Halloween is a festive, fun time of year, but it can also come with a lot of planning and preparation. From setting up decorations to organizing a spooky party, there’s plenty to do! Luckily, hiring a personal assistant in Seattle can help you enjoy the season without...
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Pepper’s Blog
Explore the Pepper’s Personal Assistants blog for valuable tips, insights, and resources designed to simplify your busy Seattle lifestyle. From practical household management advice and efficient meal prep strategies to expert recommendations on errands, scheduling, and organization, our blog content helps Seattle professionals, working moms, and families reclaim valuable time and live intentionally. Stay updated with fresh content designed specifically for the unique needs and goals of Seattle households.

What’s Your Time Worth?
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. After all, her home was small and many of her friends had no problem keeping their places in order. She broke down...
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 one single project, but rather the inability to make any headway on her to-do list. Leslie had resigned from a demanding job...
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 to remote learning for the foreseeable future. Working parents are trying to tackle all of the “to-dos” and prepare for the changes...
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 isn’t possible, a staycation could be just what you need to relax and have a change of scenery. The following are some fun (and...
Introducing the new Pepper’s 5 Hour Task Assistant Package
You know how it goes, your week is packed full of tasks, so you put it off until the weekend only to find out that you are exhausted (and rightfully so with your schedule!). You are feeling drained – physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. Pepper’s Personal...
Pepper’s Stance on BLM Movement.
Our thoughts are focused on the Black Lives Matter movement. After the recent deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the numerous other Black lives that have been lost, the world has joined together to grieve these lives and fight to end institutional racism....
Five Last-Minute Local Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Time seems to be flying by since stay-at-home orders were placed in effect several months ago, and Father’s Day is already around the corner. Because of coronavirus precautions, celebrating holidays and special occasions looks a little different this year. If you’re...
Virtual Activities to Keep your Kids Busy During the Stay-at-Home Order
As we wrap up the month of May, or as we like to call it “Month of Moms,” and we head into sunnier days, there are sure to bring up phrases like “I’m bored!” So we have put together this list of things to keep the kids busy while staying at home to hopefully provide...
How to Celebrate Your Grad During the Stay-at-Home Order
Since the outbreak of coronavirus, many states are being encouraged to shelter in place and practice social distancing. Events such as prom, graduation and Senior trips are being cancelled to keep everyone safe — but this doesn’t mean we have to forgo celebrating. If...