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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My in-laws helped us move a few years ago (we are late 30s). 
- They drove the kids to daycare and picked them up so we wouldn't have to worry about it on the day off the move.
- They kept the kids out of our hair while we unpacked.
- My MIL helped me decide where to put things away in the kitchen and pantry
- My FIL helped DH hang art and do some minor repairs/changes and made some runs to the hardware store for us

They did NOT do anything requiring major physical exertion. We never would've asked for that, but they help they provided was invaluable.[/quote]

Very similar situation here. We are mid 30s and my parents helped us move 2 years ago. We didn't ask for the help (and wouldn't have) but were very grateful. 
-Kept our pets at their house for a couple days 
-Mom came over once movers had delivered furniture and boxes and helped me unpack the entire kitchen, hired her cleaners to do a deep clean before our items went in and a second clean once we were unpacked, and did a few days of gardening with me
-Dad hired their general contractor for a day to hang heavier art, secure heavy furniture with anti-tip straps, and fix a few minor items for us
-we stayed at their house for a few days while we got unpacked and got settled

I would not ask anyone to help me move post-college. Pay for movers, graciously accept help that is offered and follow up with a small token gift like a bottle of wine and thank you card.[/quote]

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