Make your New Years resolution a reality! Did you know that our New Years resolutions to “be more awesome than last year” began with the ancient Babylonians? The uplifting promise to make each year better than the last goes back centuries, but comes down to TEN top goals today. How do you decide what your goals will be? The Man Cave did a little digging into what popular promises people make to themselves + the history behind it all to get everyone motivated. Most...
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, and Practically Perfect 2015! How did we ring in the New Year? Well… We snacked, dipped, and indulged with a plethora of party perfect bites! 3P set a tablescape that can’t be topped in less than ten minutes! We popped Champagne in the Man Cave! A little New Years Throwback Action: We rang in 2014 last January with a pantry party…featuring a few New Years party box pieces...
Everyone remembers their first experience sipping “wine with bubbles in it”…(unless perhaps you really over indulged that first time…) Nothing says Happy New Year like a sip of bubbly…and the options are endless! Here’s a go-to-guide to toast to, with a few fun facts about this long-favored libation. Looking for a good “Champagne” to bring in the New Year? If you were to buy a nice Sparkling Wine (Champagne) made in the U.S. you’re...
Laying low at home for New Year’s Eve can still delight and dazzle with low cost tips, tricks, and time-savers. Set a party table or buffet in minutes as you count down to midnight + take a sneak peek at what some celeb chefs have on the menu for NYE eat-spiration! Let’s make a little noise and get this party started! 1. Use gold, silver or sparkly holiday wrap as a whimsical table/buffet runner. Mix up your party-table-plan with a touch of China and crystal to dress...
Ready to ring in the New Year but unsure what to bring to the party? Party on with 3P as we make sure not to “drop the ball” while watching the ball drop with THREE mix-ahead dips and a classic shrimp cocktail! Let’s get the party started with these marvelous must haves…martinis and champagne optional! For a swanky souriee at home: Shrimp Cocktail in a snap! Start with extra large pre-cooked shrimp, fresh green leaf lettuce, your favorite cocktail...
Jingle all the way with us as we dash through the snow (well, not in Vegas LOL) with a few of our Very Merry Moments and Happy Holiday How-To’s. It’s not too late to “set the date” with 3P as we frolic through the holiday with links to lighten your load these next few days. Practically Perfect Planner wishes you memorable moments full of joy and a holiday that’s Merry and Bright! Christmas came twice this year! Celebrate our...
3P presents flawless framework for finishing up a very merry meal! Get ready and get set with Christmas hints for decking out your Christmas dinner table + fashioning a Holly Jolly Menu for your guests. This year 3P went evergreen and ever gorgeous for our holiday table, and crafted up a menu packed with classic Christmas cuisine. Let’s set this table! We started off by laying out a cream colored cloth, with just the right amount of Christmas-y holly...
Inside the Cave: Man Cave: A dedicated area of the house, such as a basement, workshop, or garage where a man can be alone or socialize with his friends. My new favorite term, “Mantuary” – “a sanctuary for his sanity.” (Saw that one at www.northwestgifts.com; loved it!) Thank the guy in your life with a special “Man Cave” gift! I’m quite confident in saying there isn’t a person on the planet that doesn’t appreciate “having their own space” once in...
Christmas cookies are one of our most adored accompaniments to the holidays! Easy arrangements of assorted sweets can dress up any dinner, perk up a dessert buffet, and curb even the biggest sweet tooth. You’ve already seen our go-to Chocolate drop cookies HERE...but did you know you can MICROWAVE your way to crisp graham cracker brittle style cookies, or use your own thumbprint to bake an old-school delight? We even stirred up a few Scotcharoos this year after being inspired...
Ever wanted to spontaneously invite friends and acquaintances to your home for some holiday cheer – but after a moment of preparation panic…you declined? Here’s our 3P K.I.S.S. method: Keep It Simple (and) Spontaneous! We’ve made a list and we’ve checked it twice by stocking up on tasty items + some Trader Joe’s must-haves. Now you can extend your invites with no frets or regrets! Enjoy a bite, mix and mingle, even trim the tree….all stress...
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