When a Lifetime Fits in Boxes: The Day Pink Glove Was Born

Brie Grant • January 8, 2026

She sat in her dining room, frozen.

Eighty-three years old, surrounded by boxes we'd carefully labeled, and she couldn't move. Couldn't decide. Couldn't breathe.

"I don't know what to do," she whispered. "I've lived here for 47 years. How do I choose what matters?"

Most moving crews would have checked their watches. Pushed for decisions. Reminded her we were on the clock.

We pulled up chairs and sat down.

This Is Where Pink Glove Really Started

Not with a business plan or a marketing meeting. But in moments like these—when I realized the moving industry was missing something fundamental.

People don't just need movers. They need someone who understands that moving isn't about furniture. It's about life transitions.

Before Steven and I founded S.B. Taylor Moving, I spent 20 years as a CNA in memory care units, hospice rooms, and veteran facilities across Maine. I learned that how you touch someone's belongings is how you touch their dignity.

I'd watch families navigate impossible decisions:

What do we bring to Mom's new memory care room?

How do we pack Dad's house after he's gone?

Which of these items will trigger memories versus confusion?

And I'd think: Where are these skills when people are moving? Why does the moving industry treat life transitions like logistics problems?

The Woman Who Couldn't Decide

Back in that dining room, my crew and I sat with her for 20 minutes.

We didn't rush. We didn't sigh. We didn't check our phones.

We asked questions:

"Tell me about this table. Where did it come from?"

"Do you have family who might want these dishes?"

"What room in your new place makes you feel most excited?"

Slowly, she started talking. Then deciding. Then even smiling.

"You know what?" she finally said. "I think I'm ready."

We weren't just movers in that moment. We were witnesses to her courage.

When we finished setting up her new apartment—furniture arranged just so, family photos exactly where she could see them from her favorite chair—she hugged me.

"You made this feel possible," she said. "I was so scared. But you treated this like it mattered."

It Does Matter. That's Pink Glove.

White glove service in the moving industry means: careful handling, premium materials, attention to detail.

Pink Glove means all of that plus understanding the human being behind the move.

Pink is:

Sitting down when someone needs a moment

Asking about the story behind the china cabinet

Working at the pace of grief, not the pace of efficiency

Bringing healthcare-level compassion to furniture logistics

It's white glove service with a heart.

The Memory Care Move That Changed Everything

A few months after that downsizing job, we got a call from a family moving their mother into memory care.

"She has Alzheimer's," the daughter explained. "She's confused about why we're packing her things. Other movers we called said they 'don't do that kind of move.' Can you help?"

Could I help?

I'd spent two decades in memory care. I knew:

How to speak calmly when someone's agitated

Why you narrate what you're doing before you do it

That "confused" doesn't mean "incapable of feeling"

Which items provide comfort versus trigger distress

This wasn't just a move I could do. This was a move I was trained for.

What Healthcare Taught Me About Moving

When we arrived at their home, Mom was sitting in her recliner, visibly anxious.

I knelt down to her eye level.

"Hi, I'm Brie. We're going to help you move some of your favorite things to your new room today. Is that okay?"

She nodded, uncertain.

Here's what I did differently because of my CNA background:

I involved her in decisions - even small ones gave her agency

"Do you want your blue blanket or your yellow one in the truck first?"

"Should we wrap your photos now or after lunch?"

I narrated everything - reducing fear of the unknown

"I'm going to pick up this box now and put it in the truck."

"We're taking a break. We'll be right back."

I watched for agitation triggers and adjusted

When she got upset seeing her bedroom packed, we moved to another room

When she asked the same question five times, I answered patiently five times

I coordinated with the facility about her routines

What time she usually napped (we planned around it)

Which side of the bed she slept on (we set it up that way)

Her favorite photos (we placed them where she'd see them first)

When we finished setting up her new room, she looked around and said, "This feels like home."

Her daughter cried.

That's when I knew Pink Glove wasn't just nice—it was necessary.

Why "Pink Glove" and Not Just "Good Service"?

Because words matter. Standards matter. Training matters.

I could say we provide "compassionate moving" or "careful service," but those terms are vague. Everyone claims them.

Pink Glove is specific. It means:

✅ Healthcare-informed protocols for vulnerable populations

✅ Trauma-aware practices for emotionally complex moves

✅ Communication that adapts to how you process information

✅ Patience that isn't conditional on staying on schedule

✅ Expertise that comes from 20 years of caregiving, not just moving

It's the difference between:

A mover who's "dealt with seniors before"

A CNA who spent two decades in memory care and hospice

Pink Glove is the standard we hold ourselves to every single day.

What Pink Glove Looks Like in Practice

We Ask Before We Touch

Especially in estate cleanouts, senior transitions, or women leaving difficult situations—consent and control matter.

"Is it okay if we start in this room?"
"Do you want to be present when we pack this?"
"Are there items you'd prefer to move yourself?"

We Meet You Where You Are

Some clients need to email every detail. Some need to text at midnight. Some need a long phone conversation.

We adapt to you, not the other way around.

No automated follow-ups. No spam. No pressure.

We Protect What Matters

That box might look random. But it could contain 60 years of love letters.

We treat everything as irreplaceable because to someone, it is.

We Work at Your Pace

Need to take breaks? Say goodbye to rooms? Process emotions that surface?

We're there for it. Because moving isn't just physical—it's emotional.

The Moves That Need Pink Glove Most

Memory Care Transitions

When dementia or Alzheimer's makes moving confusing and frightening, my CNA training becomes essential. I know how to reduce agitation, maintain dignity, and create familiarity in new spaces.

Estate Cleanouts After Loss

Grieving while sorting a lifetime of belongings is overwhelming. We hold space for emotions, never rush decisions, and honor the life being remembered.

Senior Downsizing

Leaving a longtime home is profound even when it's the right choice. We bring patience for decisions that carry decades of memory.

Women in Transition

Sometimes moves need to happen quickly and quietly. We provide safe, judgment-free support without needing all the details.

We're Trademarking Pink Glove Because It's Who We Are

This isn't a marketing campaign. It's our operational identity.

Every crew member is trained in these approaches. Every move is filtered through this standard. Every decision asks:

"Is this just meeting industry expectations, or is this actually serving the human being in front of us?"

Your Move Deserves More Than Efficiency

It deserves someone who understands that boxes contain more than belongings—they hold identity, memory, courage, and new beginnings.

That's Pink Glove.
That's S.B. Taylor Moving.
That's what 20 years of caregiving brings to the moving industry.

Ready to Experience Pink Glove?

📞 Call/Text: 207-502-4035
📧 Email:Info@sbtaylortransport.com
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Serving York & Cumberland Counties, Maine

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By Brie Grant • January 31, 2026

Moving is stressful enough. Packing doesn't have to be. We've heard it countless times: "I know I should start packing, but every time I look at my closet, I just freeze." Or "I'm working full-time, managing kids' schedules, and now I have to pack an entire house in three weeks?" Here's what we want you to know: You don't have to pack your own boxes. It's Okay to Ask for Help There's this unspoken expectation that packing is just something you should do yourself. Like somehow you're not a capable adult if you can't manage to wrap every dish, fold every piece of clothing, and label every box while juggling everything else in your life. Let us be clear: that's nonsense. Packing an entire household is physically exhausting and emotionally draining. You're handling memories with every item. You're making a thousand tiny decisions about what goes where. You're doing this while probably also managing work, family obligations, and the million other details that come with moving. Asking for help isn't a luxury—it's smart planning. What Professional Packing Actually Looks Like When you work with S.B. Taylor Moving for packing services, you're not just hiring people to throw things in boxes. You're working with a team trained in the art of careful, thoughtful packing. Our team approaches packing the same way we approach moving: with care, compassion, and respect for your belongings and your story. Here's what we can help with: Full packing services - We pack everything, room by room, with systematic labeling so you know exactly where things are when you arrive at your new home Partial packing - Maybe you want to pack personal items yourself but need help with the kitchen, garage, or those overwhelming "everything" rooms. We work alongside you. Unpacking and setup - Moving day is exhausting. We can unpack boxes, put dishes in cabinets, hang clothes in closets, and help you settle in so you can actually sleep in a functional bedroom that first night. Organization as we go - With my 20 years of experience as a CNA working with seniors and families in transition, I understand how overwhelming it feels when you can't find anything. We organize as we unpack so your new space is actually livable from day one. Why Our Packing Services Are Different Before I started S.B. Taylor Moving, I spent two decades as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked in memory care, hospice, and with veterans. I learned how to handle people's most precious belongings during vulnerable moments. I learned patience. I learned how to read what someone needs even when they can't articulate it. That background shapes everything we do. Our team isn't just trained in proper packing techniques (though we absolutely know how to wrap a wine glass so it arrives intact). We're trained to see you as a whole person, not just another job on the schedule. We understand that the box of photo albums isn't just heavy—it's your entire family history. We know that packing up a nursery when you're downsizing hits differently than packing up a garage. We get that sometimes you need us to just quietly work while you process, and sometimes you need us to chat and keep things light. We're caregivers who happen to pack boxes. When Packing Help Makes the Most Sense You might benefit from professional packing if: You're moving on a tight timeline and there aren't enough hours in the day You have mobility limitations or health concerns that make packing physically difficult You're managing a household move while working full-time or caring for family members You're downsizing from a long-term home and feeling overwhelmed by decades of belongings You have valuable or fragile items that need specialized packing You're already emotionally exhausted and need someone else to handle the logistics You simply don't want to pack and would rather spend your limited time on other priorities That last one? Completely valid. How It Works: The Three-Day Process Day Before Moving Day: Packing Our team arrives with all supplies and packs your entire home systematically. We use detailed box labeling—not just "kitchen" but "kitchen - everyday dishes and coffee mugs." This makes unpacking SO much easier. Moving Day: Strategic Placement We load everything, transport it to your new home, and here's the key: we set up your bed first and place every box in its correct room. No mountain of boxes in the garage. No digging through the living room to find your kids' school clothes. Everything goes where it belongs from the start. Day After Move: Unpacking With our detailed labeling system, we know exactly which boxes need unpacking first. We unpack strategically—kitchen essentials, bathrooms, bedrooms—so your home is functional, not just full of empty boxes. You can cook dinner and shower in a space that feels like home, not a storage unit. This three-day approach means you go from packed and ready to settled and living in your new space in 72 hours. Real Talk About Cost Yes, professional packing is an additional cost. We're transparent about that. But here's what we've seen time and again: people who try to do everything themselves often end up: Taking time off work (lost wages) Buying supplies piecemeal at retail prices (expensive and inefficient) Packing poorly in a rush (leading to damaged items) Arriving at their new home completely exhausted and unable to function Taking weeks to unpack because they're overwhelmed When you factor in your time, energy, and peace of mind, professional packing often makes financial sense—especially during an already expensive and stressful life transition. You Deserve Support Moving is ranked as one of life's most stressful events, right up there with loss of a loved one and divorce. You're not being dramatic if it feels hard—it is hard. At S.B. Taylor Moving, we built our entire business on a simple idea: people deserve compassionate support during life transitions. Whether you need us to pack three boxes or three thousand, we're here. Whether you're moving across town or across the state, whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or just sizing differently—we've got you. You don't have to do this alone. Ready to take packing off your plate? Call S.B. Taylor Moving at 207-502-4035 or visit www.sbtaylortransport.com to schedule a free packing consultation. Serving York and Cumberland counties with the care you deserve.