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Can you handle the majesty?

This week at Movers.com, something majestic happened: I started working here.

In all seriousness, though, I could not be more pleased with the caliber of people that I have the privilege of working with. They are all incredibly kind and talented. At the same time! This rare mix is, I’m sure, what has brought so much success to the company.

I have learned a lot, and I know I have more of that to do, but I am excited for the road ahead. Hopefully, I will be able to add something to this website and earn my keep at this wonderful company. And you, readers, can look forward to the awesome content we’ve been working on this week going up pretty shortly.

So, to my new colleagues: thanks for taking me in. To the readers: enjoy your weekend; have a majestic weekend.

Everyone loves Thanksgiving...except maybe these guys

Like many people, Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. Who wouldn’t love a holiday focused on gorging yourself on food until you pass out? All of the other Thanksgiving traditions, like the parades, football games, and TV specials, only make the day more enjoyable. If you love Thanksgiving as much as we do here at Movers.com, then check out our top ten Thanksgiving guides.

1. Preparing to Host a Thanksgiving Party - Hosting a Thanksgiving celebration for the first time? You’ll find some great tips for making a guest list, sending out invitations, and setting the table. Even if you’re a seasoned pro at hosting dinner parties, you’re still likely to find some useful information.

2. Cooking for a Thanksgiving Party - This guide gives you a schedule for cooking your Thanksgiving meal. You’ll learn what to do in the weeks and days before the holiday so you won’t have to scramble around at the last minute.

3. Symbols and Icons of Thanksgiving - Did you know that the cornucopia, that horn-shaped basket that makes up many Thanksgiving centerpieces, has its roots in Greek mythology? Learn the history and significance of this and other symbols of the holiday.

4. Turkey Talk - For many people, the Thanksgiving turkey is usually cooked by roasting it in the oven. Read this guide to learn about some unconventional cooking methods, like deep-frying and grilling.

5. Home and Table Décor - So you’ve invited your guests, decided how you want to cook your turkey, and planned out the rest of the menu. The next thing is to decorate your home. In this guide, you’ll find tips for making your home more festive for Thanksgiving.

6. A Thanksgiving Soundtrack - Want the perfect music to set the mood for your Thanksgiving dinner? Then check out this guide to create the best feast for your ears to accompany your meal.

7. Thanksgiving Traditions - Everyone has some traditional things they do every Thanksgiving. Whether it’s breaking the wishbone, watching football, or participating in a food drive, you can read more about these traditions and others in this guide.

8. What Are You Thankful For? - No matter how hard life may be, there are always things to be thankful for. Check out this guide for some more insights into the things everyone can show their appreciation for this Thanksgiving.

9. Lovely Leftovers - Once the holiday is over, you’ll likely be left with a fridge full of leftovers. Here you’ll get some tips on how to safely store your leftovers and some ideas on what to do with them.

10. All Things in Good Plenty: The History of the American Thanksgiving Holiday - In this guide, you’ll learn all about the history of this strictly American holiday. Find out about the first Thanksgiving in 1621 and how the holiday has evolved over almost four centuries.

An apple a day, et al.

Moving can be a very stressful process. Not only are you going through a big change in your life location-wise, you are also putting the safe packing and transportation of your belongings in the hands of strangers or (maybe even worse!) yourself.

It’s important to know what you are capable of before you undertake something of this physical and emotional magnitude. Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, and it affects 1 in 4 American adults.

Blood pressure is measured as the force of blood on the arteries’ walls at two points: as the heart beats and as it relaxes. These two types of pressure are known as systolic and diastolic pressure, respectively. They are measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) like this:

Normal blood pressure is less than 130/85 mm Hg, and optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. A consistent reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure. It can lead to stroke, impaired vision, kidney damage, heart attack, and congestive heart failure.

Having your blood pressure checked regularly is the only way to be sure if you have hypertension, as there are no obvious symptoms. Generally, a doctor will only diagnose you after checking a couple of times. Some people experience a sort of blood-pressure stage fright called “white-coat hypertension,” causing them to have high blood pressure in the doctor’s office but not elsewhere. To combat this effect, you may be asked to monitor yourself at home or wear a device called an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. Read the rest of this entry »

Well organized ammunition.

There are many different reasons you might have a gun collection. Perhaps you have a collection of civil war muskets or other antique guns, or maybe you’re a hunter or skeet shooter and have different rifles for different types of animals or targets. You may even be in law enforcement. Whatever the case is, moving your gun collection can be difficult and extremely dangerous if not done properly. Here are some suggestions that should help make your gun relocation go smoothly:

Remember, the most important thing when it comes to guns is always safety. It’s well worth it to take extra time and care during the gun-relocation process to ensure that danger is eliminated to the greatest extent possible. Examine each gun individually to make sure that none are loaded. You should also make sure that the safety of each gun is on. You should do this even if they aren’t loaded. You absolutely cannot be too careful.

Before moving your gun collection, you need to consider state gun laws. Each state has its own gun laws, and many will not let you bring guns across their borders. Make sure you do research about any state you will be in during the relocation process.

Once you’ve done your research, you can start packing your guns. If you have a gun safe, it’s a great idea to keep your collection inside it while you move. This will add an extra level of security. A gun safe, especially when full, can be very heavy, so it’s probably not a good idea to try to move it yourself. Get help from another capable person and use a dolly. You don’t want to end up dropping the safe and damaging your guns.

If you have to, you can pack your guns in boxes, but the weight of guns can add up quickly. You shouldn’t try to pack your whole collection into one large box. When packing guns, make sure they can fit in the box properly without sliding around. Then use newspaper or other packing materials to cushion and stabilize them within the box. Finally, use tape to seal the box shut, and then label each one.

If you have any other questions or concerns, you could always ask your mover. They probably have experience with the process and should be able to help you.

Plymouth Rock. Photo courtesy www.visit-plymouth.com

Plymouth, Massachusetts seems to have it all. It’s right on the coast of the state at the base of beautiful Cape Cod, and the town gets transformed into a rainbow of colors each fall as the leaves change. Though Plymouth is a nice, quiet town, its residents are only 40 miles away from all the excitement found in Boston. While Plymouth may sound like any other New England town, it is the site where the Mayflower landed and where the Pilgrims created their first settlement. Due to this fact, Plymouth is a tourist hotspot, especially this close to Thanksgiving.

Plymouth has been continuously lived in since the Pilgrims’ arrival in 1620. Over the course of the next few centuries, the town became known as a center for rope-making, fishing, and shipping. Today, though, the town’s main source of income is tourism. With Plymouth Rock (a boulder marking the spot where the Mayflower landed), the Plimoth Plantation (a reconstruction of the Pilgrims’ original settlement), and the Mayflower II (a replica of the original ship), there are plenty of reasons tourists come to visit the town. As Plymouth’s population continues to grow rapidly (it is currently estimated to be 60,000), it is clear that many of the town’s tourists decide to become fulltime residents.

If you want to move to Plymouth, you should be prepared for an influx of tourists throughout the summer and fall months. The Pilgrim-related attractions, which are open from the end of May until Thanksgiving Day, draw about one million tourists each year. Aside from that, the town receives even more visitors to its beach throughout the summer. Once the leaves start changing, the town again becomes flooded with tourists.

Due to its growing population and increasing number of tourists, Plymouth has recently begun development on new residential areas, aimed at creating a couple thousand new homes. The town has also created new industrial parks and commercial centers as well as new golf courses and country clubs, all designed to please residents and draw in more tourists.

While there are certainly a lot of reasons to move to Plymouth, Massachusetts, its modern amenities and historical significance make it major tourist draw. As long as you don’t mind some extra people crowding the town from May through November, then you may want to consider living in this tourist hotspot.