Until her beloved stepfather died in 2000, 17 days after being diagnosed with leukemia, Claire Oliver had never run, never raised money, never given much thought to a cause. Fifteen years, 20 marathons, three Ironman competitions, seven triathlons and countless… Continue Reading
Trees, shrubs and vines may need a little help getting ready for winter’s frigid temperatures, but not too much. Don’t prune, don’t fertilize, don’t water. Any of those three could awaken parts of the plants at a time when they… Continue Reading
Hipsters of all stripes trek to Austin, Texas. By hipsters, I mean people who love irony but are suspicious of symbolism, who are laid-back without being lazy, who groom their music collections the way Wall Streeters monitor their stock portfolios,… Continue Reading
Luminarias, trees criss-crossed with strands of colored lights, and boats carrying carolers turn the San Antonio River Walk into a festive destination every holiday season. It takes just an hour and a half to drive there from Austin — and… Continue Reading
You had a plan. You were going to rent the storage space for a few months until you had time to go through all of Gram-Gram’s precious lap blankets after you moved. Fast-forward nine years. Your move was a success, and… Continue Reading
Let’s face it: Moving companies in Dallas Tx. can be lifesavers. They’ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don’t flinch at bad weather, and they’ll move you any distance. Hey, is there anything they won’t… Continue Reading
Whether you are anticipating a move or just completed one, nothing seems as precious as moving boxes. Dragging those invaluable cardboard containers—which you spent weeks collecting from neighbors, co-workers, packing stores, and maybe an upscale supermarket or two—to the curb is… Continue Reading
I was 30 weeks pregnant and on my hands and knees, scrubbing out the empty fridge of the house we were leaving. My back hurt. My arms hurt. My womb hurt. My toddler pulled at my shirt, trying to get… Continue Reading
Perhaps the perfect marriage, coupling moving and storage plans can come in handy for a variety of moving situations. Whether you are planning a DIY move and need storage solutions, or your pro movers are handling the heavy lifting and… Continue Reading
For some homeowners, short vacations aren’t enough and they decide that moving out of state to live in their favorite relaxing spots is the best solution. Living in a tourist area isn’t the same as visiting it for short amount… Continue Reading