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10 Tips for Planning Your Funeral

This is a sad, uncomfortable subject, but needs to be discussed. We never know what tomorrow will bring us. In January 2020, I personally was in the hospital for 8 days with Delta COVID. I was on oxygen and doctors told me I might have to go on a ventilator. My son who lives in

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Entertaining in Your Home

I love to entertain in my home. It’s pretty easy, if you’re organized. Keep formal china and crystal in one spot. If you have built-ins or a china cabinet full of knick knacks, consider donating or giving them to family members. It takes up space and you can see what you really have. Do you

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Technology Ideas for Your Dogs and Cats

1. Automatic litter boxes Scooping cat poop is unlikely on anyone’s list of favorite things, cat lovers included, so this bit of technology for pets is especially welcome. Smart litter boxes can have a range of features, including Wi-Fi connection that lets you know when your kitty visits and reminds you when to empty the

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Smart Technology for Your Pets

Having pets in the home is a wonderful addition. If you have a parent or loved one in a retirement community, some of these innovative gadgets and devices may be helpful to make their lives as pet parents easier. 1. Calm your pups while you’re away with Alexa Skills When I leave the house, I

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Preparing Your Legacy: Organizing Your Life Document Binder

A life document binder should have a hard copy and a digital copy, especially if family members live out of state. A life document binder created by Complete Relocation Solutions will include: Legal: will, trust, POA, financial and medical appointments, living will, and any and all legal items Financial: bank accounts (location and account number), investments

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The Floor Plan

Are you thinking about moving or have you moved? Do you have a plan in your head of where all your furnishings will be placed at your new location? OOPS. You get to the new location and one of these happens: The sofa will not go down the curved steps to the lower level. The

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What Does Complete Relocation Solutions Do

Do you know someone who is thinking about moving or a loved one passed away? Did you know our services cover so many areas? Here are some of the services we offer: We move individuals and families locally and across the nation. We work with families who adult children live out of state or live

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Atomic Habits

I am reading/listening (love audible books) a new book by James Clear called ATOMIC HABITS. I just finished chapter one and what I learned since it is January and we might set resolutions or goals….if you are seeking to reach a goal you need to look at what systems do you have in place to achieve

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Marbled Banana Bread Recipe

12 Servings Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 medium very ripe bananas 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2

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7 Best Cities to Live in During the Winter

For many folks, winter means white landscapes, piles of snow and cozy evenings by the fire. However, if this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you may be wondering, where is the best place to live in the winter for warm weather? If you’re hoping to escape cold temperatures and move somewhere that has

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Be Prepared with an Emergency Kit

With all the major storms we see thorough the country a preparedness kit should be ready to go. Put the following items in plastic containers, in a safe lower level of your home or an area with no windows: Roll of 30 gallon trash bags. These are for cleaning up debris or if you need

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Putting Away Holiday Decorations

Don’t wait to start taking down the decorations. Some folks like the red plastic bins for holiday décor. I found some of those very large and bulky. The medium clear bins with side clips are my favorite. Make sure to label the shorter side of the bin. Consider using cardboard ornament boxes which hold those

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Tiny House – Medi Pod – Granny Pod- Part 2

 We’ve laid out some of the pros and cons to consider. Pro’s Peace of mind. Because your child(ren)/parent(s) are literally right in your backyard, you can be there in seconds, should they need help. You can also check in on them on a regular basis. The proximity of an ADU not only gives you peace

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Tiny House – Medi Pod – Granny Pod- Part 1

Which is right for your family? Maybe your mom or dad recently fell, your college student graduated and can’t find a job and is living at home, or your parents left the stove on repeatedly, or keeps forgetting to take their medications. While they obviously need a little extra help now, your parents/older children are resisting

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Home and Personal Account Record Keeping: Vital Documents

There are always emergencies or unpredictable issues that come up. You get sick, there’s a death in your immediate family, or you have a sudden health issue (heart attack, stroke, covid, etc). If a family member needed to help you, would they be able to find the records in one place? Complete Relocation Solutions develops

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