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How to Make Moving Easier for Children

Moving is stressful for both adults and children, whether you’re relocating across town or across the country. Young children might idealize their old house and get emotional about leaving it, and teenagers might become moody during the transition. Boston-based parenting… Read More

How to Host a Terrific Yard Sale

Hosting a yard sale is a fun and productive way to de-clutter before a move. Bruce Littlefield, author of Garage Sale America, shares his tips on how to make your yard sale shine. Be proactive. When you find something in… Read More

Simple Stretches for Staying Healthy in the Office

Gentle Giant Moving Company knows a thing or two about staying healthy and keeping fit. We have gyms in all of our warehouses and have won multiple Healthiest Workplace Awards. Our movers run boxes all day long, and some lift 500-pound… Read More

Avoiding Heat Stroke During the Summer Months

Heat is a serious factor that influences moves during the summer months, both for our movers and our customers. Make sure you are taking the necessary steps to keep yourself safe this summer by staying well-hydrated, long before you even… Read More

Gentle Giant Proudly Supports LGBT Pride Events

Gentle Giant will proudly participate in four LGBT Pride events across New England, all the way to California, in continued support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. At Gentle Giant, Pride events are valued and acknowledged. For… Read More

Giant Alum: Kris Walker, Former Master Crew Chief

As a growing regional business, we are very thankful for the initiatives our regional managers have executed. We are especially grateful to GG alum Kris Walker, Master Crew Chief extraordinaire and our first Gentle Giant New York regional manager. Kris… Read More

Gentle Giant Participates in 2014 Fight for Air Climb

Gentle Giant recently participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb. These events take place in cities across the country and are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. This unique "vertical road race" challenges teams of… Read More

Giant Alum: Hillary Saeger, Rowing Champion and Former Packing Specialist

This month, we are featuring multi-medal winning rower and former pack and prep specialist, Hillary Saeger. She is the niece of our founder, Larry O'Toole and worked out of our Boston warehouse in 2007 and 2008. Like many of our… Read More

Giant Alum: Dan Walsh, Olympian and Former Mover

Gentle Giant is happy to recognize 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Master Mover Dan Walsh. Dan's accomplishments make everyone at GG so proud, and we are privileged to have worked with Dan during his world-class rowing career. Dan started working at Gentle… Read More

Giant Alum: Jake Zoller, Former Crew Chief

When the name “Jake Zoller” is mentioned at Gentle Giant, everyone’s face lights up as they get ready to share their favorite Jake story. Even those that only worked with him once will certainly have an experience to share. Even… Read More