MASTER LIST OF SERVICES
House Minding
regular home checks
water plants
collect mail, set out garbage & recycling
cut grass & light yard work
alternate lighting
check voicemails
regular check-ins with homeowners
check on vacation properties or assist with rental properties
pick-up friendly pets from the kennel prior to arrival home
stock fridge and prep food before arriving home
Meals & Home Management
meal planning (biweekly or monthly)
organize and clean out refrigerator & freezer
shop in store for groceries or order and pick up
pick up your specialty food items & ready-made meals
deliver and unpack groceries
wash and prep produce
bake and prepare snacks
home organization: closets, garage, cupboards, home office
wait services: utilities, repairman, deliveries
schedule home maintenance and seasonal services
assist with sourcing housekeepers or other services
Pet Services
check-ins, bathroom breaks and feedings
dog walking
transporting and accompanying friendly dogs and cats to vet
transportation to and from groomers
transportation to and from kennel
feeding and cleaning out litter boxes
Errands & Scheduling
shopping for:
(gifts, items for home, garden & office, items for children supplies)
returns and exchanges
pickups & deliveries
taking items in for repair:
(clothing, jewelry, equipment, computers)
prescription & other drugstore pickups
post office, library and bank runs
purchase tickets & other online items
drop/pick-up dry cleaning
take items to consignment or thrift store.
delivering vehicle for service, detailing or tire changes
scheduling appointments or activities for:
(medical, financial / lawyer, hair & spa, massage, vehicle service
home repairs & utilities, lawncare & other seasonal tasks
golf / racquet sports, veterinarian, kennel and other pet services,
house & carpet cleaning, home improvement services)
Research
projects: school, home, garden, renovations
gifting: unique ideas, sourcing for group or individuals
finding a good local retailer, service, source etc.
venues: for a special occasion, event, party, gathering etc.
price and feature comparisons, product availability
details for hosting an event, party, occasion
vacation: hotel & flight details, rental car, transportation
personal interest topics
personal & home services: plumber, contractor, designer, phone providers, realty & agents, movers, cleaners etc.
activities & getaways: ‘boys’ / ‘girls’ weekends, child's birthday, adult birthday, celebrations, anniversaries
childcare: finding details regarding daycare, pre-school, babysitting, extra-curricular activities etc.
Moving
find a moving company
source moving supplies
help purge and sort unwanted items
disposing of unwanted items or delivering them to thrift /consignment stores
packing
organize meals before, during, after moving
sourcing house cleaners, carpet cleaning services or equipment
waiting at new residence for utility hook-ups and deliveries
unpacking and organizing at new residence
restocking fridge with groceries or ready-to-eat meals.
creating new address announcements
Occasions & Events
help with engagements, bachelor & bachelorette parties, weddings, wedding and baby showers, gender reveals
planning and creating a checklist & schedule
sourcing venues
sourcing and and sending invites (cards or evites)
pre-party prep, serving, bartending and post-party cleanup
budgeting
sourcing caterers, entertainment
sourcing unique concepts: themes, favours, cakes, decorations
music playlists
decorating
pickups, deliveries
‘runner’ at event
Dinner Parties & Get-togethers
planning
Invitations (cards/evites), gathering contact information
grocery shopping, purchasing wine & beer
running party related errands
sourcing and picking up specialty items
help with food preparation
setup
serving
overseeing the event
sourcing music
finding accommodations
coordinating transportation home
researching activities and themes
Seasonal
mowing grass & trimming
source and schedule lawncare services
provide home maintenance checklists
source, hire and coordinate seasonal interior/exterior upkeep services
rake leaves
water plants
setup lawn furniture
purchase flowers and plants
power wash exterior surfaces
maintain and harvest vegetable garden
Holidays
decorate (and pack up after the holidays)
create table settings for holiday meals
holiday meal ideas, planning & food prep
preparing appetizers and helping with meals
sourcing, booking caterers & venues
purchasing gifts, wrapping and delivery
personalized gift baskets
source hostess or guest gifts
source and purchase creative gift ideas
create Christmas cards online, print, address and mail
purchase Christmas supplies
Senior Support
transportation to:
(medical, financial and personal care appointments, to run errands, prescriptions, post office etc., attend social events and functions, shopping, leisurely drive or visit to a favourite place or visit a friend)
meal planning:
(dinners for one made in the home, freezer meals, picking up
ready-made meals and special treats)
check-ins:
(calls, visits to check in on seniors wellbeing, check for repairs, bills to be paid, groceries)