Super Bowl XLIII

The most talked about and looked forward to event of the year takes place on the 1st of February 2009. Super Bowl XLIII is going to be played between the Arizona Cardinals and the team I picked to win the Super Bowl when the season started, the Pittsburgh Steelers. So, the big question is, Who’s Gonna Win it all?

According to the official EA Sports simulation of Super Bowl XLIII (By Madden NFL 09) the Steelers will reign supreme once again. According to the award-winning video game, the Pittsburgh Steelers will win an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title in a tightly contested game against the Arizona Cardinals, by a final score of 28-24. Holding off a fourth quarter comeback by the Cardinals, the Steelers bring the Vince Lombardi trophy back to the Steel City for the second time in the past four years and for a sixth time in franchise history, setting an NFL record. EA SPORTS matched the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals in a simulation of Super Bowl XLIII. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 3 touchdowns and was named the Super Bowl MVP; joining teammate Hines Ward who was the Super Bowl XL MVP. Steelers coach, Mike Tomlin, became the youngest coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl, at the age of 36.

Of course, there are many different ways to go about making your prediction for who will win a certain game, but there is only one absolute truth…no one knows for sure who will win until the game is actually played. The reason everyone knows the definition of the word upset is because they happen with such great frequency. Given that upsets happen all the time, there are still things you can look at to help predict who will probably win the game. Here are some of these factors that might influence the Super Bowl and which team has the advantage in each.

1. Running game? In the regular season neither team was in the Top 20 in the NFL in rushing with Arizona finishing dead last, so a slight advantage to Pittsburgh there. In the postseason Pittsburgh’s rushing yards per game has increased by less than 3, whereas Arizona has an increase of almost 40 yards per game. Pittsburgh’s star running back, Willie Parker, was hurt for part of the regular season, so you would expect to see an increase in their rushing total with him back, but you don’t. Arizona’s running backs seem to have fresh legs, since they were used so infrequently during the regular season.

Advantage: Arizona.

2. Defense? Statistically, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a much better defense when compared to the Arizona Cardinals, but you can’t just compare the defenses to each other because they don’t play each other. You need to compare the defense vs. the offense it is facing as well. During the regular season Arizona’s offense averaged 365.8 yards per game and scored 427 points while Pittsburgh’s offense averaged 311.9 yards per game and scored 347 points. Quite the difference. Defensively, Arizona gave up 331.5 yards per game and 426 total points while Pittsburgh only gave up 237.2 yards per game and 223 total points. In the postseason, Arizona has improved its defense, while Pittsburgh has remained as stout as ever. Basically what it comes down to is this: One of the best offenses (Arizona) vs. the best defense (Pittsburgh) and a not so good offense vs. a fairly poor defense that is getting better.

Advantage: Pittsburgh.

3. Passing game? Arizona’s: Kurt Warner has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions during a dominant playoff run. He does struggle with turnovers when under duress, but the line protects him well. Warner’s quick release and intelligence are blitz-killers and he won’t be fazed by the moment. Pittsburgh’s: Ben Roethlisberger’s up-and-down statistical season mirrors his career. But he thrives when it counts. His career yards-per-attempt average is seventh in NFL history, he throws an awesome deep ball and sheds tacklers. He takes a lot of sacks, but he delivers.

Advantage: Pittsburgh (Barely)

4. Special Teams: Steelers: Jeff Reed is an excellent kicker, but punter Mitch Berger is one of the league’s worst. Pittsburgh’s coverage teams aren’t bad, but their returns struggled during the regular season. Santonio Holmes has given them a big boost in the playoffs. Cardinals: Neil R ackers is an up-and-down kicker, and he’s the highlight of Arizona’s special teams. Their coverage units didn’t excel all season. Like the rest of the Cardinals, they are playing better in the playoffs. J.J. Arrington and Steve Breaston are average on returns.

Advantage: Steelers

5. Intangibles: Pittsburgh: The Steelers’ confidence is sky high; few defenses have played better over a full season. That has translated into a great record in close games. Ben Roethlisberger plays his best in the biggest moments, and the team is almost fully healthy. A decent amount of the Steelers’ players were on the Super Bowl winning team a few years ago, so they know what it is like to be under this microscope. However, that could actually come back to bite them. That Super Bowl was played in Detroit, so they didn’t really have much of an option but to concentrate on the game. This Super Bowl is being played in Florida, so there is a lot more temptation to go to a few parties, hang out at the beach, and generally not prepare as much for this Super Bowl as they did for that Super Bowl. Arizona: The Cardinals have the underdog factor working: No one believed in them! They will hear for two weeks about Pittsburgh’s historic defense, but no one has played better playoff football than Arizona. That should help them play loose and confident. Not to mention, Kurt Warner has played in two previous Sup er Bowls, and Edgerrin James played with a lot of good Indianapolis teams, so he is used to pressure filled games, too. And of course Ken Whisenhunt was the offensive coordinator for the Steelers back in Super Bowl XL. I’m not going to do anymore research, but odds are there are some other players for the Cardinals that have played in a Super Bowl, too. Even if Warner is the only player for the Cardinals to play in a Super Bowl, he knows what it takes to win a Super Bowl, so he will get his team prepared. Also, the Arizona Cardinals are from Arizona, so the warm weather won’t mean as much to them.

Advantage: Pittsburgh.

Here’s my prediction on the game.

Quarter 1: Game starts out slow. A couple of three and outs by both teams, one good drive for both team, and some mistakes on both sides of the ball. Arizona will score on a run by Edgerrin James. When the first quarter is over, the score is Arizona 7 Pittsburgh 3.

Quarter 2: Things get heated up. Both teams are able to move the ball, but Pittsburgh does a little better than the Cardinals. Pittsburgh scores on two passes by Ben Roethlisberger, to Hines Ward. Time for Halftime. The score is Pittsburgh 17 Arizona 7.

Quarter 3: Pittsburgh seems to take control of the game. Willie Parker scores a touchdown, and Troy Polamalu makes an interception at the end of a big Arizona drive. It seems that Pittsburgh has taken control of the game. They play conservative as the third quarter ends. Pittsburgh leads 24-13

Quarter 4: The quarter gets going with about 13 or 12 minutes left as Arizona scores on a Larry Fitzgerald touchdown. The score is now 24-20. People will be questioning if Whisenhunt should have went for two to make the lead only 3. Pittsburgh runs clock a little and scores on another run by Parker to put the game away. Arizona goes for it on fourth down and doesn’t get it. The Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XLIII 31-20, and Willie Parker is named MVP.

Here are a couple of videos for your enjoyment: Steelers Vs. Cardinals Preview, Stopping Pittsburgh, Cardinals Defense, Building the Cardinals, Roethlisberger.

Tell us what you think…. What’s your prediction?

All My Sons and the Surrounding Community

Well I know I am a little late getting this out but here is the calendar with some up and coming events for the Triangle and Triad area. Keep in mind to check back to this blog often as I will be updating it with helpful tips and information in regards to moving and special events happening in the surrounding area. If you can think of anything that you would like me to include please post a comment and will try my best to include what you want.

Raleigh, North Carolina

April 18th: Spamalot
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle a

April 19th: Bass Tournament
Have a reel good time with the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation annual Bass Tournament. No more than 20 teams will be allowed to register. Awards include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and largest bass. The fee is just $60. For information please contact

April 19th: Planet Earth Celebration
RAIN OR SHINE Burt’s Bees presents the 1st Annual Planet Earth Celebration, a fun-filled, interactive experience that will bring together our community to celebrate our planet.

April 19th: Angels in America Part Two

April 20th: Junior Olympic Competition
The US Junior Olympic Skills competition is a free program for youth ages 8-13 years old. Participants will compete in 3 different events-50 meter dash, standing long jump and the ultimate shot put. This is a free event.

April 21st: Mr. Al Live in Concert

April 26th: N.C. Regional Lacers Lace Day
A celebrating of lace and other needle arts will be held on the N.C. State campus at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Talley Center. Contact Kristin Conrad for more information: ks_conrad@hotmail.com

April 26th: World Beer Festival
First Session (12 noon-4 pm); Second Session (6 pm-10 pm) Join All About Beer Magazine on April 26th at Moore Square.

April 29th: Riverdance

Durham, North Carolina

April 19th: Earth Day 2008
Durham Parks and Recreation and Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc., will host the largest Earth Day Festival in the Triangle from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 502 Foster St. The Festival will feature music, food, and an opportunity to learn about current environmental issues. For information, call 560-4355 or visit www.durhamearthday.org.

April 25th: Durham County Special Olympic Games
The annual Durham County Special Olympic Games will be held at the Durham Academy Upper School on April 25 at 10 a.m. Schools from all over Durham County will be represented at this event. There will be a torch ceremony with the Durham Police Department taking part. Athletes will be competing in a wide variety of sporting events. A rain date of April 28 has been set.

Cary, North Carolina

April 26th: Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 2008 – FREE
Enjoy the arts in the park with the 15th annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival! Featuring over 150 local artists, entertainment on four stages throughout the festival, Children’s Village, concessionaires with your favorite festival foods, and the beautiful, serene setting of Bond Park, this festival promises to be the best yet! The Town of Cary Earth Day Celebration will be held in conjunction with Spring Daze 2008. Free and open to the public. Call (919) 469-4061 for more information.Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park

April 27th: Triangle Sacred Harp Singers – FREE
Join the Triangle Sacred Harp Singers and experience Shape Note music from the Original Sacred Harp! on the fourth Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. For information, call (919) 233-4630 or (919) 460-4963.Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

April 26th: Earth Action Day
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.

Wake Forest, North Carolina

April 18th – 27th: Herb Fest
Introduced in April 1999, the first HerbFest was a one-day herb sale held in the municipal parking lot along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest. In later years, the festival grew to three days, while the location remained the same. This year, new and exciting changes are on the way. Not only is HerbFest expanding to 10 days, but the event is moving. The ninth annual HerbFest will be April 18-27 at Festival Park, 527 S. White Street, a two-acre outdoor tract in historic downtown Wake Forest that includes a 20,000-square-foot warehouse. Herbs available for sale at this year’s HerbFest have been raised using Ball Horticulture Company’s “Circle of Life” sustainable horticulture program which promotes eco-friendly gardening. As an example, most of the herb plants will be sold in pots made from bio-degradable rice hulls. After planting, the empty pots can be tossed into the compost pile to decompose along with other lawn and garden waste effectively eliminating those unsightly plastic pots that clutter up the garden shed and reducing the amount of waste thrown in local landfills. And all of the plants are grown locally, so they are sure to perform well for Wake Forest-area gardeners. HerbFest will also feature herbs and other perennials that thrive in low-water environments and showcase various water-saving techniques and products, such as rain barrels. This year’s festival also promises to deliver all of the signature attractions that make HerbFest such a popular area event, including the duck parade and duck pen. Several new offerings are also in store this year with a special emphasis on local entertainment. For more information, visit www.herbfest.net.

April 19th: “Band on the Run” – Wake Forest-Rolesville High School’s Inaugural 5K Road Race
“Band on the Run” is an event for the whole family to help raise funds for the WFRHS Band Programs. Early registration cost for this event is $15 per runner. If you wait until after April 12, registration increases to $20 per runner. All registrants will receive a T-shirt. Find out more by visiting www.wfrband.com. Look for the 5K Road Race link. If you have any questions, please contact wfrband_fundraising@yahoo.com.

April 20th: Six Sundays in Spring featuring Zydecopious
This is the 16th season for the series sponsored by the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association. The free concerts, which continue each Sunday through May 25, begin at 5 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to pack picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, dogs and children into their cars and come out to enjoy the music. Parking is available on the street. Local artists are invited to display their work, civic clubs sell hot dogs, snacks and drinks and various community groups display information and sale booths. Visiting with friends and neighbors, flying a kite, kicking a soccer ball and whirling a frisbee are strongly encouraged. For more information about the band Zydecopious, visit www.zydecopious.com. For more information about the Six Sundays in Spring concert series, visit http://wakeforestculturalarts.org/sixsundays/.

April 23rd: Public Blood Drive
The Town of Wake Forest is hosting a public blood drive on Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. To make an appointment, call Tricia Lanning at (919) 554-6181. Please be sure to bring a picture ID. All donors will receive two free tickets to Raleighwood Theater.

April 26th: Pregnancy Support Services of Wake Forest’s Annual Walk for Life
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk begins at 9 a.m. Come join us for a 2.5 non-competitive walk through downtown Wake Forest as we celebrate life and healing! This will be a fun event lasting until noon with family-friendly activities. Come join us for the Walk even if you have not pre-registered. For more information, call (919) 554-8093.

April 26th: Steps for Schools 5K Road Race
The race will raise funds for a vocational school in Kaihura, Uganda and will be used to spread awareness of the relief efforts needed in Uganda. For more information, contact Austin Shaw at atshaw@nc.rr.com or visit http://www.embraceuganda.org/home.html to download a race brochure.

April 29th: Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club’s 8th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner
The Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club’s 8th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner will be held Tuesday, April 29th 6 p.m. in the Club’s gymnasium 325 S. Wingate St. Tickets $25 per couple or $15 individual. Call to reserve tickets 556-7266 or purchase at the door. Proceeds from this event support programs and services provided by the local Club. Club members will be featured along with a silent auction.

Greensboro, North Carolina

April 19th: Gate City Open Wrestling Tournament

April 20th: 9th Annual Triad Area Spring Pottery Festival

April 25th: Greensboro Children’s Theatre presents Tar Heel Tales

April 27th: Down Through the Years – A Musical Celebration of Warnersville

April 28th: Concert by the Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro

Once again, Thank you for choosing All My Sons Moving & Storage.

All My Sons Voted Best Moving Company Involved with the Community.

I truly believe that it is very important not only for individuals to be involved with their community but also companies. We ended 2007 on high note. My pride and joy “Coats for the Children” had a phenomenal year. All My Sons , along with WRAL, Capital Bank and the Salvation Army not only brought in the largest number of coats to date but we also raised more than $54,000.00 during our annual telethon. This put us just shy of 1 Million dollars since the program started 19 years ago. Along with “Coats for the Children” we had great success for the first year of our “Spaghetti Night” raising more than $10,000.00 for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

2008 looks to be another successful year in the making. As every year prior we will once again be involved with the “Coats for the Children” Campaign, our “Spaghetti Night” will begin soon (I will let everyone know the official date when I have it), and this year we will continue to hand out more than 100 turkeys during the Thanksgiving season.

Below I have included some events happening in the Month of March.

Raleigh, North Carolina

March 1st & 2nd: Carolina Ballet – Balanchine Favorites
March 8th: North Carolina Symphony: Lemony Snicket’s the Composer Is Dead
March 14th & 15th: 2007-08 Duke Medicine Classical Raleigh Series
March 15th: Run for the Oaks & Egg Hunt
March 29th: Springfest

Cary, North Carolina

Kite Festival – FREE
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the fun begins at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, call (919)469-4100.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Multipurpose Field
Sat Mar 8 1 p.m.
Rain date: Sun Mar 9 1 p.m.

Breakfast with the Bunny
The Cary Teen Council sponsors Breakfast with the Bunny prior to Cary’s morning Easter Egg Hunt! Pre-sale tickets are required – there will be no tickets sold the morning of the breakfast. Tickets go on sale Mon, March 3 at the Herb Young Community Center. For more information, call (919) 460-4965.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Kiwanis Shelter
Fri Mar 21 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Raindate: Sat Mar 22
Tickets Required: Ages 10 and up – $4 each; Youth ages 3-9: $3 each; Under 2 – FREE (pick up an “EAT FREE PASS” when you purchase your tickets)

Easter Egg Hunt (age 10 & under) – FREE
Children 10 years of age and under are invited to the Town of Cary’s 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This event features 3 hunt areas, each for a different age group. Bring your own Easter Basket and come early for good parking! Call (919) 469-4100 for more information.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Fri Mar 21 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Raindate: Sat Mar 22

Annual Health Fair (ages 55 +) FREE
Join Resources for Seniors, Inc. and the Cary Senior Center for our annual Health Fair! Local health and wellness experts, health screenings, pharmacy consultations, and more! Appointments required for some health screenings. For more information, call (919) 469-4081.
Location: Cary Senior Center Ballroom
Thu Mar 27 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Men’s Church Softball League Registration Begins
Monday, March 3
Wake Forest Town Hall
Registration for the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation men’s church softball league will begin March 3 and run through March 20. League play is scheduled to begin the week of April 7, and games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Registration forms will be available online and at Town Hall beginning March 3. The entry fee is $500 per team. For more information, contact Edward Austin, Athletic Coordinator, at (919) 554-6183.

Youth Baseball, Softball & T-Ball Registration Ends
Friday, March 7; 5:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Town Hall
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for youth baseball, softball, and T-ball for boys ages 5-17 and girls ages 5-15 until 5 p.m. Friday, March 7. Teams will be formed in late March. Team placement and draft information is available at the Wake Forest Town Hall and online at https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_leaguedrafts.aspx Practices will begin in April or early May, depending upon age group. The regular season is scheduled to extend through mid-July. Registration information and league rules are available at Town Hall and online at https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_youthathletics.aspx The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents. A participant’s eligibility is determined by their age on April 30, 2008, and a birth certificate is required for new participants. For more information, contact Edward Austin, Athletic Coordinator, at (919) 554-6183.

Dream League Baseball Registration Ends
Friday, March 7; 5:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Town Hall
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for Dream League Baseball for boys and girls ages 5-15 until 5 p.m., March 7. Designed for children with special needs, the league will operate on Saturday mornings from mid-April through early June. Registration information and league rules are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, and online at https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_youthathletics.aspx The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents. For more information, contact Edward Austin, Athletic Coordinator, at (919) 554-6183.

Dance Baby Dance II
Saturday, March 8; Noon – 2:00 p.m.
The Mill Room at The Factory
Due to the success of the first Dance Baby Dance, we are offering Dance Baby Dance II on March 8 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Mill Room at The Factory. The event is for families with children from 0-10-years-old. There will be a full disco setting with lights, music, games, dance instructors and great food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased online for $8/person (non-walkers are free). Tickets will be $10 at the door on the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.dancebabydancenc.com/.

Art After Hours
Friday, March 14; 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9:00pm. You never know what treasure you may find!

Wake Forest Farmers’ Market
Saturday, March 22; 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Downtown Wake Forest – Municipal Parking Lot
The market offers fresh produce, pasture-raised beef, poultry and pork, free-range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, honey, jams and preserves, plus a whole lot more. During the winter (January – March) the Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to noon one Saturday per month. For more information, contact Terry Wilkinson at (919) 556-1579.

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Top 10 Most Important Steps for a Smooth Move

Almost everyone that moves has the same question “Where to begin?”. The following is my Top 10 Steps for a Smooth Move. Of course, there are alot of things that you need to do to prepare for your move but the following are the most important for making your move as smooth as possible.

Step 1: Get three written in-home estimates. Be very cautious of over the phone or internet estimates. Over the phone or internet estimates are no more than guestimates and are never bound by any legal ramifications in regards to price. When the estimators arrive at you home show them everything that will be moved, including items in the attic(s), basement(s), garage(s), storage area(s), shed(s), etc. Out of the three estimates you receive two of them will be somewhat close in price, weight and service. I recommend that you select one of these two estimates. The third estimate will either be extremely high or extremely low. In either case you should avoid that carrier because they may not be giving you all the information. You should also make sure your estimates are Binding and Not To Exceed. Getting a non-binding estimate really defeats the purpose because ultimately the mover can charge you what ever he wants. For more information on estimates see the pamphlet labeled “Moving in North Carolina Your Rights and Responsibilities” or the brochure labeled Interstate Moving “Your Rights & Responsiblities”.

Step 2: Avoid Carriers asking for large deposits. It is not uncommon for a carrier to ask for a deposit on your move. Typically this should be no more than 10% of your total cost. However, carriers asking for large down payments to hold dates or to reserve service should be avoided. Furthermore, make sure that what ever amount you put down on your move is 100% refundable.

Step 3: Carefully read all the “pre-move” documentation from your carrier. If you are moving within the State of North Carolina you should receive a pamphlet labeled “Moving in North Carolina Your Rights and Responsibilities” along with your estimate. If you are moving within the Continental United States you should receive a brochure labeled Interstate Moving “Your Rights & Responsiblities” a Ready To Move Pamphlet brochure and the “AMSA Household Goods Dispute Settlement Program” brochure.

Step 4: Ask questions. If at any time you do not understand something told to you either over the phone or in person, ask. The moving and transportation industry is very complex and has a language of its own. If you are unhappy or disatisfied with the answer(s) to your question(s) or if the carrier is very hesitant when you ask for clarification on something, you would be better off speaking to someone else. Feel free to contact another carrier should you need to. Below are some initial questions you should be asking:
Are you legally licensed and insured?
Are you a certified mover?
Can you guarantee my price with a “Not To Exceed”?
Are your men full time employees?
Can you provide references?

Step 5: If at all possible move during the Off-Peak Season. May through September is the busy season for almost all carriers. If you can avoid moving during these months, you will likely have a much smoother and better move. If you must move during the busy season try to move in the middle of the week and the middle of the month. Try to avoid the end of the month. All in all if you must move at the end of the during the busy season schedule your move as soon as possible and make sure you use a certified mover.

Step 6: Be reachable by phone. A good mover will contact you 2-3 days prior to your move to confirm your appointment and to go over the number men, rates, liability and to cover any charges listed on your estimate. If this is done it will save time and ensure that you and the mover are on the same page when it comes to moving day. Make sure you provide the driver with a direct number on the day of your move in case you are seperated. If it is an interstate move make sure you get the driver’s name, license number, vehicle number and the plate for the truck. This will allow for fast and easy communication should something go wrong.

Step 7: Take all Personal Items and Valuables with You. Items such as checkbooks, medical documentation, credit cards, overnight clothing, cash, jewelry, photographs and any other important papers or items should be put aside or in your vehicle prior to the move. Putting them in your car is the most recommended because this will avoid having them accidently loaded in the truck causing you to have to find them later.

Step 8: Try to Relax. No matter how prepared you are things occasionally go wrong. Moving is one of the most stressful time in your life. Get a good night’s sleep before moving day. If something does go wrong be patient and breath. Remember it is not what happened that matters it is how it is dealt with. A good moving company will be responsive and helpful during your move regardless of the situation.

Step 9: Do a Walk Through before leaving either residence. Make sure you conduct a walk through with the driver prior to him leaving the pick-up location. This will make sure that nothing is left behind and that the movers cleaned up their mess prior to leaving. Also make sure you do a walk through before the driver leaves your new home. Make sure that everything is placed where you want it. Check the beds any other furniture for proper assembly and finally check the truck to make sure that all items have been delivered.

Step 10: Use an AMSA Certified Mover. Make sure your mover is a member of the American Moving and Storage Association. Once you have verified that they are a member make sure they are Certified by the American Moving and Storage Association. It is very easy for companies to be a member but being certified assures you that you are dealing with a 100% legitimate mover backed by the American Moving & Storage Association. Visit AMSA’s consumer website: http://www.moving.org/, the AMSA’s Certified Mover and Van Line Program website: http://www.promover.org/NewMoving/COIC/certmover_I.htmland also visit the Department of Transportation’s web site: http://www.protectyourmove.gov/.

Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage we strive to provide the smoothest and most enjoyable moving experience possible. I hope these tips help you with your move. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us directly or leave your questions here on the blog and I will answer them asap.

All My Sons is Striving to become the Best Mover in the Nation

Ask many people who have used a moving company in the past, and you’re sure to hear a story of disaster here and there. True, moving is a risky business, and sometimes a broken plate or damaged headboard is inevitable. Movers are human, after all! But along with that potential for human error is the possibility to excel far past your expectations. The partners of All My Sons Moving and Storage just spent four days in Dallas, Texas discussing how their moving company could do just that: excel far past our customer’s expectations.With All My Sons, it’s not about simply packing, moving, and storing boxes and furniture. Apart, these things are just items. But together, they make up memories, a home, proof of success –they make up the tangible element that we describe as “living” and “home.” When we move you, we’re moving memories. Our meeting gave us a chance to discuss improvements and adjustments we can make in customer service. Our website, allmysons.com, is in the midst of a large upgrade to increase the amount of helpful information for you, no matter where you live in the USA or beyond. We are working hard to make allmysons.com a useful tool that will help you before, during, and after your move as we continue to add tips, resources, and valuable solutions to all of your moving and storage problems.Our family values and honest business principles brought All My Sons to where it is today, a strong, successful company that strives to make friends out of customers. We don’t plan on changing our neighborly ways of helping others, despite the increasing number of impersonal, big business companies that see you as just another number.It’s not about helping you move, and then riding off into the sunset. At All My Sons, it is our sincere wish that whenever our help is needed for any moving or storage problem, our name will be the first thought on your mind. Countless customers who have used All My Sons time and again rave about the consistency of our service, the superior performance of our professional movers, and the sincere hospitality we show toward each customer; toward each friend. They return after years, sometimes decades, to find that our commitment and way of business hasn’t changed