Topic: New Home Living

When navigating an exciting but stressful experience like moving, aromatherapy can be a powerful tool to help create a calming, welcoming atmosphere in your new space. The scents of essential oils can help to purify the air, remove lingering odors from the previous tenants, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and even aleve sore muscles.…

Relocating to a new town or city can be especially difficult when you’re handling the planning and moving alone. How do you manage the packing, transportation and settling in while getting your bearings and adjusting to your new life? Whether you’re moving for school, your dream job, or just a new environment, we have tips.…

Did you just close on a new home? Congratulations! If you’re hoping to turn your backyard into the garden oasis of your dreams but you’ve never gardened before, there’s a chance you feel overwhelmed – especially if you’ve still got some unpacking to do. As visions of lush vegetation and bountiful harvests dance through your…

Moving is a busy time, but you can still spice things up with a little romance on Valentine’s Day. Show your partner/moving buddy how much you care with a special meal, a thoughtful gift or an at-home date night in your new house. There may be plenty to do after moving, but there’s also plenty…

Moving is overwhelming for the whole family… including your furry friends! From their favorite patch of carpet where the sun shines to the doggy door that leads out to the yard, your four-legged pals have probably made themselves very comfortable in your current home. Help your dogs adjust to living under a new woof by…

You’ve just moved into your new house or apartment. Maybe you’ve unpacked the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom… and you have one daunting task left: the closet. Moving into a new space is a great time for a fresh start—and an organized closet is a great way to get started. Follow our tips on how…

The trick to planning and hosting a great housewarming party: keep it simple. From decor to food to entertainment, it’s important not to overdo it. Don’t fret if all of your belongings aren’t unpacked. Your friends and family will understand. They just want to see your new home and celebrate with you!  You’ve just survived…

Moving to a new home can be a big and exciting event in someone’s life. Though it may be fun to make a change like this, the moving process can be very stressful. When your loved ones purchase and move into a new home, it is the perfect time to show them you care with…

Involvement in local organizations is one of the best ways to become part of a new community after you move. If you live like nearly 80% of all Americans, your religious group represents one of the most vital components in this organization-based assimilation. But when you move, whether you go a town over or across…

When you first move into a new home or apartment, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking. After all, you’d rather spend a few hours unpacking boxes than preparing three meals a day. Below, we’ve provided a list of easy meal options to try during the first week in your new home.…