Local PODS® helps residents put the fun back into summer

Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, the hassle and hard work of packing and hauling your belongings can put a serious crimp in your summer enjoyment. Local PODS® moving and storage can make moving easier this summer, giving you a lot more time to spend with your family.
Since PODS are rented by the month, you can pack up and load on your own time instead of rushing to get it all done at once. PODS containers are ground-level, which means you can just walk right in and out instead of climbing steps or ramps and using lifts.
With a bit of planning, moving doesn’t have to make the summer a bummer. Here are a few tips:
• Take Time Off. Moving to a new home is a huge job, but you need some time off, too. Schedule at least one day each week to do something besides sorting, packing, and cleaning.
• Visit Your New City. If possible, take a trip to your new city and scout out all the fun things your family can do there. Tour museums, attend festivals, and find a few new favorite restaurants. You may even be able to spend a day at the swimming pool near your new home and get a jump-start on meeting the neighbors.
• Take Lots of Photos. Not only will you and your family enjoy the photo memories of your big move for years to come, but you can also have fun taking them. Take selfies, do silly poses, and be creative.
• Get Plenty of Rest. Staying up late to work on your moving chores can sap your energy and put you in a bad mood. Make sure you get to bed at a decent hour, along with the kids, so you can all be at your best each day.
• Involve the Kids. It can be tempting to do it all yourself, especially if the kids are small. Skip the babysitter, at least part of the time, and make moving preparation into a family event.
• Stay Cool and Hydrated. Now is not the time to skimp on the air conditioning, especially when you’re carrying heavy boxes to and from your PODS storage container. Make sure your refrigerator is stocked with refreshing beverages and take regular breaks to drink some.
• Be Positive. Moving isn’t always fun, but a positive attitude will help everyone else stay on track, too. Consider it a challenge, not a chore.
About PODS

Steve Yapp is the owner of three Tri-Counties PODS franchises that serve residents and businesses in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Dedicated to the local community, Yapp’s franchises have donated over 1,500 PODS containers to nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Los Angeles counties since opening their doors in 2005.

A partial list of recipients include: Boys & Girls Clubs, FOOD Share of Ventura County, Casa Pacifica, Toys 4 Tots, California Strawberry Festival, Ojai Music Festival, Relay for Life, C.H.P. Holiday Toy Drive, Salvation Army, Santa Maria Good Samaritan, Oxnard Downtown Management District, Boy Scouts of Ventura County, California Visitors Center, Simi Valley Days, the Oxnard Salsa Festival, and Catholic Charities.

PODS® offers moving and storage the way you need it done, with unlimited time, space, and control. When PODS pioneered portable storage in 1998, they introduced the world to a brand new, flexible way to move and store. Now an industry leader, PODS currently provides residential and commercial services in 47 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the UK. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 900,000 long-distance moves, has nearly 4 million deliveries, and has over 200,000 PODS containers in service.

For more information, go to: www.mylocalpods.com.