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Pepper’s Personal Assistants’ Seattle Local Holiday Gift Guide 2020
The holidays are just around the corner, and although this year looks a little different, some may say that it’s more important than ever to...
The Most Stressful Life Events and How a Personal Assistant Can Help
As a business owner and mother of two, I’ve experienced my fair share of stressful events. Acknowledging this stress – as well as the lack...
Where to Shop Local for Your Thanksgiving Meal
Although it may feature less extended family and friends, Thanksgiving dinner might actually mean a little more this year. After all of the hardships of...
Managing Employees Remotely During the Pandemic
Many great business leaders share a common belief: Employees are the main contributor to an organization’s success. These leaders know that when they hire great...
How Hiring a Personal Assistant Can Support Your Family While Remote Learning and Working From Home
We’re weeks into autumn and “back-to-school” looks a little different this year with remote learning due to the pandemic. This means if you or your...
Years ago, a friend of mine was trying to justify hiring a housecleaning service. Anna struggled because she thought she “should” do the work herself....
Decision Paralysis: Why it Happens and How You Can Overcome It
One of my newer clients, Leslie*, reached out to me after realizing she had problems getting things done at home. The biggest obstacle was not...
Our Advice to Parents on Managing Remote Learning
The first day of school has come and gone, and it looks very different for students and parents. In the Seattle area, we have shifted...
Five Safe Summer Staycation Ideas
Seattle has been voted one of the best cities in the U.S. for a summer “staycation” — and during this pandemic when taking normal vacations...