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Article Originally appeared on. mymove.com Moving is a major life event that causes stress and anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic. Managing the stress of moving includes planning, organizing, eating healthy, exercising, and asking for help.  Let’s go over moving stress and how to handle moving anxiety and why moving can trigger anxiety.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) conducted a poll that showed Americans are anxious about finances, health, and safety. Moving, already a top stressor in its own right, can trigger anxiety because it affects your finances and safety.
Try these stress-saving steps Plan and prioritize while expecting the unexpected You can’t foresee every twist and turn, but you can reduce moving stress by planning ahead for what you can control. Change your address Use USPS® to schedule your mail to begin forwarding to your new address around your move-in date. Once updated, USPS will automatically forward mail sent to your old residential address to the new one. Notify important parties (bank, doctors, etc.) of your new address. While you’re at it, order a new driver’s license with your modified address from the DMV. Many states require an updated license within 30 days. Clear your calendar Don’t set yourself up for failure through unrealistic expectations. Clear your calendar as much as humanly possible surrounding your moving date. At a bare minimum, try to request a day or two off work or other engagements so that you’re not belaboring the process. It will also help prevent you from spreading yourself too thin. Schedule your utility transition Schedule the utility and water shut-off date for your current home and start date for your new address. The best way to prevent moving stress? Arrange for your utilities and water to be activated the day before your arrival, so that you have access to what you need-without question-on move-in day. Begin the purging process Even if you plan to hire movers, moving is the perfect time to eliminate unnecessary belongings. Do you really need that “vintage” teddy bear? We’ll let you answer that. The good news? Purging can be extremely cathartic. It’s an invigorating precedent to set for your new chapter and well-being. Break up your purge into three categories: trash, donations, and selling. Throw away, or recycle, what you can’t sell or donate. Start collecting boxes Caveat to the purging process: avoid purging boxes! Boxes are one moving expense you can avoid. Salvage any you already have, and ask friends, family and colleagues to hang onto theirs. You can get free boxes at liquor stores, bookstores, on Craigslist and on Freecycle, at grocery stores, and at fast food places. All you have to do is ask. While boxes are on the brain, learning the best tips for packing can help you dodge stressful packing mistakes. Tools to help reset and rest your brain and body Moving can really take it out of you. Sometimes our bodies crash as soon as our heads hit the pillow, but other times our minds race a million miles a minute, thinking about the next step for the move. To sleep better, start with some downtime without devices; try for thirty minutes screen-free right before bed. You can also try a melatonin supplement or magnesium supplement. Some relaxation techniques can also assist with recentering yourself. Try taking a soothing bath with epsom salt; the Cleveland Clinic notes that Epsom salt can help your mind and body by relaxing your muscles, relieving pain, and relieving stress and help you feel calm. 5 free wellness apps Calm Calm has guided meditations, stories narrated by celebrities, calming music, and nature sounds. Try it for free. Access to some features costs $70 a year after a free trial of two weeks. Happify Play games on Happify to help reduce anxiety and stress while learning some stress-management. It’s free, but you can get Happify Plus for $14.95 a month with discounts on one- or two-year purchases. Headspace Headspace will help you learn how to mediate and has articles to teach you about mental health. There are also inspiring stories and mini meditations. Get two weeks for free and then it’s $69.99 a year, or get one week for free and then pay $$12.99 a month. Brain.fm This app uses music to help you improve relaxation, focus, or sleep. Brain.fm uses their own patented technology. Listen five times for free. After that, it’s $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Insight Timer Insight Timer claims to be the number one app for sleep, anxiety, and stress. There’s a free library with thousands of guided meditations. It’s completely free, but you can choose to access even more with their Member Plus with a 30-day free trial and $60 a year after that. Lean on your support system As with any stress, bottling it up can wear you down. Confiding in someone as a sounding board, whether it’s for advice or just to vent about moving stress, can help you release built up tension. If your household includes children, remember this move could be an intimidating time for them as well, especially if the move requires changes in schools and friends. Make sure you’re keeping the lines of communication open during the shared moving challenge. Though easier said than done, channel as much optimism as possible and avoid negative self-talk. Positive thinking can lower stress levels. How to say goodbye to your old home Parting with the home you’re moving from can contribute to your moving anxiety. But there are some ways to say goodbye to your old home to ease that mental burden. Try hosting a goodbye party to officially say farewell (free packing help, anyone?). Take photos of your home for a photo album, or commission an artist to capture your old home so you have a souvenir to hang up in your new one. Share memories with your friends and family at your party. Encourage your kids to journal or draw about this transition. Take something with you to help remind you about your favorite part of living there: some leaves from your favorite tree or the door frame where your kids’ height markers are. Lastly, leave a positive note welcoming the new residents. Give them some advice or tips that will help them with their own transition. The bottom line There are some things you can do to help prepare for your move to help reduce the moving stress and anxiety. Plan ahead, organize, and prioritize your moving checklist. Here are some resources for if things get hard for you and you’re feeling a lot of moving anxiety: Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The opinions expressed here by Bergen Review Media columnists are their own, not those of Bergenreview.com.
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 You may not have heard of Tubi, Pluto TV, or Kanopy—but they're the perfect cure for subscription fatigue.
THE MAIN CASUALTY of the streaming wars so far has been your wallet. Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, CBS All Access, HBO Now, Apple TV+, Disney+: They all demand a monthly tithe. Toss in a live service like YouTube TV, the music app of your choice, and whatever gaming concoction suits your needs, and you're suddenly ringing up a pretty grim bill. But wait! The proliferation of streaming services has also yielded a bumper crop of free options. They're the perfect cure for subscription fatigue. The adage "you get what you pay for" does apply here to some extent. The selections generally aren't huge, and most make you watch a few ads along the way. But they're also better than you might expect, and continuing to improve. On Wednesday, popular streaming platform Plex introduced an ad-supported movie and TV show library with thousands of titles, with about half the ads you'd expect from broadcast television viewing. In other words, while you shouldn't expect any of the following to replace Netflix from your streaming regimen, you shouldn't count them out either. Each almost certainly offers at least something you want to watch, and won't cost you an arm and a leg—or anything at all—to take advantage. Plex We just talked about this one! But more specifically, Plex makes a compelling case by partnering with big-name studios like MGM, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros., which means it has a relatively well-stocked streaming larder focused on classics: The Right Stuff, Raging Bull, and Apocalypse Now just for starters. It also carved out international licensing deals, meaning unlike many streaming services, your library won't suddenly disappear when you travel. IMDb TV To access the IMDb library, you'll need to create an account, or use your existing Amazon credentials. Your current options are decent but not great; the most popular movie appears to be Fury, although bonus points for also carrying Sing Street. Your best bet for a binge is probably sci-fi series Fringe, and not just because it rhymes. Even though it's getting a deluge of new content, it's probably unlikely that IMDb TV will ever catch up to its Prime Video sibling, so manage those expectations accordingly. The Roku Channel OK, this could potentially be confusing, since Roku is made up of thousands of "channels," including the majors like Hulu and HBO Now. But it also operates the Roku Channel, which offers a smorgasbord of classics like Groundhog Day and Tombstone, along with slightly more recent fare like Spotlight. But really the important thing to know is that it has all five seasons of the incomparable Schitt's Creek. You're welcome! The more interesting reason to take a look at the Roku Channel, though, is that it also offers free livestreaming, including news reports from ABC and indie movies and classic TV from Filmrise. During a Friday afternoon check-in, the latter was playing a black and white episode of Lost in Space. Fun! You can also subscribe to other streaming services—HBO, Showtime, Acorn TV, and so on—through the Roku Channel, which should save you some navigational clicks. Again, if you already have the Roku app on your smartphone, the Roku Channel is right there waiting for you. Or you can get it—and everything else on this list—through your Roku device. Kanopy Do you have a library card? Then you have Kanopy! Well, sort of. You still have to sign up for a separate Kanopy account, but once you have, you can connect it to your public library, assuming you're a member, which you should be because libraries are great! Individual libraries set their own limits; mine allows for 10 movies a month, with three days to watch from the time you press play. Your credits refresh on the first of each month, and there are apps available for Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and so on. The selection here leans toward indies, but it includes lots of Criterion Collection flicks like The 400 Blows and Rashomon, making it a cinephile's dream. Also? No ads. Libraries! Hoopla is another library-connected service that has a great selection but no Criterion. On the plus side, you can also manage your library ebooks, comics, and other media through it, while Kanopy is strictly video. So do with that what you will. Tubi Tubi lacks the name recognition of some of its peers, but its library outpaces most of them, with thousands of ad-supported TV and movie titles. You don't even need to register an account to watch. It also arranges its haul into helpful categories—including a "Not on Netflix" collection to help you better appreciate what you're not paying for. There's still a lot of junk to sift through on Tubi, but it doesn't take long to turn up rewatchable classics like Ronin, art-house hits like Nebraska, and underappreciated gems like The Host. Pluto TV Most of the streaming services on this list specialize in on-demand content. Not so the Viacom-owned Pluto TV, which replicates the traditional cable-viewing menu, but with specialized channels serving up nonstop Doctor Who, Antiques Roadshow, and even The Hills. It also has traditional networks, like CNN and Fox Sports. There are hundreds of channels to surf through in all, as well as a slightly anemic on-demand selection of movies and TV shows. Basically, if you've got decision fatigue—if you're tired of wasting an hour scrolling through Netflix before you actually watch anything—Pluto is the elixir you're looking for. Crackle Did you know that Sony Crackle has been around in one form or another since 2004? That's three years before Netflix started streaming. That head start may not have won it a massive following, but Crackle does house some gems, particularly in the realm of cult and classic TV. You can binge the entirety of News Radio and Parker Lewis Can't Lose, and early seasons of All in the Family and Bewitched. Relatively rare for a free streaming service, Crackle also has original shows like Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy and the very much less ridiculous The Oath. There are plenty of movies here, too, spanning decades but with a heavy concentration of '90s classics like Jerry Maguire and In the Line of Fire. You don't need an account to watch, and the content gets updated pretty regularly. Vudu You already know Vudu as the Walmart movie rental service you never use. But Vudu is also a Walmart free movie and TV streaming service you never use! The selection isn't great, or at least not appreciably better than your other options here. (In fairness, it does feature The Rock). But keep an eye on Vudu; it's investing in original programming, which includes a sci-fi drama called Albedo, starring Evangeline Lilly and directed by Brad Peyton, who has directed the actor known as the Rock in three feature films. Impossible to say if it'll be any good. But at least it'll be free. 
Many states are relaxing alcohol delivery laws as liquor stores are deemed an essential service during the pandemic. Here's how to find a service you can use in your area. Many states are relaxing alcohol delivery laws as liquor stores are deemed an essential service during the pandemic. Here's how to find a service you can use in your area. Running low on beer, wine and spirits? That's little surprise considering our current state of affairs. Maybe you've had lots of virtual happy hours over Zoom. Or perhaps you're planning to unwind from the stress of the coronavirus outbreak with a Netflix Party and an adult beverage, but you can't summon the energy to head to the store while wearing homemade face mask. Alcohol delivery is looking pretty good.You're not alone in this decision. According to research from Nielsen, online alcohol sales specifically were up 243% last week alone in the US. As lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders keep more people indoors, limit shopping excursions and all but shutter local bars and restaurants, many are turning to other means for keeping their favorite booze in stock.A number of national delivery services, wine club services and larger regional stores are still delivering alcohol during the pandemic. Some restaurants offering takeout and delivery also offer alcoholic drinks -- though some states require you to buy food, too. (It's considered safe to order food or alcohol from restaurants and stores, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though you can follow certain precautions to keep yourself and your delivery driver healthy.) Alcohol delivery laws vary by state, so not every service is available in every area. Many states, however, have deemed liquor stores an essential service during the pandemic, and are now allowing delivery of such beverages from restaurants and liquor stores where they may not have in the past. There are a ton of online liquor delivery services, as well as wine- and beer-of-the-month clubs. Many regional liquor stores also have delivery options. If you're looking to stock up on some booze without going out to the liquor store, here are a few services to check out. Just remember that the same rules that have always applied to alcohol apply now, more than ever: Only enjoy booze in moderation, and never drink and drive.
Everyone with a yard wants in some way or another, a means in which they could host a decent outdoor party. And you almost can’t spell outdoor home party without a grill. Making your own grill seems like a lot of work. Not necessarily! This DIY Open Grill is an easy project that requires only minimum materials and hours of build. Its reduced size makes it perfect for a DIY project at home. Don’t be fooled though, its effectiveness is at 100% and will surely fulfill any requests for a tasty barbecue. Follow the instructions provided, step by step, and only a few bricks and cement later you will have your own DIY Open Grill. Make sure this summer you will make all the grill lunches that you want. This homemade solution will save a lot of time and effort in your future outdoor events; not to mention you will become the host you always wished! This article originally appeared on KBBonline.com  It might be a dark time for the global population, but for the natural world it’s springtime. Usually this time of year has most of us feeling more energetic and productive, so why not reflect this in the heart of the home? To help people stay on top of their spring trend game while staying at home – and designing remotely – Wren Kitchens in Milford, Conn., has revealed the spring kitchen trends for 2020. Pick ‘n Mix Style Pretty pastels paired with crisp whites are the perfect combination to shake up the kitchen. Cotton candy pink is a sweet and sophisticated shade to add a pop of color to your design while subtly highlighting your fun and fashionable personality.  Here Comes the Sun A burst of color will guarantee to bring the sunshine into your client’s kitchen. The bright, bold yellow with subtle orange undertones creates a real buzz to the room and leaves the space feeling fresh and vibrant. Plus, with a shade this sunny, it will provide sun all year round!  Tropical Blend For the perfect pick-me-up kitchen, add a slice of citrus with zesty tones such as lemon and lime. Bright and colorful tones work exceptionally well with an ultra-modern, sleek design, and don’t forget you can make a real impact by focusing on certain areas such as islands and upper cabinets.  Dusk and Dawn
Bring a warm, welcoming glow and create a real luxe look for a showstopping party kitchen. Go for gold with a contrasting profile to create a touch of luxury to your kitchen space. Inspired by natural patinas, you can bring the outside in with elements in metallic gold, copper or bronze. To complete the look, pair it with a stunning quartz worktop that will shimmer all day long, especially when the sun bounces off it. |
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