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Linda Reeder
Feel At Home Faster
When You Relocate to St. Louis
Moving to a new community can be a great
adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for
settling-in. Incorporate these tips into an action plan, and you'll stay
focused, organized and proactive--just what's needed to put roots down fast.
Before You Go
Complete a change of address form with the post office, which can be done online
at the United States Postal Services website,
usps.com. You'll also want to send
your new address to any publications you subscribe to, as it can take up to
eight weeks for the change to become effective.
Contact the Visitor's Bureau for materials about your new town, which should
include a map. Identify important routes, such as those between your home and
your office or your child's school. Ask your Realtor®
for a
relocation package.
Make initial contact with childcare facilities. Depending on the area you move
to, you may need to put your name on a waiting list.
If possible, enroll your children in school. Firm plans will reduce the stress.
Pack a box with essentials for your first few nights, such as prescription
medicine, toiletries, a telephone, clothing, towels, toilet paper, and bed
linen.
You'll also want to make arrangements for to have utilities transferred to your
name or turned on. In addition, you will want to set up appointments to have
services such as telephone, cable and high-speed Internet connected.
Upon Arrival
For safety and peace of mind, change the locks. You never know who has a copy of
the house key.
Locate emergency services--police and fire stations and the closest hospital.
Hang drapes or curtains to give you some privacy.
Select one room, perhaps the family room, as a place of refuge. Make it a cozy
space, free of unpacked boxes, empty cartons or anything else move-related.
Stock the fridge with prepared entrees and the makings for no-fuss meals.
The First Week
Check with the post office to see if they are holding mail for you. Finish
sending out change of address to credit card companies, clubs, associations,
friends and family.
File away all documents related to the move. You'll need them for verification
of moving expenses at tax time.
Call your waste removal company or department of sanitation for a trash
collection schedule.
Open a bank account and arrange for a safe deposit box, if needed.
Obtain a local driver's license and transfer the vehicle registration.
Register to vote. Call the local Board of Elections for information.
Take a tour of your neighborhood to become familiar with your new surroundings.
Learn the routes to work, school, grocers, etc.
Help Your Children Adjust
Maintain family routines. Kids will appreciate the continuity of family life.
Involve the kids. Allow them to select new furnishings or decorate their rooms.
Take your children to the local playground. If you move during the summer, it's
likely they'll make friends there, which should ease the transition to the new
school.
Try to be home when the children return from their first day at school. Kids
feel reassured when a parent is there to hear about their day.
Watch for signs of adjustment problems. These can manifest as trouble making
friends, academic difficulties, and irritability or depression.
Check out our article on
Making the Move to St. Louis Easy on the Kids.
Get Involved in the Community
Spend time outdoors. Neighbors may greet you and come by for sidewalk chats.
Walk your dog in an area where you see other dog owners congregating.
Schedule an after-work coffee or dessert hour. Invite neighbors to drop by.
Choose a place to worship and get involved; consider doing volunteer work.
Select professional service providers such as doctor, dentist and veterinarian.
Find out if your community has a Newcomers Club. Your local library is a good
place to start.
Join a club or take up activities you enjoyed before the move.
Take a job-related class to develop new professional contacts and update skills.
Don't hesitate to contact your real estate professional for more ideas or
information about your new community. By re-establishing daily patterns and
developing ties soon after arrival, your new environment will begin to feel like
home.
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