Decorating for the holidays is one of the best parts of being a homeowner. Nothing makes a home more special than being able to decorate it for different seasons and holidays. However, finding the right decorations and placing them can be fun but stressful. After all, many people cannot afford to get new decorations every year so you need to budget and choose items that you love. Fortunately, Men on the Move has festive tips to get you into the holiday season!
Think of a theme you want for your house. A theme can help downsize the amount of decorations you will have to look for. If you want your house to look like a winter wonderland, get blue and white decorations and fake snow to make your space look magical. Or if you want to do Santa’s workshop theme, get some cute elf figures, decorative toys, and even some Santa paraphernalia. If you are looking for full sets of themes, stores like Home Goods and At Home have plenty of options to get your house ready for the holidays.
Most of the time, people only decorate the common rooms which everyone will use. However, you shouldn’t limit yourself. Decorating for the Holidays should include all of your rooms. You should consider adding garland around your bed or holiday throw pillows. Another great idea is adding smaller Christmas trees to your children’s room to leave some small presents on Christmas Eve. This gives your kids an extra surprise and prevents them from running to wake you up right away!
During the Holidays, people tend to overthink their decorations. As a result, homeowners can feel the pressure to get the house perfect. However, you don’t need your house to be perfect. If you don’t want to do some elaborate theme, go for some classic decorations. After all, these decorations will probably be used for years to come.
There’s an old wive’s tale that leaving your holiday decorations up past New Year’s Day that your year will be full of misfortune. Even if you don’t believe in that superstition it gives you time to prepare for the holiday! In addition, a lot of lights are not meant to last for an extended period of time, meaning you have to pay for replacements if they burn out.
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Soon the holidays will be upon us. Your home will be filled with friends, family, and new memories will be made. If you’ve recently bought a house or your lease at your current apartment is up, then you may be experiencing crunch time before the holidays.
Moving before Thanksgiving or Christmas can be extremely stressful if not done right, so knowing the proper tips and tricks can help. The biggest hint: hiring a moving company to move you before the holiday’s start.
The best way to make sure you have enough time before the holidays is to hire a moving company that can get your move done as quickly as possible. Men on the Move can help make your residential move as low stress as possible. This time of year is stressful for everyone, so asking friends and family for help isn’t ideal.
Save yourself the trouble and hire us to help you before the holidays get into full swing. Men on the Move have helped make the holidays happen for residential movers for over 25 years and we like to give out as many tips and tricks as possible.
Some Tips:
-Planning your move in advance. Knowing what you will need to survive the holiday season will be a top priority. Make those items the easy to get access to and easy to find.
-Remember the little things. Just because you are moving in between the holidays doesn’t mean you have to lose the little traditions. Make cookies, set out decorations, and remember what makes the holidays great.
-Don’t forget about the kids. If you have children make sure to remind them that Santa will find them at their new home
If you want to be able to get your move over quickly before the holidays, we can help. You need a moving company that has been proven time and time again. Men on the Move is the company for you. Get your free quote on your next residential move.
Celebrate the holidays with Men on The Move. We are proud to have two locations in Michigan. Men on the Move is proud to service the Westland and Ann Arbor communities. The best part of the holiday is getting to share it with people of our community at local events in Westland or Ann Arbor. Listed below are three of our favorite events located in Washtenaw and Wayne County for the Michigan holiday.
Every year during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday, Hines Dr. gets converted into the Wayne County Lightfest.
The Wayne County Lightfest is the longest and largest light show in the entire Midwest! Over four miles of Hines Drive is covered with lights and other large Christmas decorations that the entire family will enjoy. The cost for entry is $5.00 per car. This event runs from November 20th through December 21, 2014. On Monday through Thursday, the show will be open from pm -10 pm. On Friday through Sunday, the hours will be from 6 pm-10 pm. Don’t miss out!
These are our top two event favorites in Ann Arbor. Festive Fridays will run every Friday from December 12 to December 19th. During this time in downtown Ann Arbor, there will be live entertainment and the stores will stay open later for Christmas shopping.
Santa in Kerrytown runs from December 6 to December 19th. This event is for all children who love Santa! Santa will visit every Saturday before Christmas from 10:00-2:00 pm. There will also be musical performances and other activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Men on the Move is a full service moving company that services all of Michigan. We specialize in local or long distance moves that are residential or commercial. Contact us today to get a free moving quote!