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We handle every detail — from planning and packing to moving and setting up the new home — so this important transition feels organized, supported, and as smooth as possible.
The many tasks involved in a move can feel overwhelming, time-consuming, and emotionally demanding. For older adults and their families, the transition can carry additional layers of complexity and change. Home to Sweet Home understands how deeply personal this process is, and we approach every move with patience, respect, and thoughtful attention to both people and possessions.
With strong organizational skills and extensive move experience, we guide each step with care and professionalism — easing stress and creating a sense of order and reassurance throughout the transition. We remain attentive to the emotional and physical well-being of our clients while maintaining a calm, capable, and steady presence from start to finish.
Whether you are downsizing into a smaller residence or staying in your current home, appropriately arranging your favorite furniture can improve your mobility, safety and ease of use. We use a professional floor-planning tool to determine best possible furniture arrangement.
You have acquired a lifetime of wonderful possessions, and it’s often difficult to sort through what’s been useful and precious to you. We help you:
We work with several reputable , licensed and insured moving companies in the Twin Cities metro area. We are happy to recommend two or three for consideration and will assist you in the interview process if you wish. The final selection is your decision. We are able to create a realistic move time-line and will coordinate the entire move by handling the details so you can relax, including:
Just imagine walking into your new home and having it be live-in ready! Beds are made, kitchen is usable, television is hooked up and bathroom has the shower curtain and towels in place. Your new residence already feels like home. Home to Sweet Home quickly and efficiently prepares your new home by:
Once you’ve settled into your new home, we can address any unfinished business at your prior home. As with the move, we will work with you to thoughtfully and efficiently complete any unfinished matters, such as:
Home to Sweet Home was founded in 2012 by Lisa Bevens and Rita Bruechert, two incredible women who shared a deep commitment to supporting older adults and their families during life’s transitions. Built from years of hands-on experience helping loved ones navigate the emotional and physical challenges of downsizing and moving, the company was created to bring compassion, organization, and steady guidance to a process that can feel overwhelming. Over time, Home to Sweet Home has become a trusted resource for families throughout the Twin Cities metro area, known for treating every client — and every belonging — with respect, care, and professionalism. That foundation of thoughtful, personalized service continues as the company moves forward into a new chapter.
This new chapter is led by Rachel Milani, whose path to this work was shaped by her own family’s experiences. As an only child, Rachel personally managed the downsizing of her parents’ longtime family home after her mother’s passing, organized an estate sale, coordinated donations, and later guided her father through a move into a smaller home. After his passing, she and her family once again faced the emotional and logistical challenges of sorting, clearing, and honoring a lifetime of belongings. Having experienced firsthand how overwhelming this process can be, Rachel understands the weight families carry during these transitions and the value of having compassionate, capable support.
Professionally, Rachel spent 30 years in the technology field, where organization, planning, and project management were central to her success. Combined with her natural compassion, strong communication skills, and deep respect for the memories tied to a home, she brings both structure and heart to every move. Rachel feels honored to continue the legacy built by Lisa Bevens and is committed to serving families with the same level of professionalism, trust, and thoughtful care that Home to Sweet Home is known for.
Corporate Address: 2405 Oak St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
I’m a retired Bank Manager who has served clients of all ages since 1982. I admit, I’ve always favored my senior clients, and even spent free time providing home and companion care on and off. I’ve always enjoyed volunteering and most of that work included services that included older populations. I take particular pleasure in hearing stories about people’s life experiences, work ethics, and family values because that’s what’s most important to me. My first move management experience was for my own father, when a small medical procedure went poorly for him resulting in his inability to remain in his own home. It’s easy for me to empathize with today’s families when I recall how overwhelming that process was for mine, especially without benefit of all the resources I’m aware of today. I am known by staff and clients to lend a compassionate ear while serving their needs.
“I want to thank you for the incredible service you provided my mom and I recently. You folks worked fast, you were incredibly sensitive to the issues of working with an Alzheimer’s patient and the family, and you left her new apartment in fantastic shape. You are providing a much needed and important service to families with elderly parents. Thanks Again!! “
Paul H, Mplwd
“You brightened my sister’s and my world… I can’t thank you enough for your kind, gentle ways. Your thoughtful actions made my sister feel more at home at her new residence.”
Mary D, St Paul to Bayport MN
“Thanks for all your help. You and your staff were great! I would be happy to be a reference to your potential customers…”
Greg S, Stillwater to Stillwater MN
"I would like to commend Home to Sweet Home… I feel their work is far more than a business; it is a MISSION. We have been so pleased with Home to Sweet Home that they are the only ones I would think of using.”
Monica D, Bayport to St Paul MN
“First off, both women are exceptionally skilled. In short, what they do goes well beyond sheer business. It embraces something else, closer to a unique kind of ministry.”
Don & Jane B, Afton to Woodbury MN and Woodbury MN to San Diego CA
We invite you to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation. You’ll receive a thoughtful, no-obligation estimate based on the services that best fit your unique moving situation.