Aug 11
Need/want a truly tasty and healthy side dish? Broccoli Carrot Crisps are calling you! Read more
Aug 10
One of the lovely childhood memories of summer, is walking barefoot in the grass or in the sand at the seashore. Read more
Aug 9
Who doesn’t love Ranch Dressing? Whether used as a salad dressing or as a dip for chips or veggies, Ranch Dressing is arguably America’s favorite*. And the mix you use to make the dressing or dip is easy to make at home 🙂 Read more
Aug 8
When my darling father passed on in the Bahamas, we held a memorial service for him there. My dear Chum, Robin, and her husband, Randy, could not be in the Bahamas for the service so they had a superb dinner in his honor on our return. The dinner was held outside and Dennis (my husband), my adorable Mother and I were the last people to arrive. As we arrived and walked out into the back garden, “It’s a Wonderful World” by none other than Louis Armstrong was lilting down to us. It was as if my father was singing to us – he was telling us that it is a wonderful world and for us to go on enjoying it, even though he was not physically with us. Read more
Aug 5
This is the Good Samaritan, Matthew….
As you know, your Two Chums always love to share good things that they hear about. This one will put a smile on your face. Read more
Aug 4
We couldn’t resist the title of today’s post….it was just too fun to use alliteration here. But what is more fun, is eating this yummy salad! Read more
Aug 3
We have, in the past, shared how we pick watermelons at the grocery store but we saw this great advice on Brightside and thought it might be really helpful to our chums. Read more
Aug 2
One of summer’s best gifts is the delicious and plentiful bounty of tomatoes. Today we have a wonderful way to use this sweet and delicious harvest. Read more
Aug 1
Last Thursday would have been Jacqueline Kennedy’s 87th birthday! What a very gracious lady she was. Read more
Jul 29
Who doesn’t love a bowl of simple pasta with simple sauce? Read more
Jul 28
Oh golly how we love to share “well dones”! We are sure you will agree, this (originally shared by Lauren Levy) is a really touching one… Read more
Jul 27
Don’t you think little fairies having a tea party in the back garden deserve a special treat? So do we! 🙂 Read more
Jul 26
We wanted to share some more Albert Einstein quotes with you all. Read more
Jul 25
This past Friday marked the third birthday of the lovable Prince George. Read more
Jul 22
One of our very favorite sayings, plucked out of II World War England is “Keep Calm and Carry On”. Read more
Jul 21
If you know anything about your Two Chums, you know we love a well wrapped, pretty package 🙂 Read more
Jul 20
With the Republican National Convention being center stage this week, our thought rested on, “How did the letters ‘GOP’ come into being?” Read more
Jul 19
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Few smiles could be found at the “Happiest Place on Earth” when Disneyland opened its gates for the first time on July 17, 1955.
Jul 18
Yesterday, tragically, this 32 year old Baton Rouge police officer, Montrell Jackson, was killed. Just days before, he made a post on Facebook we can and should all take to heart. Read more
Jul 15
If you are old enough to read this post, chances are you know this man. But do you know his story? Read more
Jul 14
(Iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot)
Today is Bastille Day in France. So as a tribute to our French chums we thought we would acknowledge one of the many things the French are oh so good at….their sense of personal style!
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Jul 13
We have attempted in the past to give you some ideas about the best way to boil an egg. Now we actually have THE BEST way! Read more
Jul 12
Jul 11
There are many things that are synonymous with California but one thing that is at the top of the list is… Read more
Jul 8
Jul 7
KENDALL JENNER in Bikini at Mirage Hotel Pool in Las Vegas
It is hard to believe that seventy years have gone by since the bikini became “the thing” for the beach! Read more
Jul 6
One of the toughest places in our homes to organize and keep neat can be the medicine cabinet. Maybe that’s because most of us use our medicine cabinets for storing so many other things besides medicine. We’ve come across something that can help keep this little piece of real estate in our bathrooms tidy 🙂 Read more
Jul 5
If you know Two Chums at all you know we LOVE mac n’ cheese! We have a great one for you today 🙂 Read more
Jul 4
All Hail to the Red, White and Blue…. Read more
Jul 1
On the 4th of July in 1826, former Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were once fellow Patriots and then adversaries, died on the same day within five hours of each other. Read more
Jun 30
We gave you some fun decorating ideas yesterday for your 4th of July party. Today we have some fun food ideas 🙂 Read more
Jun 29
Today we have some fun and easy ways to use bandanas at your 4th of July celebration 🙂 Read more
Jun 28
Gone With The Wind…a true American classic! Read more
Jun 27
It is hard to believe that June is almost over and the Fourth of July quickly looms. Read more
Jun 24
My granddaughter, Savannah recently completed 2nd grade. Shortly before the end of school there was an open house for parents and grandparents to visit the classroom and see all the amazing things the children had done and learned over the year. There were so many wonderful projects and reports and so much art work filling the walls everywhere you could look. These children had clearly had a full and exciting year. But one thing in particular caught my attention. Read more
Jun 23
As of this week, summer is officially here. When the weather is so warm, there is nothing more inviting than a delicious summer salad. Read more
Jun 22
A chum of ours came across a wonderful secret! An eau de parfume at Victoria’s Secret. Read more
Jun 21
We love sharing these “Savvy Secrets” with you. There is just ONE this time but a really great ONE! Read more
Jun 20
Minutes after Temar Boggs heard that 5-year old Jocelyn Rojas had gone missing, he noticed a suspicious car careening in and out of the side streets of his neighborhood.
Jun 17
Sunday fathers everywhere around this country will be celebrated. Most likely at lunch or dinner, families will gather together to honor “dear ol’ Dad”. We suspect your families are no different than ours in that. So whether you are still thinking about what to serve for dessert, or what you could give Dad that he doesn’t already have, we’ve got an idea for you….and it’s a yummy one at that! Everyone will love a piece of this classic Butter Cake. Read more
Jun 16
Need to make a change quickly (and very easily) to your look? Read more
Jun 15
Americans were shocked to awake to the news Sunday of yet another horrific terror attack in Orlando. In the midst of the grief, anger, frustration, and the loud opinions being offered on all sides about what should be done moving forward to prevent further attacks, there were those who quietly went about helping without loud fanfare. Read more
Jun 14
Jun 13
Saturday, 11 June, marked the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth and was quite a celebration….the whole weekend! Read more
Jun 13
Jun 10
There is a lot going on in England this month and today is no different. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, turns 95 today! He has been a very colorful gentleman through the years. One of the things he says the Queen loves about him is that he makes her laugh! Read more
Jun 9
In June of 1979, then President Jimmy Carter decreed that June would be Black Music Month. Read more
Jun 8
With the election here in the U.S. heating up, and the prospect of potential Vice Presidents being announced, here are some little known facts. Read more
Jun 7
What is happiness anyway? And where does it come from? Other people? Read more
Jun 6
In times gone by, Monday was designated as Wash Day. No matter what day (or days) of the week you do laundry, here are some Savvy Secrets that may make this job easier 🙂 Read more
Jun 3
Jun 2
House Beautiful magazine asked the country’s top interior designers for their best tips in decorating. We have 25 of those tips (or savvy secrets as we call them) for you today 🙂 Read more
Jun 1
If you are anything like we are, there may be nothing that you LOVE getting more than a great pair of beautiful shoes! Today we have some “hacks” for shoes. If you aren’t familiar with the current popular definition of what a “hack” is, according to the urban dictionary, it is “a clever solution to a tricky problem.” So here we go with some clever solutions to some possible problems, and great ideas for taking care of your shoes. Read more
May 31
Yesterday was Memorial Day. All over the country people celebrated all weekend long what most recognize as the weekend that marks “the beginning of summer.” There were barbecues and trips to the beach or the lake. For some there was a camping trip, or a hike, or some water skiing. Everyone has his or her holiday weekend traditions. Some make it a point to acknowledge the real purpose of the weekend, to recognize and honor those who have given their all for our freedoms. But unless they are taught what this holiday is really all about, children would naturally think it is only for camp outs and cook outs. Read more
May 30
Memorial Day is a day for hot dogs and a swim but let’s not forget what it really is about. Yes, the people we are remembering are those who have given the ultimate sacrifice….
May 27
Come Monday, millions of Americans will gather with family and friends to celebrate (and hopefully honor) those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. These celebrations usually, if not always, involve food. Hot dogs are often the food of choice on this holiday. So we have a particularly yummy one to share with you today. Read more
May 26
Who says a healthy breakfast can’t also be beautiful too? Read more
May 25
The Jews are responsible for so many good things. They are great lawyers and wonderful doctors and generally very smart business people. And they can make a mean pastrami or corned beef sandwich, or bowl of matzo ball soup. Now we have yet one more thing to add to the list of their greatest accomplishments. The Jewish pacifier. Read more
May 24
We have heard that laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxes for up to 45 minutes after. So, here are some quotes from Sir Winston Churchill who had a great sense of humor: Read more
May 23
May 20
Need (or knead, pun intended) an activity to keep your little ones occupied this weekend? We’ve got just the ticket! Read more
May 19
Your Two Chums always love sharing fun facts. Here are some we feel sure you will get a kick out of! Read more
May 18
Hanging things on your walls can be intimidating sometimes, especially when you have a number of things to hang. But we found a guideline that we think can help. Read more
May 17
This wonderful retired English teacher did a very inspired thing with his students…. Read more
May 16
May 13
A few weeks ago, we reported that Prince George has a very special nickname for his great-grandmother, HM Queen Elizabeth II. But what we did not know is that this name has been around for ages and ages. Read more
May 12
When seeing this beauty, one immediately thinks of New York, if not the United States of America! Read more
May 11
We’ll bet you may have never tried this amazing use of a walnut! Read more
May 10
Today, May 10, happens to be Mother’s Day in Mexico. This past Sunday, the second Sunday of the month, we celebrated Mother’s Day here in America. Regardless of the date set aside, we think mothers should be celebrated everyday 🙂 Read more
May 9
A week ago today, May 2nd, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge celebrated her 1st birthday. Here is how her family and some heads of state from around the world marked the occasion. Read more
May 6
We found a wonderful website called “Higher Perspective” and felt you would enjoy hearing these thought provoking ideas. Read more
May 5
Breakfast. Everyone agrees it is the most important meal of the day. Why can’t it also be the most fun meal of the day too? Read more
May 4
Known as one of the world’s most original thinkers of all time, Albert Einstein has helped us progress as a whole. We thought it would be fun to share some of his thoughts. Read more
May 3
It isn’t just your home or office that can benefit from a good Spring cleaning. Turns out so can your hair. Read more
May 2
Even Her Majesty The Queen was taught at an early age the importance of gratitude! Read more
Apr 29
Sunday is May Day, the 1st day of May, and is traditionally celebrated with flowers. We have a flower shaped cake for you that should do quite nicely 🙂 Read more
Apr 28
We know that you always love our Savvy Secrets so here are a few from LifeMix.Today to keep you going this week! Read more
Apr 27
No, it is not Catherine’s “slant” on life we are talking about. It has more to do with the way Her Royal Highness sits. Read more
Apr 26
Over four hundred years after he has left us, his writings continue to effect our lives and terms that he brought into vogue are still being used. Read more
Apr 25
Made with only 2 simple ingredients, these are gluten free and dairy free. The surprise is how yummy these pancakes are! Read more
Apr 22
Apr 22
As Passover begins tonight at sundown, we wish all of our Jewish Chums…. Read more
Apr 21
Celebrations are happening all over Great Britain and beyond today as Queen Elizabeth II marks her 90th birthday! Read more
Apr 20
Want a quick and easy way to make your skin look younger and firmer? We’ve got that! Read more
Apr 19
Twenty-four years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales, sat in front of the Taj Mahal alone. It was a poignant photograph speaking of things to very shortly come. Read more
Apr 18
For many of us the day just can’t begin without a good cup of coffee. Read more
Apr 15
It’s tax day, at least here in America. So unless you have a big refund coming you might be in the market for some clever ways that don’t cost you much, if anything, to make your life a little easier. We found some for you 🙂 Read more
Apr 14
If you are anything like your Two Chums, you are wondering what, exactly, does the term “superdelegate” mean and how can these particular people influence an election. Read more
Apr 13
Apr 12
Have you seen these before? You may want to get some for yourself:-) Read more
Apr 11
The tradition was started at a high school in Regina, Saskatchewan by an English teacher 28 years ago.
Apr 8
Apr 7
Have you ever struggled to put on a bracelet that is a chain that just keeps slipping off your wrist as you attempt to latch the clasp? Read more
Apr 6
This is so easy to make yourself and so much cheaper than the packages of taco seasoning sold in the grocery store. Read more
Apr 5
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Apr 1
We came across this simple and smart way to make up a batch of some mini fruit pies using mason jar lids. These would be perfect for your next get together or maybe just for your family to enjoy this weekend. Read more
Mar 31
Maya Angelou once said, “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.” Read more
Mar 30
Ever had one of those times when you are ready to bake something and realize you are out of eggs? Or maybe you would like to make something that calls for eggs but you, or a family member are allergic to eggs? We have a great substitution for you! Read more
