Practically Perfect Planner’s tried and true Merry Menu for Summer entertaining, complete with “For Better or For Worse” Canadian Cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s no fail, make-ahead turkey! Her no muss, no fuss simple serving suggestion allows you to spend less time in the kitchen, and more time mingling with your family and friends! Making this holiday bird her way couldn’t have been simpler, or more delicious. A...
My Mom does a lot around here, and in order to “pay it forward” a bit, my siblings and I had a night while Mom was off getting a massage, that we set the table and made a nice summer dinner on a really hot afternoon. We’ll feature some of our “cool down” dinner recipes later this week, but for now…let’s set our table for this great 4th of July feast! When planning an All-American tablescape for our outdoor Summer dinner, I was inspired...
Orchids are beautiful flowers, and they’re a personal family favorite with the Meehan clan. My Grandma Paula absolutely adores orchids, I wore orchids to prom, and we even have a beautiful orchid plant in our kitchen as we speak. Orchids are also VERY popular to give to recent graduates! Now, taking care of plants and flowers can sometimes feel like a daunting task, I know I was a self-described plant-killer for many years until I learned a few tricks of the trade (and set...
Getting ready to set the table for Dad this week? Tie it all together with our Bow-Tie Table Runner, and Dressed-Up Dress Shirt Napkins! These two simple and unique tablescape ideas will add that little something extra to your Father’s Day Table, and they take less than 10 minutes each to craft up. Here’s a link to how WE used our bow-tie table runner! Bow-Tie Table Runner: You’ll need: – one large tablecloth in the color of your choice – one cloth...
Dad’s and Grad’s are what it’s all about this month! Everywhere we turn, there’s another celebration. This week, we’re attending the graduation for my cousin McKenna, and we couldn’t be more proud. What better way to say “You Rock” than to give her a “Money Lei” to rock as she walks down the Grad stage? The money lei idea can also be used for other occasions and makes a money-gift a little more special. Now...
You may not always think “manly” when it comes to setting the Practically Perfect Planned table, but here at 3P we’re at the ready with guy-friendly ideas for you and the kids to make Dad’s everywhere feel extra special on their day. Now, how do you get started on centerpiece that’s sure to please the guy in your life? Easy! Start with the 3P basic of picking a theme: Dad’s Favorites! What does Dad love? Does he always...
Showing love to the people in our lives that are going through illness, or a bout with a cold is more important than the actual “get well” gift itself. This is an idea that may add a smile to someone feeling under the weather. Why not bring a bushel of vitamin C and cheer to someone in your life who could use a dose of love and care? Michael’s craft store has apple “bushels” that you can purchase, for between $3-5! Check them...
Not only is wedding season rapidly approaching….but everyone seems to know SOMEBODY that’s about to graduate too! It’s totally that time of year, and a prime celebration time for many families…including ours! We’ve got my brother John’s graduation from University coming up, as well as my cousin McKenna’s graduation from highschool! Later next week we’ll be featuring an interactive post involving a special reader of ours and her...
…10 Tips to a Stress-Free Catered Event! Before we begin: a little bit of “Backstory”! We recently received a comment from one of our readers, Shauna, who’s about to organize a graduation party for her daughter Ana. In her comment, Shauna said: “Loved this post. That reminds me that I have a college graduation for my daughter Ana in mid-June. The college is in Seattle, we are having a brunch in a private room at a beautiful waterfront restaurant...
Mother’s Day gift giving couldn’t be any more easy or fun! Fill a mason jar (which are super trendy right now) with just enough customized items to bring Mom some Joy on her day…and there you have it: Joy in a Jar! We picked up a few things from Target, as well as mixed and matched a few items we already had on hand from shopping the sales earlier in the year and crafted up 3 different jars full of pampering for the special women in our lives. Can you believe...
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