Protect Your Move 3 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR WHEN HIRING A MOVING COMPANY
Red-Flag Details Pay attention to company names, addresses, and other contact information. Always look for a physical address on their website. If they don’t have one listed, that’s a big red flag. The same goes for a lack of insurance or registration. If you can’t track down this information, or if the company refuses to share it, walk away. Red-Flag Payment Disreputable movers may ask for payment upfront and in cash, or they may ask for an unusually large deposit. This gives the movers a chance to walk away with your money without completing the job. They may even take your belongings to dump or sell later. How Can You Protect Yourself? Before hiring a professional mover, check out Mover.net and ConsumerProtectionBC.ca/2013/07/
May is the start of moving season. From May to August, more people relocate than during any other time of the year. If you’re one of the many who are planning to find a new place to live, near or far, you may consider hiring a professional mover. The challenge, however, is finding the right moving company — one that offers reputable and reliable service. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of complaints against interprovincial movers. This is because the moving industry attracts disreputable contractors who just want to make a quick buck. To protect yourself, your family, your belongings, and your wallet, keep these red flags in mind when searching for the perfect mover. Red-Flag Pricing Some movers advertise questionably low prices. It’s tempting to hire a bargain
mover, but once these low-priced movers have your possessions, they might not give them back until you pay far more than the original asking price. Watch out for small, unlicensed companies advertising on roadsides or websites such as Craigslist.
choosing-a-moving-company. Both websites contain a host of information to help you find a reputable mover close to you.
STRAWBERRY MANGO PALETAS
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/4 cups strawberries, chopped • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. In a saucepan, toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 2. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cook strawberries until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Let cool completely, about 45 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée mangoes with 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl and clean the
blender. Then, purée strawberry mixture until smooth. 5. Into 8 3-ounce ice pop molds, spoon 2 tablespoons mango purée. Add 2 tablespoons strawberry purée to each mold, then top with remaining mango purée, leaving 1/2 inch between filling and top of mold. 6. Using a small knife, gently swirl layers together. 7. Insert ice pop sticks and freeze until solid. 8. Dip molds in hot water for a few seconds, then unmold paletas and serve immediately.
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