Another late post here. 

Our La Union getaway was a post celebration of Thea's 13th birthday.  And then, my colleagues and our families and some friends went to Bolinao, Pangasinan last May, my birthday month. Actually, it was a triple birthday celeb of my supervisor's two sons and moi. Cool, eh! We feasted on lechon, cake, grilled fresh bangus, pansit, and fruits.

We booked a transient house in Patar White Beach so we, especially the kids enjoyed the beach, just few walks away from our accommodation.  

It was a memorable vacation from my family. It was Yohan's first time to enjoy the beach, that much.  He got the chance to dip for a bit when went to Oslob, Cebu in 2016.  Thea, on the hand, have experienced few vacations with me already.

On our way home, we stopped by at the....

...to take some photos.

It was indeed a fun and relaxing experience. Hope we can do this every summer. The top 3 travel destinations in our bucket list are Palawan, Boracay, and Ilocos. 

The kids wish to visit South Korea, too. Well, we are already saving for that...

That's it for my super delayed kuwento about our summer.

The process of transitioning to life in a brand new location will keep you busy enough without having to worry about all the packing and heavy lifting as well. Hiring professional movers in Chesterfield MO is without a doubt one of the most effective ways to simplify your move, but it's important to choose the right guys for the job. Make sure you consider all of the following when evaluating your choices.

One of the quickest ways to get a read on what you can expect from your experience with a particular company is to find out how other customers felt about them. Check plenty of online reviews, as well as ask the company directly for references. Then follow up in detail. Does the moving team you're considering have a reputation for going above and beyond or for badly missing the mark? In the event a customer wasn't satisfied with their experience, how proactive was the company about making things right? 

One of the major perks of hiring movers over toughing it out and doing it all yourself is the insurance protection. All moving companies are required to accept liability for any loss, breakage, or damage to the customer's belongings. However, you have more than one option to choose from. Ask about the different options available, as well as the cost for each.

Take note of how thorough the company is when it comes to assessing the overall weight and bulk attached to your move as well. The estimator in charge of the job should do more than just a quick once-over when he shows up for his walk-through. He should have plenty of questions for you, as he'll want to make sure he gets your estimate right. 

Overall, a good moving company should give you a positive feeling about doing business with them. If anything seems off or makes you uncomfortable at any point, definitely keep looking. You'll be glad you did!

This is a very late post... Last April, Thea and I together with my colleagues  and friends spent a weekend in La Union. Our out-of-town trip was a day after mi unica  hija's 13th birthday. So, it was a sort of post birthday celebration for her, we even brought a cake to the resort. Geez, she's growing too fast, really. She's becoming my travel buddy now.

The decision to move your parents or grandparents into a retirement community or simply to a smaller home can be difficult and very emotional. Use the following steps to support your loved ones during this transition period.

From the first moment of consideration to leaving the home for the last time, your loved one may experience many tough emotions during the move. Make sure you plan enough time for your aging parent to talk about memories or question the need to move. Seniors who are coping with a loss of control may fight the move and drag their feet when it comes to giving away belongings and packing the things they plan to keep.

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Seniors are not alone in their desire to hang onto belongings they don't need. People of all ages cherish items with no practical value. Before removing your loved one from a family home, take pictures of the rooms and belongings. This may help your loved one say good-bye to many of the items that will be donated or sold.

Wherever your elderly parents are moving, there's a very good chance that they must downsize. Gather family members and go through items together. Consider reminiscing with your parents about items and the memories attached to those belongings. Whether those possessions will be donated or thrown out, the thoughtful process of sorting and packing can help everyone involved find peace with the move.

Transitioning family loved ones into senior living or your home is a challenging task. As family members respect the memories and stories connected to the home and possessions, the entire task can be easier for all involved. The assistance of senior move managers could also make the process easier for your family.

If you're planning a remodel, then you know that it can be an exciting time. It can also be quite stressful if you don't know how to do the handiwork yourself. Don't stress out if you aren't experienced in doing home remodeling work. Instead, hire professional contractors to help you get the job done right. If you've never hired a contractor before, here are some tips to guide you through the vetting and hiring process so you get the right professional to do the job.

Reputable contractors should be more than happy to provide you with references of their past work. Ask them for some references so you can check on the quality of their work. When speaking with references, ask about their communication skills, timeliness, and overall quality to help you determine if they're the right professionals for the job.

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Using these tips, your next remodeling project should progress along nicely. The better prepared you are, the smoother your project should go and the better your finished product will be when it's finished.