Tell everyone you're moving

If you're moving and want to tell everyone your new address, save a stamp (hey, every cent counts when you're on a moving budget). Send moving announcements via email.

There's a great selection of free moving announcements to choose from - whether you need a card that says, "We're moving", "I'm moving", or even a pleading invite to a packing party, you're covered.

Your concern may be similar to what mine might be - giving out friend's and family's email addresses is kind of considered a no-no. Who wants to subject their loved ones to a bombardment of unsolicited emails? Not me. The good news is that U-Pack practices permission marketing. That means we...
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Great Housewarming Gifts to Warm the Heart – and Your Home!
Are you trying to select a housewarming gift for a friend or acquaintance that is moving? You can always give the standard gift card or kitchen appliance, but it means more if you put some thought into it. Think about the people you’re buying for. Do they love the outdoors? Are they environmentalists at heart?  Do they love to cook – or just love to eat? Here are some personalized housewarming gift ideas for the new homeowners in your life:

• Fun Apron + Grill Accessories
• Customized Coasters
• Window box herb garden
• DIY Book for the ‘less than handy’ man in your life
• Enroll your food-lover friends in a wine of the month club or a monthly fruit delivery
• Indoor compost bin for the green co...
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If you’re moving with kids and moving with U-Pack, you’ll be able to drive your own car and have some fun along the way! I know a lot of vehicles are equipped with entertainment systems and DVD players these days…but take your kids on a trip down memory lane – sing some good road trip songs and play the old school road trip games.  Here are a few suggestions – feel free to comment and add to the list!

Road Trip Games
I Spy – Since you’re riding in a car and the things you have to spy are limited, this might be a short game. But it’s great for holding a preschooler’s attention. The person who is “It” says, “I spy with my little eyes something blue.” Then, the person who guesses correctly goes next.

The ABC game – Start with A ...
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Do you have a friend who’s moving away?  You'll definitely need music for the going away party. We realize it can be a sad time, but you don’t want every song to be a tearjerker.  Think about all the good times you’ve had together, and let your friend know that “Everything’s Gonna be Alright.” We think this playlist will help you do just that!

Moving Play List

1. Forever Young –Rod Stewart 
2. Slip Slidin’ Away – Simon & Garfunkel
3. Baby Come Back – Hall & Oates
4. Welcome to the Jungle – Guns & Roses
5. Time of your Life – Green Day
6. Somewhere Over the Rainbow –Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
7. Across the Universe...
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How do you let everyone know your new address?

You’re moving. Almost everyone knows you are moving to a new city, but more than likely you haven’t had a chance to tell them your actual new address. Besides formally changing your address at the Post Office, you probably want to tell your friends and family both near and far what your new address will be. 

Did you know U-Pack has a solution for this too?

We have some nifty moving e-cards that you can send to as many people as you want free of charge. You can pick out the card and add a personalized message. There are some really neat ones to choose from. There are even invitations to invite friends over for a moving party (well, you can always try).  It only takes a minute or two and Voila! everyone knows your new address (or when ...
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Save $200 off your U-Pack Move!

What’s the catch?

You just have to prove that you are a master packer and get the highest score on our U-Pack-A-Cube game!

Oh, you’ve never played it? Well go give it a shot.

I know it sounds silly, but it really is rather addicting. And since it only takes 60 seconds, there is absolutely no commitment involved. My highest score so far is 210, and I was pretty proud of that until one of my coworkers posted a score of 225!  I obviously can’t win the prize, but it’s still entertaining.

If you are not moving, you could also opt for a $100 American Express gift card if you win. That is better than Cash!!! One tip though: don’t pack the cat…

It’s a Packing Party!

The decisions that cause people to move usually involve family matters or career changes. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be hard to leave your friends behind. But you’re too busy to have a going away party, right?  Between sorting, packing, and cleaning your schedule is booked solid.

So, why not have a packing party instead?  Friends love to help out, and you can laugh and reminisce as you work. You don’t even have to mail invitations! Just send one of the free moving announcements...
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