Shopping, traveling, cooking—the holiday season is a busy time for many different reasons. For some, even moving can be added to that list. Moving during the holidays can be challenging, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to do good deeds as well. If you’re planning on packing up during the upcoming festivities, here are some tips to keep in mind.

How to Make Your Holiday Move Fun & Stress-Free

1. Book Ahead of Time

Although it might seem tempting to save a bit of money during the holidays by completing a move yourself, hiring professionals is well worth it. With their help, you and the family can enjoy the festivities with less stress. It’s important, however, to book a mover as far in advance as possible. The holidays can be a busy time for the movers and securing a service with plenty of time to spare will eliminate any last-minute stress or panic. As soon as you know the date, start contacting potential movers to check their availability. 

2. Be Strategic With Decorations

Planning a move doesn’t mean you have to skip the fun event of decking your home in festive decorations, but you should be a bit more strategic instead of going all out. Focus on decorating minimally in your current home; stick with items that are easy to put up and take down, such as strings of lights and a few stockings.

The rest of your decorations should all be packed away together and clearly labeled. When the day of your move arrives, you’ll be able to quickly take down the decorations that have already been put up, and you’ll have easy access to the bulk of the other festive items. Decking the halls of your new home is a fun and memorable way to celebrate moving in!

3. Donate Items

Moving is the perfect opportunity to go through your belongings and really be honest about what you do and don’t need. As you’re packing up, separate the unwanted items into their own boxes and donate them to a local charity organization. You’ll be surprised by how much space you’re able to free up, and you’ll be doing a good deed in the process.

If you’re planning a big move this holiday season, Hercules Moving & Storage in the Cincinnati, OH, area is ready to help. Whether you’re moving into a new house, apartment, or business location, the company will provide full-service moving assistance including boxes, transportation, and all of the heavy lifting. The highly experienced staff will take the utmost care when moving your goods and always provide the best possible customer service. Visit the website to request a free estimate or call (513) 251-2593 to speak with a friendly representative today.