Rachel with Gift of Time Concierge Service began working for me in June of 2009 soon after I had surgery on my right hand.  A very good friend of mine highly recommended her so I felt comfortable having her come into my home.  At that time she did my ironing, helped me pay bills, (as I could not write checks) wrote thank you notes to those who had brought in meals, cut up produce for me and did some gardening as well.         It's a year later and I am still using Rachel's skills and abilities on a weekly basis.  Her attitude is always positive and she seems eager to help no matter what the task!  Some of the jobs she does for me involve helping me download and develop pictures.  She has done my grocery shopping, packed and returned packages to the post office and UPS, run various errands for me and cleaned house.            More recently she organized my 500 disk CD player by genre, helped me transition my closet from winter to summer, and helped organize a "catch-all" closet.  Just today she planted my dahlia tubers for me, and next time I am having her help me plant my flower garden at our cottage.      All in all, I would call Rachel my "right hand" girl!!!  I don't know what I would do without her.  During the summers when I have both our house and cottage to care for, I know Rachel is just a phone call away.  When I'm overwhelmed, I'm encouraged to know that she will be here to not only help me, but keep me "on task."  She really knows how to tackle any job.  She's a very hard working, trustworthy person.   Mary Grandville, MI         Rachel with Gift of Time has been my housekeeper for four years including yard work. Her duties include cleaning my home inside and out.  She consistently works with a great attitude. She is very teachable and willing to do special projects, e.g. spring cleaning and home organization.      Rachel has assisted me in serving at events I have hosted in my home, i.e. open houses and showers. She would serve food and beverages including setup and tear-town in the kitchen. She takes initiative and knows what I need before I ask her.  She also assisted in coordinating valet parking at an open house downtown for my husband's business.       Rachel is very honest, faithful, and trustworthy. She is pleasant and always serves with a smile. I have referred her to many friends who have been delighted with her work, including child care. I highly recommend Gift of Time for anyone's personal service needs.   Linda Taatjes Forest Hills, MI

I have known Rachel (owner of Gift of Time Concierge Service) for six years. She is an extremely high-quality person. She is dependable, reliable, responsible and caring. My two elementary school-aged children adore her and beg us to go out more!  When can Rachel come over?!  they ask if she hasn't been to our house for awhile. If my husband and I come home earlier than specified, the kids start to moan because they don't want Rachel to go home.        Rachel has a sparkling personality and lights up the room when she enters. I have never seen her in a bad mood; I've only witnessed her smiling or laughing. In addition to watching our children, she has watched our home, pool, and our two dogs. She's even cared for our old cat that needed daily medications.        Rachel is extremely smart and likeable. She is a very hardworking, positive, sunny person.If Rachel isn't available, we alter our plans because she is the person we trust and want for the job. When Rachel is working for us I don't worry about a thing.        Rachel truly is a gem to us and we think the world of her. She has become a big part of our family.     Rhonda Johnson East Grand Rapids, MI      I have been fortunate to work with Rachel this past year in my home.  She has cleaned the inside of my home, helped with organizing and cleaning my kitchen cupboards and extra spring cleaning in my children's rooms.  Rachel's work goes above and beyond what I have ever seen.  She sees things that I would never even notice and makes sure they are spotless.  She has also helped me with an extensive organization project in my storage room.  Rachel's work is amazing, but what I like most about Rachel is her kind and caring attitude.  She is willing to do anything I might need and does it with such a willing and positive spirit.  She is extremely easy to work with.  She recently came to my home on a weekend to clean after our wood floors were re-done.  I was so thankful that she was willing to help me when the time was best for me.  Rachel thinks of her client's needs before her own. I absolutely love Rachel's work and the attention she gives to detail.  She is highly capable of any task given to her and is on time and very dependable.  I highly recommend her to others without any reservation. Rachel Howell Ada, MI        Rachel is pleasant, hard working, honest, and teachable. Over the last three years while she has worked for me, Rachel has maintained a cheerful and positive attitude. Whenever I have asked her to do something or asked her to do something differently, she has been willing to do the job my way.        While under my employment, Rachel has cleaned bathrooms, organized closets, ironed cotton shirts, picked up items from the grocery store, and provided nanny services. She has also helped open and close our vacation home for the season. While scrubbing iron stains off the garden shed on the hottest day of the summer, Rachel still responded with her wide smile and upbeat attitude. I would highly recommend Rachel's dependable and versatile concierge services.   Pamela A. Kentwood, MI