by Kara | Feb 14, 2024 | Grocery, Laundry, Residential
Personal household assistants aren’t just for CEOs. The Seattle area is full of families with working parents who need an extra set of hands. Believe it or not, personal household assistants can do more than just get coffee, take phone calls, and remember to send anniversary presents.
Whether you’re a single working mom, a stay-at-home dad, or simply a couple that’s doing their best, it can be difficult to parent your children, run a household, and still have time for yourself. The 2023 State of Motherhood Survey reports that over 60% of moms get less than an hour to themselves each day.
It’s sadly understandable. With work, meetings, school, after-school activities, helping with homework, going grocery shopping, and prepping for the next day it’s a wonder parents get any free time at all.
This is why hiring a household assistant can be so beneficial for busy parents.
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Asking for Help Is Okay
We know asking for help can be difficult. It’s almost ingrained in us to try to take care of everything ourselves, and to view reaching out for assistance as a sign of weakness. We’re here to tell you that asking for help is okay — even encouraged!
Outsourcing tasks to a personal household assistant can help you focus on and be engaged with what truly matters, time for yourself and your family.
Imagine Your Life With a Pepper’s Personal Assistant
Pepper’s Personal Assistants can help you get some time back by taking care of that pesky to-do list and streamlining otherwise chaotic tasks and organizational duties.
For example…
While you’re at the office working, your household assistant can be taking care tidying up around the house.
When you’re in meetings, they could strip the beds, run a few loads of laundry, and fold everything neatly.
While you’re sending emails, they could load the dishwasher, take out the trash, or make lunches for the kids.
You don’t have to take time out of your day to run a pet to the vet or take your car to the shop because your assistant can do it for you.
When you come home in the evening, your dog is happy and relaxed because your assistant took her for a walk. And forget about the pet smells! Your kitty litter is freshly changed.
Your home is clean and tidy, and the fridge is full of groceries.
Instead of returning to a long to-do list, you’re coming home to a place where you feel comfortable. Now you can relax and focus on the things you want to do, not the things you have to do.
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Personal Household Assistants Can Relieve Stress and Improve Your Happiness
Having a personal household assistant is about more than just getting all the chores done. The peace of mind we bring can be a huge stress reliever.
When you’re dreading going home to all the dishes, it impacts your productivity and happiness. Instead, leave your home in the hands of someone professional, trustworthy, and eager to help. Life is too short to fight about who’s going to do the laundry.
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If you’re a working mom or dad who needs a little help, 
to meet your new house manager and ally!
by Kara | Feb 12, 2024 | Organizational, Residential
Whether you’re relocating across the country, internationally, or to a new neighborhood, moving can be a hassle. No matter how far your move, hiring a personal household assistant for moving is guaranteed to take a huge load off your to-do list as you make Seattle your new home.
Assistants aren’t only there to take care of administrative technicalities such as updating your mailing address, voter registration and much more. A personal household assistant can pick up the slack in many significant ways before, during, and after the move. This will give you time to focus on your career and personal life.
Here are some ways a personal household assistant can help ease the stress of moving:
Apartment-hunting
So you’ve decided to make the move to Seattle—but you’re currently living several states away. In most cases, it’s not realistic to constantly travel between locations as you search for the perfect pad. This is where a Seattle-based PA can step in as a local liaison.
Browse apartments online and whittle down your list of top picks. Then, your household assistant can coordinate in-person viewings at each location and can even stand in for you at any appointments you can’t attend.
Perhaps you’d like to Skype or FaceTime to see each spot in real-time through your PA’s eyes? Or maybe you’d prefer a text or email with detailed photographs and notes? Your superstar sidekick is ready to help according to your needs.
Storage
Your PA can track down the storage facilities closest to your new neighborhood and reserve a space at your preferred location. When moving time approaches, your spot will be ready for you to store boxes, furniture, recreational equipment, and more. Your assistant is there to help you in any way you see fit. Whether it’s coordination or lending a helping hand as you shuffle between home and storage, we’re here.
Unpacking
Those stacks of marker-labeled cardboard boxes always seem to linger long after moving day. Both on and after moving day, your PA can help you unload and recycle boxes. This is especially handy once you return to work, as an extra pair of hands can ensure no time goes wasted. The sooner those boxes are out of sight, the sooner your new place can start to feel like home.
Homemaking
Once you begin to get settled, you’re likely either preparing to return to or start work, are busy job-hunting, or are bogged down with a million other post-move tasks. Though hunting for the best deal on a couch may not be at the top of your to-do list, it’s still a huge priority—especially if the only available living room seating is on the floor!
We can make furniture store runs, start arranging your decor according to your personal style, and run any necessary errands (after all, that empty refrigerator will need stocking!). While you’re at work, we can also be onsite during the 4-hour service and delivery window given by many furniture and internet providers.
With enough time invested daily, we can have your place spick and span by the end of your first week.
Local Intel
If you’re new to the area, allow us to make a few recommendations! Many of our professional personal household assistants are longtime Seattle-area residents. They are happy to share their intel on favorite local attractions, restaurants, markets, outdoor activities. We can even give recommendations on the more technical stuff such as doctor offices, schools, auto service shops—you name it. With a Pepper’s personal assistant by your side, you’ll be a tried-and-true Seattleite in no time.
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Thinking of starting your journey with a new personal household assistant? 
and let’s get started.
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by Kara | Aug 18, 2023 | Residential, Travel Services
If you travel often for business or leisure, you’re probably pretty familiar with the feeling of coming back after a long trip, setting down your bags and finally relaxing in your own home.
You can just kick back, enjoy a meal, cuddle with your pet and then crawl into your soft bed.
Except … that’s probably not how it goes.
The house is cold because the heat’s been off. The fridge is either empty or full of expired food that you forgot to toss before your trip. Your houseplants are parched, your garden is dry, and your things are strewn everywhere from your hasty departure.
You’d love to rest, but you have to unpack your suitcase, do laundry, walk the dog and make dinner.
Unless, of course, you’ve hired us.
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Pepper’s Personal Assistants for Absentee Home Services
Two of our specialties are taking care of homes while the occupants are away and preparing the spaces for their return. We can do pretty much anything you want to get your house ready for you. Still, here’s a sampling of services we recommend for absentee home care and arrival preparation.
Kitchen
A worst-case scenario is coming home to an empty fridge — or worse, a fridge full of expired food. We’ll stock your refrigerator with fresh produce, juice, milk and other perishables and clear out the old stuff.
Additionally, our assistants can make sure a healthy, homemade meal is in the crockpot or ready for you to heat up right out of the fridge. You’ll have no need to cook right away or stop to grab takeout!
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Home Improvement
Have a home project you can’t seem to pull the trigger on? What better time to arrange it then when you’re out of the house! Our assistants can meet with and stick around for home-visiting vendors to arrange things like carpet cleanings, car wash or repair, gutter cleanings, and more!
Outdoors
From arranging fresh flowers on the table to making sure your cactus or Monstera thrives, Pepper’s personal assistants have somewhat of a green thumb. We’d love to help out with your plants and/or garden!
General Tidiness
Come home to a clean and cozy bedroom with fresh linens and nicely folded towels. Your home will rival the hotel you just left! We can also sweep and clean floors and surfaces to ensure you return to a spotless house after your time away.
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Administration
Don’t worry about an overflowing mailbox, packages piled at the door or home-related appointments needing rescheduling. Pepper’s personal assistants will collect and sort your mail and packages, as well as meet with any gardeners, maintenance people, painters or other home service providers who work while you’re out of town.
Completely Customizable Help
Our absentee home services are all about making you feel confident that we’re caring for your home while you’re away and that everything is ready when you return. We’re happy to tailor our services according to your trip length, home type, occupants and more.
Just let us know!
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Contact Pepper’s Personal Assistants Today!
To learn more about our absentee home services for people on the go, contact us today!
by Kara | Oct 11, 2020 | Home, News, Organizational, Outsourcing, Parenting, Residential
Hosting an unforgettable Halloween party takes creativity, organization, and attention to detail. A personal assistant can handle all the logistics, making the experience stress-free for you. From sending out spooky invitations to organizing a haunted house, here’s how a personal assistant can turn your Halloween party into an event your guests will talk about for years.
Crafting Custom Invitations
The first step to any successful party is getting the word out, and your personal assistant can make sure your invitations set the tone for an unforgettable night. They can help design personalized, Halloween-themed invitations that match your party’s vibe—whether it’s an elegant masquerade or a haunted house extravaganza. Your assistant will also handle all the RSVPs, keeping track of guest responses and any special requests. With custom digital or physical invites that impress, you’ll create excitement even before the event starts. A personal assistant can look and buy for you personalized invitations in sites like SimplytoImpress.com
Organizing Fun Halloween Activities
Halloween parties are all about the fun! Your personal assistant can design and set up activities that will keep guests entertained throughout the night. From classic games like apple bobbing and costume contests to creative Halloween crafts for the kids, there’s no limit to the fun you can offer. They’ll even coordinate activities that cater to all age groups, making your party an enjoyable experience for everyone. Your assistant can also manage the flow of the event, ensuring that each activity is well-timed and that no one misses out on the fun.
Decorating Your Home Inside and Out
Decorations set the stage for a memorable Halloween party. With your assistant’s help, you can transform your home into a haunted mansion or a chic, fall-inspired retreat. Whether you need spooky lighting for your backyard, cobwebs and pumpkins to adorn your entryway, or detailed indoor decorations, your assistant will handle it all—from brainstorming ideas to shopping for materials and setting everything up. When Halloween is over, they’ll take down the décor and neatly organize everything into storage bins, ensuring it’s ready for next year.
Themed Costumes for the Entire Family
Having trouble deciding on the perfect costume? Your personal assistant can take care of the entire family’s outfits, from shopping for materials to coordinating professional costume makers. Whether you’re aiming for a group theme or unique individual looks, your assistant ensures everyone is dressed to impress. They can even arrange for special makeup artists or hairstylists to complete the spooky look.
Party Planning and Food Preparation
Food is often the highlight of any gathering, and a Halloween party is no exception. Your personal assistant can plan a Halloween-themed menu that’s both delicious and festive. They can shop for groceries, prepare spooky snacks, and even cook themed meals or desserts like “witches’ fingers” or “monster mash” dips. Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or an intimate family party, your assistant will ensure the food is as impressive as the décor. For more meal ideas, check out our meal planning blog.
Halloween Party Goodie Bags
No Halloween party is complete without a fun parting gift. Your personal assistant can design and assemble goodie bags filled with themed treats, small toys, and Halloween trinkets that reflect your party’s theme. Whether it’s candy for the kids or a more sophisticated option for adult guests, they’ll source and organize the perfect mix of items to leave your guests with a lasting impression.
Clean-Up and Post-Halloween Organization
Once the party is over, the clean-up process begins, so let your personal assistant take care of this! From packing away decorations to cleaning up the party space, they’ll ensure everything is put away neatly, so you don’t have to worry about anything. They can also help organize your Halloween supplies for next year by placing them in labeled bins, ensuring that everything is stored and easy to find when the next spooky season rolls around. You can check here what current clients say about our services.
Planning Halloween Weekend Getaways
If hosting at home isn’t your style, why not plan a Halloween weekend getaway? A personal assistant can handle all the details, from booking haunted tours to finding spooky-themed vacation rentals. Whether you want to explore a local haunted house or visit a popular Halloween festival, your assistant will organize a memorable weekend escape, filled with thrills and chills.
By hiring a personal assistant, you’ll ensure your Halloween party is both spectacular and stress-free. From planning and organizing to clean-up and everything in between, your assistant will handle all the details, allowing you to enjoy the festivities with your friends and family. Ready to make this Halloween your best yet? Contact us today to start planning your ultimate Halloween bash!
by Kara | Oct 3, 2020 | General, Home, Parenting, Residential
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 the stress. Here are some creative ways a personal assistant can make your Halloween easier and more fun.
1. Decorating Your Home
Whether you’re going for spooky or stylish, a personal assistant can help come up with ideas, purchase decorations, and set everything up inside and outside your home. From hanging ghosts to creating pumpkin displays, we’ll make sure your house looks spectacular. Once Halloween is over, we’ll even organize the decorations into bins for easy storage, saving you time and effort. Learn more about our household management services.
2. Picking Up Costumes and Candy
Running around trying to find the perfect costumes and stocking up on candy? Let your personal assistant handle it! We’ll ensure that your family has exactly what they need for Halloween night, whether it’s a specific costume, the best candy, or special supplies for school events.
3. Planning a Halloween Party
Thinking of hosting a Halloween party? Your personal assistant can help you plan every detail, from creative party themes to setting up decorations, finding Halloween crafts, and even preparing goodie bags for your guests. We’ll also help create a Halloween-inspired menu with spooky desserts, drinks, and snacks.
4. Cooking Halloween-Inspired Foods
Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to surprise your family with festive treats, a personal assistant can handle the food. We can help plan and cook Halloween-themed meals, from pumpkin-inspired dishes to spooky desserts and drinks. You’ll have more time to enjoy the holiday without the stress of meal prep.
5. Organizing Family Halloween Activities
From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, Halloween is filled with fun activities. A personal assistant can find and book the best Halloween events for your family. We’ll take care of all the details so you can focus on making memories. We can even help you organize a scary movie night with snacks on hand to complete the spooky experience.
6. Wrapping Up the Season
When Halloween is over, the clean-up begins. Let your personal assistant handle taking down decorations and putting them away in storage bins for next year. We’ll ensure everything is neatly organized, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
This Halloween, take the stress out of the equation by hiring a personal assistant. From decorating your home to planning the perfect party, we’ll ensure you have more time to enjoy the fun parts of the season with your family. Don’t wait—contact us today to schedule a consultation and make this Halloween your best yet!
by Kara | Jun 16, 2020 | Giving back, Residential
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.
At Pepper’s Personal Assistants, we believe wholeheartedly that Black lives matter. We know that systemic racism is a problem in this country and the status quo needs to change. We believe that we can help change the world by speaking our truths, supporting our Black peers and community members. We believe that supporting Black-owned businesses, voting for the future of the Black community, creating a diverse work environment, and donating money to organizations supporting Black people and the fight to end institutional racism are a few of the actions we can take to ensure a future of equity for all.
We are committed to doing the hard work of getting vulnerable, educating ourselves, and listening to the direction of the Black community. We are supporting positive change by donating to charities that fight for equal rights for the Black community, including the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, NAACP Legal Defense Fund , The Youth Justice Coalition, and Lavender Rights Project.
“Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.” -Rosa Parks
We hope you will join us, as we continue to fight alongside the Black community to demand justice, equality, and real change.
