You deserve a peaceful & functional home
When you're a parent, chasing everyday mess can feel like a second full-time job. I'm here to help.
As a family helper with over a decade of nannying and home care, I step into your home rhythm to keep things moving—so you can breathe a little deeper, and spend your time at home relaxing with your family instead of cleaning up after them.
a family care practice
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I’m here to support whatever’s on your to-do list.
As well as the ordinary maintenance of dishes, laundry, and errands, I notice the quiet needs: the pantry slipping into chaos, the art station getting a little too glitterful, the gift wrap corner begging for order before the holidays.
I usually book 3-5 hour sessions twice a week per family. Occasionally I have more hours with a family, and I’m open to shorter sessions for neighbors of existing clients or families in my area (inner SE). We can chat about your family’s needs in our consultation call.
Whether it’s laundry and dishes, decluttering and organizing, or stepping in to sew the eye back on your kiddo’s much-loved stuffy, I offer intuitive, dependable domestic care that gives you back your time with your family.
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We’ll build my list together to fit your family’s needs.
A usual session might include:
—dishes, laundry (fold & put away)
—Ridwell recycling, bins to curb
—general pickup (toys back in bins, books back on bookshelves, etc)
—errands (amazon returns, pick up prescription, fish market, dry cleaning etc)
—pantry & fridge management
—organizational projects
—toy & art material rotation
—fixing & mending
—overseeing maintenance workers (waiting for the plumber to come by, etc)
—deep clean tasks (rinse dishwasher filter, clean washer & dryer, wipe out kitchen cabinets, steam clean couch, etc)
I’m open to most household projects, just ask!
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Eco-Friendly Materials
For interested families, I can refill your household products at the realm refillery. They have everything from dish soap to laundry detergent! I use also reusable cloths as much as possible.
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Mindful Consignment
Once a month, I’ll bring a box labeled Technology or Clothes or Art Supplies etc. for you to fill up!
Mother & Child, Rose Haven - clothing and toys
SMART Reading - children’s books
Free Geek - tech donation & recycling
SCRAP - art supplies
I take highest need items (good winter coats, boots) to Mother & Child or Rose Haven. Then I consign at Beanstalk, and they donate what doesn’t sell to local organizations. Consignment profit goes to funding family care worker community events. I also save some items for free pop-up shops at family events, and reuse fabric for art projects. When possible, leftovers are listed on Freeya or Buy Nothing before taking to Goodwill.
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Big Projects
I keep space in my schedule for flex projects, so I’m available for occasional bigger jobs. Garage reorganization, turning the storage room into a nursery, spring cleaning, taking down holiday decorations, anything that needs to get done that there isn’t time to tackle during regular sessions. Another great time to schedule these projects is during family vacations, when there’s less day-to-day maintenence for me to do.
About Me:
Hi, I’m Arden! As well as housekeeping for many Portland families, I nannied for years, so I have an intuitive touch for family household organization. I’m able to jump into the flow of your home without too much direction. I’m flexible, open to feedback, and here to help make your daily life easier.
What families are saying
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"Arden is a lifesaver! We appreciate them so much."
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"I'm always finding little things organized and saying, 'Arden must have done that!'"
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“Arden keeps our family sane."