Feb 3
Yesterday we brought you some words of encouragement from our personal life experience and understanding. Hours later a chum of ours posted this video of her 5 year old daughter, Caris Hope, bringing her own encouragement. You don’t want to miss this!
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Feb 1
This month happens to be a unique and an extraordinary one to be sure. But do you know why?
Read moreJan 29
…Albert Einstein!
Jan 28
We saw this on social media and simply had to share it with you all. It really is TRUE!
Read moreJan 26
As the popular song goes, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you”.
Read moreJan 25
If you like avocado you know how frustrating it can be to have a half of avocado left over and try to keep the unused portion looking and tasting fresh. Not anymore.
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Yes, they’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
Christoper Robin went down with Alice.
Read moreJan 19
We started this week with wonderful words of love from Martin Luther King and would like to continue to week with words to live by. No matter what seems to be going on around you, focus on the good.
Read moreJan 15
It’s a little bit hot, it’s a little bit sweet, and everything tastes a little bit better with Mango Honey Salsa.
Read moreJan 14
If you have been around Two Chums for very long you will most certainly know that one of favorite foods is butter. We cook with it, we bake with it, we smear it all over our bread or anything that needs just a bit of extra…well, JOY is what comes to mind! We LOVE our butter 🙂
Read moreJan 13
Its the middle of the week. Some call it “hump day”. No matter what you call it, it is a great day to show some unexpected kindness.
Read moreJan 12
With all the bad news out there, sickness and lockdowns due to Covid, the political strife everywhere we turn, we thought we could all use something to smile about today 🙂
Read moreJan 11
Many people, maybe most people even, have goals for their lives and plans for their futures. But sometimes life happens and …
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Need something new for dinner in the new year? We’ve got that!
Read moreJan 7
After the terrible events on Capitol Hill yesterday, we came across some wisdom we wanted, maybe more importantly, we needed to take in ourselves, and wanted to share with you, our chums.
Read moreJan 5
A long while back, we talked about being orderly, the Marie Kondo way and thought, with the new year now in swing, it might be time for a quick refresh on that theme.
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Jan 1
We are wanting to not only wish you a happy and joy-filled new year but also to thank you for being our chum!
Read moreDec 31
Have you ever thought about where the idea of “ringing in the new year” came from?
Read moreDec 30
It is hard to believe that tomorrow night we will be saying good bye to 2020. This year has been a challenging one for all of us, that is certain. And, we hope that 2021 will be a better one – that goes without saying. But do we have a part in making 2021 better?
Read moreDec 29
It’s been a rather dark year for so many, for all kinds of reasons. But, know that by doing the smallest of things, (that really cost you nothing), you might be changing everything for someone else. You might light the way.
Read moreDec 24
Sometimes amidst the hustle and bustle, the shopping and baking, the wrapping and Santa, we need to pause for a moment and remember what this night is really all about. This year it was the children who helped us remember the silent night, the holy night.
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Dec 22
At this time of year, people tend to light up their homes with colorful and bright lights. It is always a joy to drive through your own or other people’s neighborhoods and see the spirit that is behind those lights.
Read moreDec 18
No one would argue that 2020 has been a tough year. We came across some wise words that are hopeful so we are passing them along to all our chums.
Read moreDec 17
As this wonderful Christmas carol states, “He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake” …
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Ever notice that you get into a rut when it comes to the foods you make? It happens to all of us. And during busy seasons like the holidays, we tend to go to our old tried and true recipes and food prep. Often we do not want to think about trying something new. If that’s you….make these potatoes the exception to your rule.
Read moreDec 10
Dec 9
It’s been over two years since it became necessary to convert recipes in my household to being gluten free. For the most part with some trial and a lot of error, I’ve been able to make most things gluten free and still enjoyable. Most things….but not cinnamon rolls. No matter how many I made with all sorts of modifications to my original recipe and trying all sorts of different flours, the end results were essentially the same…little cinnamon flavored hockey pucks.
Read moreDec 7
If you are in need of a truly “feel good” experience and want to know how you too could become a real life “elf”, we’ve got a great movie for you to rent or stream this Christmas.
Read moreDec 4
With the current situation we find ourselves in, and only three weeks until Christmas, it is more and more common to just order from big on line business as we shop for gifts for family and friends. It’s certainly safe and easy. But there is another side to only shopping like this.
Read moreDec 1
At an Australian coffee house customers who can afford an extra cup of coffee pay for one and are given a post-it on which to write a note. They then place the note on a board where people who are struggling or have fallen on hard times can grab the note and exchange it for a cup of coffee.
Read moreNov 30
Just because the day we call Thanksgiving Day here in the USA is behind us for 2020, every day going forward calls for more gratitude!
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Nov 25
If you’re planning an appetizer platter for your Thanksgiving gathering, also known as a charcuterie platter, we have some ideas for you today.
Read moreNov 23
There was a time when almost every rural British family who kept bees followed a strange tradition.
Read moreNov 20
As the holiday season approaches, we will all certainly be enjoying more treats and baked goods of all kinds. If you, or someone in your family has a problem with gluten, you know baking things that everyone can eat and that don’t taste like cardboard, can be a challenge. We have some good info for you today that just might help you with your (GF) gluten free baking needs.
Read moreNov 19
One week to go and we will be celebrating the best Holiday of the year, in our opinion!
Why not try a new recipe for mashed potatoes for this Thanksgiving? We think this one sounds so yum!
Read moreNov 18
We are all seeming to be keeping things cleaner these days. It may not be Spring but still we clean. We wipe our hands and surfaces we touch regularly, we wash our sheets and bed covers regularly, but…
Read moreNov 17
Oh Pooh! How we love you!
This being our Thanksgiving season, why not pen a note to your best chum? Here are a few ideas.
Read moreNov 16
Our 26th President, had some wise words we came across and we wanted to share them with our chums today.
Read moreNov 13
Nov 12
Thanksgiving is just two weeks from today. Depending on where you live and what the Covid restrictions are in your area your family gathering on this treasured holiday may look very different than it usually would.
Read moreNov 10
There are many people who will not eat those delicious mince pies during the Holiday Season because they are sure they have meat in them!
Read moreNov 6
This year of 2020 has been a tough one in one way or another for everybody. In some ways it feels like it has gone on forever, but in other ways, it seems impossible that the holidays are just around the corner again. Believe it or not Thanksgiving is just 3 weeks from yesterday.
Read moreNov 5
With all the stories in the news about people who are angry, disgruntled, and acting out in negative ways, it is a gift to all of us to hear a story about a truly good guy.
Read moreNov 4
Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest people who ever trod the earth. He left us with a rich legacy. Because of him, a very different world was seen by the time he left the world. The following might surprise you!
Read moreNov 3
Question:
“Does my vote really matter anyway? After all, do I really have any say in how the government does things?”
Oct 30
It is hard to believe that Halloween is around the corner and this year, it will look a little different than other years, for sure. But we feel sure that you will all have some fun with it tomorrow. Here are a few fun facts about Halloween.
Read moreOct 29
Back in the 16th century, the majority of Europeans couldn’t read. In fact, an estimated 61 percent of men in Norwich, near London, couldn’t even write their own name! For shopkeepers and craftspeople, this widespread illiteracy was something of a marketing problem: How could they advertise their businesses to a public that couldn’t read?
Read moreOct 28
It’s no secret that we have come to a difficult place on any number of fronts in our country. While the issues are serious, nothing should be beyond a bit of wisdom and sometimes the wise thing is to inject a bit of humor. We came across something from a chum with a great sense of humor and got a good chuckle. We thought you might get a little midweek chuckle too.
Read moreOct 26
Oct 23
Have you thought recently about what it is that stimulates you to feel alive? Here is an idea to consider.
Read moreOct 22
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the richest royals in the world with a net worth of $600 million, but some of her spending habits might surprise you. While the queen definitely splurges on certain luxuries like helicopter travel, she can also be very thrifty.
Read moreOct 21
Yes, everywhere we look now, we see pumpkins and what a fun sight they are! Some fun facts about them…
Read moreOct 20
We read this quote about how civilization started and just had to share it with you, our chums.
Read moreOct 16
Need something new to make for dinner that you can make in a hurry and everyone will enjoy? We’ve got that!
Read moreOct 15
Did you know hands down the most popular flavor of ice cream is vanilla? But we use vanilla in so many more yummy things to eat than just ice cream.
Read moreOct 13
Ever have those days when you just can’t seem to please the people in your life? We came across a bit of humor to help you cope and a word of advice for those you’re attempting to make happy.
Read moreOct 12
Exploring Christopher Columbus facts is a great way to travel back in time and learn about history. Fun Christopher Columbus facts for children are one of the best ways to get them excited about the history of the New World.
But, because Columbus lived so long ago, primary evidence of some Christopher Columbus facts has been lost.
We do know:
Christopher Columbus is a household name, certainly, and there are many so-called facts floating around (and some being drowned) about him. It is rather fun to think back to when people thought the world was flat and if you went all the way to the other side, you would fall off. Thankfully, that belief has been debunked and here we are believing that the world is round.
Based on this, one has to wonder, really, what other so-called “facts” we believing and basing our lives on, that might be mere fiction.
A thought for Monday!
Oct 9
And we don’t know about you, but the more we live, the more we realize that there is a lot we do not know!
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Have you ever thought about how singing effects you? Here are 12 good reasons to start singing.
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On this day in 1890, an act of Congress created Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees.
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We can’t think of a better message or wiser words to start the week off with than these…
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Want to keep your lipstick looking wonderful even after you have been wearing a mask?
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Sep 17
Sir Isaac Newton accomplished many things in his 84 years on Earth — inventing calculus and discovering the theory of gravity, to name a few —
Read moreSep 15
If you know anything about your Two Chums, you know we love to get and share Savvy Secrets. We have some good ones for you today!
Read moreSep 11
This time of year we are all making that transition from summer into fall. Nothing for any of us is the way we usually experience it. Many kids are learning remotely from home, and adults are also working from home quite often. Most of us are generally spending a lot more time at home so making it enjoyable is a must. Our surroundings can help us feel a sense of security and calm when everything else feels a bit unpredictable and chaotic.
Read moreSep 10
And, speaking of Audrey Hepburn (yesterday’s post) whose first love was ballet, do you think you know where ballet first started? France, maybe Italy or Russia?
Read moreSep 9
When they asked her to reveal her beauty secrets, Audrey Hepburn wrote this beautiful text that was later read at her funeral:
Read moreSep 8
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth.
Read moreSep 7
It’s a fair question since for most people it is just a way to mark the end of summer and the start of a new fall/school season. But beyond the BBQs and family get togethers, why do we celebrate it really?
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Sep 3
To say that John Cassabria is an animal lover is an understatement. He grew up surrounded by pets and is currently the proud owner of four dogs, four cats and even a pet snake.
Read moreSep 2
Today marks the 75th anniversary of V-J Day. It was on this day in 1945 that the Japanese signed the surrender document that officially ended WWII.
Read moreAug 31
Are you starting off this week feeling a little down or discouraged? Do you feel stuck in some place in your life? We have a great word for you today!
Read moreAug 28
Aug 27
It is no secret that we live in contentious times. As November 3rd approaches there is no shortage of opinions and feelings about the coming elections.
Read moreAug 25
When I was quite a little girl and visiting London for the first time, my darling father took me to the Regent’s Park Zoo, a wonderful zoo in the middle of London. The very first place he wanted to visit was the ant colony and for a very specific reason.
Read moreAug 24
Ice cream bars, especially those you make yourself, are a delight indeed!
Read moreAug 21
It is hard to think of Hawaii and not think of it as being a part of the United States.
Read moreAug 19
This beautiful watercolor was painted during an on line class given by an artist your Two Chums have known and admired for years, Eva Marguerite.
Read moreAug 17
