Oh Golly – More Savvy Secrets!
Courtesy of Elizabeth Street – At Home
We know that we just did some Savvy Secrets on Friday but we came across these and thought of you, immediately! Could not wait to share them. Read more
Posts from the ‘Chums’ Choices’ Category
Mar 10
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Mar 7
Yeah! More Savvy Secrets
We received these really helpful Savvy Secrets from our dear friend Virginia.
Feb 27
12 Years A Slave
What a powerful film this is! Read more
Feb 25
Not Just Any Clutch!
Judith Leiber clutches are synonymous with the Oscars. There is no doubt that we will see many of them this Sunday as the stars walk the red carpet. There will be all sorts of shapes – amazingly designed and beautifully crafted. Read more
Feb 20
Golden Beauty
Need something to make you beautiful from the inside out? How about a special recipe from Elizabeth Ardens’ Red Door Spa? We’ve got that! Read more
Feb 3
Well Done – True Value, True Service
Real customer service has all but vanished. So when we find it we want to report about it and celebrate it! Read more
Jan 31
A Good Princess Story
As we round out our week devoted to “princess” things, the week wouldn’t be complete without a list of great “princess” stories told on film. Frozen is the newest of Princess movies to come to the big screen. Loosely based on the Hans Christen Andersen fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, it is delighting audiences around the world. No one does princess stories better than Disney, but we have a list of some who we think have done as well. Read more
Jan 21
Dec 26
Don’t “Wine” About Your Stain
Do you have wine stains on your cloths or tablecloths after celebrating this holiday? You are in luck. This product really works! Read more
Dec 4
Favorite Things – A Tree Waterer
In order to keep your Christmas tree looking as beautiful in a few weeks as it is the day you put it up, you have to make sure that it has enough water! Read more
Nov 13
Savvy Secrets – Nail Polish
Our dear chum, Jennifer, sent us this list of uses for nail polish you may never have thought of before…thanks Jen! Read more
Nov 6
Well Done Dr. Andrew-Jaja
Dr. Andrew-Jaja is the kind of person everyone wishes was the first person their sweet little baby would have as his or her first acquaintance with the world 🙂 Read more
Nov 5
Clean With Steam!
I love a clean floor…who doesn’t? So I just have to share with all our chums….I found a GREAT floor cleaner! Read more
Nov 1
Well Done – Magnifying The Good!
Always wanting to magnify the good, we thought this would be a wonderful way to start off the month of November! After all, it is the month of Thanksgiving!
Oct 24
A Doll’s House Fit For a Queen!
In the early 1920’s, Queen Mary’s (the wife of King George V) cousin came up with the idea that it would be nice to have a dolls’ house made for the Queen. And, so she did! Read more
Oct 7
Sweet and Clean
Need a fresh start to your week? How about a wonderful and simple sugar scrub you can make in a snap that will give your skin a lovely, healthy glow!
Sep 23
Naturally Clean
The shelves of stores are jammed with products that claim to be the strongest, best smelling, easiest to use, best value, etc. Read more
Sep 18
Kate – The Future Queen
“While Diana reignited the royal family, she also rocked the royal institution to its core. Kate, however, has taken to her role seamlessly, embracing the royal rule book.” Read more
Sep 11
Happy Birthday Puff
Puff the Magic Dragon turns 50 this year! Read more
Aug 27
Meals With Mickey
Everybody loves Mickey! You can delight kids of all ages with a breakfast or lunch that includes this world famous mouse 🙂 Read more
Aug 21
Off They Go With Their Backpacks!
Photo from earlymama.com
What did we do before backpacks! Golly, other cultures have carried things on their backs for centuries so we finally caught up and now, most school children you see, will be carrying one on their sweet back. Read more
Aug 19
Back To School – LunchSkins For Our Munchkins
It is hard to believe but summer is coming to an end and everyone is going down the list of things to be done in order to be prepared for that first day of school. Read more
Aug 5
On Sale – Lemons!
Ceramic lemons in bowl
There is something just rather wonderful, rather traditional, rather timeless, about a bowl of ceramic lemons sitting on a coffee table or a kitchen counter. The yellow in lemons is so cheery, so upbeat, reminding us of wonderful summer evenings, sitting outside sipping on a long glass of lemonade. Read more
Jul 24
Gifts for the Prince
The world is rejoicing at the birth of this new Prince. Babies who were born in England on Monday, when His Royal Highness Prince of Cambridge was born, will receive a commemorative silver coin….in blue pouches for boys and pink for girls. Apparently, commemorating a birth by crossing the palm of a baby with silver has long been a tradition.
The Royal Mint has made 2013 of these silver pennies. The sterling silver penny features the shield of the Royal Arms along with the year 2013. How lovely that in some small way each baby who receives one will share in the celebration! Read more
Jul 22
Savvy Secrets of Duct Tape
Last week we offered you some Savvy Secrets for WD-40 and quoted G. Weilacher as saying “One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop.” We promised then to bring you some Savvy Secrets for duct tape so today we are making good on that promise. Read more
Jul 18
The Greatest Show On Earth
Growing up I looked forward every year to the circus coming to town. Perhaps because it was always close to my birthday, I associated the arrival of the Greatest Show On Earth with excitement and delight! Read more
Jul 11
Jul 10
Savvy Secrets – Getting Rid of Bugs & Critters
Bugs can be a problem anytime but they are often the most unwanted guests of summer. We have some safe and natural ways to send them on their way or keep them from “visiting” in the first place! Read more
Jul 8
Five Days A Week!
Your Two Chums are interested. Read more
Jul 1
All “American Girl” Doll
It was not until about six years ago that I first stepped foot into an American Girl doll store and oh, what a wonderful surprise awaited me! Read more
Jun 25
On Sale
Everybody loves a bargain. We came across a few we thought we would share with you, our chums. We’re not talking about just cheap junk (as in our recent post A Father’ Advices). We are talking things from companies that sell nice quality items but simply have too much stock and have put these items On Sale !
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Jun 11
Cool As A Cucumber
Cucumbers are among the top five most cultivated vegetables in the world. The cucumber is a highly under rated food, or perhaps superfood, as it is known to be one of the best foods for your body’s overall health. We want to give you some impressive reasons to eat more cucumbers. And one very delicious one…..Cucumber Mint Sorbet 🙂 Read more
May 15
Cover Your ‘Phone – Make It Your Own
“What did we do before cell ‘phones?” is the question! It is hard now to imagine life without them – they are involved in so much of what we do.
May 2
The Sport of Queens
Saturday will mark the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, the race always run on the first Saturday in May. Horse racing has long been referred to as ‘the sport of kings”. That may be true, but at this horse race anyway, “hat watching” could be called “the sport of queens”. Read more
Apr 23
Mar 19
That’s My NAME!
Years ago when Robin and Randy took a trip to London they came home with so many wonderful goodies. They had gone just before Christmas and so had done a lot of Christmas shopping whilst there. Read more
Mar 14
Mar 11
Rock-A-Bye “Royal” Baby
The world is in love with this darling couple and so happy for them as they anticipate the birth of their first child who will one day be the king or queen of England. Other than the question of whether this baby will be a boy or girl, or even possibly twins, the question many have, is what will the royal baby’s nursery look like. Read more
Feb 25
A Night With Oscar
As we are getting up, Hollywood’s royalty is no doubt just heading to bed. Last night was the Academy Awards…the biggest celebration for Tinseltown and those who populate it….we celebrated right along with them!
Feb 19
Savvy Secrets – WD 40
Who knew there were so many uses for this simple household product? We’ll bet you have some of this absolute treasure in a cupboard or in your garage right now!
Oct 11
Sep 26
What A Royal Pair!….
….at least your Two Chums think so! We love all the Royals and love to hear about what they are doing but….. Catherine and William stand out! Read more
Aug 2
Two Must Sees – Harrods and Fortnums!
Our thought, this week, is automatically going to London where the amazing Olympics are being staged…..and, when one thinks of London, if one likes to shop, the first two shops that come to mind are Harrods and Fortnum and Mason.
May 30
Floating Away
These lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here! One of our favorite things to do when we see the first signs of summer is to lie on one of these Swimways floats in the pool with a great Chum or a good book. Read more
