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		<title>In challenging times, creativity makes a great donation.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the past couple of weeks my colleagues at Barrett have shown some incredible creativity when it comes to helping out in our communities.  It&#8217;s a tough time for charitable organizations, and for the companies and individuals that support them.  I&#8217;m proud that we&#8217;ve found ways to help two important organizations in our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/06/15/in-challenging-times-creativity-makes-a-great-donation/</link>
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		<title>Senior Moving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Eliza Freiday 
Being a senior and moving is a stressful step in your life, but there are ways to make it a little less stressful for you! If you live in assisted living or a senior residence, it&#8217;s always a good idea to tell your building manager that you&#8217;re moving.  If they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/06/02/senior-moving/</link>
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		<title>Leaving Home, A Family Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laura Langer
My parents moved out of their home of 30 years this winter.  We&#8217;ve been a family of movers since the 1940s, so you might think this would be a cut-and-dried process for us. We&#8217;d know just how to do this.  I&#8217;ve even written copy for our website on downsizing, and edited [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/05/12/leaving-home-a-family-story/</link>
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		<title>Keeping your memories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Eliza Freiday
Recently, I moved a customer, who as an 82-year-old woman, was extremely worried about packing up all her memories and leaving the home that she had lived in for the past 55 years.  I told her that I would be there to make the process as easy as possible for her.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/04/06/keeping-your-memories/</link>
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		<title>Moving with a pet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Eliza Freiday
Moving involves a lot of change for everyone, and your pet is no exception.  My customers report to me that pets understand there&#8217;s change in the air, and can become nervous as you pack, and as strangers come into the house to pack and load.  It&#8217;s often helpful to give pets [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/03/17/moving-with-a-pet/</link>
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		<title>When is the best time to move?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Erica Beiser
Well this is a matter of opinion!  Here in the Northern Midwest, you would assume the summer is the best time: no snow and sunny days.  Wrong!  The summer months, which we call Peak Season, are about May to August.  Seventy percent of all moving is done during these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/02/03/when-is-the-best-time-to-move-2/</link>
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		<title>Do I really have to go to a new school??</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Erica Beiser
Something that becomes a very quick reality when moving is School.  Once children start going to school, it becomes a very big part of their lives.  The thought of having to leave behind their teacher and friends can be devastating.  I have some suggestions for making the transition easier. 
Before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/01/20/do-i-really-have-to-go-to-a-new-school/</link>
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		<title>Preventing Claims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Eliza Freiday
Your belongings mean a lot to you and your family. The meaning can be in family history &#8211; photos, antiques, heirlooms; monetary investment; or just plain enjoyment.  When the time comes to move your possessions, we want to be able to help you reduce your risk of damage.  
Choosing your mover [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2009/01/06/preventing-claims/</link>
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		<title>Letting your kids participate in the pre-planning activities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Erica Beiser
Keep in mind, that the moving process for small children rates right up there with green beans!!  You have to make it fun, a new experience, an adventure!! Fortunately, there are lots and lots of things that need tending to when moving.  
Let your children sort through their toys and pick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2008/12/17/letting-your-kids-participate-in-the-pre-planning-activities/</link>
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		<title>Preparing your children for a move</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Erica Beiser
Let&#8217;s be honest, who would want to leave behind their school and friends?  Not many children would, but this is a tough reality of moving when small children are involved.  In a larger than life world, everything they know and rely on as normal, will change drastically during the moving process. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.barrettmoving.com/2008/12/03/preparing-your-children-for-a-move/</link>
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