Moving Gracefully: A Guide to Relocating Yourself and Your Family is an easy-to-read, comprehensive guide which walks the reader through the entire moving process, from making the decision to move, through getting adjusted to new surroundings. It addresses local and distant moves, moving with children, moving with pets, and includes many helpful websites. The personal recollections and tips are insightful, engaging and well written; and the coverage of the topics are well-researched and follow a logical process. Even those who are experienced at relocating will learn something from this practical book. How can you make your home look its best so it sells quickly? How do you select a great real estate salesperson and a reputable moving company? What things should you consider when looking for a new home? How much should you spend on the new house, and how do you determine what area to look in? How can you make the process easiest on your children? What do you need to do prior to the move? What should never go on the moving van? How can you best adjust yourself and your family and pets to your new surroundings? All these questions and more are answered in Moving Gracefully. It will guide you to make smart decisions and help the move to be a very positive experience.