Household concierge & personal assistance

Leave It To Me

Making your free time yours again.

From grocery shopping and local market runs to errands, pet care, meal prep and keeping an eye on your home while you're away - hand over some of your to-do list and spend your time doing more of what you actually enjoy.

Servicing West Islip, Bay Shore, Islip, East Islip, Oakdale & Sayville

A friendly household concierge holding a completed checklist and a paper grocery bag

Life is busy. Your free time shouldn't feel like another to-do list.

Leave the to-do list to me and have more time for what matters.

Services

Whatever's on the list

Every request is a little different - these are the ways people hand things over most often.

Grocery & Local Shopping

  • Supermarkets
  • Farm stands
  • Butchers
  • Bakeries
  • Specialty stores
  • Costco & BJ's

Every shopping trip includes basic grocery put-away.

Kitchen Help

  • Fridge & pantry organization
  • Produce washing and chopping
  • Snack portioning and prep
  • Meal ingredient prep
  • Ingredients portioned and ready to cook
  • Simple kitchen reset after prep

Please note: Food prep only. Cooking and baking are not included.

Errands

  • Amazon & retail returns / exchanges
  • Dry cleaning & laundry pick-up / drop-off
  • Post office & package drop-offs
  • Library returns
  • Local store runs & order pick-ups
  • Forgotten-item drop-offs
  • Gift, party & last-minute item pick-ups
  • Donation drop-offs

Pet Help

  • Dog walks & check-ins
  • Feeding & playtime
  • Puppy potty breaks & routine reinforcement

Comfortable with all dog breeds, sizes & temperaments

Home & Away Care

  • House check-ins
  • Mail & packages
  • Plant & garden care
  • Welcome home fridge stocking

Don't see what you need? Just ask me!

Local, personal & dependable help for busy households.

Packages & Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Flat service fees. Purchases at exact store cost. No item markups. Receipts always provided.

The Quick Shop

Up to 20 items • 1 store

Perfect for a smaller grocery list, forgotten weekly essentials, or a quick restock.

$35+ purchases

The Full Shop

21–50 items • 1 store

For a regular household grocery trip with a more complete weekly list.

$50+ purchases

The Restock Shop

51–80 items • 1 store

For larger grocery hauls, pantry restocks, or warehouse-club shopping.

$75+ purchases

The Local Loop

Up to 3 local stops

Choose up to three nearby stops such as a local butcher, bakery, specialty grocer, or other small business.

$60+ purchases

Every shopping trip includes:

Personal shopping • substitution updates when needed • delivery to your door
• basic grocery put-away • your receipt

Want to shop local?

Add a stop at a favorite butcher, bakery, farm stand, or specialty market for $10.

Perfect for a nearby stop with a modest or pre-placed order.

Want everything neatly stocked and organized?

Add Fridge & Pantry Stocking for $15.

The Reset

A stocked kitchen. A shorter to-do list. More time for you. Includes a Full Shop of up to 50 items, one nearby local stop, delivery, and fridge, freezer & pantry stocking and organization.

Please note: cleaning and housekeeping services are not included.

$70+ purchases

The Prep Session

2-hour food & ingredient prep session

A helping hand to give you your time back. I’ll wash and chop produce, portion snacks, prep meal ingredients, and get everything ready so mealtime feels simple, not stressful.

Please note: cooking and baking are not included.

$50/hour2-hour minimum

The Weekly Helper

3-hour reserved block

A flexible weekly helping hand for shopping, stocking, and food prep. Use your time for grocery or local market shopping, fridge and pantry stocking, produce washing and chopping, snack portioning, and ingredient prepping. I’ll prep it so you can cook it!

Please note: cooking and baking are not included.

$125for 3 hours + purchases

Dog Walking / Pet Check-In

A little company can make a big difference when you can’t be there. Whether it’s a walk, feeding, fresh water, playtime, or just a quick check-in, I’ll care for your pet with the same patience, attention, and affection I’d want for my own.

$30/ 30 minutes

$50/ 60 minutes

Puppy Pop-Ins

Three scheduled check-ins to help keep your puppy’s bathroom breaks, feeding, play, and daily routine on track when you can’t be there. I’ll follow the routines and basic cues you’re already working on, helping keep things consistent while you’re away.

Routine reinforcement only. Formal dog training is not included.

$80/day- three 30 minute visits

Add an additional 30-minute visit for $25

Home Check-In

A quick check on things at home while you’re away. Includes mail brought in and packages secured, indoor and small outdoor plant watering, trash and recycling brought in or out as needed, and opening or airing things out when requested.

Garden Tending available as an add-on. Includes watering, light plant care, and other simple garden tasks. Pricing based on time and scope.

$35/ visit

Vacation Peace of Mind

Enjoy your time away knowing someone local is keeping an eye on things at home. Includes scheduled home check-ins, mail brought in and packages secured, plant and garden care, trash and recycling brought in or out as needed, and a general check for anything that looks out of place.

Includes one scheduled visit per day.

From $165/ 5 days

Welcome Home

Come home to a house that feels ready for you. Includes a home check before your return, mail and packages brought in, arrival-ready touches like adjusting the thermostat, opening blinds, airing out the home, and stocking the refrigerator with requested groceries.

Please note: cleaning services are not included.

From $125+ purchases

Flat-rate & hourly services

  • General Concierge & Errands - $45/hour(1-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments)
  • Quick Local Errand - starting at $25For one simple nearby pickup, drop-off, return, or pre-placed order that can be completed quickly.
  • Just Ask MeHave a request that doesn’t quite fit one of the services above,
    or want to bundle a few things together? Just ask!
    Custom pricing will be provided based on the services requested,
    time involved, and number of stops.

Unlike delivery platforms where item pricing and fees can vary by retailer and order,
Leave It To Me charges one clear shopping fee.
Your items are purchased at the store’s actual price, with receipts always provided.

No markups. No hidden item pricing. Just personal shopping and straightforward service.

Additional stores, unusually large/bulk orders, rush requests,
or work outside the standard service area can be quoted separately.

How It Works

Three small steps to
more free time.

No apps to download, no accounts to make. Just tell me what you need.

  1. 01

    Tell me what you need

    Send a request below - the more detail, the better.

  2. 02

    Let's make a plan

    You'll hear back personally with availability, timing, and a clear quote.

  3. 03

    I'll take it from here!

    Go enjoy your time and leave the to-do list to me.

About

Local help for busy lives.

Leave It To Me logo

Leave It To Me is a local household concierge and personal assistance service built around one simple idea: your time should belong to you. When you hand over your list, you get one dependable person who gets to know your stores, your pets, your home, and your preferences. Warm, careful, and organized service, every single visit.

Leave It To Me is built around personal, local service, not anonymous deliveries or one-size-fits-all apps. You’ll always know who is shopping for you, caring for your pets, checking on your home, and helping with the everyday things that take up your time.

A local helping hand you can count on, made to make life easier.

Meet Nichole

A Neighbor You Can Count On

Nichole, founder of Leave It To Me

Hi, I'm Nichole!

I'm a dog mom & foster, gardener, sourdough enthusiast, book lover, proud aunt, and someone who genuinely loves helping people and getting things done. One thing I kept hearing from friends, family, and neighbors was just how busy life feels. There's always another errand, another task, or something around the house that needs to get done.

After finding myself in a season of change, I started thinking about how I could turn the things I naturally enjoy into something that could make everyday life a little easier for others. That thought became the foundation for Leave It To Me.

My goal is simple: to be a local, dependable helping hand you can trust to lighten the load and give you a little more of your time back. Whether you spend that time with family, outside, relaxing, or doing absolutely nothing, I want to help you spend more of it on the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do.

FAQ & Policies

Good to know

The practical details, up front.

Getting Started

What areas do you serve?

Leave It To Me currently serves West Islip, Bay Shore, Islip, East Islip, Oakdale, and Sayville. Requests outside the standard service area, unusually large or bulk orders, and rush requests can be quoted separately.

How soon will I hear back?

Every request gets a personal reply with availability, timing, and a clear quote, usually the same day.

How far in advance should I book?

Advance booking is always encouraged, especially for recurring services and larger requests, but same-day requests are always welcome when availability allows.

Can I request something that isn’t listed?

Of course. The whole idea behind Leave It To Me is making your life a little easier. If something is on your list and you’re wondering if I can take it off your hands, just ask me.

Shopping & Payment

How does grocery shopping work?

Send your list however is easiest for you, whether that’s by text, email, shared note, screenshot, or even a photo of a handwritten list. Before shopping, we’ll establish your substitution preferences so I know when to use my judgment, when to text you, and when to skip an unavailable item. I shop your list personally, deliver everything to your home, complete basic grocery put-away, and provide your itemized receipts.

Do you mark up my groceries?

Never. Unlike delivery platforms where item pricing and fees can vary by retailer and order, Leave It To Me charges one clear shopping fee. Your items are purchased at the store’s actual price, with receipts always provided. No markups and no hidden item pricing.

What happens if something on my shopping list is unavailable?

You choose what works best for you. I can use my best judgment for a comparable substitution, text you while I shop, or simply skip the unavailable item. We’ll establish your preference before your first shopping trip, and I’ll always shop as carefully as I would for my own household.

How are purchases paid for?

For shopping services, an estimated purchase amount is collected before the shopping trip. Once shopping is complete, you’ll receive your itemized receipts and any difference will be refunded or collected based on the exact store total. Your Leave It To Me service fee is kept separate from the cost of your purchases.

What’s the difference between basic grocery put-away and Fridge & Pantry Stocking?

Basic grocery put-away means refrigerated, frozen, and pantry items are placed in their appropriate areas so you can come home to groceries already put away. Fridge & Pantry Stocking is a more detailed service that includes thoughtfully arranging and organizing your groceries for a cleaner, more functional space.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, Venmo, and Zelle are currently accepted. Credit and debit card payments will be available soon.

In-Home & Personal Services

Do I need to be home?

Not necessarily. Depending on the service and once appropriate access arrangements have been made, you do not need to be home. Before the first in-home service, we’ll schedule a brief introductory visit so we can meet, go over your preferences, and make sure you feel completely comfortable welcoming me into your space.

How does home access work?

Home access arrangements are discussed privately with each client and handled with care and confidentiality. I’m respectful of every home I enter and take cleanliness seriously. Shoe coverings are worn when entering client homes, and appropriate food-safety practices are followed during all kitchen prep services.

Do you meet pets before the first visit?

Yes. I want both you and your pet to feel comfortable before the first visit. We’ll schedule a brief introductory visit so I can meet your pet, learn their routine and personality, review feeding or walking instructions, and make sure everyone feels at ease.

Do you cook meals?

I don’t provide cooking or baking services, but I do offer produce washing and chopping, snack prep, ingredient portioning, and meal prep so everything is ready when it’s time for you to cook.

Do you provide cleaning services?

No. Cleaning and housekeeping services are not offered.

Pricing, Booking & Cancellations

How does billing work for hourly services?

General Concierge & Errands are billed at $45/hour, with a 1-hour minimum and additional time billed in 15-minute increments. Services with flat-rate pricing or package pricing are charged at the published rate, so you’ll know what to expect before booking.

What is your booking and cancellation policy?

Plans change, and I completely understand. Please provide at least 24 hours notice whenever possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. Bookings with a service fee of $75 or more require a 50% booking deposit to reserve your time. The deposit is applied toward your final service balance. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice may result in the booking deposit being forfeited.

Contact

Just ask me

Don't see exactly what you need? Just ask me. Fill this in and I'll reply personally with a plan, timing, and a quote.

Servicing West Islip, Bay Shore, Islip, East Islip, Oakdale & Sayville · Your details are only used to reply to your request.

Prefer to write instead? Email requests@leaveittomeli.com

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