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...
My lifetime girlfriends are a constant source of joy, I really don’t know how to say I any other way. I am a gift-giving junkie…always on the gift lookout, are you? Today I am having a birthday lunch with my girlfriend Marilyn, who literally took me under her wing almost 20 years ago and was my very first friend here in Las Vegas. Since we are both October babies, we have a tradition of meeting for a birthday lunch in the middle of the two dates. It’s not about the gift,...
Recently, here at Practically Perfect Planner, we hosted an organizational meeting for Operation Christmas Child at our home. You may be asking yourself two questions: What on earth is Operation Christmas Child? How on EARTH did you manage to hold a stress-free business meeting for 10 people in your home!? (and no, we’re not on sedatives!) Well we can’t wait to share with you about this awesome organization and just HOW quick and easy it was to hold a fun, successful meeting...
Alright, fellow fall lovers! Now for the big wrap-up of our fantastic autumn decorating day. Are you ready? Let’s do it. To finish up the rest of the house, we used: leftover paper leaves from the Dollar Tree those awesome pinecones, pumpkins, and gourds from Vons a saved wreath, an old scare crow, and a couple little fall items from the fall box a few larger pumpkins from Vons for our front porch about 5 or 6 candles we bought on sale in the summer & saved for this time...
Hey there, thanks for checking out Part Two of our Fall Décor day! We had such a good time doing all of this and we hope you scored some bits of quick & easy inspiration from our Practically Perfect time. Grab your favorite cup of tea, and let’s get to work! So, picking up right where we left off: We were able to pull down our “Fall Box” as well as our “Halloween Box” and mix & match some items from both. Do you keep your holiday & seasonal décor...
…that looks FANTASTIC and won’t break the bank! The holidays are upon us, and we took a few fun hours this week to get the house looking festive for fall. The essential ingredient to home decorating for the holidays, is to save and store what you buy over the years, use what you already have on hand, add some on-sale items, candles and bows you’ve saved from earlier in the year, and of course: GOURDS! Here at Practically Perfect Planner, we love...
And as they say in the event world: the first time you do anything…it’s a dress rehearsal so here we go: We are so excited to be sharing with you our journey and passion, on finding the simplest action plan for happiness, joy, and sometimes just getting through the day. The techniques and tips we’ve picked up along the way may be a mixed bag, with ideas from family, friends, and event professionals of all ages. With the Meehan Clan and our gatherings you’ll be sure to...
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