Notes on buying back your time
Thoughts on fractional assistance, running a household, and the quiet work that gives you your week back.
How much does a nanny cost in Vancouver?
What a full-time nanny costs a Vancouver family in 2026: hourly rates, CPP, EI and WorkSafeBC, what agencies charge to find one, and the year-one total.
How much does a personal assistant cost in Vancouver?
Real 2026 numbers for a personal assistant in Vancouver: full-time salary plus CPP and EI, agency fees, hourly rates, virtual assistants and monthly plans.
A comprehensive guide to fractional assistance as a service (FaaS)
What a part-time personal assistant really covers, from household management and errands to calendar and business support. A plain guide from Palmerston PA.
How a fractional personal assistant can simplify your life
What a personal assistant actually takes off your plate, and how a few hours a week changes a household. From Olivia, who runs Palmerston PA in Vancouver.
What mothers actually want this Mother's Day
What mothers actually want for Mother's Day, from someone who plans gifts for a living. Practical ideas that beat flowers, from Palmerston PA in Vancouver.