Favorite Finds – Dress Your Shoes UP!
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Apr 2
Want to change your plain shoes into party shoes? Read more
Apr 1
It may be April 1 or April Fools Day, but we have some very wise words to offer to you today. Read more
Mar 29
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and the future King of England, has reached a landmark birthday and the BBC has made a wonderful documentary commemorating the event. Read more
Mar 28
Madeleines are wonderful little clam shell shaped treats that are a cross between a tea cake and a cookie. Read more
Mar 27
When the Duchess of Sussex does give birth to her first baby (and we believe it will be very soon), these are some of the things Royals have traditionally stuck with: Read more
Mar 26
We came across an old post from Ann Landers’ advice column and thought our chums would appreciate it as much as we do. Read more
Mar 25
We saw this and had to share. Read more
Mar 22
Do you have a would-be “tiny dancer” like this in your family? We have a fun idea to keep her, (or him), busy this weekend:-) Read more
Mar 21
There has been much talk lately about the Kondo cleaning out with joy method and, certainly, we feel strongly that there is a lot to be said for it. Read more
Mar 20
Look at this Favorite Find of ours! Every house should have one! Read more
Mar 19
A little over a week ago Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made history. Read more
Mar 18
Sorry to be a day late with this but did want to share it with you. Read more
Mar 15
Sunday, green will be the color of the day. People everywhere, Irish or not, will be honorarily Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. No matter how you plan to acknowledge the day, we have a simple treat that you and everyone celebrating with you can enjoy 🙂 Read more
Mar 14
That’s right it’s Pi π Day! Pi Day is observed on March 14th as 3.14 are the first three significant digits of π. It’s the day we are celebrating the mathematical constant π, but it is also a day for enjoying pie of all sorts. Read more
Mar 13
As the saying goes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Today’s post is truly about a “feel good” story that involves one man selling his “trash” and later learning that what was essentially worth very little to him turned out to be a real treasure to another man. Read more
Mar 12
Lucille Ball – who doesn’t love her? Read more
Mar 11
Many people fast for Lent. We are a little behind the band wagon as Lent started last Wednesday but it is NEVER too late to start this fast! Read more
Mar 8
The weekend is coming and maybe you’re looking for something new for breakfast or brunch. We’ve got just the thing…Cheese Blintzes! Read more
Mar 6
Oh boy, we saw this on Facebook and it totally spoke to us. We hope it does the same for you. Read more
Mar 5
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria” on Masterpiece, you will have seen that Prince Albert put together a “Great Exhibition” showcasing “the wonders of industry and manufacturing from around the world”. Read more
Mar 4
It’s not only gluten free, it’s really low carb as well. Add in that it’s healthy, easy and tasty and why wouldn’t you give this pasta substitute a try? Read more
Mar 1
Sometimes we need an encouragement or the inspiration to do something we’ve been meaning to do anyway. These kinds of “pearls” are what we think of as “words to live by”. Read more
Feb 28
If you’ve been around Two Chums of late you know we have family members who have issues with gluten and consequently, we are attempting to make food that is gluten free. But what do we do with all those recipes we have that include wheat flour? Read more
Feb 27
You probably recognize the title of our Post from the Oscars….a movie entitled “Green Book” was the overall winner and, yes, it was a wonderful film – a true story. Read more
Feb 26
It’s that special time of the year when at the market, the hardware store, in front yards and family gatherings you find stands with young girls selling those beloved Girl Scout Cookies. For as long as most of us can remember, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies. But did you know how this fund raising opportunity got started? Read more
Feb 25
Hollywood is a buzz. Yes! Read more
Feb 22
On the morning after May 16, 1929, the headline “Film Merit Trophies Awarded” was seen on the Los Angeles Times’ front page. The photograph above appeared and a few lines about the evening could be read. Now, watching “The Oscars” is an annual event for a lot of people, including your Two Chums. Read more
Feb 21
This is a delicious way to prepare and eat chicken. If you like chicken, Asian flavors, and big smiles on the faces of those you make dinner for, then this is a recipe you’ve got to try! Read more
Feb 20
On your way out and your rings look dull? Read more
Feb 19
If you are in a rut with what you make for dinner, here’s a great, new, flavorful option…Thai Chicken Noodle Soup! Read more
Feb 18
As we do often on Mondays, here is a Two Chums Post which will make you smile. Read more
Feb 15
Even if you are choosing a more vegetarian based diet, every so often most us have a longing for a good piece of meat. A tasty roast or steak can really hit the spot. but good steaks are expensive especially of you are feeding a family and cheaper cuts usually need hours of slow cooking to be tender enough to eat. We have a great compromise for you today. Read more
Feb 14
On this, of all days, Read more
Feb 13
An “X” means a kiss! Why? Read more
Feb 12
If you are making a special dinner for your favorite Valentine this Thursday, we have a delicious and easy starter course for your dinner. (Actually, this can be a yummy main course as well, and not just on Valentine’s Day…this is yummy any day!) Read more
Feb 11
Lewis Miller is a floral designer in New York City who surprises people by putting his beautiful creations in unexpected places! Read more
Feb 8
A super fun Valentine’s Day gift for the one you love. Read more
Feb 7
On Tuesday, Yahoo Lifestyle reported that Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in Parliament Square to celebrate its 10th anniversary. But the political milestone wasn’t all there was to get excited about. Read more
Feb 6
Looking for a hobby? We have a very fun one for you. Read more
Feb 5
Today is Chinese New Year. In Chinese culture, each year relates to a sign of the zodiac and is distinguished by an animal. This year, 2019, is the Year of the Pig. So what better way to celebrate than with some very yummy Chinese Slow Cooker Pork Spare Ribs! Read more
Feb 4
Valentine’s Day is now less than two weeks away. Whether you celebrate on the February 14th or another day, whether you cook for your valentine or celebrate out somewhere, and whether you or your loved one is gluten free, anyone you love will enjoy and appreciate this yummy chocolate dessert for two 🙂 Read more
Feb 1
We found this on the web and feel badly as we do not know who to give the credit to. A super good idea. Read more
Jan 31
There aren’t too many of us who do not like avocados. A wonderful bowl of guac goes very quickly in our homes. Read more
Jan 30
If you are not a fan of rich, creamy, chocolatey goodness the just happens to be no-bake and gluten free too, stop reading right now! Read more
Jan 29
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria”, you have seen Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. For those of you who have not been watching “Victoria, Osborne House is the country getaway which Prince Albert, Victoria’s love and husband, designed. Read more
Jan 28
Do you ever have the experience of seeing or reading some new info in a variety of unrelated places and wonder why it keeps coming across your path? It’s no doubt because that info is what they call “trending”, meaning lots of people are suddenly aware of, or interested in, some piece of info or a particular topic. Often in this current social climate, what is “trending” is something political, but other info can “trend” as well. We have recently seen several times, in several very different mediums, an interesting bit of info that keeps coming across our path, so we decided to pass it on to you our chums. Read more
Jan 25
If you’ve been following us recently you know we are committed to finding more gluten free (GF) options in our food posts. Both of your Two Chums have family members who need to avoid the gluten that is common in so many baked goods and all sorts of other foods as well. Gluten pops up in a lot of very unexpected places.
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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 21
Yes, today, we remember a noble gentleman – a peaceful man who made a difference. Read more
Jan 18
These are beautiful words by Rachel Macy Stafford …. Read more
Jan 17
Jan 16
This really is one of those amazing life stories. Identical twins, whom their parents named the exact same names but in different order, were born on July 4, 1918 in Iowa. You may not recognize them by their birth names but read on as we are SURE you will recognize them by the end of the article.
Jan 15
Have you ever considered the difference between fashion and style? Read more
Jan 14
As you know, your Two Chums love history and especially love the website History.com. This story about how women were “needed” in Jamestown in 1619 piqued our interest. Read more
Jan 11
If you are gluten free you know finding a nice loaf of bread to eat with your dinner is a challenge. So today we have one you can make easily at home and enjoy or freeze the extra for another meal. Read more
Jan 10
Jan 9
She is smart, beautiful, full of grace and style. And she is giving headbands and hair bows a comeback. Read more
Jan 8
If you’ve never cooked an artichoke as a side dish or appetizer, let 2019 be the year you do. Read more
Jan 7
Jan 4
If like millions of children over the past 45 years, you have been introduced to Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, she has no doubt found a special place in your heart. After all, “It’s jolly holiday with Mary.” and she taught you along with Jane and Michael Banks, that “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, in a most delightful way.” Read more
Jan 3
A little-known name, Marcel Marceau (photo above circa 1950), has touched our hearts. Read more
Jan 2
We read this article by Ned Forney and could not help but share it. Read more
Dec 31
Dec 28
It’s really nice sometimes to whip up your own salad dressing when family and friends come for a meal. We have a REALLY easy and delicious one for you today! Read more
Dec 27
This is the time of year that some of us think about making a “new year’s resolution” and we are going to be bold and suggest one for you. Read more
Dec 26
One of our favorite sources, History.com, has this to say about Boxing Day: Read more
Dec 25
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Dec 21
Traditions come in all sorts of ways but we were interested to read that many of the Christmas traditions we experience today date way back to the Tudor times. Read more
Dec 20
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 18
Do you need some new ideas for wrapping your Christmas gifts? We got some fun ideas for you here. Read more
Dec 17
Candy canes are apparently the number one candy, apart from chocolate, that is sold in December. BUT, have you ever thought about how they came into being? Read more
Dec 14
The things of yesteryear can certainly bring back memories and this is one that we are loving! 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!”
Dec 12
Dec 11
On this day in 1936, King Edward VIII of Britain abdicated the throne in favor of “the woman I love”. Read more
Dec 10
As we have said before…why not start your week with a good laugh out loud…LOL? Read more
Dec 7
There are so many gatherings at this time of year and what better to take than this? Read more
Dec 6
Even if you have never liked Brussel sprouts we think you just might like these. And if you do like them…you will LOVE them prepared like this! Read more
Dec 5
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Dec 3
Former President George H. W. Bush, also known as “41” died on Friday evening at his home in Houston Texas, at age 94. The title “41” refers to the fact that he was the 41st President. This is a man with arguably many, many friends. His children are quick to say that there are probably at least 200 people who would tell you he is one of their best friends. He inspires loyalty. Read more
Nov 30
Everybody loves Christmas stockings. But finding things for adult’s stockings that aren’t just trinkets that will end up in the trash, or stuffed in a drawer and forgotten, can be a challenge. Read more
Nov 29
Many of us have family holiday traditions of one kind or another. If you happen to be in search of one for your family, or are in the market to add a new one, maybe buying everyone matching holiday pajamas is something you might want to consider. Read more
Nov 28
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Nov 26
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 23
We here on the west coast think of one big holiday parade and that is the Rose Parade that marches down the streets of our beloved Pasadena on New Year’s Day. This parade is an amazing parade as all of the floats are made of live flowers, seeds, leaves, etc. Everything on the floats has to be alive. But, there is another really famous parade….. 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 20
I give thanks for____________. We can each one fill in that blank with all manner of things. But today I want to take a moment to say I am so very thankful for my dear chum Jackie. I saw something recently which epitomizes her and thought this a good occasion to share it. 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 16
We could not let another day go by without sending thoughts and saying prayers of support to our neighbors in both Southern and Northern California who either have been displaced, lost their homes or lost their loved ones by the recent fires which have ravaged portions of our beautiful State. Read more
Nov 15
The holidays are coming fast. Thanksgiving is only days away. For many of us, that means prepping for a big meal for family and friends. And for most of us that meal will include everyone’s favorite…mashed potatoes. Read more
Nov 14
Yes, today marks the 70th birthday of Prince Charles! Read more