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...
Outside the Cave – On April 1, 1957, the respected and very stodgy BBC news show “Panorama” announced that thanks to a very mild winter and the virtual elimination of the dreaded “spaghetti weevil”, Swiss farmers were enjoying a bumper spaghetti crop. It accompanied this announcement with footage of Swiss peasants pulling strands of spaghetti down from trees. Incredibly HUGE numbers of viewers were taken in. Many called the BBC wanting to know how...
The gift of entertaining can be just that, with 3P tips that help you be prepared and excited for house guests rather than stressed out and overwhelmed with additional people in your space. Living in Vegas, many of my friends and family live abroad (from Canada all the way to Mexico!), so early in our marriage we have always welcomed and encouraged visitors. This winter, we have seen many of my dearest friends and family and have enjoyed many wonderful visits. My sisters Tracy...
Inside the Cave – Regular season kick-off for 2014 NFL Football is still 161 days away… We’re in College Basketball’s March Madness, but it still isn’t quite the same. I need to shake thing up. My wonderful daughter Jessi (and member of 3P) provides a great temporary solution – A Las Vegas Wranglers HOCKEY GAME! Ordinarily I wouldn’t put too much faith in someone who is a die-hard Oakland Raider fan (their “Commitment to Excellence” has long been replaced...
By now our readers know that we really enjoy the changing of our decor from season to season, and Spring is no different! A few 3P Basics we always keep in mind during the changing of the seasonal decor: 1. It’s okay to add to, or take away from your everyday pieces to keep it simple. 2. Classic and tasteful decor can be easily created, no need to over do it or feel overwhelmed. 3. A clean house is a clean canvas…clearing the clutter will give room for creativity! 4....
Hearts for Hope Tea is bubbling with excitement, and we’re doing really well with ticket sales! If you’re interested in getting tickets or hosting a table, you can reserve your spot HERE! Our committee has a scrumptious menu planned, and our silent auction packages are a creative, enticing collection of certificates and items that will definitely lure all attendees into bidding on that Practically Perfect package that they can’t live without! Each of these talented...
Traveling has always been a personal passion, and over the last 6-7 years has elevated to a new level as I have had the amazing opportunity to participate in Mission Trips. My first experience was on an Optical Mission Trip in Peru, and a few years later in Moldova and Ukraine I had yet another mission trip that was life changing. Traveling with an experienced leader and team provided me with an invaluable hands-on experience in the mission field. In less than a few days, my...
Practically Perfect Planner wishes you all a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day…enjoy all of your green bagels (or green beer if you’re so inclined!) and corned beef with cabbage…but be sure to rock some green so you don’t get pinched! We’ll be having a festive day with friends and family, and wanted to share with you this recipe for friendship that we found on a family trip to Ireland! Cheers and Irish blessings to all...
It’s a long standing “O’Meehan” family tradition to serve Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day. We like it best in the crockpot! It takes the stress out of serving such a great meal, and with less mess too. It’s also a simple easy-to-make dinner that you could even put together mid-week outside of the holiday. Using the crockpot is key to easy and time saving meals because you prepare it, and walk away! You can have dinner cooking while you’re working, which...
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...
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