Toronto Issue 242

Your New Right Hand

Concierge Service for Families
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The sandwich generation: it’s not really a great name especially in light of the low carb trend these days. But apparently we are it, “sandwiched” between our kids and our parents like salami and cheese, trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, caring for both markets. It’s tiring, and you’re running a household too (so you barely have time to make your own sandwich).

This is not news to Yvonne Bradshaw of Kiddie Concierge Ltd., who helps out time-strapped families with a full range of services. Basically, she is what every busy man and woman wishes they had—a personal assistant; someone who can cook, run all the errands, do all the shopping and remind you of the important dates that you keep forgetting. She can research and register the kids for programs and set a schedule up for the household. And if you’re feeling sandwiched, you’ll be relieved to know Kiddie Concierge provides the same services to care for your aging parents.

Do you need a birthday present? She’ll pick that up for you. Not going to be home in time to shop, prep and cook the dinner before soccer practice this week? No worries, Kiddie Concierge will do the shopping and meal planning for you this week. In fact, they can even help you get out of your current meal planning rut and introduce some new food and recipes for your family.

The prices are reasonable and Yvonne does not encourage return customers. Rather, she likes to help families to find the solutions to make their lives easier, training them along the way to self-sufficiency. The possibilities are endless. If you have any specific requests, you can just ask.

Regardless of what your to-do list looks like now, sometimes all of us feel a bit squished (sandwich or not). So for those days you don’t feel like being Superwoman, now you know who to call.

Kiddie Concierge
(416) 898-7453
mykiddieconcierge.ca

Tested by Stephanie H., Toronto
First published 2007.10.04