3P is all about the joy of simple, inexpensive gift giving, entertaining, events and traditions…appreciating the simple pleasures of life without stress and additional work in our busy lives – taking a minute to stop and smell the roses…or should I say poinsettias. So to kick off the “first 12 days of December”, all of us here at Practically Perfect Planner will be sharing our personal favorite “Holiday Happy”. Okay, I’ll go first: Years...
Wow, what a busy month we’re having here at 3P! This weekend alone was jam-packed with planning and pulling off the Las Vegas Operation Christmas Child Packing Party! What an incredible event we had. After planning and saving all year, collecting items, scouring sales, gathering volunteers…we were ready for our packing party. We managed to get 3,368 boxes packed in about 6 hours, Woohoo! It was an emotional experience in a really joyful way to see everyone come together to...
So, with our table finished… …We headed out to our Operation Christmas Child Countdown event, worked a half-day, and came home to get all of the side dishes prepped for our Thanksgiving. The 3P team had a great time in the kitchen together, got everything done in less than 2 hours, and relaxed the rest of the night. When we got up the next morning, Brenda and Chris went to church after popping the seasoned turkey in the oven and starting the gravy. John...
Some people use today as a day to celebrate while honoring loved ones. Some people have BBQ’s or the family over for dinner. Some people share a moment of silence. Some might give a gift to a special Vet in their life. Since we save all of the décor we use throughout the year…some of our décor from our 4th of July parties, can double as décor for a honorary dinner, or a patriotic way to wrap a gift! It really does help to keep that “Event Basic” in mind, because you’ll...
Hi girlfriends! Can I just tell you that a few weeks ago, I had the BEST weekend ever with some of my long-time girlfriends? We had such a blast, and we managed to do it without any heavy planning, crazy spending, or being stressed out about anything. My girls Nancy, Marie, Elizabeth, Patricia, Melinda, and Ardice all came to Vegas for our traditional get together…which we call: our Hag Bag Weekend. They flew in from all over Canada, Mexico, etc. to make it, and I was so...
Wow…big day today! Can you believe it’s already NOVEMBER!? Thanksgiving and all the holidays will be here before we know it. You know what else came up before we knew it…OUR BIG LAUNCH DAY! Woo-hoo! It’s so great to have you all here with us on this journey, and to kick things off we wanted to offer some highlights of the last few weeks, as well as what’s to come in the next few weeks! Hope you had a safe and happy Halloween, and we also hope you’ll share some...
As everyone is knee-deep in the festivities today, I also think that today is another very important day. October 31st is the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, today is a reminder for me to book my yearly mammogram screening. My life long friend & I always remind each other, and today she is a Breast Cancer Survivor. I am honoring her today: So, wouldn’t it be great if: We make our own appointment if needed Remind a special girlfriend, too! Here’s...
If you are lucky enough to have a favorite senior in your life like we are, we’ve got a great idea for a Halloween treat for them. Our Nana is in an assisted living apartment, and we thought it would be fun to take her over some treats for her to share with others in her community. People in senior care homes (like the ones by Chelsea Senior Living) tend to have activities scheduled for them. It is fun to see all the residents participate in such activities. Maybe nana might...
Hi guys! Just a quick post, today I am having lunch with Lizette, a dear friend of mine. As you can tell, I gift a lot because my friends are a priority and a significant gift in my life. I know that today, my friend needs a little love, so off I went to the goodie cupboard to chose something special with some added personal touches. It took me less than 15 minutes, and cost me less than $6 to make a special gift that my friend loved so much…she photographed...
Tonight for my Women’s Study Group, my friend Julie and I took our turn to bring eats for everyone, while we also got “food for the soul.” After a quick catch up call with Julie (she is also an event planner from San Diego – (yes, I know…what are the chances that we would meet and be fast friends?) we decided on a fall theme for a fun yet simple buffet. Here’s what we whipped up to bring to the table: Brenda and Jessi: caramel apples tea...
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