Like most people who share their lives with animals, our cats mean the world to us; fortunately, they're quite flexible and do adjust to the frequent changes we make in their little kitty lives.

Even though some of our four-legged friends have flown and moved more than most people we know, it's still a big adjustment to take them from a comfortable, known environment to a new home. Over the years, and with good advice from various vets, we've come up with a list of tips to help cats adjust to this often unsettling change.

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Now we all use our closets as a storage space, the place where all the stuff that you can't figure out where to put ends up. Even though we keep promising ourselves that someday we'll clean it all out, imagining a time when we can actually find something inside, when the shelves aren't overflowing and you're not afraid to open that door...

We keep putting it off. Well, now's the time! You're moving, so what better excuse do you have?

Find out how to organize, clean and pack your closet so you're ready to move.

One of the most difficult tasks when moving to a new community, is finding a good school. It's not that good schools are few and far between, it's just that you know all your child's teachers, have been involved in school activities and are certain your child is receiving a good education.

So why not make it fun for both you and your child by researching options, then taking a tour, asking lots of questions and spending some time in a classroom? Getting your child involved in the process will help them adapt more quickly to the change and will reassure you that this move is a positive change for the entire family.

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I had an email from a college bound student who is planning her move into a dorm room in the fall. She asked what kind of items she should take with her and what the residence might provide. First, it's best to contact the college to find out what items are included with your room, then take a look at the list provided here.

And just make sure you pack enough personal items, ones that come with lots of memories and that will add touches of home.

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Moving a business is often more complicated than moving a home. To help, we're beginning a new series of articles to help you move your business - big or small - with information on budgeting, getting employees involved and how to keep your move on track.

One of the first steps is to ensure that you have a solid plan for updating your company information. This may seem like a simple procedure, but you'd be surprised at how many marketing pieces your business produces and just how many places your company is listed.

Find out more...

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When it comes to hiring a moving company, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is whether you need to purchase extra insurance.

Most companies offer "valuation" rather than insurance at no additional cost; however, this may not be enough to cover the true value of your goods should they be damaged in transit. Before you purchase additional insurance, find out how much you'll need or if it's worth the extra cost. A great place to start your assessment of your goods is to conduct a household inventory.

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Everyone's looking for the best place to live, with each of us having particular criteria about what makes a city just perfect, whether it's lots of green space, low crime rate or an abundance of leisure activities. Knowing what we're looking for is a great start, finding it is the next step.

To make the search a little easier, we've put together the Top 5 City Comparison Tools, which includes important factors such as salary comparisons, cost of living, school rates and overall comparisons that help you match your interests and needs with city features.

Make sure you participate in our survey on the most livable cities and towns according to readers. Just go to Reader's Respond to see what others have to say and add your response. At the end, we'll compile the list into the top 10 places that you - our readers - think are the best places to live.

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