With ‘Dad’s Day’ approaching, this could be a meal to really “wow” your favorite guy, with something a little different. There is the saying, “When the cats away, the mice will play…” well around here at 3P…we say “When Mom’s away…we’ll make the recipes that Dad loves and Mom doesn’t eat!” When there’s only two of the three 3P Team Members to “hold down the fort”…I like to make favorite dishes for Dad. This dish contains...
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...
Macarons are “all the rage” these days…you see them in bakery store windows, magazines, and all throughout Pinterest and the Blog-o-sphere. This delicate and delicious dessert can be a real show-stopper, and we’re lucky enough to have an easy-to-follow recipe from our reader Geoff Blain. We’re big fans of these cookies, and also big fans of Geoff! He spent many years as the assistant to Elizabeth Taylor, (where he learned some remarkable tricks-of-the-trade)...
Inside the Cave – As we all spend more time on-line and become increasingly interested in it’s endless opportunities…shopping there is easy, time efficient, and let’s face it…there’s lots of great stuff to choose from! The Man Cave’s suggested sites as Father’s Day approaches: 1) The World’s Best “Man Cave” Glass – It’s NEAT! A few months ago we posted about a truly unique and incredible gift idea. With Father’s Day approaching, we definitely...
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...
Memorial Day is a day of reflection, as well as celebration. We get to honor the men and women of this country who have made it possible for us to celebrate. It’s a weekend full of fun, including lots of crazy sales from cars to craft supplies. The 3P Team will definitely be taking advantage of all the “cool” deals on this “hot” weekend! Memorial Day often feels like the kick off to Summer, the weather is warming up, it’s a long weekend usually...
Inside the Cave – It’s May! 91 degrees here in Las Vegas, and – BBQ TIME! We got back from Southern California visiting with our great friends Nancy and Tony Nemer not too long ago…stayed in Encinitas/Cardiff and discovered the – Mother of ALL Tri-Tip’s! The Seaside Market in Cardiff, California has been offering a special Burgundy Pepper marinated Tri-tip for years, and it’s so popular (and addictive!) with the locals...
Having featured our Italian Dinner not too long ago, as well as reminiscing about my High-school Graduation, we couldn’t wait to share this unique and classic Italian gift idea! One of our long time friends and readers, Betty Jo, gave my mom a gift almost 20 years ago that made such a lasting impression, we just had to pass it along! BJ created Pasta Bibs, which are very easy to craft up, and she packaged them with tomato sauce cans that doubled as candles! As Betty Jo told...
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...
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