Perfume – A Few Tips on Wearing It!
We found this great article in Vogue, written by Kari Molvar, and are sure that our readers, female AND male, would enjoy reading it. Read more
Jan 23
We found this great article in Vogue, written by Kari Molvar, and are sure that our readers, female AND male, would enjoy reading it. Read more
Jan 22
If you’ve been one of our readers for a while, you know that we frequently encourage our chums to write us and ask questions on any variety of topics. Between us we have a fair amount of experience and knowledge on a wide range of topics. We are more than happy to share what we know, but even more happy to invite all of you to contribute what you know about any question that comes up. The other day our chum Sandy asked if we could help her with a problem. Read more
Jan 15
Have you ever considered the difference between fashion and style? Read more
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We read this article by Ned Forney and could not help but share it. Read more
Dec 19
The Christmas season is one full of joy and full of love. Obviously, that is what the Christ comes to tell us, constantly. BUT let us never forget that this wonderful season also brings out sadness to some. This is a wonderful little Pooh story to remind us to remember everyone. Read more
Dec 13
This is actor Gary Sinise. You may recognize him as Lt. Dan, a severely wounded veteran who befriends Forrest, in the classic movie Forrest Gump.
Gary Sinise hasn’t just used his role, or his career, to further his own status, and benefit himself. Instead, in gratitude, he has chosen to give back and has started The Gary Sinise Foundation which supports our military and first responders and their families.
According to its website, its mission is to serve and honor our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, by creating and supporting unique programs that entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. Of its many outreach efforts, the Gary Sinise Foundation is building custom Smart Homes for severely wounded veterans, serving hearty meals to deploying troops and hosting spirit-boosting festivals for patients, families and medical staff at military hospitals.
According to Sinise, “Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security.”
Last week the Foundation sent 1,722 Gold Star children and family members from around the country on an all expense paid trip to Disney World via American Airlines. These are the children of fallen soldiers who died in service to their country. What happened in the American Airlines terminal in Nashville, Tennessee last week was something to behold. An entire terminal of travelers and passersby all came to a complete stop as someone began to sing our National Anthem just prior to these children and their surviving parent boarding the plane. It was captured on video and shared on Facebook.
“I witnessed an international airport come to a complete stop today …,” Tringale wrote in her Facebook post. “At the Nashville airport, I walked out into the concourse to this scene @americanairlines was flying a plane full of children who had lost a parent in combat to Disneyworld on an all-expenses-paid trip and they threw a party for them at the gate.”
She said in the post that when they announced them over the loudspeaker, and the families lined up to board the flight, the “whole airport literally stopped and sang the national anthem with military present in salute.”
In the video, everyone on the busy airport concourse stops and stands still as a man performs the National Anthem. Many of the people in the audience place their hands over their hearts and sing along.
“Most every person standing around, myself included, was bawling at the sight of these kids and spouses who have paid so great a price for our country,” Tringale wrote in her post. “To see all of this at Christmas time was so humbling. Seeing the general public in an airport stand still to honor these kids was simply beautiful.”
If you are thinking about giving back this holiday season and haven’t yet decided where to do that, this might be just the place to send that donation.
“These service members and first responders have already done their part. They have already given of themselves. And it is our great privilege, through the trust of the American people and the support given to us, to do our part to give something back to them. While we can never do enough to show our gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.” -Gary Sinise
The Gary Sinise Foundation makes possible little and large things that ease the lives of our returning injured soldiers and first responders and their families. These are things you might not be able to do for someone on your own but by giving a donation of any amount, no matter how small, it becomes much more when added to all the other gifts made, and allows for big things to happen for those who have given so much for us. It is an act of love and kindness to someone whom you will probably never meet, but whose life you can touch. To donate click here
For using his celebrity to call attention to our country’s true heroes, and for serving and making better the lives of so many others who have served us, we salute you, Gary Sinise and we say “Well Done!”
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Christmas is now less than a month away. We all have our favorite foods, decorations and traditions. The Queen is no different. Read more
Nov 21
As we’ve mentioned now on several occasions, we both have family members that have needed to adhere to a gluten free diet for health reasons…maybe you do too. Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving there will be, amongst many yummy things, pie consumed in most households. So in case you are needing a good recipe for a gluten free pie crust that doesn’t taste like cardboard, we have one to share with you today:-) Read more
Nov 19
In 1953, an employee at C.A. Swanson & Sons overestimated demand for Thanksgiving turkey and the company was left with some 260 tons of extra frozen birds. Read more
Nov 7
We saw this great idea to help to celebrate the Holiday Season and just HAD to share! Read more
Nov 6
Here are some reasons why if you haven’t already, you need to get to your polling place and do what, as citizens, is your privilege, your right and your responsibility…VOTE! Read more
Oct 29
According to Lifestyle, there are certain “rules”, if you want to call them that, that professional cleaners follow in their own homes. Certainly, they are very straight forward but probably really helpful when followed! Read more
Oct 19
The holidays are fast approaching. That means photos with family and friends will be taken….probably lots of them. Nothing does more for your smile than beautiful white teeth. According to Dr. Oz, anyone can work on that snow white smile at home. Read more
Oct 18
Oct 11
If you know us at all, you know how much we love a can of spray paint. And if it happens to be gold spray paint…we are in heaven! Read more
Oct 10
From time to time, we love to share inspirational stories which we hope you all find helpful. Here is one today that we particularly like. Read more
Oct 5
Sometimes a costume can be so much easier than you think. Some black pants and a black shirt and a great eyeliner pen may be all you need to create your Halloween look this year 🙂 Read more
Oct 3
Yes, when we think of Halloween, we automatically think of candy corn. But who invented candy corn? Read more
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If you have little ones in your life, be they your children, grandchildren, godchildren, or special friends, you know how quickly the time goes. Blink and that baby who a minute ago was learning to walk is now asking to borrow the car keys. Read more
Sep 20
Who doesn’t need a word of encouragement sometimes? We know WE do! Here’s a great story. Read more
Sep 19
Recently we have had reason to be more interested in tasty gluten free dishes. Both of your Two Chums have family members who can no longer tolerate foods with gluten in them. And when one comes to this place it is surprising, to say the least, even shocking, to find out how many things contain gluten. Read more
Sep 14
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Recently, Geoffrey Owens, a former cast member of the wildly successful Cosby Show, shared some profound thoughts on the value of work. Read more
Aug 20
We just have one Savvy Secret for you today but it is a glorious, illuminating one! Read more
Aug 15
Aug 7
We are most grateful to Karen, one of our dear chums, who shared this “Savvy Secret” with us for making sure your vegetables not only blossom but then fruit. Read more
Aug 1
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Jul 27
What is a BLTA you ask? Good question…iit is a BLT done one better. It’s a bacon, lettuce, tomato AND avocado sandwich. And today we will show you a simple way to make this perfectly delightful sandwich even better! Read more
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“We Are the World,” a song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie, hit an all-enveloping chord when it was sung in the U.S.A. as the ending to the world-wide Live Aid concert, on this day in 1985. Read more
Jul 12
Jul 11
For those of you who have been to Los Angeles, you know that going to the Hollywood Bowl is a must whilst there. Read more
Jun 28
We are frequently asked how many servings a cake will make. Of course that answer depends on the size of your cake, and the size of the pieces you want to serve. But today we have a guideline we think will be helpful. Read more
Jun 25
It is hard to believe but it was nine years ago today that Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” passed on. Read more
Jun 22
they will come! Read more
Jun 19
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for Ascot once again! Don’t know what “Ascot” is? Read more
Jun 8
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May 31
We found some great articles to help us all be a bit tidier! Keep on reading….we feel sure you will want some of these! Read more
May 30
This gentle-man needs no long introduction. He lead the people of India to independence in 1947. Here are 10 bits of advice he has for us all to help to change the world. They have been written by Henrik Edberg. Read more
May 17
Off to the Royal wedding? Or just packing for another trip? Needing to organize your shelves? We have what you need! Read more
May 2
It is that time of the year when you are planning and planting your Kitchen Garden! These are a must have for that! Read more
Apr 27
Today, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge announced the name of their new baby boy. Read more
Apr 25
So often, we think we are using the correct phrase and come to find out that we are not! Read more
Apr 19
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Just because Easter has come and gone for another year does not mean that we don’t want to cook any more eggs! Read more
Mar 29
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. Read more
Mar 27
Today we have some fun ways to use cloth napkins to create table decorations for your Easter celebration. Read more
Mar 19
When we say “How to hang artwork” we mean “How to hang anything on the wall”! Here are all the things you will need for all the different kinds of wall surfaces. Read more
Mar 15
Monograms are a timeless tradition. They are especially popular in the South. Mens’ shirts, children’s clothing, towels and bed linens, jewelry, silver serving pieces, even furniture can be beautifully personalized with a monogram. Read more
Mar 12
. . . you leave the house occasionally having forgotten the one thing you needed to take with you. Read more
Mar 7
We have some fabulous cleaning tips here…thanks to BuzzFeed! Read more
Mar 6
Some people consider natural or home remedies as crazy or hokey, but there are many that have stood the test of time because they work. Onions, especially onions, and honey are among them. Read more
Mar 5
Last night was the Academy Awards show. As usual it was an opportunity for celebrities to bring out their finest and take a walk on the Red Carpet. Read more
Mar 1
Feb 26
We saw these two furniture re-do’s and just had to share them! So, so easy, for sure! Read more
Feb 21
Feb 12
No, your Two Chums feel that one can never be too kind! Here are some great quotes to encourage us all. Read more
Feb 9
What a fun few “ditties” to help us remember important facts: Read more
Feb 8
Jan 17
Your Two Chums are convinced that the kinder you are, the better you will feel. Read more
Jan 16
Jan 9
Ever found that you or members of your family are waking way too early in the morning – the moment of the first morning’s beam? Read more
Dec 28
Your Two Chums are all about “etiquette” (just another word for social rules or boundaries) and feel badly that this word conjures up a horrible feeling in a lot of people. A feeling of, “what on earth do we need that for?”, or “I don’t know anything about the proper etiquette so let’s get rid of having to use it.” Read more
Dec 14
We realize that a lot of Holiday Parties have already taken place – at least you have assembled a guest list and the invitations have gone out ….. BUT Read more
Dec 13
It seems with all of the hustle and the bustle of this time of year, things can get pretty crazy Read more
Dec 12
This is the time of year when many people are traveling…traveling home for the Holidays, perhaps. We have a few great tips on how to do that! Read more
Dec 4
With the Holiday Season right here, we wanted to share some Savvy Secrets that we hope you find useful. Read more
Dec 1
For your Two Chums, at least, it is hard to believe that this wonderful time of year has rolled around….so quickly! Read more
Nov 24
Even though the official “Thanksgiving Day” has come and gone for another year, let’s keep the gratitude going. Read more
Nov 17
With the holidays upon us we feel sure many of you will be doing more cooking than usual, and certainly more baking. Read more
Nov 8
We found these thirteen traits of people with integrity on awarenessact.com and felt compelled to share… Read more
Nov 2
Oct 25
We found this most amazing way of keeping you shoes organized. Read more
Oct 19
Northern California has been experiencing some awful, in some cases fatal, wildfires in the past week and, according to Fox News, people are “doing what they have to do” to make things happen. Read more
Oct 16
We came across this quote and thought it was a great way to begin the week. Read more
Oct 13
Oct 12
The B5 Motors dealership in Gilbert, Arizona, took to Facebook last Wednesday to ask the public for help to track down former Marine, Taylor Winston. You see, Taylor Winston had done a great thing. Read more
Oct 6
It’s never too early to get your Halloween costumes organized. Here are some really fun ideas! Read more
Oct 2
When we so often see questionable or unpleasant messages on children’s clothing, we were thrilled to see some with really good messages:-) Read more
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Pearls are one of those items of jewelry that most women like, no matter what their style is. If you are fortunate enough to own pearl jewelry of any kind, you should know the right way to clean them to keep them looking their best. Read more
Sep 8
We found these very fun Savvy Secrets (as we know them) at Buzz Feed. Lots of food for thought here to spruce up your dwelling! Read more
Aug 29
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Once the children are back in school, it is never too early to start thinking about the holidays and a little sprucing up! Read more