Notes on Running a Home
Practical thinking on home management, household staffing, and getting your time back — from the Friday team in Nashville and Denver.
Supporting Aging Parents From a Distance
When your parents live far away, regular check-ins can make all the difference. Read one family's story and why consistent visits matter.
Hosting Labor Day and Football Season Without Losing Your Weekend: A Nashville Game-Day Guide
Labor Day weekend kicks off Vandy's home opener, and Titans home games follow a week later. Here's how Nashville hosts get through fall without burning out.
What Happens If My Personal Assistant Doesn't Work Out?
Worried about a mismatch? Here's Friday's actual 30-day, no-questions-asked policy, and what to do in your first month to give a new match a fair shot.
We're Not a Placement Agency. Here's What That Actually Means for You.
Most personal assistant agencies place someone and walk away. Friday's model is built to be different. Here's exactly what that means for you as a client.
Inside the Friday Black Book: How We Vet Nashville's Best Home Service Vendors
Finding a trustworthy plumber or contractor in Nashville is harder than it should be. Here's how the Friday Black Book vets every vendor before you ever meet them.
The Sunday Chore Negotiation Is Over: How Couples Split the Invisible Load with Help
The Sunday chore negotiation has research behind it. Here's what studies on mental load actually show, and how Nashville couples get out of the loop entirely.
Newly Divorced or Single Parenting? Here's How a Personal Assistant Helps
Solo parenting means carrying every logistic alone, and research shows the stress load is measurably higher. Here's how Nashville single parents get real support.
Who Manages Things While You're Caring for Aging Parents?
Caring for aging parents from a distance is exhausting and well-documented. Here's what the research says, and how Nashville families get consistent, local support.
Hiring a Personal Assistant for ADHD and Executive Function Support in Nashville
Task initiation feels impossible with ADHD, and that's backed by research, not willpower. See how a Nashville personal assistant provides body doubling and daily structure.
From PA to Chief of Staff: How Personal Assistant Work Became the Fastest On-Ramp to the Ultra-Wealthy
Personal assistant work is quietly becoming the fastest on-ramp to six-figure jobs with billionaire families. Here's how the career path actually works.
A Grill Safety Checklist to Run Before Labor Day and Summer's Last Cookouts
Propane leaks, grill placement, grease buildup, and the peak month for fires: the outdoor grilling safety checklist most households skip, backed by NFPA data.
Summer's Winding Down, Pool Risk Isn't: The Backyard Safety Checklist to Run Before You Close Up
Fencing, alarms, chemical storage, and supervision: the pool and backyard safety checklist most households let slip as summer ends, backed by CDC and CPSC data.
Do I Need a Personal Assistant? Here's How to Actually Tell
Not sure if you need a personal assistant? Learn the signs it's time for support, then take Friday's free 2-minute quiz for a personalized answer.
The Kitchen Fire Safety Checklist Every Homeowner Should Know By Heart
Unattended cooking, grease fires, the wrong extinguisher, a smoke alarm mounted too close to the stove: the kitchen safety checklist most households skip, backed by NFPA data.