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Prioritize your well-being during and after your move with tips on managing stress and finding balance. 

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    Moving Without the Guilt

    Why Mayflower means more pizza and less stress.

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    Health, Distance and Stress: Solid Reasons for a Full-Service, Cross-Country Job Relocation

    Moving for a job? Our new study shows why full-service moving is good for your back, your friendships and possibly even your career.

  • A Mayflower mover loading a bicycle into the moving truck

    From “Pivot” to Pizza: How Awkward Items are Driving People to the Pros 

    When moving, is it finally time to let the pros deal with the heavy stuff? Our survey may surprise you.

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    The End of Guilt Trips: Turning Moving Bribes into Rewards

    Our latest study shows moving is no longer about calling in favors from friends and family. With Mayflower, you can skip the heavy lifting and create memories with the people who matter most.

  • 2 Mayflower movers moving boxes out of a customer home

    No More Pizza Bribes — Just Good Vibes (and a Seamless, Full-Service Move)

    Gone are the days of bribing friends and loved ones with a slice to help you move. Our new study shows a full-service move — and celebration — is where it’s at.

  • A couple looking at their house - Goodbye to your home - Mayflower

    A Love Letter to Your Former Home

    It may be hard to say goodbye to your former home. We have some advice on making peace and starting fresh.

  • person sitting in a new home

    How to Fall in Love With a New Place

    When your heart aches to be in another place, to live some other way, that’s topophilia. Here’s how to make that visceral reaction work for you.

  • kid playing with toys

    Keeping Your Kids’ Toys Tidy

    Is your home becoming an obstacle course? Check out our tips for organizing your kids’ toys and keeping them that way.

  • ecofriendly home cleaning

    Eco-Friendly Cleaning: How to Go Green in Your Home

    Going green with your cleaning routine is a win-win. Learn why — and how.

  • a family sitting on sofa

    Finding Peace with Your Imperfect Home

    Check out some reasons to accept imperfection in your home — and to love it anyway.

  • Celebrate the First Holiday in Your New Home

    Your winter move is over, the unpacking’s well under control and it’s time to settle in for the very first holiday season in your new home.

  • Finding the Silver Lining When You Move Out of Necessity 

    Relocation depression: It’s a real thing and you’re not alone if you’re experiencing it.

  • What Makes Your Home, “Home”?

    What does “home” mean to you? While the proverbial single-family detached house fits the description, so does a townhouse, apartment and even an RV.

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    Moving with Plants: A Survival Guide

    Plants can be tricky to move – for starters, they’re living, breathing things. As such, they require extra care.

  • How to Turn Your Brown Thumb Green

    Do your house plants thrive or slowly wither away? Get tips and tricks for turning your brown thumb green.

  • 5 Ways to Maintain Good Mental Health During a Move

    Moving doesn’t have to be a stress test! Here are five simple tips to bring the pressure down and lift your spirits up.

  • family gathering in kitchen - Things to do before your items arrive - Mayflower

    What to Do While You’re Waiting for Your Things to Arrive

    You’ve arrived. Your things are still on the way. Get some tips for what to do while you’re waiting.

  • Moving as a Family: It’s Not All About You 

    Is your family relocating? Explore the opportunities and challenges from every angle.

  • How to Grow Plants From Seed Indoors or Outside

    Starting and growing plants from seed is a great way to pass the non-growing season indoors.

  • Friluftsliv and Hygge: How to Get Through the Long Winter Ahead

    As anyone living in a four-season climate knows, winters are chillingly long, cold and grey. People run from building to car to house as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • Settling in as a Singleton: Putting Yourself out There

    It’s exciting, unfamiliar and even a little scary, so keep in mind that your journey to a new place is also a journey to a different way of living, too.

  • 10 Tips for Feeling at Home in Your New City

    Relocating can be challenging, but it can also be a lot of fun. These 10 tips can help you settle in the new city more smoothly.

  • How to Make a House a Home

    When you move into a new home, you have a blank canvas in front of you. If you’ve moved long-distance, this can be especially overwhelming.

  • Moving in day

    How Many Calories Can You Burn While Moving?

    Moving: What a Workout! Packing up and moving an entire house takes not only a large chunk of time but can also require a great deal of physical endurance and energy.

Recent State Guides

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  • A retired couple walking - Top cities for retirees - Mayflower

    How to Choose the Best City or State for Retirement: What You Need to Know

    What makes a city or state ideal for retirees? Discover the top 6 factors to consider when choosing a retirement city.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Tips for a Smooth Transition: Settling Into Your New Home State 

    Check out our tips for moving to a new state without creating a state of confusion.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Best States to Raise a Family

    When making a move with family, there’s an important mix of factors to consider. See what states are trending for families in 2024.

  • North Carolina

    North Carolina Brims with Amenities Even Californians Can Love

    In 2023, cost of living and a better way of life are leading many to Find Home in a new and inspiring state — North Carolina.

Recent City Guides

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  • Beautiful shot of Louisville in the evening

    Moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 2025? What to Know First

    Learn about living costs, job market, neighborhoods and unique experiences in Bourbon City. Mayflower is here to help you explore and move to Louisville.

  • Louisiana State Capitol Building in Downtown Baton Rouge

    Moving to Baton Rouge, LA: Everything You Need to Know About Life in the Capital City

    Considering a move to Baton Rouge? Uncover the real-life vibe of Louisiana’s capital — costs, jobs, culture, food and what to expect day-to-day!

  • Downtown Lafayette

    10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Lafayette, Louisiana

    Low living costs, diversified job market, rich culture and food scenes, friendly communities. Dive into 10 must-know facts about Lafayette, LA.

  • Baltimore Aerial - Moving to Baltimore - Mayflower

    Moving to Baltimore, MD: Charm, Costs, Jobs and City Life

    Thinking of moving to Baltimore? Discover affordable living, diverse neighborhoods, local culture, job opportunities and what makes Charm City shine.

What It's Like Guides

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  • Golden Gate Bridge - Life in San Francisco - Mayflower

    What Living in San Francisco Is Like: Beyond the Guidebooks

    From beautiful landscapes to great eats, there’s lots to love about San Francisco. Here’s what living there is really like.

  • Living in Boston- Mayflower

    Boston Bound? Here’s the Scoop on Living in Beantown

    Discover the allure — and drawbacks — of living in Boston before calling it home.

  • Living in Delaware - Mayflower

    What It’s Like to Live in Delaware: An Insider’s Perspective

    Small but mighty, Delaware is a state like no other. Learn all about what life there is like before taking the plunge.

  • Living in Houston - Mayflower

    The Truth About Calling Houston Home

    Life in Houston is so much more than the sum of its parts. See if a move to H-Town is right for you.

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