{"id":2840,"date":"2021-08-09T16:49:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muscularmoving.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:44:42","slug":"may-is-national-moving-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May Is National Moving Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April showers may bring May flowers, but it also happens to bring the busiest moving season of the year. That\u2019s right; the month of May is National Moving Month. To celebrate, we\u2019re giving you our top tips for an organized move during the busy season, and connecting you with the resources you need for a stress-free move. Happy National Moving Month!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10815 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/get-ready-for-national-moving-month.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/get-ready-for-national-moving-month.png 650w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/get-ready-for-national-moving-month-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/get-ready-for-national-moving-month-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/#Shop_For_A_Professional_Mover_Now_sooner_than_you_think_you_need_to\" >Shop For A Professional Mover Now (sooner than you think you need to)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/#Organization_Is_The_Key_To_A_Stress-Free_Move\" >Organization Is The Key To A Stress-Free Move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/#Prep_Your_Pets_For_The_Move\" >Prep Your Pets For The Move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/#Long-Distance_Move_Consider_Your_Car\" >Long-Distance Move? Consider Your Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/may-is-national-moving-month\/#A_National_Moving_Month_Gift_For_You\" >A National Moving Month Gift For You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/div>\n<p>Many Americans are packing up and getting ready to move both locally and cross-country around this time of year. While moving can be an exciting process, it can also be one of the most stressful life events for many.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_For_A_Professional_Mover_Now_sooner_than_you_think_you_need_to\"><\/span>Shop For A Professional Mover Now (sooner than you think you need to)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With this being such a busy time of year for movers, getting your ducks in a row in advance can save you a lot of stress. Arranging quotes and finding the right <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/\">Phoenix moving company<\/a> to work with sooner rather than later can ensure that you snag the dates you need for a smooth move.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organization_Is_The_Key_To_A_Stress-Free_Move\"><\/span>Organization Is The Key To A Stress-Free Move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. It\u2019s time to load up your boxes, and even though you could have sworn you packed everything, more and more stuff just seems to be creeping out of the woodwork. Soon, you end up with a stack of unlabeled boxes full of an accouterment of knick-knacks that never seem to find a home once you reach your destination.<\/p>\n<p>While your packing process doesn\u2019t necessarily have to adhere to the Marie Kondo method, having a plan for tackling those boxes is key to avoiding unnecessary stress during your move. Whether you\u2019re moving across the country or right down the road, consider some of the\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/benefits-of-using-professional-packers-2\/\">benefits of using a professional packer<\/a>\u00a0to lighten the load.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prep_Your_Pets_For_The_Move\"><\/span>Prep Your Pets For The Move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Moving isn\u2019t only stressful for the humans in your household. Your pets can feel it as well. This is especially true come moving day when strangers may be traipsing through your house and removing your pooch\u2019s favorite chair. Begin preparing your pets for the move by following\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/moving-with-pets-heres-how-to-help-your-pet-settle-into-a-new-home\/\">a few simple tips<\/a>\u00a0to keep them stress-free too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a pet-sitter for moving day.<\/li>\n<li>Explore your new neighborhood with your pet if you can.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss possible anti-anxiety measures with your vet.<\/li>\n<li>Consider new behaviors that your pet will need to adopt after the move, and begin training them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Distance_Move_Consider_Your_Car\"><\/span>Long-Distance Move? Consider Your Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Does the prospect of a cross-country drive with your pets and kids sound daunting to you? Who could blame you? Fortunately, shipping your car long distances doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or costly.<\/p>\n<p>When you consider the real cost of a long-distance drive, factoring in gas, food, lodging, wear and tear on your vehicle, and other factors, shipping your car may actually be a less expensive option for your long-distance move than driving. Not to mention the fact that a short flight is almost always less stressful. Wondering how to go about finding a reputable auto shipper? Here\u2019s our breakdown of\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-ship-a-car-to-another-state-2\/\">how to ship a car to another state<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_National_Moving_Month_Gift_For_You\"><\/span>A National Moving Month Gift For You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With so many people preparing to move right now \u2013 especially in the Phoenix metro area \u2013 it\u2019s time to get prepared and give yourself plenty of time to find a moving company, pack your home, prepare your pets, and cross the many t\u2019s and dot the many i\u2019s that come with moving.<\/p>\n<p>Need a little extra organizational help? Check out our\u00a0pre-move checklist.\u00a0It will walk you through everything you need to do from six to eight weeks pre-move, right down to moving day. It\u2019s our National Moving Month gift to you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April showers may bring May flowers, but it also happens to bring the busiest moving season of the year. 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