The hardest part about moving is disclosing the news to friends and family about your move. Besides hammering the news on your loved ones, there are plenty of creative ways to announce your move.

Technology has made the distances grow smaller. At any point of time you will not be out of touch with your loved ones. There are social networking sites, messengers, video conferencing and plenty of other options as well. But the question is about announcing the news of your move, here are some ways:-

Send Change Of Address Cards - One of the most efficient and personalized ways to announce your move is sending change of address cards to your loved ones. It also makes the announcement more personal. Depending upon the budget you can go for simple or more innovative cards available. You can even design your very own change of address cards with material available at home. Using free design sites online you can create printable formats as well, which can then be posted.

Use Technology - You use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter etc. to announce your move and new location. Sending personalized messages is another convenient way to tell everyone that you will be moved. Text messages can be sent through mobile. If you want to be more creative, you can write an email and attach a beautiful e-card with it. There are many sites online where you can design personalized e-cards for free. You can even add a preview of your new home by sending some pictures as well. You can even create an innovative video about your new house telling your friends how to reach your new location. The video can also be a virtual tour of your new home.

Tell Closest Friends At The Soonest - It is not good to postpone the news of moving, because the later you tell the less time people around will get. You can invite your friends over coffee, dinner or lunch and tell them. The biggest fear friends face about moving is the distance that will come. Assure your friends that your relation will not be effected by the move and you’ll always stay in touch.

Throw A House Warming Party - A house warming party is a great reason for friends, new neighbours and relatives to be invited. A get together will be exciting for your friends and give you a chance to relax after a stressful house removal. An elaborative decorations, extravagant dinner or activities don’t need to be planned for having a house warming party. It can be simple because its all about letting people see your new accommodation.