Start Your New Year Clean With Savvy Secrets!
Thanks to Lifemix.today, we have some great Savvy Secrets for you – all about keeping clean! Read more
Posts from the ‘Yes You Can’ Category
Jan 14
Jan 11
Start Your Year With, You Guessed It……Gratitude!
As you no doubt know, your Two Chums feel that the expression of gratitude in life ……. Read more
Jan 6
Start Your New Year By Helping
Tippi Hedren in 1966. (Photo: Getty Images)
Your Two Chums always love to share a good piece that they find in the news and this one is no exception! Certainly, this lady, Tippi Hedren, helped many many! Read more
Dec 18
Meringues Will Be Here Very Shortly!
Stay tuned, our dear chums! The meringue mushrooms are waiting to be published. They should be up very shortly!
Dec 14
Napkin “Trees”
Here is a really fun way to take an ordinary napkin and fold it into a “tree” for your Christmas table. Read more
Dec 2
Savvy Secrets – Holiday Decorating
Oh my gosh – we found these wonderful, what we call, “Savvy Secrets” from Jenny Chang on Buzz Feed and just HAD to share them with you. Read more
Nov 27
A Twist On Leftovers
There will be football all weekend and no doubt leftover turkey. Here’s a”twist” on how to serve what’s left of that Thanksgiving bird 🙂 Read more
Nov 20
A Culmination of Gratitude
“Thank you” in sign language
For those of you who have been following us for a long time, you know how very important we feel gratitude is …. and… Read more
Nov 5
Oct 22
Going As A Group?
What better way to dress up for Halloween than going as a group? Read more
Oct 20
Halloween Party Planning
Are you having a Halloween party and need some extra fun things to do? Read more
Oct 16
Oct 9
The Countdown Begins!
These seven girls have gone through a grueling exercise over the past few months and have ended up being the pick of the crop! Read more
Oct 8
Sprucing Up For The Holidays!
On seeing this DIY post from Tess Panser and Yahoo, your Two Chums were reminded of a time when one of our daughters was getting married and we could not find the right colored shoes to match the bridesmaids outfits. Read more
Oct 7
The Goblins Are Coming!
Halloween is just around the corner. We’ve found some fun ideas, both for decorating and for food at your Halloween celebration 🙂 Read more
Sep 22
Well Done!
Martin Passeri, a champion surfer in Argentina and beyond, has a huge heart! To him, we say, “Well done” Read more
Sep 8
Sep 1
Savvy Secrets – Aluminum Foil
Silver paper is a “must have” in your home….look at all the ways, besides the usual ones, in which you can use it!
Aug 26
Savvy Secrets
We found these wonderful Secrets on Facebook and wanted to make sure that you all saw them as well! Read more
Aug 19
Coffee Anyone?
It isn’t just good hot or iced. It is perfectly delicious frozen too. And this method is so simple you’ll be enjoying it any time you want! They say that coffee is addictive. This form of coffee certainly is. Once you’ve had this coffee ice cream you’ll be hooked! Read more
Aug 4
Go For It!
Melissa Kieling, CEO of PackIt, a line of freezable personal coolers, with her three children, Brennan, 18; Garrett, 16; and Emma, 11.
Just five years ago, Melissa Kieling, a mother of three, was going though a divorce. Her suburban home outside of Los Angeles was in foreclosure, her car was repossessed, and she had $13 in the bank.
Jul 30
Even This Needs To Be Cleaned!
Photo: fotosearch.com
Have you ever felt that you want to give your garbage disposal a good clean? Well, we have a recipe for you! Read more
Jul 22
Savvy Secret
We came across this “recipe” for taking out stains and have to share it with you. Read more
Jul 21
It’s A Party!
For anyone planing a party or big get together this summer, one of the hardest things to figure out is how much you will need for your guests to drink. No one wants to overbuy and spend money on drinks that they don’t need to spend, but running out is not an option anyone wants to face either. Not having enough to drink turns a fun time into no fun at all. So today we have a guideline for party beverages that just might help you estimate for that fun time you are planning. Read more
Jul 16
A Siri Tip
In the middle of typing an e-mail on your iPhone and you decide that it would be quicker to call?
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Jul 7
What On Earth Is A “Double Rub”?
Your Two Chums have been enjoying working with the beauty of interior design for many, many years but had never heard of the term “double rubs”! Read more
Jul 5
Encore – Set the Alarm
This has become a very popular post due in part to Pinterest. Anyone with a car alarm should take minute to read (or reread) this one. Read more
Jun 26
First Impressions
For everyone who comes to visit you, the look of your front door is their first impression of your home. Read more
Jun 25
Tres Leches Cake
Moist delicious cake covered with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. How can that be anything but yummy? Read more
Jun 23
Proper Storage Of Summer’s Bounty
Now that summer is here there will be a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. There will be casual get-togethers and BBQ’s. And with children out of school and out of town relatives coming for a visit, most of us will have more food in our home than we usually would. So what and how is the best way to store all that food so it doesn’t spoil before we can enjoy it? We are glad you asked 🙂 Read more
Jun 22
Play With Your Napkin
A little over a week ago we gave you some Savvy Secrets – Fun With Napkins. Today we want to show you some fun ways to display those napkins. Your Two Chums simply LOVE using cloth napkins! Read more
Jun 17
130 Years Ago, She Arrived!
According to history.com on this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue, which was reassembled and dedicated the following year in a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Grover Cleveland, became known around the world as an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy. Read more
Jun 1
Next Stop – Touring The Tea Houses
Now it is definitely time for a cuppa? Our “tea tour” has resumed. Read more
May 30
Encore – Old Things – New Life
Have you ever thought about what your decorating style is? Are you more French, English, or American in your tastes? This Encore post from September 2012 will help you answer that question and is one of our most popular on Pinterest so we thought it worth repeating today 🙂 Read more
May 27
May 20
Chesterfield or Camelback?
Do you know the name of the style and shape of sofa that you prefer? Are you thinking about buying a new one or recovering one you already have? Do you know how much fabric you would need to reupholster your sofa? We have a list that just might help:-) Read more
May 19
May 18
Well Done! A Sincere Well Done!
A fast-food joint isn’t exactly a place where you’d expect to have your heart warmed, but, last week, Ridge Quarles proved us all wrong. Read more
May 13
Floored – Some Creative Ideas
The other day, in a fun new little French cafe in L.A., we were waiting for our food to arrive and taking in the creative decor when we snapped the photo seen here of the great stenciled cement floor. It got us to thinking about some other creative ideas for decorating. Read more
May 7
May 1
May Flowers
We all know the saying…April showers bring May flowers. Today we want to share with you, our chums, some flowers that not only “bloom” in May but can be yours any time and all year long:-) Read more
Apr 27
Fun Wedding Traditions
With the traditional wedding season upon us, we thought it would be fun to look at how other parts of the world celebrate this wonderful union. Read more
Apr 26
Encore – A Little Bit Of Paint Works Wonders
Spring means for many of us it is time to start freshening up our homes. A little bit of paint works wonders! Read more
Apr 20
Spring Has Sprung!
Photo Village Builders.ca
Spring has sprung and perhaps it is time to clean out your garage to make more storage space! Read more
Apr 18
Encore – A Bed With A Head !
With the onset of Spring we are cleaning out and freshening up our homes. Maybe your bedroom could use a face lift. We can show you a wonderful new DIY headboard that anyone can make 🙂 Read more
Apr 16
The Moral Bucket List (Reprinted)
We ran across this gripping op-ed piece by David Brooks and felt that our chums would appreciate it just as much as we do. Read more
Apr 15
Apr 3
Apr 2
Easter Eggs-cellent
The possibilities for decorating and displaying Easter eggs are virtually endless.
Everyone likes beautiful eggs at Easter. We found some fantastic ideas for decorating yours! Read more
Mar 28
Encore – Homemade Fresh And Clean Dryer Sheets
This post from July of 2014, shows you how to use coffee filters to make great and inexpensive DIY dryer sheets. And there is a bonus to this post. We will give you 35 other uses for coffee filters from our chums over at diyready.com Read more
Mar 25
Ask And Receive
We’ve come across some little known discounts for students, seniors, and active or retired military and their families…but you have to ASK! Read more
Mar 20
International Happiness Day
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012 and so is young in its conception but let’s you and us make sure that it is celebrated…. Read more
Mar 12
Hair Detox
Just like our bodies, every now and then our hair could use a good detox too. We found this great DIY hair detox on onegoodthingby jill.com. Read more
Mar 6
Mar 3
One Stitch Closer – Well Done Veronika Scott
Veronika Scott grew up the child of addicts but she has defied the odds. Read more
Feb 2
Jan 28
Good Nights
You spend one third of your life there…why not make it as nice as you can? Read more
Jan 19
Only Love!
We feel compelled to share this with you as well on this, Martin Luther King day. Read more
Jan 15
Jan 12
Light Bulb Goes On – Great Storage Ideas
We feel compelled to share these fun ideas with you. Bob Vila of Yahoo is the originator! Read more
Jan 8
Savvy Secrets – Use Baking Soda!
We found these great tips by Jade Copple and could not resist sharing them… Read more
Jan 7
Snickers Treat
We received this yummy-looking recipe from one of our chums and HAD to share it with you! Read more
Jan 6
Jan 5
Jan 2
Jan 1
A Happy New Year!!!
From our homes to yours…. Read more
Dec 30
Savvy Secrets – A Place for Everything
Decorating for the holidays is always so much fun. But un-decorating can be a different story. We have some Savvy Secrets that will make the chore of packing up your holiday decorations so much better! Read more
Dec 29
Savvy Secrets – Everything In Its Place
…..coming tomorrow!
Dec 22
The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast – 2013
For those of us who do not live in the UK, we thought it would be fun to post Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas broadcast for last year. Read more
Dec 12
Sugar Coated Holidays
Need an easy, timeless idea for a centerpiece or table decoration? We’ve got that and it is sugar coated! Read more
Dec 10
Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
If you are hosting little ones this holiday season and want a very fun craft to do, here is just what you are looking for! Read more
Nov 22
Encore – A Taste of Southern Thanksgiving – Pecan Pie
When most people think of a Thanksgiving pie they automatically think pumpkin. But in my family it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Pecan Pie:) Read more
Nov 18
Write It Down!
We just saw this wonderful idea and wanted to share it with all of you, our chums! Read more
Nov 4
Thanksgiving Table
Feel you need a new dining room table to have your family over for Thanksgiving? Read more
Nov 3
Don’t Be Afraid
What is it you have been wanting to do, or try, but have let fear stop you? What dream have you put away Read more
Oct 30
Tricks And Treats For Halloween Decor
While your Two Chums don’t go in much for things of a really ghoulish nature, we couldn’t resist the creativity that these decor and food serving ideas represent… Read more
Oct 28
The Healing Power of Gratitude
As you know, your Two Chums believe deeply in the power of gratitude! Read more
Oct 22
Fun With Pumpkins
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Not all pumpkins have to be scary or even necessarily carved in a traditional way. This pumpkin owl is just one of several ideas we have for you today as a way to use this ever popular icon of the season….the pumpkin 🙂
Oct 21
Oct 20
Savvy Secrets
Here are some great Savvy Secrets to help us keep our food fresh, courtesy of “Bottom Line” Read more
Oct 17
Loving Your Children And Grandchildren Well
Like everyone, we gather information and inspiration from other sources and from our own life experiences. Usually we take the parts that pertain to a topic we are writing on and add those to other things we have gathered or experienced, and create something new, be it a recipe, a decorating or party idea, or a list of Savvy Secrets. Today is different. It is different because we came across something that, like Mary Poppins says of herself, is “practically perfect in every way”. So we are offering it just as we found it. Read more
Sep 30
A Super Concept! Well Done, Sir Richard Branson!
This is not the first time we have mentioned Sir Richard Branson, the Founder of Virgin Airlines amongst many other things. He certainly thinks successfully outside of the box!
Sep 19
Chicken Vesuvio
I like most any chicken dish. This particular one I actually crave sometimes….it is that good! Read more
Sep 8
Sep 4
Fall IS Coming!
When you are ready to admit that fall is coming, we found this great “door piece” to share with you. Read more
Sep 3
Sep 2
No More Tears
You can get from this point….. Read more
Aug 30
Encore – Tangle – Free, Stress – Free Mornings
As the new school year begins, every mother knows any help she can get to make mornings more calm, and easier to manage, is invaluable. This post from last August has been by far one of our most popular on Pinterest. So we thought it was worth an Encore 🙂 Read more
Aug 25
Well Done! – An Important Letter
Your Two Chums came across this wonderful letter that a mother wrote to her son, Chase, just before the school year started. Read more
Aug 23
Encore – Need a New Look? Spray Paint!
As the start of the school year approaches it always feels like new beginnings are on the horizon not only for our children but for each of us. New clothes for school, new schedules, and new friends to be made. With all the “newness” the beginning of the school year brings it is a good idea to freshen up our homes and surrounding too. Without costing a lot we can make some quick improvements and give some “newness” to that place we call home 🙂 Read more
Aug 22
Two Chums – Tiny Chums
If you know a little one who would LOVE to be a mermaid we have great news for you! Read more
Aug 21
Aug 20
Neatness Counts
I admit it…I love things that are neat and tidy… Read more
Aug 6
Celebrating In Style – Origami Party Hats
Want to really celebrate in style? Make these fun and festive party hats! Here’s a photo step by step instruction for this party project 🙂 Read more
Aug 4
God Said, “No”
Our chum Wendy sent this to us. As you begin your week, you may be asking God for help but are you asking for the right things? Read more
Aug 1
Tiny Chums – Fairies And Tea Parties
What a lovely way to spend some happy time with your little ones! Read more
