Comments on: 10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Moves

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:05:11 +0000

In reply to Andrea Elkins. We use to get Christmas ornaments from our travels, too. They are the only ones I kept and now hang in the Coach during the holidays.

By: Andrea Elkins

Andrea Elkins — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 15:06:05 +0000

Funny – my hubby has collected the pressed pennies on vacations for years, and we continue to do so now that we’re full-timing. Our travel memorabilia collections have always been limited to photos, pennies, postcards, frig magnets, and Christmas tree ornaments, so that’s easy. 🙂

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 23:22:02 +0000

In reply to Maureen Shull. That's a good tip for people. We always know where our cat is before any slides are moved or before we even open the door.

By: Maureen Shull

Maureen Shull — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:28:20 +0000

Be sure that your cat is not in the slide when you bring it in. Always put your cat in a carrier when you bring in the slides.

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:48:41 +0000

In reply to Kim Hanson. That's a good idea. I'm not one for complicated care instructions on my clothes either, especially in the RV.

By: Kim Hanson

Kim Hanson — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:47:59 +0000

We have been on extended trips on both a boat and motor home. I would suggest thinking about your clothes in the RV in terms of what you will need and how easy it is to wash/dry/iron clothes. At home, I hang dry a lot of things. It’s not so easy in the RV, and really hard on a boat. The older I get, the more I lean towards things that are machine washable and dryable, and don’t need to be ironed. That said, the thing I miss the most on these trips are my Cuisinart and my Vita-Mix blender. I might have to cave and bring them along next time.

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:15:10 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Thanks, I'm glad it can be of some use. Good luck you are in an exciting phase!It's a fine line to walk, you don't want to keep too much stuff and weigh yourself down, but you hate to buy everything again!Remember some of your habits won't change, so keep those things you use on a daily or even weekly basis. I like to bake and even though it's not a weekly endeavor, I did keep a stash of supplies because it makes me happy. I only keep one kind of soap in the shower, though, not like before where I might have a couple choices (you always get those gifts) because who needs to take up the extra room!Just remember to do a walk through after you've been on the road awhile because you'll settle into your life more and know what can be donated and tossed after seeing it sit for a few months.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:31:04 +0000

What a helpful article. My husband and I have also moved many times. Our average in anyone place is around 18 months. We have gone from a 4000 SF home to a 800 SF apartment. We are currently planning on closing up shop in our 2600 SF condo and transitioning into a Class A Diesel pusher. Our timeline is 10 months and counting! We are pretty good at letting go of things, so my challenge is figuring out what to keep…what clothes, kitchen items, toiletries….are essential to long term RV living. Should I liquidate everything and start fresh or keep what I think I need and let things come and go as needed. What a fun dilemma 🙂 Thanks for the advise and safe travels to you two.

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:04:57 +0000

In reply to chris hughes. Hi Chris, I hope this article helps your friend. The estate sale took place in our home. They came in and sorted, laid out, and priced everything. I don't think the service we used offered services to donate or clean our house, but I bet there are some that do. A lot of places will pick up items that you donate.

By: chris hughes

chris hughes — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:12:38 +0000

Great article! I forwarded to a friend who is overwhelmed at the idea of liquidating most of her belongings and moving from Chicago to NJ. She is a seasoned mover, as well. But she has accumulated lots of stuff. Thought this article could help. I am intrigued by #6, the Estate Sale. If I ever decided to move in a big way, I would seriously consider this option. Did the estate sale take place at your former home or were your belongings taken to an auction house? Did they also offer a service to donate the unsold items and clean your house? I read an article recently about this service.

Anyway, I am so glad I found your blog. It’s great. Very entertaining and interesting.
Chris

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:26:32 +0000

In reply to Yhvonne Swaim. I (Kerensa) grew up in Indiana, so it wasn't that bad. Brandon had a shock with the winter last year, though! It was colder than anything we had experienced around NY/NJ even the year with multiple blizzards.

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:14:12 +0000

In reply to J Hobbs. Cats are crazy!

By: J Hobbs

J Hobbs — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:12:33 +0000

Good tips! We are in the process of downsizing to move into our RV, from a home we’ve been in for 12 years. We have come to the same conclusion:we have boxes that we put in the attic when we moved in, & have never unpacked! Nobody needs this much stuff. We thought we had a lost a cat in the RV & eventually found he had crawled into the wiring under the dash! They will make you crazy.

By: Kerensa

Kerensa — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:22:14 +0000

In reply to Brenda Baar. I'm glad to have another confirmed multiple mover's feedback on it! Thanks.

By: Brenda Baar

Brenda Baar — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:14:21 +0000

After numerous moves over a thirty-year military career, I know all these things to be true. Good to have them written into a list. Enjoyed!

By: Yhvonne Swaim

Yhvonne Swaim — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:06:56 +0000

Manhattan to Indiana? That HAD to be culture shock. I live in Indiana and can’t wait to get out of here.