Tips on How to Make Your House a Cozy Place after Moving

Tips on How to Make Your House a Cozy Place after Moving


Moving into a new home may not be easy. With the amount of time you need to prepare and adjust, it’ll be
much harder to move with that feeling of home for the first time. Luckily, there are many ways to make
your new house cozy after moving. While some can take some time and help, it’s time to start calling your
new place a home.


Here are some tips that can help make your space comfortable and inviting.


1. Display the things that you love


When you move in, it’s essential to surround yourself with the things you love and take them in the center
stage. After all, your new home should reflect your personality, and everything will fall into places. Whether
you have a painting you bought during the art fair or old collections of vinyl records, these simple items
have unforgettable memories. If you want your new space to gain warmth and comfort, make an effort to
incorporate them in your home decoration.


To make sure you’ll get all your personal items safely delivered to your place in New York City or other
areas, hiring a professional moving company NYC can be a great option.


2. Start hanging photos


In addition to the things you love, hanging family photos after moving in can help make your new house
like home. The more you place familiar faces around your space, the more comfortable it’ll become. Start
thinking about where to hang these photos so that you can get them up as soon as possible.


3. Add several sources of lighting


Lighting will always have a magical effect on space. With the addition of a few lighting fixtures in the right
place, your house can appear bigger and cozier. Consider putting lamps around to have an intimate
atmosphere. If you want a natural source of light, open your windows or install a thin curtain to keep
some privacy. For an instant effect, you can arrange tea lights and candles or hang fairy lights instead.


4. Keep your space cozy with DIY storage solutions


You may have piles of boxes to unpack after you move in. To keep your new place cozier and clutter-free,
be smart with your storage solutions. Instead of using a simple chest of drawers, you can have stylish
baskets and copper bins as your alternative storage. These items are easy to update whenever you want to
change them, and most of all, they don’t have to be attached to a wall.


5. Bring nature in


Another way to make your house a cozy place after moving is by adding plants. More than a decoration,
houseplants and fresh flowers can improve the ambiance of your new home. Fill your house with an innate
sense of homey-ness by adding greenery and fresh blooms. You can decorate your kitchen with pot herbs
in mason jars and flowers in a vase on your dining table. If you want larger ones, pick out some low
maintenance houseplants that can survive a few days even without water.


6. Use warm colors for the accessories


Aside from a fresh coat of paint, making good use of warm colors for the accessories can make your home
more compact and inviting. It’s no doubt that colors can elicit emotions and mood that makes the designing
aspect more interesting. To have a cozy feeling after you move in, fill your space with warmer tones such
as red, peach-orange, and brown.


7. Diversify your furniture


If you’re looking for an interior that stirs up visually, have different styles of furniture pieces incorporated
into your new home. Don’t hesitate to mix things up a little to achieve a bright and cozy interior once you
move in. You can use your old pieces of furniture and combine them with the new ones to have
harmonious results.


8. Incorporate a spa ambiance


You can bring the spa at home to make it feel cozier and more relaxing. Get some inspiration from a
comfortable place like a spa. The candles, diffusers, trickling fountains, and other details can be added to
have an innate sense of hygge into your new home.


9. Spend more time in your new home


The best way to make a house cozier is by spending more time in there. The more you stay at home with
your family and loved ones, the more you think of it as an oasis of relaxation. With time, your new home
can be the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy together with the people you love.

The Bottom Line

Moving comes with much stress. Plus it’ll always take some time before you feel at home in a new place you’ve just moved in. Sometimes, that feeling of newness may persist in a few days, weeks or even months. If you want to experience a sense of home after moving, keep these tips in mind to get you started. If you need help in moving your boxes, contact experienced professionals like Movers NYC as soon as you know your move-in date.  

9 Cards to Make for Father's Day

Father's Day will be here soon and I have 9 fun card ideas that your kids can make for their Dad to let him know they think he is a Super Dad!

Father's Day Cards to DIY

There is no better way to tell someone that you think they are amazing than a handmade card! The detail and sentiment in something made uniquely by you simply cannot be found in a printed card!

That's why I rounded up these 9 card ideas to let Dad know how you feel! He will love these fun-tastic expressions of adoration on his special day, and I bet he will savor them long after Father's Day has passed!


Fingerprint Monkey Card
High Five Card
You're the Vest Card
Tie Card
Fingerprint Golf Ball Card
True Grit Card
Shirt and Tie Card
Dad's Tools Card
Popsicle Card

I have a few ideas that you can use to make Father's Day super special.

  1. Let him sleep in! 
  2. Offer to take over one his chores for the day so he can rest.
  3. Give him a new magazine or book to read while he is relaxing.
  4. Offer him a special treat! 
  5. Tell him that you appreciate his devotion to your family.


Which of these cards do you think your kids would like to make first? My kids think the Vest Card is pretty awesome! We plan to make one soon!

Find all of my fun crafts here

6 Romantic Date Ideas To Surprise Your Loved One

Romance is the cornerstone of any relationship. Whether you’re just starting out or have been married
for a long time, surprising your beloved with a romantic date can make them feel appreciated and make
sparks fly. It can be a challenge to always keep them guessing. If you want to make some fun,
romantic, and surprising date night plans, check out these 6 out-of-the-box ideas.


Be A Tourist in Your Own City

You could spend thousands of dollars traveling to another destination or you could stay right at home
and enjoy your own city the way tourists do. Look on travel sites to find out the must-see spots in your
home town. If you can, get a hotel downtown so it feels like a real vacation.


Experience the town as though you’ve never been there before. Go to an amazing restaurant for a
decadent meal. Check out a local bar or coffee shop. Try out places you never thought of before.

Volunteer

If you and your date are both civic minded and want to give back to your community, plan a date to
volunteer. Choose a local organization that matches your personal values and interests and call them
up to find out how you can help.


Nonprofits are almost always looking for volunteers to help with events or other needs. Volunteering
has more to offer including positive benefits for physical and mental health. It’s also a great way for you
and your date to bond over a shared cause.


Take a Class Together

Maybe you both want to learn something new. You can try anything from a cooking class to painting
lessons. If you’re feeling ambitious, take a language class in your local adult education program. This
can provide you with weeks of shared date experiences as well as a new skill.


Talk about what it is you both want to learn and decide how to make it happen. Classes can be through
programs, private lessons, or at a local event.

Build Something

If both of you like to get your hands dirty and build something together, go for it! It doesn’t have to be a
massive project, like a house, but you can learn a lot about one another and the building process by
trying out something small.


Building something by hand doesn’t sound romantic, but it can be an amazing shared experience. You
also learn how to work well together under pressure, which can be a skill that will last a lifetime and
lasts far longer than romance.

Plan a Scavenger Hunt

For something with a little more romance, plan a fun scavenger hunt. There are many ways to do this.
Hide small items around the house if you want to stay at home. If you’re interested in an outdoor
adventure, challenge your date to find certain clues around your town and take photos.


A scavenger hunt is a great way to present a diamond promise or engagement ring. The last clue could
lead your loved one to the gift, a spectacular diamond that glows with the fluorescence of the moonlit
night. The romantic gesture will be sure to impress.

Get Fancy

Think back to the romantic and fun filled days of the past and the couples that kicked up their heels.
When you imagine F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald dancing the night away in jazz clubs, you always
imagine them dressed to the nines. You can embrace that feeling by planning a fancy night out.


Encourage your date to wear their formal attire and head out on the town. You don’t even have to eat at
the most expensive restaurant to enjoy yourself once you’re dressed up. It will give you a chance to
show each other off and enjoy the pomp and circumstance.

A romantic date doesn’t just have to be flowers, dinner, and a movie. When you think a little outside of
the box you can surprise your loved one with a one-of-a-kind romantic date.

Make sure to end the romantic date with a surprise gift. You can give your loved one a diamond ring of their choice- the one that suits their tastes and preferences. To make the best decision, you can get in touch with Dallas custom jewelers or other professionals. Know that this can be a once-in-a-lifetime gift that your loved one will cherish always!

12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes

Lo Mein makes for a family meal everyone can enjoy. It is easy, can be made so many ways, and is filled with delicious and healthy things! This collection of Lo Mein Recipes has a dozen ways to make it at home for a dinner that will satisfy in a flash!



There is nothing quite like a serving of Lo Mein on a long day. Ever since Chinese New Year, it has been all I crave! I rounded up 12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes that I know you are going to want to try! These recipes are easy and are every bit as good as take out!


This collection of recipes includes options for Vegans, instant pot options and a to die for shrimp lo mein that comes together in 15 minutes!

Beef Lo Mein by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
One Pot Sesame Chicken Lo Mein by How to This and That
15 Minute Shrimp Lo Mein by Living Sweet Moments
Instant Pot Lo Mein by Slap Dash Mom
Better than Take Out Chicken Lo Mein by Spend with Pennies
Quick and Easy Lo Mein by Dear Creatives
Peanut Butter Lo Mein by Mom Foodie
Veggie Tofu Lo Mein by Hello Little Home
Shrimp Lo Mein by Kleinworth and Co.
Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein by My Crazy Good Life

You can find more recipes here

10 Yummy Chinese Chicken Recipes

Peanut Butter Chicken

Glowing Night Lights (No Electric!)

These glow in the dark jars are a fun diy to make with the kids. They are perfect for a night light that comes together in one minute or less, with only 2 supplies!




 My son Rolf is 9 now. He is so curious and eager to learn. One night last week it was storming and he was worried about losing power, and how he could sleep in the dark. So we took to the kitchen to whip up some super simple glowing jars which were perfect for a night light!



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I used tonic water and glow in the dark powder to create this jar. It couldn't be easier to make!
If you have a black light fixture, you can skip the glow in the dark powder as tonic water naturally glows under a black light. 

Tonic water contains quinine which absorbs ultraviolet light, causing it to glow.

Directions:
Fill a mason jar with tonic water
Add 1 teaspoon of glow in the dark powder
Stir
Replace the lid.
Allow to charge under a light for a moment and watch it glow!




Find more cool DIY Ideas here

You might also like this easy glow in the dark necklace.