Practically Perfect Planner picked a peck of pretty pepper pockets to please your family for a make-ahead Valentine’s Meal. Gather a bushel of bell peppers with a few other simple and healthy ingredients to create a tasty filling the whole family will love, with minimal effort and yummy results! We prepped 15 pepper pockets in a flash for a Valentine’s themed meeting at home. Here’s how we did it, plus a side salad and sweet brownie dessert plan! Pepper...
Inside the Cave: Last year I wrote about what I did years ago for a very special “Academy Award Night” at our house for Brenda. It was so much fun that over the years, it’s expanded in size by adding some friends and all sharing an added dimension of very humorous craziness to the night! The fun starts with the invitations, which have progressed into a virtual “Press Release” tying in a few key details for the night, as well as a few “Inside Edition”...
Since we are an idea blog way more than a DIY – let’s dream up some gifts on the simpler side to sweeten up a lovey or two while sticking to your healthier resolutions. Our top five sweet treats to say “Love Ya!” without the sugar! Making a moment special with a thoughtful touch is what this day can be all about! Here are five fast forever ways you and cupid can make an appearance for love month…all of the fun and none of the fructose! Take these...
Think pink for Heart-health month with a hearty and healthy soup made with fresh beets! This Ukrainian specialty (straight from my English Gramma’s kitchen) will warm hearts, fill tummies, and bring bright colors to your Valentine’s table. It’s simple to make, and pretty to serve with quick sprig of dill, and a little dollop of light sour cream! Warm Winter Borscht: Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS: 5 cups water 1 lb pork cut up into chunks 2 cups...
Make sure the kids (or the BIG kids) “feel the love” by making their sought-after sammie…heart-shaped cookie cutter easy. We found these heart shaped sandwich shapers + storage containers and thought what a wonderful way to show a little love at lunch time. Don’t have time to run out for tupperware? Fashion up a “hearty” lunch bag quick…all you need is a brown bag, a red paper napkin or two, and a Glue Stick! 1. Pack up this valentine’s...
We’ve been working hard and smart this month to keep our New Years resolutions running STRONG. Have you? This year we opted to be more budget savvy, be more grateful, stay more organized, and to live healthier in both mind and body. Here are a few how-to’s that kept us on track to our best year yet! We started off setting goals in the Man Cave to be more awesome than last year! …Moved right along to getting everything organized and best...
Football fans…it’s the day we’ve been waiting all year for…(as Brenda would say) only two more sleeps til SUPER BOWL! Needing a few ideas to get your gametime off to a great start? Look no further. 3P has the bases (yes, even for football) covered from games to dips, ribs and even desserts! Let’s kick off the big game with a bang! Check out our all-in-one guide with go-to links for football favorites past and present. First up…let’s take...
“Hoo” would have thought a Valentine from the heart could be so sentimental, yet simple and inexpensive? Fill a photo box with more than just snapshots…fill your box with love! Say “I love you OWL-WAYS” as you open a box that’s both a gift, and an evening in one! Small tokens and big plans for the Practically Perfect Valentine’s Day for the one you love. Plus, an “all hearts and flowers” way to say “I love you”...
Think red and get ahead! After digging out things from the Valentine’s Box and ensuring red and pink paper products are at the ready…reflection gives me “heart start” on why this occasion is important to me. Ever thought with all of the craziness of the post-holidays, the last thing I want is to partake in yet another decor and/or gift giving event? Been there, done that. But then, when I self examine my motivation to “heart everything” up…the...
Inside the Cave – The BIG GAME is approaching fast, and if you’re like me you’ll want to do something a little different and fun for your Super Bowl party! Here are six great ideas to help make your Super Bowl shindig unique and mighty memorable… #1: If you’re not doing this one, it’s a TON OF FUN!! Score major points with… – A SUPER BOWL BETTING POOL! DOWNLOAD YOURS HERE! This is an exceptionally fun and inexpensive betting game that keeps all...
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