The concept really is brilliant. Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies rents out reusable plastic moving boxes for two weeks at a time. Simply go to their website to order a one-, two-, up to a five-bedroom package of reusable plastic boxes. Usually, John Hancock himself will deliver the stacks of nested boxes and labels to your door within most cities in the Metroplex. They also rent out all the other stuff you’d need for moving like dollies, hand trucks, blankets, and packing paper.
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At Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies, we are determined to doing our part in saving the planet, by educating the community about the importance of Earth Day. We are helping our customers do their part by renting them reusable plastic moving boxes.
When it comes to moving, the excitement of a fresh start can be overshadowed by the looming environmental impact. Mountains of cardboard boxes, plastic packing peanuts, and fuel-guzzling trucks paint a picture far from sustainable. But fear not, eco-conscious movers! Packing and moving doesn't have to be a burden on the planet. With a few mindful decisions and some creative thinking, you can make your move as green as your thumb.
Moving during the summer season can be both exciting and daunting. With proper planning and organization, you can ensure a smooth transition to your new home. One of the key aspects of a successful move is efficient packing. In this article, we will share expert tips on how to pack effectively for a summer move. These tips will not only help you streamline the packing process but also ensure that your belongings arrive safely at your new destination. So, let's dive in and master the art of summer moving!
The concept really is brilliant. Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies rents out reusable plastic moving boxes for two weeks at a time. Simply go to their website to order a one-, two-, up to a five-bedroom package of reusable plastic boxes. Usually, John Hancock himself will deliver the stacks of nested boxes and labels to your door within most cities in the Metroplex. They also rent out all the other stuff you’d need for moving like dollies, hand trucks, blankets, and packing paper.
I’m in the van a lot, most often by myself, and besides lip synching to lonesome-themed songs I think some. And what I’m thinking about lately is how our customers are enlightened, but not only to the extent that they are aware of a concept of which not so many are aware - that of using reusable boxes and products to move - but also of their load.
Moving is never easy, but making it a team effort helps quite a bit! One of our favorite anecdotes from a customer was that they had their Elephant Trunk moving crates delivered and their teenage daughter grabbed a box and started packing without even being asked! Imagine, that could be your experience!
All packed up in the Elephant Trunk box and ready for the new house!
Make it a game! Who can pack the most drawers in the kitchen the fastest?
Set time frames - we’ll pack for this one song, then dance party during the next! Pack boxes for 30 minutes, play a game for 15 minutes!
Find a fun audiobook or podcast that the whole family wants to listen to and ONLY listen to it while packing! Or individual audiobooks/podcasts specifically listened to while packing
Plan something fun for after - a special meal out, go see a movie, go window shop for furniture for the new place!
There is no perfect science, but find what motivates your family and find ways to spend quality time together during it! Moving is stressful for everyone involved, kids included. Possibly changing schools, having to make new friends, learn a new house, so the motivation to pack up and head into that great unknown can be difficult. Make it fun, make it exciting, use it as an opportunity to make memories!
And with Elephant Trunk moving bins, you don’t have to worry about assembly, going to pick up boxes and tape, or disposing of the boxes after the move is done! Your family can easily grab the boxes, pack them, and close them up themselves!
As a family-owned and operated business, who better to get advice from on working together as a family!?
Obviously most aspects of moving are not fun at ALL - at least not until you’re in the new space and get to settle in and really make it your own. But packing honestly feels the most tedious of all - and requires so much thought and can lead to serious decision fatigue. Should you put all the bathroom stuff in one box, or pack based on categories in each room? What about the small stuff? What about the big stuff? It’s just a lot.
Well, these tips are intended to help you feel like you got a lot done without a lot of thought or effort. These are also great steps if you’re putting your house on the market and need to start pre-packing.
An empty bookcase will make you feel like there’s nothing left to do, the satisfaction after packing up books is so great. And a great thing about the Elephant Trunk moving boxes is that they don’t have to be taped closed, so if you packed something into a container that you didn’t mean to pack, or you made the box too heavy, you can easily pull it out and reorganize!
If you have an organizing system for your books, be sure to reference it somehow on the label. Whether you label by genre or label by what the bookcase looks like. Streamline your unpacking and do your future self a favor by specifying what needs to go where.
If an empty bookcase doesn’t feel like a HUGE win, well then just go to the next tip!
If you’re selling your home & your Realtor didn’t tell you this before listing… well now I am telling you! Pack all your out-of-season clothes, special occasion clothes, “goal” clothes (we all have them), and maybe take this opportunity to clear out clothes you haven’t worn in a long time! Large Elephant Trunk packing boxes are perfect for clothes because they won’t get too heavy to carry if you’re moving yourself.
Vacuum bags are also a great option, especially for storing out of season clothes after the move!
This also goes for shoes, coats, accessories, anything that you’re not wearing between now and after your move you probably do not need to take up space in your closet anymore! And if you’re listing your house the added bonus is that it shows way better to potential buyers with less stuff clogging the space.
Extra towels, extra sheets, extra comforters, the keyword here is EXTRA. You do not need those things at this time when you are getting ready to move! You may have to do a little more laundry, but have way less stuff to pack in the future!
Just like how you don’t need any special occasion clothes hanging in your closet, you don’t need any special occasion serving dishes or holiday decor taking up space in your kitchen or storage closet or attic!
Now is a great time to pack your china cabinet, maybe leave the display items out (minimize wherever possible), but you can pack all the extra dishes, serving bowls, steak knives, and anything in the drawers and cabinets. We provide a great wrap to protect your dishes, as well as a quilted glassware storage case, and you can use newspaper in your recycle bin if you have any!
Any wreaths that are not in use, seasonal decorations, and anything you don’t plan to use in the next month or so while moving can definitely be packed up first.
Those are our top tips for packing that will give you some instant gratification - just a little dose of serotonin in a process that is not easy on anyone. Although, something that makes all moving experiences easier is Elephant Trunk! Be sure to check out our rentable moving boxes that can be delivered right to your door, that don’t require assembly, and make pre-packing a little less committal. Click here to take a look at our products and prices! And don’t forget to check out our reviews if you’re not totally sold!
