The Biggest Mover
Do you think you want to move? How long have you lived at your present home? If it is over 7 years, then you are in for a big surprise. Maybe you are one of those people that told me – I love to move, it is the best feeling to clean out. Get a life people! I won’t add any insulting comments to people that mentioned, “They love to move”. I will admit that it is a good feeling to clean out and recycle, but clean up, that is the real question. Moving is a life test, how clean are you, how organized are you, how much do you love your family? I won’t ponder these questions any longer as my move is over and I will only share my opinion on a few. How clean are you really? Any of you that use that anti-bacterial liquid and cleaners on your hands – I am positive that is a hoax now and just another gimmick.
I called myself an anal housecleaner. Have you ever cleaned your dishwasher? You know that machine that cleans the food off your dishes – I mean, REALLY cleaned it. Try it, but you might gag in the process. And, please don’t eat before doing this task.
Have you cleaned out those kitchen drawers or the shelf you store your spices. Everyone needs to make these an annual task for that rainy day. If you have never done this cleaning and have lived in your home more than three years, it is a must. I won’t mention what kind of new spice you might concoct. This is really where that anti-bacterial stuff belongs. And, please don’t invite me to dinner the night you experiment.
What does this have to do with Social Media? Well, if it wasn’t for social media and the internet, I could not have done it successfully while also working my 10 hour a day job. I take pride in my ability to hunt down every great opportunity that I could possibly find on the internet and be a successful Biggest Mover!
First, I want to thank Craigslist. I was successful finding so many opportunities using Craigslist. You want something hauled away – give it away free. Someone will actually drive to your house, load it up and take your _ _ _ _ away for FREE. It will be gone in 24 hours – remember, your junk is someone else’s treasures. Need a tree cut down, your junk hauled or to sell your worm farm? There is someone out on Craigslist that wants your stuff. You might even make some money to buy more stuff. Use caution and common sense!
On Craigslist, I was able to purchase 200 moving boxes at the reduced price compared to the stores price of $2-$5 per box. And, the best part, I was so successful, I will recycle these boxes back on Craigslist again.
If you need to find a mover, go to Yelp and research the opinions of hundreds and find a mover. I will say this was not one of my more successful tasks as the Biggest Mover. I found a company, name withheld. Yelp will get my referral – NOT. After long review of my household size, etc. with them, I thought I was well organized and prepared with this company. Four men showed up to move me – wow – they can whip this out in no time – WRONG. I was only moving ½ mile away from my previous home. Well, 8 hours later, I was telling them to go home as they were not done yet. Do a thorough research; use a reference from friends and good luck to you on finding successful movers. I spoke to friends afterwards and they shared stories of reliable movers. I definitely recommend spending the dough and hiring the use of movers, just “Buyer Beware”.
Groupon got me coupons; Pet Hub got me new tags for my pets with my new address. Social Living gave me opportunity for power washing, carpet cleaning and window washing, not to mention that massage that I am so looking forward to after I am completely done unpacking – I am 50 boxes from that massage.
My opinion: Social Media was more helpful and brought me more opportunity during this move than any other source of information including my family. Couldn’t have done it without Social Media!
Social Media made my move successful and gave me the opportunity to RECYCLE too!
The Biggest Mover,
Laura Wiese