by Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Something before we start all the reasons to stay put through the New Year--while Covid is definitely the bogeyman in the shadows, these factors are evergreen--just in 2020, you should refrain from travel and being around new people wherever possible.
Movers
Yes, moving companies in Tulsa do operate throughout the holidays, however their employees also take time off. During the best of days, you must book your movers a few weeks ahead of time; from late November through early January they may be operating with a reduced workforce, similar to everyone else. So, delay until everybody is back at work to schedule your trek. If you are dead set on moving in late December, make sure to get it on your professional mover’s calendar sooner than later.
Hotels
Families will travel over the holidays in 2020, despite whatever the CDC suggests. But families who might normally go on an airline seem to be deciding to drive this year--airlines have greatly limited flights, making flying anywhere difficult. Driving suggests additional time on the highway and overnights while travelling, therefore anticipate motels to be booked. Places to stay near interstates and busy highways tend to be busier than you may think during the holidays at any rate, meaning the nightly charges increase. Unless you have already locked in your reservation, count on paying a premium for rooms right by ice machines as well as elevators.
Winter Weather
The way 2020 is looking, there may well be hurricanes in the gulf and blizzards in the Midwest vying for the Weather Channel's focus. Ice and snow will always be a danger over the winter time, and you need a Plan B in case a storm comes on your path while you're in the middle of moving. Over the holidays you will be operating on heightened emotions and excitement even when you aren't moving, so why would you put on the pressure of a move? The last thing you need is for the stockings that you had planned to hang by your new chimney with care to be held up with a freak ice storm, thus stay put, hang the stockings, and deal with the cartons down the road.
Enjoy Your Holidays
Finally, as this is your last Christmas in your old house, take the time to have fun with it. Decorate your home as always, make the goodies as well as the turkey, and do all the things that are your traditions. The holiday season is rife with nostalgia, anyway, consequently do not brush all of the feelings under the rug due to the fact you will be moving. I would not suggest stewing in every single memory (this is where the christmas tree dropped off the roof of the car), nevertheless definitely allow yourself and your loved ones the area to stroll down memory lane as much as they like. Spend time with friends, hang your stockings, and when it is all over, pack up just like you generally do.
Here's a bonus--this will be your time to dispose off all of your worn old decorations and dim bulb strands--you definitely shouldn't move that!
Important thing? Moving and the holiday season is demanding. Separate your worries through delaying your move to Tulsa until the final bit of tinsel goes and you will have yet another year of good memories behind you. When you're in a position to make your next move, our professional movers in Tulsa are prepared to help. Contact us today!
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