Did You Know?
Many farewells have religious connections. Adios in Spanish and adieu in French mean “to God,” for example.
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Jun 3
Jun 2
Girlfriends
The word “girlfriend” first appeared in 1859, according to Merriam-Webster. It was originally just defined as female friends.
Read moreMay 31
Wise Words – Start Now
There are times when we all wish we could go back in time and change the direction we’ve gone or a decision we’ve made or just generally have a “do over”. So when those feelings come these are some very wise words to remember:
Read moreMay 30
May 26
The Southern Belle
Word Genius furnished us with these “Southern” quotes and we knew you would absolutely love them.
Read moreMay 24
Table Manners!
According to Maureen MacKay, a Florida-based etiquette expert has a bone to pick when it comes to many Americans’ eating habits.
Read moreMay 23
May 18
May 17
Savvy Secret -Summers Coming
Before you know it summer will be here. In a few weeks it will be time to break out the sandals from your closet. But will your feet be ready?
Read moreMay 16
In Switzerland, Never One!
The Swiss are known for their historic commitment to neutrality, but they’ve taken a firm stand on one of the most important issues of our time: guinea pigs.
Read moreMay 13
She Was The First
Do you know who this woman is? Neither did we. But she has the distinction of being the first at doing something. Can you guess what that is?
Read moreMay 12
A Toast to The Queen
The life of Queen Elizabeth II is remarkable in more ways than one. Born on April 21 in 1926, she is the longest-reigning British monarch in history. She is also the fourth-longest reigning monarch of all time, having taken the throne almost 70 years ago. And few would bet against her reign becoming the longest ever — a record currently held by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who reigned in France for 72 years and 110 days – but you never know!
Read moreMay 11
Disney (Did Not) Say!
Who would have thought that a mouse on a steamboat could lead to an entertainment empire that spans the globe?
Read moreMay 10
Celebrate!
Sometimes life is hard. Things can be tough for all of us at one time or another, and sometimes, for long stretches it feels like you just can’t catch a break. So when you have a reason to celebrate…CELEBRATE!!!! And when you don’t have a reason….find one!
Read moreMay 9
Chums’ Choices
We received this rather wonderful note from one of our chums which we felt we should share:
Read moreMay 6
May 5
Marshmallows?
We are coming up to summer when roasting marshmallows is a favorite thing to do!
Read moreMay 4
Success?
What is success?
Depending on who you ask, success can manifest itself in a number of ways: an oversized bank account, hundreds of thousands of social media followers, or a resume full of accolades and accomplishments. It can also look like a healthy relationship, a stable family life, or finally kicking a harmful habit.
Read moreMay 3
Savvy Secret – Bracelets
Some people call great and helpful tips “life hacks”…your Two Chums call them “Savvy Secrets”. If you’ve ever struggled to put a bracket on one handed and then do up the clasp, we have a terrific Savvy Secret for you today!
Read moreMay 2
Start Fresh
It’s the beginning of May and the start of a new week. Let’s get off to a good start with some very good words of wisdom 🙂
Read moreApr 29
Apr 28
Keep Playing
Many people make the assumption that it is because we get old that we stop playing.
Read moreApr 27
More “Did You Knows”!
Maybe you’ve seen flocks of birds flying overhead to mark the changing of seasons or read about salmon fighting upstream to return to their birthplaces, but exactly how do these animals navigate in the midst of long distances and shifting geological conditions?
Read moreApr 26
Apr 25
Chinese Take Out Boxes!
In the U.S., plenty of Chinese restaurant fare feature produce that doesn’t grow in China, such as broccoli. Thus it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that Americans also took liberties with how Chinese food is packaged.
Read moreApr 22
The Incredible Edible Egg
There are so many varied and delicious ways to enjoy this amazing super food. One of our favorites ways to eat an egg, a classic preparation, is to poach it. Why then, does this seem so intimidating to so many people?
]Read moreApr 21
Historic Quotes from the State of the Union
These ten quotes are from various Presidents and we find them all very interesting.
Read moreApr 20
Savvy Secret to Relax
With busy lives and hectic schedules, relaxing and de-stressing is something most of us don’t do often enough. We have a Savvy Secret to help you with that today.
Read moreApr 19
An Encouraging Word
All of us need hope in difficult times and most of us can do with a word of encouragement on almost any given day. Today we have an especially good one to share with you 🙂
Read moreApr 18
Did You Know?
We are often asked how you know if it is first cousin, once removed or second cousin, etc. and we found this wonderful explanation which we would like to share with you.
Read moreApr 13
Words of Wisdom – Find The Gold
None of us…not one single person alive….is all good or all bad. We all have some wonderful qualities and talents, and every one of us has faults and shortcomings. What are you looking for? The book of Proverbs in the Bible has something to say about that.
Read moreApr 8
Apr 6
Words Of Wisdom – Special Occasions
We all have things in the realm of our possessions that we tell ourselves are saved for those special times that are out of the ordinary…treasured items we save for special occasions. These words of wisdom we came across today change all that.
Read moreApr 5
Apr 4
The Measure of Success
Today, in reflecting on what it is to have a life well lived, and pondering what the true measure of “success” for any person may be, these wise words from Ralph Waldo Emerson ring particularly true.
Read moreApr 1
Coincidences!
In their 1989 paper “Methods for Studying Coincidences,” math professors Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller defined a coincidence as a “surprising concurrence of events, perceived as meaningfully related, with no apparent causal connection.”
Read moreMar 31
Savvy Secrets-How Does Your Garden Grow
It’s Spring. Time to tend the garden. Nothing is better in Spring than the blooms that pop up and adorn the garden or flowering house plants like beautiful decorations. Feeding those plants is crucial. But expensive commercial fertilizers aren’t necessary.
Read moreMar 30
Emily Dickinson Quotes
Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest American poets of all time, famous not only for her singularly brilliant and innovative poetry, but also for her mysterious habits, reclusive tendencies, and morbid fascination with death.
Read moreMar 29
A Word From Meryl Streep
After all, it is Oscar week so why not quote our much-loved grand dame of the cinema?
Read moreMar 25
Word of Wisdom – Fashion
Ladies, in case you are shopping for clothes any time soon we found some very wise advice from the very celebrated fashion designer of films and Hollywood stars, Edith Head.
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Mar 22
Stay Encouraged!
There is no doubt that the name William Shakespeare is known to most people and his writings revered!
Read moreMar 21
Chums Choices – Toaster Bags
This item we share with you today just might change the way you eat your lunch or make snacks for your kids, or even heat up that leftover piece of pizza for your own midnight snack.
Read moreMar 18
Mar 16
Mar 15
Chums Choice – Belfast
Its almost time for that most famous Irish holiday…St Patricks Day. Time to celebrate the Irish. But even if it wasn’t we would be telling you about this lovely film…Belfast.
Read moreMar 14
Mar 11
Mar 10
Savvy Secret – No Grease, No Problem
We all make mistakes when baking from time to time. You are getting ready to add the batter to the pan and the phone rings, or someone comes in the kitchen to ask a question, or the doorbell rings…you’ve been there, you get distracted and forget to grease the baking pan BEFORE you add the batter. You don’t want to take all the batter out and wash the pan and start agin but what else can you do? Today we are not just identifying a problem, we’ve got the solution!
Read moreMar 9
Use This For That
For all kinds of reasons it is necessary from time to time to make substitution of an ingredient when you are cooking. Knowing what you can use or how you can make those substitutions work can be tricky. Today we want to share a chart that will help with one common ingredient…eggs.
Read moreMar 8
Abraham Lincoln’s Quips
Abraham Lincoln experienced many hardships in his life, suffering from what in his day was known as “melancholy,” but today we would call clinical depression.
Read moreMar 7
Mar 4
Healthy No Bake Brownies
Everyone loves delicious treats. Lots of things claim to be “healthy” and some are. Many other things claim to be “tasty” and again that too is often true. But healthy AND tasty are rarely used together truthfully. Those two things (healthy and tasty) are very often mutually exclusive when it comes to treats. Not today!
Read moreMar 3
Mar 2
Wise Words – Be That Thread
We often encourage you, and ourselves as well, about the value of being kind. Today we share a quote with you that tells you why, beyond the obvious reasons to show kindness, that being kind could have such value.
Read moreMar 1
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Feb 24
Words Of Wisdom From Miss Tina Turner
(Yes, you read that right….80!)
February is Black History month. We came across some “history” both in words and song that you more than likely may not have heard or seen before.
Read moreFeb 23
Did You Know – The Name of God
Whether or not you are person of faith, you may or may not know the name of God given in the Old Testament scriptures in Exodus 3. But even if you have known His name we are fairly sure this new info may enlighten you and encourage you as it has us.
Read moreFeb 22
Feb 21
Word To The Wise – Be Kind
Have you ever heard someone mispronounce a word and had a little chuckle to yourself, or a moment of perhaps feeling just a tiny bit superior because you knew the right pronunciation?
Read moreFeb 18
“Play It Again Sam”
“Despite being one of the film’s most oft-quoted lines, the words “Play it again, Sam” are never said in Casablanca.”
Read moreFeb 17
The Pink Drink
Other than their legendary coffee and coffee drinks, the most popular beverage that you can buy at Starbucks is The Pink Drink.
Read moreFeb 16
Chums Choices – Hourglass
Every girl loves a new lipstick now and again. We found a beauty!
Read moreFeb 15
Feb 14
Skating Into Valentine’s Day
Three years after Adrian Diaz popped the question to Madison Hubbell on a high cliff overlooking the romantic port city of Barcelona, the two Olympic ice dancers are looking forward to finally planning their dream wedding.
First, though, they’ll have to spend Valentine’s Day in the most awkward way imaginable: competing against each other.
Read moreFeb 10
Feb 9
Answers From A Skater
Mirai Nagasu, the famed figure skater, kindly answered some questions to fill us all in during the Olympics.
Read moreFeb 8
Ohhh, Ireland!
This lady, Alexis McSparren, moved spontaneously, to Ireland and here are the things that surprised her the most:
Read onFeb 7
Well Done – A Platinum Jubilee
of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Yesterday was an historic day to be sure. February 6, 2022 marked 70 years since Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II, making her the longest serving monarch in English history.
Read moreFeb 4
Feb 3
Do You Know What Peruse Means?
If we asked you what the word peruse means, what would you say?
Read moreFeb 2
Deuces Are Wild!
And as if all these things were not enough to acknowledge and celebrate today there is also Chinese New Year and…
Read moreFeb 1
Jan 31
Do Let’s Start the Week with Gratitude!
As you no doubt know, your Two Chums love the idea of “gratitude”.
We found this article on Inspiring Quotes and know that you will love it, along with the quotes.
Read moreJan 28
Jan 27
Methuselah!
Methuselah, a bristlecone pine hidden within California’s Inyo National Forest, takes its name from the Bible’s longest-living figure, though it put down roots some 2,700 years before the birth of Jesus. Imagine that!
Read moreJan 26
Savvy Secrets – Why Didn’t I Think Of That?
If you know us at all, you know we love helpful hints which we happily call Savvy Secrets. So here are some fun ones for you that will have you asking yourself. “Why didn’t I think of that?”:
Read moreJan 25
First Big Book of Why!
For Christmas, one of our granddaughters, Arabella, got a book called First of Book of Why.
Read moreJan 24
Jan 21
Savvy Secret – Baking
Ever have the experience of getting ready to bake something and suddenly realize you are out of vanilla? We’ve got a Savvy Secret today from Cooks Illustrated that might keep you from having to make a last minute trip to the market.
Read moreJan 20
Meaning Of Common Phrases -Part II
Discovering the origins and meanings behind common phrases was so much fun we decided to continue with this exploration and share a few more with you today 🙂
Read moreJan 19
Meaning of Old Phrases!
We use many phrases and perhaps we are not sure of how they came into being! Here are a few:
Read moreJan 17
Jan 14
New Tricks For Old Limes
Sometimes we buy a bag of limes and we can’t use them all them before they start to get old. By old we mean slightly discolored and skin that gets a bit hard. It’s always a disappointment to have to throw food away. Now, you won’t have to with these tricks.
Read moreJan 13
Words Of Wisdom – History
As you know if you have been around for any period of time at Two Chums, we love history. That said, we found something we thought was worth sharing on that topic.
Read moreJan 12
Savvy Secrets-Ice Watering
The question of whether or not you can reliably water your orchid plants with ice cubes is a good one. We did some research and here’s what we found out.
Read moreJan 11
Jan 10
Jan 7
Mr. Rogers’ Style!
Your Two Chums sent this out, mistakenly, on Wednesday and realize that most of you did not see it. We loved it so that we felt it was worth re-sending!
We all know the name “Mr. Rogers”! Most of us know also that he was a very kind human who taught young children valuable lessons through his television program.
Read moreJan 6
Adorable HRM!
This adorable little girl, Jaylane Sutherland, dressed up in Kentucky as Queen Elizabeth II with her corgis for Halloween last year.
Read moreJan 5
Jan 4
Cherokee Wisdom
These words from a Cherokee fable are wise words ones indeed, and a great reminder as we start this new year, of how we all should live.
Read moreJan 3
This Was Temporary?!
The wrought-iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower was built to headline the 1889 World’s Fair, but the engineering masterpiece — named after its architect, Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel — was intended to be temporary.
Read moreDec 31
Wise Words For A New Year
As we close out of 2021 and prepare to start 2022 we came across some words of wisdom and encouragement we want to share with you, our dear chums.
Read moreDec 30
New Years Yummy
Want a delicious and simple appetizer this New Years Eve that everyone will love? We’ve got that!
Read moreDec 29
From One Side…To The Other!
What does it mean when the Queen of England moves her handbag from one side to the other?
Read moreDec 28
Dec 27
Pink or Blue?
Before pink and blue, there was white. For much of the 19th century, most infants and toddlers wore white dresses regardless of their biological sex. Dresses facilitated diaper-changing, after all, and white cotton could easily be cleaned with bleach.
Read moreDec 24
Tell Your Story
Is there someone important on your Christmas list you still don’t have a gift for because they already have everything, or are impossible to find the right gift for? We have a solution.
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