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Nestled in the Treasure Valley against the majestic foothills, Boise is part of a thriving metropolitan area of 450,000 people. Boise is the largest metropolitan area in Idaho, and also the most remote metropolitan area in the United States, fostering a “unique sense of community.”
Situated where the high desert meets the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, Boise is the gateway to exceptional recreational opportunities including: world famous white-water rafting, Nordic and Alpine skiing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, backpacking and camping. Hiking, biking and fishing are popular activities right in the metro area, accessed by miles of greenbelt along the Boise River. The foothills provide trails for hikers and bikers of all abilities.
Quality of life, low cost of doing business, an educated and motivated workforce, and the presence of three great universities provide valley companies with a healthy environment in which to do business. The economy is a healthy mix of business, education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government and the military and professional communities.
Bosie Idaho Events for 2007
Boise
September 27, 2007
1860 Days Celebration
Pierce
August 6 and 7, 2006
2006 US Paragliding National Championships
Sun Valley
August 27- September 2, 2006
2007 Idaho Nordic Race Series
McCall
February 24, 2007
2007 Summer Concert Series
Coeur d Alene
Tuesdays in June, July and August 2007
2010 NASJA Conference
McCall
4th of July Celebration
Winchester
June 30-July 1, 2007
A Taste of the Coeur d'Alene's
Coeur d Alene
August 4-6, 2006
Alive After Five
Boise
May 2, 2007 - August 29, 2007
Amazing Race Through Spokane History/Tree Lighting
Spokane, WA
November 25, 2006
Annual "Bite the Bullet" Bike Race
Winchester
June 23, 2007
Annual Bluegrass Festival
Driggs
August 10-12, 2007
Annual Caldwell Night Rodeo
Caldwell
August 14 - 18, 2007
Annual Camas Festival
Pierce
May 26 and 27, 2006
Annual CIRA Summer Rodeo Series
Winchester
June 17, July 15, and August 18 & 19, 2007
Annual Fishing Derby
Winchester
September 8, 2007
Annual Hyde Park Street Fair
Boise
September 14 - 16, 2007
Annual Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Boise
June 1, 2007 - Sept 30, 2007
Annual Riggins Rodeo
Riggins
May 5 & 6, 2007
Annual St. Ignatius Basque Festival
Boise
Last week in July '07
Annual St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration
Boise
September 20 - 22, 2007
Annual Targhee Fest
Driggs
July 13-15, 2007
Annual Western Idaho Fair
Boise
August 17 - 26, 2007
Art in the Park
Boise
September 7 - 9, 2007
Art Of Living
Boise
April 1, 2007
Art Walk
Coeur d Alene
Second Friday of the month, April through December
Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
Pocatello
August 24-26, 2007
Boise Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Boise
November 23, 2007
Boulder Beach at Silverwood Opening Day
Coeur d Alene
To Be Determined
Boulder Beach at Silverwood Opening Day
Post Falls
To be Determined
Boulder Mountain Tour
Sun Valley
Late February
Cadillac Ranch Car Show
Winchester
July 21, 2007
Caldwell July 4th Celebration
Caldwell
July 4, 2007
Canyon County Fair and Festival
Caldwell
July 26 - 30, 2007
Capitol Christmas Tree Ceremony
Spokane, WA
November 10, 2006
Car d lane Classic Car Show
Coeur d Alene
June 16 & 17, 2006
CDA Farmer's Market
Coeur d Alene
May 10 - Sept. 27, 2006
CDA Symphony presents a Family Concert
Coeur d Alene
January 27, 2007
CDA Symphony Presents Christmas Showcase
Coeur d Alene
December 2 and 3, 2006
Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix
Donnelly
February 23-25, 2007
Chocolate Extravaganza
Lewiston
2/20/2007
Christmas in the Pines
Winchester
November 4, 2006
Coeur d Alene Ironman Triathlon
Coeur d Alene
Sunday June 24, 2007
Coeur d'Alene Wooden Boat Festival
Coeur d Alene
August 19 & 20, 2006
Cultural Arts Fair
Coeur d Alene
January 15, 2007
Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo
Pocatello
3/14/2007 - 3/17/2007
Downtown Scarecrow Festival
Cascade
October 20 - 22, 2006
Eagle Watching
Coeur d Alene
January 2007, daily
English Dart Tournament
Lewiston
12/2-12/4/06
Ernest Hemingway Festival
Sun Valley
September 28- October 1, 2006
Fall Concert
Coeur d Alene
November 4 and 5, 2006
Family Fly Inn 2006
McCall
August 10-14, 2006
Family Fun Day at Silverwood
Coeur d Alene
To be Determined
Family Fun Day at Silverwood
Post Falls
May 6, 2006
Fantasy of Lights & Victorian Christmas
Cascade
December 8-9, 2006
Festival at Sandpoint
Sandpoint
August 3-13, 2006
Festival of Trees
Lewiston
11/12-11/25/06
Festival of Trees
Pierce
December 8, 2006
First Thursday
Boise
Thursdays
Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Boise
April 4 - April 7, 2007
Grand Targhee Ski Swap
Driggs
11/11 and 11/12/06
Grangeville Border Days
Grangeville
July 2-4, 2007
Great Snake Lake Steelhead Derby
Lewiston
11/22-11/25/06
Hells Canyon Rock and Gem Show
Lewiston
10/14-10/16/06
Holiday Art Market
Sandpoint
November 4 and 5, 2006
Holiday Dinner Theatre
Lewiston
12/7-12/16/06
Holiday in Lights Show
Coeur d Alene
November 24 through December 31, 2006
Holidays in Sandpoint
Sandpoint
November 18 to January 1, 2007
Holly Eve
Sandpoint
November 18
Hot Summer Nights
Riggins
July 27 & 28, 2007
Huckleberry Festival
Donnelly
August 11 & 12, 2007
Idaho City Music Festival
Idaho City
June 29-July 1, 2007
Idaho Falls Farmers Market
Idaho Falls
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm May through October
Idaho International Dance & Music Festival
Rexburg
7/26/2007 - 8/4/2007
Idaho Nordic Tamarack Loppet
Albion
January 13, 2007
Intermountain Championship
Sun Valley
February 18, 2007
Joint Chamber All Star Auction
Wallace
September 23, 2006
Journey to the North Pole Cruises
Coeur d Alene
November 24 through December 31, 2006
Ketchum Arts Festival
Sun Valley
July 7,8,9, 2006
Kooskia Days
Kooskia
To be Determined
Lake Coeur d'Alene Balloon Fest
Coeur d Alene
September 1-3, 2006
Lewis & Clark Half Marathon
Lewiston
10/14/06
Lewis & Clark Trader Gun Show
Lewiston
11/18-11/20/06
Live Theatre: Biloxi Blues
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in January, beginning 1/12/07
Live Theatre: Anne of Green Gables
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in February, beginning 2/9/07
Live Theatre: Babes in Toyland
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in December 2006
Live Theatre: Steel Magnolias
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in April 2007
Live Theatre: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in November 2006
Live Theatre: The Nerd
Coeur d Alene
Weekends in March, beginning 3/9/07
Lost in the 50's
Sandpoint
May 18-21, 2006
Madcap Mardi Gras
Sandpoint
February 23-28, 2006
Masters World Cup 2008
McCall
March 1- 7, 2008
McCall Winter Carnival
McCall
January 26 - February 4, 2007
Mountain Brewers Beer Festival
Idaho Falls
1st Sat in June
Mountain Momma
Stanley
July 20-22, 2007
Music in the Park
Driggs
June - August 2006
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
Coeur d Alene
August 23-27, 2006
Opera Plus! Gala
Coeur d Alene
April 29, 2007
Paddlefest
Winchester
July 14, 2007
Payette Lakes Ski Marathon
McCall
February 22-24, 2007
Pierce Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar
Pierce
November 18, 2006
Portneuf Greenway RiverFest
Pocatello
June 30, 2007
Sagebrush Arts Fest
Pocatello
9/8/2007 - 9/9/2007
Salmon River Jet Boat Races
Riggins
April 20-22, 2007
Sandpoint Winter Carnival
Sandpoint
January 12-16, 2006
Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fair
Wallace
November 4 and 5, 2006
Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fair
Kellogg
November 4 and 5, 2006
Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fair
Kellogg
November 11 and 12, 2006
Silverwood's Opening Weekend
Coeur d Alene
May 6, 2006
Snake River Fiber Fair
Idaho Falls
Snake River Fiber Fair
Snake River Stampede
Nampa
July 17 - 21, 2007
Snowmake Classic
Sun Valley
January 6, 2007
Spring Concert - Leonard Bernstein
Coeur d Alene
April 14 and 15, 2007
Spudfest Take II
Driggs
8/3/2007 - 8/4/2007
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
Sun Valley
August 11 - 13, 2006
Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction
Sun Valley
July 20 - 22, 2006
Sun Valley Ice Shows
Sun Valley
6/21/06 - 9/13/06
Sun Valley Jazz Festival
Sun Valley
10/18/06-10/22/06
Sun Valley Jazz Festival
Sun Valley
October 17-21, 2007
Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival
Sun Valley
August 24-27, 2006
Sun Valley Wagon Days
Sun Valley
Septebmer 1-4, 2006
Sun Valley Wellness Festival
Sun Valley
May 24-28, 2007
Sun Valley Writers Conference
Sun Valley
August 18-21, 2006
Sun Valley/Ketchum US Half Marathon
Sun Valley
May 27, 2007
Teton County Fair
Driggs
8/8/2007 - 8/11/2007
Thanksgiving Fishing Derby
Sandpoint
November 18-26, 2006
That Famous Preston Night Rodeo
Preston
Last Thurs. through Sat. in July
The Music Man
Lewiston
12/1-12/17/06
Thunder Mountain Days Celebration
Cascade
July 4th Weekend
Trailing of the Sheep
Sun Valley
October 13-15, 2006
Valley County Fair and Rodeo
Cascade
To Be Determined
White Bird Rodeo
White Bird
June 15 & 16, 2007
Winter Food Fest
Winchester
December 9-January 20, 2007
Winter Spirit Lighting Ceremony
Lewiston
11/18/06
Wooden Boat Festival
Sandpoint
July 8 & 9, 2006
Yuletide Celebration
Wallace
December 2, 2006
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home
Conduct an energy audit to help detect waste and gauge the efficiency of your current heating system. Your utility company may offer free or low-cost energy audits, or you can conduct your own. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers instructions at http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/. The home "walk-through" may help you spot needed maintenance or problems that, if fixed, could save you money. For example:
- Check your attic, attic stairway, attached garage walls and basement to make sure your home is insulated to DOE-recommended levels for your area. When inspecting and buying home insulation products, look for the R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.
- Wrap your hot water heater in an insulating jacket.
- Schedule an annual tune-up for your heat pump, furnace or boiler. Your utility company may provide this service.
- Hire a professional to seal and insulate leaky ducts, and to ensure that the airflow distribution system serving your heating equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
- Clean or replace filters on forced-air furnaces, seal flues in fireplaces you don't use, install drapes or some other covering on windows, and seal holes around plumbing and heating pipes.
- Install a programmable thermostat that will automatically lower nighttime temperatures.
- Check caulking and weatherstripping, and repair where necessary.
- Close your foundation vents in the winter if there's a crawl space under your home.
- Close the doors to rooms that you don't use.
- Prune shrubs that may block airflow to your heat pump.
- Install ceiling fans. The air circulation promotes heating efficiency in the winter.
When buying a new furnace, boiler, heat pump, water heater, or other home appliance, consider a high-efficiency model. While energy efficient appliances may cost more, they may save you money in the long run. To compare models, check the black and yellow EnergyGuide labels — required by the FTC on most major appliances. The labels provide useful information about products' energy use or efficiency and estimated annual operating costs.
Shop around for the best prices on oil — and gas, if you live in an area that lets you choose your natural gas provider.
Ask your utility or oil company about a budget billing plan to protect against sudden or unexpected price increases. Your provider takes the amount of energy you use during one year and divides it into equal monthly payments. At the end of the season, you pay any outstanding balance or your provider credits any overpayment to your next monthly bill.
If you're on a fixed income and have trouble paying your utility bills, contact your utility company. They, or your state or local government, may have energy assistance plans to help you pay your heating bills.
Don't Get Burned
When energy prices rise, so does advertising for a host of energy-saving products and services — including some that are overpriced or just plain bogus. Be wary of devices, gadgets, and energy-saving products that promise drastic reductions in home heating costs or extreme energy savings. Read energy-saving claims carefully and, if possible, get independent information about product performance. Avoid unsolicited door-to-door sales calls and high pressure sales pitches from contractors offering furnaces, windows, roofing, and other home improvement projects. To make sure that a contractor is licensed and reputable: Ask friends and neighbors for referrals; ask the contractor for customer references; and check out potential contractors with the Better Business Bureau, state and local consumer protection officials, and your state licensing agency. The FTC's Cooling-Off Rule gives you three business days to cancel a contract if you sign it in your home or at a location other than the contractor's permanent place of business.
For More Information
Call the FTC toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or visit www.ftc.gov, to get the free publications, Heating and Cooling Your Home and How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Home Appliance.
DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network is a clearinghouse of energy-efficiency information. Find it online at www.eren.doe.gov; call toll-free, 1-800-DOE-EREC (1-800-363-3732) (TDD: 1-800-273-2957); or write to U.S. Department of Energy B EREC, PO Box 3048, Merrifield, VA 22116.
| The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), or use the online complaint form. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. |
PROTECT YOURSELF
HOME BUYERS
· Check your credit report for accuracy and completeness.
Buyers with inaccurate information on their credit report may have a hard time obtaining financing, or be offered loans at higher-than-market interest rates. The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives consumers the right to a free credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies every 12 months. Visit https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ to request a report.
· Use the Internet wisely.
NAR research shows that 77 percent of all recent buyers used the Internet to search for homes. Not all real estate Web sites are created equal, however. Buyers who provide personal information online to be referred to a network of real estate professionals are, in effect, authorizing the owners of that site to sell their information to third parties.
Many buyers use the Internet to research mortgage lenders. Be careful when sharing financial or other personal information over the Web – predators can steal this data and the user’s identity. Realtors® can refer buyers to reputable, reliable lenders.
· Educate yourself about mortgages and mortgage fraud.
Many mortgage products are available in today’s market, but not all of them work for all buyers. NAR warns consumers against exotic loans and predatory lending practices that can poison the home buying process and trap unsuspecting borrowers into years of financial hardship. Visit www.REALTOR.org and search on “specialty mortgage” to read the brochure, “Shopping for a Mortgage? Do Your Homework First,” and consult a Realtor® to learn about different financing options and their implications over time.
According to Fannie Mae, mortgage fraud has increased five-fold in the past 10 years. Unsuspecting home buyers who aren’t familiar with an area’s property values can be victimized by scam artists who have bought a property at a bargain-basement price and have made minor cosmetic changes to sell the home for much more than it’s worth. People with blemished credit can also fall prey to unscrupulous individuals who pose as real estate agents or mortgage brokers, offering promises of a new home and mortgage qualification. These buyers end up assuming a loan they can’t afford, and the lender forecloses.
To protect yourself, work with a Realtor® who knows the local market, and check his or her credentials with the Realtor® board or association in your area.
· Hire the right real estate professional for the job.
When you’re buying a home, would you know what to do if your financing fell through the day before closing, your home inspection found a termite infestation, or your future neighbors had just built a wall on your property?
As a buyer, you want someone who knows the market and who has experience handling the particular needs of home buyers, whether it’s identifying homes and neighborhoods, negotiating for the best deal, or coordinating the 20+ steps between contract acceptance and closing.
Realtors® who have earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation have demonstrated their commitment to and expertise in serving home buyers. To earn the ABR designation, Realtors® must successfully complete a two-day designation course that covers agency, service delivery, marketing and promotion, and negotiation and risk management; take an approved elective course, such as buyer representation in new homes, second homes, or relocation; and have completed five transactions in which he or she acted solely as a buyer representative.
Some real estate professionals offer rebates or may work on a fee-for-service basis, in which buyers may be responsible for their own property searches, negotiating strategies, or other tasks. These different business models give consumers a degree of choice in deciding how they want to work with their real estate professional. Just make certain you know what services are provided and what you can expect from the business relationship.
Remember that you’re not just buying a home; you’re investing in your future.
HOME SELLERS
· Know your home’s value.
Beware of companies offering to buy your home to save you the “hassle” of putting it on the market – these companies often profit at the seller’s expense. Ask several Realtors® in your area for a comparative market analysis, or CMA. These real estate professionals will analyze recent sales and market conditions to provide a realistic assessment of your home’s value, and can suggest strategies for the best sale.
· Protect yourself and your home.
Don’t allow random passersby into your home unescorted. A serious buyer will be working with a real estate professional or should be willing to contact your agent to schedule an appointment. Lock valuables away before an open house – the agent onsite will be monitoring traffic, but it’s impossible to be everywhere at all times.
· Understand the purchase contract.
A Realtor® can help evaluate purchase offers and advise you on counteroffers and contract acceptance. It is important to know how contingencies such as appraisal, financing and inspections will affect the transaction, and understand their implications for you as the seller. Remember, a high price offer is worthless if the buyer never makes it to the settlement table.
· Hire the right real estate professional for the job.
Relying on the experience of a real estate agent makes financial sense. An NAR survey of recent home buyers and sellers found that the median home price for sellers who use a real estate agent is 16 percent higher than a home sold directly by an owner; $230,000 vs. $198,200.
Today, home sellers can choose from nearly 80,000 real estate brokerages and more than 1.2 million Realtors® with a number of different business models, including full service, fee-for-service, and discount brokerage.
Full service brokerage is just that – agents handle all aspects of the transaction, including marketing the home, qualifying buyers, negotiating offers, and coordinating settlement.
Discount brokers typically offer a reduced package of services at a lower cost to the seller. This may be a good choice for experienced sellers or those who do not need to sell immediately – a recent study by Pennsylvania State’s Smeal College of Business and the University of Texas at San Antonio found that homes listed by discount brokers are 12 percent less likely to sell than those listed by full service brokers.
The fee-for-service business model offers consumers a variety of services for specific fees. Major facets of the buying or selling transaction, such as competitive market analysis, counseling and negotiations, are separated.
NAR encourages innovation and competition, and recommends that home sellers interview at least three Realtors® to evaluate their qualifications and fit. Examine each professional’s level of experience and service, ask for referrals and talk to past clients. Don’t make an agent’s commission the sole deciding factor – you wouldn’t put your life in the hands of a doctor because he or she had the lowest fee; why would you want to do that with your largest financial investment?
HOW TO CHOOSE A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
The recent real estate boom has encouraged an explosion of real estate licensees. But getting a license and succeeding as a professional in the industry are two very different things. To find a true real estate professional – one who will represent your interests and provide valuable insight and advice regarding what is likely your biggest investment – follow these steps.
· Do your research.
Drive around your neighborhood or the area you’d like to live in, and make note of the active real estate agents in the area. Call local brokerages for agent recommendations, and specify whether you are buying or selling a home.
Visit www.REALTOR.com to search for Realtors® across the country. This site allows visitors to search for either a specific Realtor®, or for those who specialize in specific neighborhoods or have specific certifications and designations.
· Ask trusted friends and relatives for referrals.
According to the 2005 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 44 percent of all recent buyers were referred to their real estate agent through a friend, neighbor, or relative.
· Interview at least three agents.
Ask each about their business approach and philosophy (do they offer full service, or will you have to assume some responsibilities in the transaction); experience; designations and advanced training; and referral network (home inspectors, lenders, contractors, etc.). Home sellers should also ask about the number of homes sold in the past year, length of time on market, average sales price in relation to asking price, and the agent’s marketing plan.
· Make sure your agent is a Realtor®.
A Realtor® is a licensed real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics, which obligates Realtors® to be honest with all parties involved in a transaction, whether it is the buyer, seller, or cooperating agent.
Realtors® also have access to educational opportunities and training in real estate specialties that are not available to other licensees. This includes accredited subspecialties such as buyer’s representation (ABR), residential real estate expertise (CRS), or Internet readiness (e-PRO).
Through membership in NAR’s affiliated institutes, societies, and councils, Realtors® devote themselves to continuous study of the most recent trends in their fields to stay abreast of industry developments in their specialized areas and better address industry issues.
A real estate licensee has passed an exam; Realtors® are real professionals.
Moving Tips and Home Values
Moving Tips and Home Values
- If you hire a moving company they will pack everything for you, however you should pack your important paperwork and any sentimental items. If you have children allow them to help by packing their toys.
- Make sure that you are there when the movers are packing your stuff.
- Make sure that all boxes are clearly labeled on both the top of the box and on at least one other side of each box. Be sure the boxes are clearly labeled with which room they should go into. If you are using movers label the bedrooms at the new house the same way you labeled the boxes.
- If you want to save money and still use the movers you could pack your stuff yourself.
- If you have any friends or family that have borrowed any of your items this is the time to ask for them back. This would also be a good time for you to return any items that you have loaned from family and friends.
- If you have lots of books please consider either packing them in lots of small boxes or spreading them out among your furniture, such as cabinets and drawers.
- Do not store breakables or heavy items in drawers!
- Do not overload drawers.
- If you are using drawers to move things, please tie them shut so that they do not fly open while moving. Using tape is not a good idea because it may strip paint or varnish.
- Use thick tape and make a big "X" across mirrors and picture glass so that if the glass is accidentally broken during the move there is less glass to clean up.
- To remove sticky residue from tape and other adhesive products you can use mineral oil, baby oil, meths oil, eucalyptus oil, or goop remover.
- Make a list of any new items you may need for the new house.
- Please keep aside any cleaning equipment so that you may use it right away at your new house. Please include in this list light bulbs!
- Before you pack any of your appliances please clean them thoroughly and let them dry completely. Especially tip all the crumbs out of the toaster.
- Be sure to clean out your refrigerator and freezer really well before moving them. To prevent the fridge from smelling use one of these ideas: wipe out the fridge with a damp cloth with vanilla essence, dry out the fridge with a hair dryer especially the corners, and/or put silica gel in the fresh department or fine blend coffee in a piece of muslin, these will soak up any extra moisture. When you have cleaned out the fridge and defrosted the freezer keep the doors slightly open to keep the air circulating just before you move them.
- If you are moving with children show them around the new house just before your move in and answer any questions they may have.
- See if any of the neighbors have any kids around the same age as your children.
- Introduce yourselves to your new neighbors.
- Look around your new neighborhood to find out where the local hospitals are located as well as restaurants and various forms of entertainment.
- Ask your current attorney, doctor, and dentist for their recommendations on professionals in your new neighborhood.
- Be sure to transfer any medical records and school records.
- Be sure to remember to discontinue the following services at your old home: gas, electric, water, phone, newspaper, cable TV, DSL and other local internet services if you have them, and cellular phone.
- Be sure to notify the following of your change of address: post office, credit cards, insurance, magazines, and bank.
- If you have any pets, it will probably be best to move them first and find a quiet place for them while all the moving is happening. For example if you have cats put them in a bathroom with their food, water, and litter box (on the opposite side of the room away from the food). Then leave a note on the door "Please do not enter!" If you have outside dogs put them in the backyard so that they can get used to their new environment and if you have lots of windows inside they can watch everything that is going on.
- Smaller caged pets especially easily stressed animals should be moved last after all the excitement has settled down.
- Make sure you have plenty of drinks and snacks for the move. Moving is a lot of hard work!
If you plan your move very carefully and use some of the above advise you may find the move relaxing and a little bit fun. If it gets too stressful take a break and find something to laugh about, you will probably feel better. Just remember you can take your time with unpacking and this is a perfect opportunity to completely reorganize your home.
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