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Everyone loves the dream of an Italian meal, while sitting in a street cafe in Tuscany. Plane tickets aren’t exactly cheap, but the good news is you can bring the spirit of Italy home with a little bit of craftiness and a few key 3P tips. Affordable faux table  “linens” done on the fly, centerpieces that scream “Viva Italia”, noodles turned napkin rings and even a DIY Italian soda bar can be crafted for a large crowd or a small gathering. See how...

This recipe was inspired by the Paleo Parent’s recipe for meatloaf cupcakes. It’s such a cute idea and kids love the small size of these mini-meatloaves. My roommate at the time had invited two of his friends and their young munchkins to our house, so I figured it was the perfect time try out this recipe with a few small tweaks…including mashed potato “frosting.” Cupcakes are so popular right now, and these babies should definitely be making it your table as...

Practically Perfect Planner wants to wish you and your friends and families a very happy Memorial Day weekend. For us, this weekend does signal a significant change of seasons…summer is coming quickly and we’re getting warmer…and warmer… 😉 Be sure to check out what’s made it to our Memorial Day BBQ tables HERE and HERE! This has been a weekend full of BBQ, family time, and of course remembrance for those who give us the ability to celebrate....

BBQ season is officially upon us, and at a recent potluck we were lucky enough to sample these two (three with the dressing) bodacious and berry-licious BBQ additions.  BBQ can be heavy, and sometimes a lighter, brighter side is just what the doctor ordered! These are easy to make, simple to take, light and refreshing accompaniments to any outdoor gathering. Peep the how-to on these bold berry beauties below: Red, White and Blue Spinach Salad! (Courtesy of Heather J.) Sweet...

Memorial Day Weekend is a time of reflection, family fun, and often: BBQ! I recently attended a company BBQ potluck and couldn’t help but snag a few easy recipes just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Crock Pot Pulled Pork + One Pot Pasta Salad were favorites at this potluck and we hope they’ll make it to your table too! Be sure to check out our Go-To-Salad Guide for even more ideas! Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sliders: (Courtesy of Caroline W.) Ingredients for 6 servings 3...

EXTRA! EXTRA! “TEA” all about it! We’ve been some very busy bees during the marvelous month of May! What a gift it was to enjoy our Hearts for Hope Tea for Club Christ this month, complete with tasty teas courtesy of Little Candle Tea Company, breathtaking tables courtesy of our tremendously talented tea table hostesses, dainty snacks courtesy of our Tea Team chefs, beautifully crafted silent auction and raffle items, and even a 3P sponsored photo booth! Check...

Recently, we renovated the search feature on our site…and then we were blessed enough to be involved in a creative capital campaign to restore, repair, and renew the LSCC church facility. Upon reaching our financial goal, a celebration BBQ lunch was born. Here at 3P…it was a privilege to help decorate this party…and we did some serious beautification on a major budget! Our Practically Perfect Plan included renovations as our theme…on a budget that was...

Happy Mother’s Day from Practically Perfect Planner! We’ve had such an awesome week getting unique gifts together, planning practically perfect small touches, and baking up sweets for Mom! We can’t wait to celebrate with our family and our beautiful Mothers! Mom’s are the ultimate gift, and we hope your celebrations reflect the love you have for yours, as we celebrate ours. Do you have a tradition for Mother’s Day that you celebrate every year? Any...

The Hearts for Hope tea was a GREAT success (more on that to come) and now our focus has shifted to MOM! We rounded up a red velvet recipe to die for, and readied a simple floral table decor in minutes. But before we raced into Mother’s Day Mode, we were blessed enough to take some time to say Thank You to our tea team by hanging out at Brighton. They helped us with our gift bags for the tea, and also had an awesome Mother’s Day deal + bright and shining selection...

Mother’s Day is really EVERY day…but as we prep to celebrate on May 10th, it’s important to remember…Mom is just WOW upside down! So let’s wow her in the way she deserves. 3P is back at it with gifts that give mom the time to treat herself, whether she’s a sport savvy siren or a marvel mom in need of a little me time. For that sporty mom, we already featured a basketball SCORE earlier in the week, but why not knock it out of the park with a...