Inside the Cave – OK, so now thanks to Jessi I’m a “novice hockey fan”… She’s even got me periodically listening to L.A. Kings hockey games every now and then while I’m doing paperwork. During one of those games, I get THE CALL. Brenda is finalizing a menu for a family gathering the next afternoon, and she’s decided to include a dish that only ONE PERSON in the world can make (Practically Perfect), that’s ME and my – “Egg-cellent Deviled Eggs with...
I received a request email from Stephanie, who used to work for me many years ago. When I managed a Downtown Improvement Area in North Bay, Canada. Her boss and his wife were coming to Las Vegas for a weekend getaway and for a convention. Stephanie asked for suggestions on what she could send them as a surprise. We offered to personalize a basket that they would receive upon arrival. Having worked with me, Stephanie immediately sent me the details…she knew I needed to get started..,so...
Sometimes, mixing it up and doing something out of the ordinary is all it takes to be memorable. Many years ago, when we were first starting out, our goal as an event planning company was to surprise our clients occasionally so that they knew that they were important and special. With our last name being Irish, we often chose St. Patrick’s Day to deliver client gifts! This always got a smile, and was welcomed as an unexpected surprise: St. Paddy’s Day Breakfast Baskets! Call...
I have three sisters and we celebrated a milestone this year with the youngest – Tracy turned 50 and planned a visit to Vegas to celebrate! Her one request was to go to a rock concert featuring one of the bands we used to listen to when we were kids. Having that in mind, and asking around…I learned of a newer Vegas show “Raiding the Rock Vault”, which featured rock musicians and their music from the past. I found a GREAT deal from The Radio Shopping Show for the tickets....
Over the weeks, we’ve talked a lot about gift wrap and presentations. Today we thought a sentimental idea for a unique baby gift might be helpful, for the soon to be mamas in your life! Personalizing and choosing a gift with thought…no matter what the price, is what makes gift giving touch our hearts. Years ago my friend Nancy told me of the below idea and I have been waiting for just the right family to give it to. And guess what, that perfect couple just had their...
Inside the Cave – Let’s face it, January has been an exhausting month of marathon football watching in the Man Cave. All that planning and all the fun (but then the clean-up..) Anyway, then all that followed by the anticipation of the upcoming Super Bowl, and more getting ready for the Big Party in the Cave! Grueling and time consuming planning right? Then the Big Game, but then followed by – “THE BIG LETDOWN.” What, no more football that counts until...
The simple pleasures of life this season…a few of my favorite things: – a small package in the mail – the aroma of Christmas – a favorite holiday mug totally filled with hot cocoa and marshmallows All of this combined with taking a few “me” moments…yes, it’s going to be a very merry day! My dear friend Patricia sent me the perfect little holiday package (she even used wrapping paper to make the cute envelope!), and inside was everything I needed for...
You already saw how we created our “Thanksgiving on the Fly”, but with so many great magazine articles and Pinterest posts for Turkey Day, we couldn’t resist sharing a few that we loved. Every year, we head over to my brother & sister-in-law’s house for Thanksgiving, and they make an incredible spread. We show up with our clan, broccoli casserole (a family favorite we’ve been making for years) and a gift in hand. Below is our recipe! In the meantime, here are some...
You’ve read about gifts we have given, however what we haven’t talked about is how many creative and thoughtful gifts I receive in return. My friend Jana is also gift-friendly and comes up with these immensely creative ideas that we will be featuring from time to time on Practically Perfect Planner. When you “Event It”…(a 3P term) many times you are not creating the original idea, but putting your own spin on things that individualizes and personalizes. When Jana and...
The World’s Best “Man Cave” Glass – It’s NEAT! Inside the Cave- I’m fortunate to have a couple of friends who really appreciate fine wines and spirits. We have a lot of fun whenever we all get together. A couple of years ago, my friend George showed me an idea he was working on, an extremely unique shaped glass for drinking any spirit “straight up..” He didn’t explain a thing. He simply poured a small glass of scotch in one glass, and the same in his glass. ...
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