Television and Video Games - It may sound awful to suggest leaving these items at home, but think about it. You are going to be super busy with homework, projects, working, and a social life. Without this distraction, you will get better grades and meet more people. You can watch movies on your computer.

School Supplies - You won't know exactly what you need until the first few days. If the bookstore prices are too high, there is always a big box store close by.  

Even if you are moving into an apartment & Condo style dwelling, there is no need to bring all the comforts of home. You can add what you need from a local thrift store and people giving away their unwanted items.

True Friends Moving Company offer local residential moving as well as corporate moving. They are an excellent short moving and long distance moving company.

For free estimates, contact Chris Knowles of True Friends Moving Company by visiting their website www.truefri

endsmovingcompany.com, By phone (855) 668-3615 or through email chris@truefriendsmovingco.com. The office is located at 1104 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138-2839.

5 Tips for Moving with Children

Moving to a new home can be a stressful time, not only for the adults, but also for the children and adolescences in your family. Some children are very resilient and will be excited about a new house while others do not like major changes to their life. Whichever child, you have the key is planning. Here are five tips from Nashville's True Friends Movers to help ease the stress of moving with children.

Get the Kids Involved - It is important that the children feel they are a part of the decisions surrounding the move. Ask their opinion of any potential new homes. Even if your children are young, they will feel better about moving if they have a say in some small manner.

Packing - The best way to pack is to be organized. Get moving boxes from your moving company and put two or three boxes in each room. Have the children decorate each box with their own designs, after you have labeled them. Alongside each box, place two trash bags. The trash bags are for trash, and donations or garage sales. As you go through each room, talk with your children about the importance of donations, especially those items they no longer play with and love.

Preparing for the New Community - Helping your children learn about their new neighborhood, schools, and local activities will go a long way to making the transition easier on them. If the kids are old enough, have them research the new city, new school, parks and activities they might enjoy. Another fun idea is to show them the website of your residential moving company. They would enjoy seeing the trucks used to move their belongings.  

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On the Day of the Move - Plan a special day for your children, maybe at the grandparent home or a day at the zoo with a favorite aunt. True Friends Moving Company agree children should not be at home the day of the move. There is a safety issue, as well as the day could be an emotional overload for some children.  

Unpacking - True Friends Moving Company will place your furniture and appliances where you want them and the boxes in each room. Help the children set up their rooms first to cut down on confusion and frustration. Tell them about conservation and the environment by recycling boxes, paper, and other items.

For free estimates, contact Chris Knowles of True Friends Moving Company by visiting their website www.truefri

endsmovingcompany.com, By phone (855) 668-3615 or through email chris@truefriendsmovingco.com. The office is located at 1104 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138-2839.