5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Professional Moving Company

There is nothing as challenging as relocating to another house or office. It is quite stressful and frustrating gathering up all your stuff and moving to a new household. If not planned well, the move could result in a disaster. To save yourself from such hectic situations, you need to hire a good and affordableprofessional moving company to get the job done. Here are five things that will guide you to choose the right relocation company.

Check whether the company is licensed

Every professional moving company should be registered and fully certified to operate. A company that is certified should have a valid license showing they have the basic requirements to engage in the specific business. Involving unregistered companies to carry out the service is unlawful; the law may find it difficult and challenging to protect your rights when seeking justice in case of violation of the agreement.

Insurance

Make sure you check whether the company is insured. This is especially important if you are doing a long-distance move. This is because all your items will be covered against any damage or loss. Inquire what the insurance policy covers so that you can take up any additional indemnity to ensure that you are fully covered during the relocation process.

Check the technical capacity to render the services

As you plan to move, do not be in a rush and just pick any moving company in South Florida. Make sure you check their technical capacity to get the job done. The mover should be well equipped to move your valuable items. A professional moving company should be able to facilitate transportation of different types of items, be they fragile, delicate or heavy. The right mover should be able to understand different customer needs and exceed them for future engagement.

Look at the company’s service history

With the internet, you will get any information you want with just the press of a button. You can know more about moving companies and read lots of customer feedback regarding their services. You can gather as much information as you want to enable you to make the right decision. Dig deeper; contact people or businesses that were previously moved by the company you are considering. With the right information, you will be in better position to make the perfect move without regrets.

Get moving estimates

It is advisable to get several estimates from different moving companies and do a comparison. Every figure should be scrutinized and you should ask questions where necessary. You can go ahead and inquire about what would happen in case they cause any damages. Negotiate for better rates, especially if the one on paper seems high. These estimates are never final; adjustments can be made by engaging these companies.

A good mover should be able to offer alternative options to their customers in case they are undecided on how they want their situation handled. Good companies will give customers a perfect guide when offering relocation services. Next time you plan to move to a new household or office, consider using the above tips to get yourself a professional moving company and move without regrets.

Makeup for Busy Moms

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As a busy mom, sometimes I feel like I have to sacrifice sometimes. You know the joke, 'It's the house or me. We both can't look good at the same time.' That rings entirely too true in my life some days. As an example, last week when I attempted to style my hair my sweet little 2 year old climbed atop a counter and found a bottle of honey in a cabinet... I might have looked halfway human after 5 minutes with my curling wand, but my house was an entirely different and sticky situation.

When it comes to my makeup routine, time is always of the essence. With active little movers and shakers in the house and limited patience, I need products that make my skin look amazing without requiring a detailed regimen. I am kind of a wham, bam, thank you ma'am kind of woman. Not that I wouldn't love to devote 30 minutes to getting ready for the day, but life moves fast.

Mineral Hygienics is my go to makeup these days. Not only is it a matter of steps for a polished look, but geez you guys. Have you ever tried this stuff? It is incredible. Let me tell you why.

I have fair skin. I burn fairly easy for a few weeks in the spring and early summer, but then I am fortunate to develop a nice tan. However, it doesn't seem that I tan evenly. My high cheekbones generally catch all of the rays. My skin tone looks a little blotchy and uneven at times.

With 2 shades of Mineral Hygienics, I can even out my skin tone. I love that these are natural products and even better- for my high cheekbones- this makeup offers natural, chemical-free protection from the sun and those damaging rays!

After adding my foundation tones in the appropriate places, I follow up with a cool mineral enhancer, which adds a pop of pretty color to my cheeks. A quick brush with silk translucent and my face is silky, even looking and picture perfect.

Even on the busiest of days, this is a few moments I can spare for myself. As a mother, I feel it is important to look and feel confident. While sometimes it is nearly impossible to get yourself dressed and get your makeup on, it really makes a difference in how we feel as mothers. When I am dressed in a nice outfit and I get a little dolled up, my attitude is positively impacted. I feel like I can face the world.

If you are a busy woman, this is one makeup brand I insist you try. After receiving my starter kit, I tossed all of my other foundations. I finally found the perfect one for my skin.

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Berry Vanilla Parfaits {Easy Patriotic Parfaits}

This easy recipe requires no baking and is a perfect sweet treat with berries, sponge cake and ice cream. So easy to assemble anyone can make this scrumptious dessert that combines 5 simple ingredients.

Unless you spend time in my company on holidays, you wouldn't know this secret fact me. On a holiday, I take a nap! I feel drained after all of the preparations usually and my husband is home on every holiday known to mankind, {hooray!} so there is an able bodied adult to keep our little ones happy.

On Memorial Day, I really wanted to have a nap. I shooed the family out the door for a round of frisbee golf and the house was quiet. As I looked around, I realized it was now or never. I attacked the closets, the massive amount of blankets and the aftermath of a what feels like a constant toy tornado with a vengeance. I folded laundry, sorted out items we no longer need for donation and tidied up my office/studio.

As I smiled and surveyed my impromptu cleaning spree I realized I had not made dessert, and my family had let me know several times they wanted cake. Luckily I had 3 slices of sponge cake left over from a recipe I made a few days prior and a few other simple ingredients on hand.

Ingredients

1 pint of strawberries, cleaned, destemmed sliced

1 pint of blackberries, cleaned

1/4 cup of white sugar

Vanilla Bean ice cream

3 x 2" thick slices of sponge cake, cut into 1" cubes

1/4 cup of water

Directions

Add your strawberry slices and blackberries together in a bowl

Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Gently stir.

Layer 3 or 4 cake cubes into a pretty glass or parfait bowl

Add 2 small scoops of ice cream {I used a cookie dough scoop for the perfect size}

Spoon berries and a little of the sugar water/ juice mixture over the cake cubes and ice cream

Add 2 more cake cubes to the glass

Serve immediately as the cake will get saturated with the liquid for a delicious flavor infusion

Repeat until the ingredients are depleted.

This recipe will serve 6.

This was the perfect easy patriotic parfait to make for Memorial Day. I will definitely be serving this to guests on the 4th of July and Labor Day as well! Actually, strike that, this is going to be one of those easy recipes for the hot summer months that I add into my rotation without a doubt!

What is your favorite no bake dessert recipe to serve in the summer months?

You might also enjoy this Fruity Waffle Recipe made with Gerber Baby Food.