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If you are new to the Columbus area, local moving companies want you and your family to enjoy the holiday season in your new hometown, so we have compiled a short list of some of the biggest 2014 Columbus Christmas events that you should not miss!

1) Dickens of a Christmas has already started, but you can catch the event on the 19^th and 20^th, from 6-9 p.m. The last event date will be on December 21, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Dickens of a Christmas takes place at Ohio Village and is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 6-12, children under the age of six are free. The entire family can enjoy arts and crafts, caroling, cooking lessons, and view all of the wonderful Victorian holiday decorations, inspired by Charles Dickens.

2) Gifts of the Craftsmen will continue throughout the month of December, until the 23^rd, and is located at the Ohio Craft Museum. Visit the museum for their annual holiday sale and you can purchase unique, handcrafted items by over 60 Ohio artists. If you have recently moved to Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity to add some local charm and support in your home, by picking up locally made décor. Choose from handcrafted bowls, utensils, leather accessories, and much more.

3) Holidays at the Conservatory- Merry & Bright will be open until January 4, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. and takes place at the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. This Columbus Christmas event is an annual family favorite and features elaborate holiday decorated foliage, entertainment, and activities for the entire family.

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Columbus wants you to have the best moving experience…period; and we wish you a Merry Christmas!

In an analysis by Stanford University, student test data from the 2007-2008 to the 2013-2013 school years showed that private schools are continuing a trend that will soon cause them to be no more beneficial than public schools.

If you and your family are moving to Columbus and you originally wanted your children to attend local private schools, your local moving company wants to inform you on some of the Ohio private school versus public school statistics.

1) Ohio charter school students have 14 fewer days allotted for reading than the local public schools

2) Ohio charter schools allocate 43 fewer days for learning math, in contrast to local public schools.

3) Ohio charter schools tend to benefit lower income minorities, according to The Columbus Dispatch; receiving 29 more days of reading and 22 more days learning math.

Despite the alarming numbers, the rates are even lower in small towns and rural areas of Ohio.

Although Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education admits that this is great for public schools, meaning that public school education is improving; it also means that charter schools need improvement if they are going to be worth the private and tax-funding that they require.

Every year, the Ohio Associated Press utilizes a statewide panel of sports writers to name the year’s Mr. Football award. Celebrating its 28^th year, Ohio Associated Press named high school senior Joe Burrow 2014’s Mr. Football.

The 6-foot-4, 210 pound senior at Athens High School is headed for Ohio State.

During the 2014 football season at Athens High School, Burrow threw 180 passes, helping the Bulldogs celebrate a flawless 10-0 undefeated season. Burrows also completed 135 out of the 180 passes, giving him a 75 percent accuracy rate and 42 touchdowns.

After winning Mr. Football, Burrow played against Toledo Central Catholic at the Division III state championship, where he passed for a record-tying six touchdowns and completed 26 of 45 passes, with a completion of 446 yards (14-1).

The finals were held at Ohio Stadium for the first time since 1989, serving as Burrow’s Ohio Stadium debut. Although Athens High School Bulldogs lost, a crowd of over 10,000 made it one of the largest high school football events of the 2014 season.

If you and your family are moving to Columbus and you have a football player on your hands, consider transferring to the great football team of Athens High School, where OSU scouts flock. Make your move easy and stress-free for the family, by letting All My Sons Moving & Storage move your belongings for you.

Home décor is always a top priority when you move into a new house. But after a recent move to Columbus, money can be tight, making unnecessary purchases difficult to fund. When you are working on a budget, Do-It-Yourself projects are a great way to have fun decorating and save money! Here is a list of 3 kitchen improvements that you can make for under $500.

Spice Up the Backsplash. Serving as the barrier between the countertop and the drywall, most kitchens have some type of backsplash. With its eye level position, backsplash is one of the first things people notice when entering a kitchen. If you don’t already have backsplash you can shop for inexpensive options at your local home improvement store. If you already have backsplash, consider updating it by adding decorative tile above it, or changing the outlets and switches.

Add Some Color. Painting the wall of your kitchen has instantaneous results for your kitchen improvement plans. This is an inexpensive and quick project that can be completed for under $100. Add a touch of color and style to the room if it feels bland. Ask the paint specialist what they recommend if you have a kitchen with low light or what colors could help your small space feel bigger.

Light Up the Room. Liven up your kitchen space by adding more light to dark corners. A poorly lit kitchen can make your space feel smaller. Consider adding light underneath of your cabinets or even a small table lamp on a counter corner and literally see your kitchen improvements stand out.

When we think about ‘moving pets’, we think of putting our dogs and cats in the car and then driving off, but it is not so simple when you have a fish tank. There is one very important rule if you need to move a fish tank: you never move the fish in the tank! You move the tank and then you move the fish – but never together.

While it may not be apparent, moving can be highly stressful on fish. It is quite common to see several fish pass during the move, even when you take extreme precautions.

Many fish experts suggest selling your fish before your move and replacing them after you get settled in to your new place. However, if you decide that your fish and fish tank are coming on your move to Columbus here are some suggestions:

1. Put the fish in a holding container.
2. Drain the fish tank. If you only need to move a fish tank a short distance, you can save some of the water.
3. Bag plants from the fish tank with water and set them aside to move by hand.
4. Disassemble the fish tank.
5. Place the filter in a sealed, chemical-free container for short moves. If you are moving long distance, clean or discard the filter.
6. Pack all pumps, heaters, and aquarium accessories in safe, cushioned wrapping.

After your move to Columbus is complete, allow your tank adequate time to stabilize before returning your fish to the water. The nitrate cycle can take up to a week to complete, so All My Sons of Columbus suggests waiting at least seven days to be safe. If your move will take longer than 3 days, you should set up your tank as if it were new.

Moving can become overwhelming, especially if you wait until the last minute. It is important to think ahead when planning for an upcoming move to Columbus.

To keep your move as stress-free as possible, keep these need to know moving tips handy.

Organization is key. Moving, regardless of distance, is a project. Ensure that you give yourself and family a proper amount of time for planning and organizing your upcoming move. In addition to all of your regular duties, adding packing, moving, and cleaning to the list may make you feel overwhelmed.

The more organized you make your move, the smoother moving day will be. Use a schedule to decide what rooms you will pack on what day. Craft stores sell colored duct tape and markers that can help color coordinate your move by room.

Solve the problems before they happen. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, applies to moving. Try to think of the ‘worst-case-scenarios’ ahead of time, so that you have a backup plan ready to go.

Measure all door frames and furniture to ensure that your belongings will fit in the house. Make routes on which entry ways will be used to move you sofas, dinning sets, and other bulky items. Have a backup Columbus moving company in case your original Columbus movers do not show up. The more options that you provide yourself with, the more peace of mind you will have leading up to your move.

Embrace the change. Whether you are moving for a new job, new experience, or would just like a fresh start…be excited about your move! Moving should be a happy moment in your life, so savor the experience and think of all the positive things that will come from relocating to Columbus.

Many of us remember a childhood move that we did not want to happen. But the majority of us think happy thoughts when we think of moving. We think of our new job that we are relocating for, moving away for college, or a fresh experience in a new city. What we tend to forget about are those who may be moving during a difficult time; such as: a divorce, a death in the family, or financial burdens.

If you are moving to Columbus during a difficult time, the move can become overly stressful with feelings of anxiety, the burden of moving when you do not want to, and the inability to control the situation. Here are some tips on how to cope with a difficult move.

Take the Necessities. If you do not need the item, replace it. Especially after the loss of a loved one, it is difficult to be around items that remind us of them. Living in a house full of memories could bring unhealthy feelings and make the grieving process even longer and possibly more difficult. Emotional trauma could cause us to throw away items that could comfort us in the process of recovery. Try to find a healthy medium on what items make you feel secure and what items could be harmful if kept.

Do not be Afraid to Ask for Help. When you are dealing with a difficult move, do not let your pride get in the way. There are certain situations that you should not have to face alone, moving during a difficult time is one of them. Have a friend pack items that are difficult for you, talk to a professional about how you feel, hire a babysitter to help with the kids, etc. Small tasks can seem immense when you are struggling emotionally, do not feel embarrassed to ask those that care about you to help.

The 2014 Comic-Con will be rolling in to town this weekend with thousands of fans from all over the Midwest. Comic fans throughout the Midwest flock to Columbus in order to meet a famous comic writer, comic artist, or actor from famous comic movies and television series.

If you are moving to Columbus this October and love comic books and films, be sure to visit Jim Ferguson and have him draw your favorite movie scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and hundreds of other films.

Or, check out Troma Film Company’s stand with over 100 rare horror and exploitation DVDs for sale, such as: Toxic Avenger, Bikini Swamp Girl Massacre, Tromeo and Juliet, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Another cool stand at Comic-Con is Demarcus Young of Blade Daddy’s display of real-life versions of all your favorite monstrous swords and knives that can be found in comics, cartoons, and horror movies. For sale, you can buy Star Trek’s Klingon characters’ “bat’leth” for $65, or a 40-pound Final Fantasy or The Legend of Zelda slicer.

Comic book prices range from $1 to tens of thousands of dollars for rare copies of Superman and Batman that date back to the 1940s.

Attendants can either choose to come in costume or buy their favorite comic T-shirt to wear there.

Columbus Comic-Con will continue throughout the Halloween weekend, into the beginning of the first week of November.

The seventh annual HighBall will take place on High Street, between Goodale Street in the Short North and Nationwide Boulevard in the Arena District, on the weekend of October 24-25. HighBall is Columbus’ most famous Halloween festivity and the 2014 celebration is expected to be even bigger than last year and filled with more entertainment than ever before. HighBall’s Costume Couture Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, October 25.

Apart from HighBall, Columbus is packed with other Halloween attractions for the entire family to enjoy. If you are moving to Columbus before Halloween, check out HighBall and some of the other Halloween festivities taking place in the city this season.

If you are moving to Columbus and like horror films, the Shock Around the Clock: 666^th Annual Ohio 24-Hour Horror Marathon is for you. This 24-hour horror film festival presents classic horror movies along with local premieres and filmmaker Q&A sessions.

For those moving to Columbus that are brave and love a good scare, check out Freaky Flight. Put on your Halloween costume and take a pitch-black zip line tour at ZipZone.

Also not for the faint of heart is the Haunted Prison Experience-Supernatural II. Get locked in a prison, take a terrifying tour, and watch out for ghouls and goblins along the way.

ScareAtorium is another horrific experience for Halloween lovers. This 40,000-square-foot venue will make you live out your worst nightmares.

Get Trapped In a Room With a Zombie at Columbus Idea Foundry. Once you are locked in the room, you will have 60 minutes to find a way out before the zombies attack.

If your family is moving to Columbus and has small children, you might want to make a visit to these milder Halloween activities in town. Haunted Halloween Maze is where kids can walk through a haunted greenhouse, make their way through a straw maze, pick pumpkins at a pumpkin patch, and much more.

Boo at the Zoo is another family-friendly event where your children can trick-or-treat with their favorite furry friends.

Got pets? Dress your pets in Halloween costumes and enter them into the Halloween Pet Parade.

If you are a veteran and looking for the perfect location to be able to jumpstart your civilian career, move to Columbus, Ohio!

According to an annual study conducted by the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), Columbus ranks as the sixth best city in the United States for military veterans who want to pursue higher education in order to be better equipped for a civilian career.

The study took into consideration things like G.I. Bill enrollment numbers, presence of colleges and universities in the area, and unemployment rates in the city. It also acknowledged other issues that are important to veterans, such as health care accessibility in the region.

The blended government, business industry, and available education that Ohio’s capital has to offer is what makes it appealing to veterans.

With a median home price of $136,200.00 and unemployment at a low rate of 6.2%, Columbus’ strong intellectual and cultural base, and many businesses welcome educated veterans.