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 Assistants has a solution for you. Maybe a personal assistant for 12 hours per week is more than you need, but you would find value in having someone who could pick up an extra 5 hours a week to help alleviate the stress. That is why we have come up with our new 5 hours per week package, also known as the Task Assistant package. This package is $400.00 per week but saves you so much more in the long run.
Just think: what could you do with that time? What kind of mental load could be relieved if you didn’t have all those draining errands hanging over your head each week? It may seem small, but the responsibility of those things — on top of all of the other extra things you’re dealing with right now — is taking up precious mental space.
This is the role your task assistant can play. They can handle 5 hours of small, but necessary, tasks that are draining you. You simply create the list and pass it to them to complete.
We can bring relief to YOU in only 5 hours a week. You can have more free time with the family. More time to focus on what’s important. More time to relax and give yourself space to just be.
This package is more structured than our larger hourly packages to provide consistency for those of you who desire help but need fewer hours — while still offering the same, excellent quality service that you’ve come to expect from Pepper’s. We will match you with a dedicated task assistant that fits the type of support you need. Your task assistant will arrive on the same day and time once a week to complete your list. This Task Assistant package is $400 per week for five blissful hours that will save you so much more time in the long run.
What type of tasks can a task assistant help with, you ask?
Your task assistant can help with multiple tasks each week, including:
Scheduling vendors and service provider appointments to make sure your outstanding tasks and projects are completed as soon as possible.
Grocery shopping or pickup, preventing you from spending your weekend looking for a parking spot at Costco or trying to get a delivery time that works for you.
Packaging up and returning online orders because we all know those clothes that didn’t work are just sitting there, at the bottom of the priority list.
Tidying up the house, helping you turn chaos into order.
Preparing healthy foods or meals — fuel your body with real food!
Laundry — the last thing you feel like doing at the end of an overwhelming day.
What are we doing to improve safety measures related to COVID-19?
We are all concerned about COVID-19. Our employees have had safety training to keep everyone safe and healthy as we move back into daily activities. Training includes best practices on how to remove masks, washing hands frequently safely, and if gloves are requested by the client, the appropriate handling and changing of gloves between tasks.
Per the Governor’s office, we can return to clients’ homes now. But if you’d prefer, there are a lot of things we can do remotely, like vendor or product research, no-contact grocery pickup, or restaurant pickup.
You don’t have to keep falling behind; Your task assistant can help you get ahead and feel relief. You don’t have to do this alone.
Need more than 5 hours of support? We also offer 12-40 hour packages. Get the help you need and deserve today. Schedule a Call to talk about which package might be right for your needs; we look forward to discussing how we can help you!
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 you a chance to sit and clear your mind for a minute.
There are so many enjoyable activities to help keep kids occupied – and you don’t even have to leave home to do it. Many of these ideas are virtual, and some may require a walk or a fun adventure, but whatever it is, it will be sure not to disappoint.
Kong Academy
A fantastic idea to start with is Kong Academy. Kong is providing resources to create a Sidewalk Adventure with Sensory Integration Sidewalks. A sensory integration sidewalk (SIS) is a path that is designed to give interactive prompts for the participants to receive, organize, and use the information to play and move in a structured way. It is also a fun way to teach a variety of subjects such as science, literacy, and mathematics! You can download the guide to learn more about the Sidewalk Adventure. Make sure to take photos and share them with your friends. Kong is also hosting Virtual Summer Camps for kids of all ages, as well as Private Virtual Instruction, that provides a unique approach to helping people of all ages grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Little Hands Creations Sewing Class
You can also keep the little hands busy by enrolling your child in a Little Hands Creations Sewing Class. Think of all the fun your child will have when they learn how to do sewing activities such as Finger Knitting, Loom Knitting, or Machine Sewing. Little Hands Creations also offers private lessons to teach children how to sew by hand or machine, quilting, and more. Perhaps you want to take part in DIY crafts as well; you can shop for DIY instructions and projects. Imagine all the holiday gifts you can have done before the end of Summer!
FrogLegs Cooking School
Host a party for your kids while they learn how to bake/cook fun recipes. You can book a virtual party or class for your kids at a FrogLegs Cooking School, where they will learn how to make fun cupcakes such as unicorns and Harry Potter. Let the kids make dinner with the Proper Pasta Class (feeds FOUR!) or a Deluxe Party Kit, which includes recipes for both dinner and dessert. You can choose to pick up your ingredients or have kits made per party goer. Perhaps you just want a fun change of pace and would like to order food to-go, FrogLegs also offers meals-to-go and meal kits that your whole family will love.
Moon Paper Tent
Moonpaper Tent is a fun, creative, and magical experience for kids of all ages. Hosting a variety of experiences that spark the imaginative process & cultivate personal creativity, Moonpaper Tent offers workshops and classes that teach subjects in creative drama, art and craft-work, storytelling, and magical realism. Currently, they are renting magical party trunks that include curated dress-up for your family (adults included), a craft activity, a treasure box to hide, fresh ideas and games, and a zoom call! This should keep your kids entertained for a few hours. You can also send personalized happy and magical mail to your kids along with some fun trinkets from the Fairy Store, or you can order custom treasures, such as a crown or party favors! Whatever you choose to do, it will surely put a smile on your kids’ faces!
Outschool
Has your child said they want to learn about something new lately, or maybe you want to encourage them to discover a new hobby? Outschool has over 15,000+ classes on a variety of topics led by qualified teachers. Learn from home for as low as $5/class, and the options are endless. Your kids can learn anything from drawing, dancing to yoga, hobby farms, and specialties like special effects makeup and forensic science.
We are sure your kids will love these activities. While we aren’t sure it will keep your kids quiet long enough for you to finish your cup of hot coffee, we do think that they will thank you for investing in their education and extracurricular activities. All the meanwhile, more than anything, we hope you can get a little break.
If you are like many of us, you may be feeling the itch to want to try something new, especially when it comes to what you’re putting on the dinner table each night. That’s why we have put together a list of restaurants recommended by the Pepper’s Personal Assistant team that the moms in your life will love. Mix it up by trying a local restaurant offering takeout and/or delivery. Here are the top restaurants recommended by our team!
Who says you can’t have a fine dining experience while at home? Canlis is everything you need this week to ensure you’re feeling the exciting adventures the big city brings. Personal assistant, Lisa, gives Canlis a high recommendation. Right now during the stay at home offer, Canlis is offering takeout at a fraction of the cost of their typical menu. Not only can you order family meals such as ribeyes, meatloaf, vegetarian enchiladas, and buttermilk fried chicken, you can also order wine bottles, beer, and cocktails to go. When you think that is all you need for a fun friday night, don’t forget the entertainment is supplied also! You can join the Canlis livestream for live piano music, bingo, and shopping to support and benefit a local charity. If you are one who loves to do the cooking, but you’re not a fan of the shopping and meal planning, you can order the Community Support Agriculture box through the Canlis website, which features amazing dinner supplies from local farmers. The cherry on top of all of this? The dinners and the box are delivered to your door!
Tutta Bella comes highly recommended by personal assistant, Peggy, and is a great meal choice for those with kids at home! Tutta Bella’s pizzas are made under strict guidelines and certifications that prove that the pizza you’re eating is authentic, so it comes fresh and full of flavors. Add a delicious salad to your order and indulge in one of the Italian desserts offered- bon appetit! Various locations to choose from including: Issaquah, Columbia City, Wallingford, South Lake Union, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle.
Envision this, you’re sitting on your patio eating a surf and turf meal or perhaps you’re enjoying sushi with a glass of chilled white wine, prepared by gourmet chefs from Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar in Bellevue. The family menu at Seastar is offered twice a week (Wednesdays & Saturdays) and allows you to enjoy dinner for four at home at an affordable price, which includes menu items such as pasta, salmon, or bbq entrees, all meals come with a salad, entree and dessert and all hand delivered to your car by gloved and masked Seastar crewmembers! Although it is a seafood restaurant, our CEO, Kara, loves their filet mignon. There is something for everyone when ordering from Seastar.
Enjoy and treat your mom to delicious and freshly caught oysters and clams for the seafood lover moms in your life. Pepper’s employees, Peggy and Sarah, love and recommend Hama Hama Oysters when the craving hits for fresh shellfish. Hama Hama offers different varieties of oysters, perfect for eating raw, grilled or however you like! You can choose shucked or in shell as well as sampler packs and fresh clams. Hama Hama offers deliveries or in person pick ups if you feel like taking a scenic drive to the Olympic Peninsula (35846 N. US HWY 101, Liliwaup 98555)
Last, but certainly not least.. DESSERTS! Finish off your week with an amazing dessert from one of the amazing bakeries or restaurants Seattle has to offer. Our Personal Assistant’s had a hard time picking just one, so we want to give you our top 3! Recommended by multiple employees, we can’t get enough of the Emerald City dessert places such as Tres Lecheria located at 2315 N 45th Street in Seattle or have it delivered to your home Monday through Saturday. Tres Lecheria crafts Tres Leches cake to keep your sweet tooth satisifed during quarantine.
Hot Cakes has a special twist on logistics right now during the stay at home orders and offers delivery of their desserts through the site Birthday’s Don’t Stop. Pickups are located once a week at the Capitol Hill location. Just pick the desserts you like online, prepay, pick-up and then enjoy!
Sign up for a Goody Box Membership through The Pastry Project, Goody Box supporters will get a box delivered that is filled with student-made freshly baked pastries once a month. These Goody Boxes showcase new skills and recipes students learn throughout training. Between sessions, Goody Boxes may contain pastries from our hiring partners, take and bake items, be an online class, or Pastry Project kits for you to make delicious pastries at home! So now you can eat dessert and feel good about the people you are helping with every delicious bite.
All of these suggestions given are with the moms in your life in mind. Things that may be a special treat, a gourmet dinner, or special drink for the hard days work she’s been putting in. We are certain they will love these ideas and maybe they will even share a bite or two with you as well as a thank you!
These months of quarantine have been different in more ways than one. Staying home has required us to dine at home a little more than usual and let’s not even talk about all the dishes that pile up from all of these meals! That’s why we want to talk about how you can treat yourself or the mothers in your life as we continue to celebrate A Month for Moms.
This week we are giving you 5 ways to treat yourself that support local small businesses. These tips will not only make your week easier and more simplified, but they’re also a way to add a bit of fun!
Whether your eating style is keto, vegan, Mediterranean, etc. or whether you prefer delicious international cuisine such as Indian or Thai food, Performance Kitchen (formerly Eat Local) is the place for you. These meals are nutritiously prepared for you so that you don’t have to do the planning, shopping, and cooking. The meals are crafted locally in the Seattle area and can be picked up at locations around town or delivered to your door. To make this even better, you get 5% off your meals when you use the code PepperPersonal5. Although we are an affiliate, we love this product and we are confident you will love the convenience and taste of these meals!
Make dinner night extra fun with a family cooking class! Many companies are offering cooking classes via zoom right now, including our favorite: The Table Less Traveled. We mentioned this in our Mother’s Day gift ideas and we can’t get enough of it. You can experience Interactive cooking classes from chefs around the globe — in the comfort of your own kitchen! Make Eggplant Parmesan from a Tuscan chef, or Ravioli from gourmet chefs located in Capri, or maybe even Peruvian chicken stew straight from Peru. Is your mouth watering yet? These cooking classes are perfect for all ages and taste buds alike!
Perhaps what you really need after all of this time at home is a nice glass of local Washington wine, a sparkling prosecco, a cold local brew, or to get fancy with a special handmade cocktail kit. This Seattle Alcohol Delivery & Pick Up guide will help you choose which libation you could be drinking on your couch tonight. Now the hardest part: making the decision on what to order!
The Bean Box is a tour of the world’s best artisan coffees, delivered fresh to your doorstep, so start your day off right, or the middle of the day, or if you’re extra adventurous, maybe even start your dessert affogato style; whatever way you prefer, we’re not here to judge! The Bean Box is a nice gift idea that includes equal parts thoughtfulness and practicality. They even offer a special promotional rate made especially for all of us hunkered down at home.
Picture this. The kids are in bed, you’re at home in your comfy clothes and all of a sudden you think of a warm chocolate chip cookie… one that you’re able to eat without the kids asking for a bite, and then you remember this post and you grab your phone and quickly order a cookie or three from Midnight Cookie Company. Perhaps you should get a side of ice cream to go with it, after all, it is your month and we are celebrating.
We hope you enjoy these tips as much as we enjoyed doing the research for them. We are so fortunate to have such fun, delicious, and local treats in our backyard that keep us fed and entertained even while quarantined!
EDIT: Thank you to all who entered our Month for Moms giveaway! We were able to choose 3 winners who each received 5 hours of help from Pepper’s Personal Assistants. This giveaway is now closed, we appreciate your support!
Check out Pepper’s Personal Assistants Month for Moms FREE 5 hour package giveaway! What’s on your list that you can outsource? Pepper’s Personal Assistants would like to give you the gift of time and take care of it for you.
Ideas for remote and no contact tasks:
1. Calling vendors and service providers to see when they are opening and scheduling appointments before they are booked out too far.
2. Packaging up and returning all of those clothes bought online that didn’t work.
3. Grocery shopping and running errands.
4. Picking up your favorite take out dinner while you focus on work & family.
5. Researching new appliances or private school options for the Fall.
To be considered, fill out the quick form letting us know how we can help.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of requests and employee availability, we may not be able to assist everyone. Our goal is to respond within 24 business hours. Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect if I’m selected?
We will follow up with you via email to collect any additional information that will help us successfully complete your tasks. The personal assistant will spend up to five hours over the next 2 weeks helping you with your list.
What if I’d like to nominate someone else?
If you know of a mom that could benefit from our services please send them the form link to fill out.
How does payment work?
If we are making purchases on your behalf we will need you to pre-pay for those purchases via Paypal or Venmo. We will refund any balance after the purchase. We cannot make purchases over the amount you have prepaid. Our services are provided free of charge and we do not add any additional fees.
What if I don’t want to use Venmo or Paypal?
If you don’t want to use these options to provide prepayment we cannot make purchases on your behalf but we can still help. If you place an order for groceries online through your local grocery store and pre-pay, our assistant can then pick up the supplies and deliver it to your door.
What if I don’t have the funds to pay for purchases?
No, for everyone’s safety we are only able to do no contact porch dropoffs, errands, and remote work for non-clients.
I’m not a mom, can I still receive support?
Right now our focus is on moms and healthcare workers. If we have the bandwidth to support more people in need, we will do so. If you are someone in need of support during these times please complete the form, let us know you aren’t a mom or healthcare worker and we will let you know if we’re able to help.
What locations are you providing services to?
We are able to serve Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland.
What if there is a service I need help with that isn’t listed on the form?
Please fill in the task under “Other” on the form and we will accommodate if we are able.
Well, 2020 has been a year for the books! With the stay at home order, working from home, and having the kids at home, most of us haven’t had a chance to get out to buy a Mother’s Day gift for the moms in our lives. That is why Pepper’s wants to help give you some creative ideas for Mother’s Day on May 10th (this Sunday!). Here are our top 5 LOCAL picks we think the Mom’s in your life will love. The best part is- you don’t have to leave your home for it!
Keep your mom caffeinated with the Caffe Vita Monthly Coffee Subscription. Whether she likes to drink it iced or hot, this subscription will ensure her coffee is always stocked and will give her an opportunity to try all the fantastic coffee blends that Caffe Vita offers.
Imagine a day of no cooking or dishes! Check out this list of Local restaurants offering takeout and delivery with Mother’s Day Specials. From brunch to lunch to delicious dinner ideas, the whole family will love this special treat, but mom will love that break from the daily grind.
Unfortunately, travel is not open for most of us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring that fun culture and cuisine into your own house! Gift her one (or more!) of the Table Less Traveled Cooking Classes. These Zoom video classes, designed for beginners, allow you to experience an interactive cooking class from chefs around the globe in the comfort of your own kitchen!
Give the gift of self care by gifting her a Pure Barre Gift Card or Online Class. Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective total-body workout. Perfect for stress relief and tension, she can get her workout in without even leaving the house!
We think it’s safe to say chocolate is the way to a mother’s heart! This Indi {Virtual} Chocolate Masterclass will be a huge hit and will probably make her the envy of all her friends. This Masterclass includes everything you need to make small batch chocolate at home, including the chocolate refiner! It’s like the gift that keeps on giving!
Any of these gifts are sure to bring a smile to her face during these hard times. Because we decided that mothers deserve more than a day, we have declared May a month for moms. We want to help support moms through this pandemic. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement from Pepper’s on how we’re planning to help!
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