Home Care

Do you long for your home to feel more tidy, organized, and cozy?

We weren't meant to do it all by ourselves. Life feels better when we share the work of daily life!

I offer Home Care plans, from quick visits a few times a week to Seasonal Care packages - monthly or quarterly support to stay on top of all those regular tasks that can be easily forgotten - prepping your emergency supplies, rotating the mattress, maintaining your wardrobe seasonally, and managing vendors for regular maintenance.

I offer personalized concierge service. Let's talk about your dreams and aspirations!

Daily life

Basic support plan (1 hour visit 3x per week): $350 per month

Shopping and meal prep twice a week: $480 per month

Half-hour tidy added to another service: $20

Seasonal Care

Take care of all the seasonal tasks that are so hard to keep track of and find time for.

$300 per month

Custom quarterly plans also available

Coming up soon:

October:

Lighting - dust fixtures & shades, replace & stock bulbs
Wipe windows
Have chimney inspected & swept
Stock firewood, fire starters, decorative & emergency candles, flashlights
Wash and fold all blankets & pillows
Prepare winter outerwear
Organize porch & entryway
Clean & store summer clothes & tools

November:

Organize linen closet
Deep clean oven
Organize & stock pantry for winter emergencies & holidays
Curtains - wash & rehang; dust blinds
Prepare holiday decorations
Gather items to donate
Holiday meal prep (optional add-on)

December:

Clean refrigerator
Assist with holiday decorations, cards, gifts, menu planning
Prepare guest room
Organize & stock laundry area, cleaning supplies
Turn mattresses
Holiday meal prep (optional add-on)

Projects

Project quoted as a range based on estimate of time required, at $30-40 per hour depending on complexity and expertise required. Progress reports provided at end of each work session.

Some projects will require me to bring an assistant.

Mileage will be charged if errands are required.

Some things I can take care of:

Organizing closets, garages, and storage spaces
Preparing emergency supplies
Refreshing decorative zones, cozy spaces, and meaningful altars
Designing personal recipe books, medicinal tea collections, personalized tincture collections
Bringing in and caring for houseplants
Sorting, filing, and cataloging books & papers
Removing & donating items
Conducting household inventory & replacing household items
Hiring vendors for maintenance & be present for service

Examples of estimates:

$60 - Tidy common spaces with light organizing, dust, vacuum

$90 - Organize 2-3 closets or 1 large pantry; or set up a reading nook

$120 - Organize a small shed or reset a mostly organized garage

$200 - Emergency supply assessment & overhaul

$500 - Plan, shop, and prepare your family holiday meal

About my cooking

I've been experimenting with different styles of cooking since I could safely reach the stove. Some of my fondest memories are of baking cookies with Mom or collaborating with my brothers to make the holiday meal.

I have worked in kitchens from prep cook on a cruise ship to manager of a historical kitchen. In my days in the restaurant industry, I mostly worked in the front of house, but I loved the occasional opportunity to cross-train and especially loved the expeditor role, overseeing the flow from kitchen to table for the whole house.

I am familiar and comfortable with allergies, vegetarian and vegan diets, and religious diets. I accommodate requests.

I really enjoy the opportunity to use whole foods and local produce, make things from scratch, and always have a project up my sleeve. I think of food as medicine, sustenance, and an important way to connect with our loved ones and our bodies.

I cook a lot from the New York Times Cooking blog, and various cookbooks and recipes I've collected over the years. I cook a diverse array of cuisine. I love trying new things in the kitchen and am familiar with many obscure ingredients. I also make ghee, applesauce, and a wonderful fresh mozzarella-esque farmer's cheese.

In the colder months, slow-cooker meals are great. I can get it started earlier in the day so it's ready when you get home from work. I can also just prep the ingredients for you to cook or pop in the oven later. I can also be available to fully cook and serve dinner (or lunch) for your family.