I am a college educated stay-at-home mom residing in Providence. I have previous experience as a professional pet sitter.

Document Courier - Trust that your corporate, legal, and business documents will get where they need to go.

Notary Public - Need something notarized but can't get out to the bank; this notary public will come to you.

Package Shipping - UPS, FedEx or Postal Service, I will deliver your packages to them, so they can deliver them where they need to go.

Mail Pick Up - Whether you are out of town, under the weather, or just too busy, I can pick up your mail from your post office box, or collect your mail at home.

Personal & Corporate Gift Shopping - It can be hard to figure out what to get, or where to find it. Let me do the searching for you.

Gift Wrapping - Whether you found that perfect gift or I found it for you, the perfect gift needs to be beautifully wrapped.

Flower Deliveries - Tell me about the person you want to give flowers to and I will go to the shops and put together a beautiful arrangement and hand deliver it (Providence area only) for you.

Coffee Runs - Your office is having a marathon meeting and everyone needs a picker upper, but none of you can leave to get the coffee, call me and I will bring it all to you.

Vet Visits - So you don't have to take time off from work, and Fluffy or Fido don't need to spend the entire day boarding at the vet just for their check up, I will help arrange their visit and get them home safely. They'll thank you for that...eventually.

Dry Cleaning Drop off and Pick up - The dry cleaners hours don't match up with yours, don't worry you can still have clean clothes!.

Grocery Shopping - Whether it's a full weeks shopping, stocking up on staples, or that quick run for the two things you forgot for tonight's dinner with friends, I can get what you need so you can keep cooking.

Pharmacy Runs - The kids are sick and you need Tylenol, a prescription and some apple juice. They can't be brought out to the store. Call me and I will bring you what you need.

Plant Watering - Your lovely fauna does not need to wilt while you are out of town.

Vacation Cat Care - Cats are happiest at home, make sure they stay safe, comfortable and healthy.

Home Prep for Vacation Return - Have you been somewhere warm all winter? I will stock up your fridge and prepare your home for your return.

Dog Walking - Sometimes you can't make it home for Fido's midday walk, your regular walker may need a vacation, I am happy to fill in.

K-9 transportation to & from Groomers - We all want to look pretty, so does Pup, now you don't have to book your free time on the weekend for the groomers. Call me and I can get your dog to and from the groomers midweek.

Organizing Assistance - Sometimes you just need someone else to tell you what to keep, and where to put it.

Party Planning Assistance - It seems that sometimes even the small parties require a lot of planning and details, I am happy to help.

Reminder Services - For my regular clients, if you give me a list of birthdays, holidays, important events, doctor's appointments or an important meeting, I will call or email to remind you.

Birthday, Anniversary & Special Occasion Concierge Services - Not only will these special days not be forgotten, they will be stress free, I will remind of you the upcoming day, shop for the gift, wrap it and ship it if necessary.

Elder Assistance - Your older parents want to stay in their own home, but need some help with laundry, grocery shopping and other basic care needs. Or perhaps they are in assisted living, but still need someone checking in on them. I am happy to help. I am unable to transport people to appointments.

Airport Transportation - This is more comfortable than a taxi, less expensive than parking at the airport. I will not be able to bring you for an early or late flight, but midweek, midday flights are no problem. Use of client's car for the trip is necessary.

If you don't see it listed here, it doesn't mean I can't do it. Either contact me by phone, or fill out a feedback form here

Monday through Friday 9am to 2 pm. Extended hours are available by arrangement.
$20 an Hour with a 1/2 hour minimum. Rates can be prorated after the first half hour. Some services will have a set rate. Contact me for details.
Gift Certificates are available! Have a friend who just had a baby? A Beck & Call gift certificate is a very useful gift to the new parents! You pay me to be at their Beck & Call!

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