Apr 2
It is time to decorate the eggs!
Certainly, decorating eggs and Easter go hand in hand. We thought you might enjoy these ideas that we found from Charlyne Mattox of Country Living. (The lavender one above is also one of Charlyne Mattox’ creations.)
Read moreMar 31
Our Easter celebrations will look a little different again this year, but regardless of how small our gatherings may be, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still make them fun, and as joyful as they can be.
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So many of you were so kind to wish me and my husband “Happy Anniversary” after my darling chum Jackie did that lovely post yesterday.
Read moreJan 20
Yes, they’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
Christoper Robin went down with Alice.
Read moreJan 18
There are hundreds of quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. that are spoken and printed regularly…his own words of wisdom and those he took from the Bible scriptures and reworded for the common man. But today, given the difficult and turbulent times where we find ourselves, and given the violence that we witnessed all summer long and even as recently as 2 weeks ago in our nations capitol, these quotes stand out today above the rest.
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 moreDec 31
Have you ever thought about where the idea of “ringing in the new year” came from?
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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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 24
In speaking with other chums the one element of Thanksgiving dinner that often goes overlooked or perplexes the hostess is what, if any, kind of salad to serve with the meal. To be sure there are any number of options but with all the other veggies and yummy side dishes included in a Thanksgiving feast, salad seems often to be the “red headed step child” as it were to the meal. So today we offer a suggestion that will be both simple to prepare and tasty on Thanksgiving or on any other Thursday for supper.
Read moreNov 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 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 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 moreSep 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 —
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Sep 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 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?
Read moreAug 6
Just looking at this cork topped glass tube you would never know there is a treasure inside.
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In what could easily fulfill that famous wedding rhyme that begins “something old, something new” Princess Beatrice was married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Friday morning at The Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, wearing one of her grandmother’s dresses and her wedding tiara.
Read moreJul 7
Nastia Liukin was 18 when she won five medals in the 2008 Olympic Games, including a gold medal for the women’s all-around gymnastics competition.
The athlete, television personality and NBC Sports analyst, now 30, credits her parents, world champion gymnasts Valeri Liukin and Anna Kotchneva, for much of her success.
Read moreJul 3
If you plan to be outdoors tomorrow in celebration of July 4th, Independence Day, you can plan on being “independent” of mosquitos with this Savvy Secret!
Read moreJun 29
Oh, how your Two Chums LOVE sharing good news! This is a story we read which was written by a very happy Robert Hartwell last week.
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May 27
As those of you know who know Two Chums, we are all about the act of being grateful! We found these wonderful quotes on AZ Quotes and want to share them with you!
Read moreMay 19
Ronald Reagan famously quit smoking by replacing his pipes with his favorite candy:
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May 12
On May 12, 1907, Katharine Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Due to her performances in such films as The Philadelphia Story and On Golden Pond, Katherine became one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century.
Read moreMay 5
Today is Cinco de Mayo. Some years ago on Cinco de Mayo we shared our favorite traditional guacamole recipe with our chums. Today we have a new one to share. A spicy guacamole known as Guacamole Con Chiles Toreados.
Read moreMay 4
On May 4, 1929, Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston was born near Brussel, Belgium. “Whom”, you might ask, “is Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston?” Any guesses – you all know her!
Read moreApr 30
You may or may not have seen these on social media but we wanted to make sure you see them! They are very fun!
Read moreApr 29
Your Two Chums have thought a lot about what we can learn from this time of “sheltering in place” because if we do not come out on the other side having learned something, it has all been for naught!
Read moreApr 23
This past Tuesday, April 21, was the 94th birthday of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, or as you more likely know her, HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
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Well, if you answered, “Yes” to the titular question, you got it wrong!
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An obvious perseverer, please allow us to introduce to you….. drum roll …… Mr. Eric Yuan.
Read moreMar 17
We all have heard of St. Patrick and know that we must, at the peril of being pinched, wear green on his day, but just who is he?
Read moreMar 10
On this day in 1997, Paul McCartney, a former member of the most successful rock band in history, The Beatles, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to music.” The 54-year-old lad from Liverpool became Sir Paul in a centuries-old ceremony of pomp and solemnity at Buckingham Palace in central London. Fans waited outside in a scene reminiscent of Beatlemania of the 1960s. Crowds screamed as McCartney swept through the gates in his chauffeur-driven limousine and he answered with a thumbs-up.
McCartney’s wife, Linda, who was fighting breast cancer, did not accompany him, but three of their four children were at the palace. “I would have loved the whole family to be here, but when we heard there were only three tickets, we had to draw straws,” McCartney said. Linda McCartney would succumb to cancer 13 months later on April 17, 1998.
As for the surviving Beatles, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, Sir Paul said that since they learned that he would be knighted, “They call me ‘Your Holiness.’” McCartney dedicated his knighthood to fellow Beatles George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon and the people of the northwestern port of Liverpool. In October 1965, McCartney, along with fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, collected MBE (Member of the British Empire
Twenty years later, Ringo was also knighted but he was knighted by none other than Prince William!
Well done, Sirs Paul and Ringo.
Mar 5
Prince William and his darling wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Ireland this week.
Read moreFeb 17
Today we celebrate George Washington’s birthday but this celebration has, through the years, come to mean all of the Presidents.
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Feb 12
Yes, today is the day that President Lincoln was born in the year of 1809 and here are some facts which History.com shared with us about him.
Read moreFeb 6
Long live the Queen!
Read moreJan 10
It is hard to believe but very soon, in fact on Monday, we will hear the nominations for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.
Read moreJan 6
Today is actually Three Kings Day!
It seems like Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year—and we get it!
Read moreDec 31
We saw these wonderful words which a dear chum had posted on social media and we just HAD to share!
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If you have not done so already, run out to Target or Trader Joes and grab yourself a gingerbread house to build. Start the tradition for your family NOW!
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Yes, HRM Queen Elizabeth definitely celebrates Christmas and does so with a certain flair! According to Yahoo Lifestyle Insider, these are some of the traditions she follows.
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“THE LITTLE WHITE ENVELOPE: It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past ten years.
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It was love at first sight! Nothing arranged about this marriage!
On this day in 1947 (that would be 72 years ago), Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth (Princess Elizabeth at the time) were married.
Read moreNov 18
Any of you who have known Two Chums for a while know that one of our favorite subjects is the subject of gratitude. Certainly, we feel, the more gratitude, the richer the life.
Read moreNov 7
We saw this and just had to share it with you! What a wonderful command for the beginning of each day!
Read moreOct 31
Have you ever wondered why we carve pumpkins?
Read moreOct 29
It is hard to believe, but the season when most homes have a wreath on their door is upon us. Starting with Halloween wreaths, then Tahnksgiving wreaths, and then that wreath for Christmas or Hannukah!
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If only we had a young child’s room to make beautiful! This is really a super fabric to use. Read more
Jun 19
HRM Queen Elizabeth II and beside her, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands – Prince Andrew and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands are in the coach with them
Yes! It is time for Royal Ascot. Read more
Jun 14
As you most certainly know this Sunday is the day set aside to honor and celebrate fatherhood…Father’s Day. And we have the perfect muffin for your brunch or lunch with Dad! These lemon poppyseed muffins are gluten free and full of yummy flavor. They are sure to please any father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle…really anyone. And they will please you too because they are so simple to make. Read more
Jun 13
Your Two Chums love being at the beach and, gosh, now is the start of that wonderful summer season. Here are some rather lovely “beach quotes” we wanted to share with you. Read more
Jun 10
On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm and collects ambient electrical charge in a Leyden jar, which enabled him to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity. Read more
Jun 7
Well, we saw this great idea on BuzzFeed and wanted to share it with you! Read more
Jun 6
Image by © Adam Woolfitt/CORBIS
6th of June, 1944. For many, this date is just a day that is part of WWII history studied in high school. But that would be a mistake. Read more
May 30
At this time of year as the school year is coming to a close, we are usually thinking about gifts for teachers. Make no mistake, we certainly believe they deserve our admiration and appreciation. But today we have a different gift idea that we think any parent or grandparent will love knowing about. Read more
May 27
For every flag you see today, no matter what your political beliefs may be, remember those who died for you to have those beliefs and express them openly. Read more
May 24
As you prepare for this Memorial Day Weekend we would like to suggest that this holiday is more than just BBQ’s, family get-togethers, hit movie releases, and major sales at your favorite store or website. You may be planning to take part in any or all of those activities, but somewhere along the way this weekend, take time to remember why this day was set aside in the first place. Read more
May 23
The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with 8,000 of the Queens guests enjoyed a party in the garden! Read more
May 21
On this day in 1891, i n Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters in congruence with the International Red Cross. Read more
May 15
It is hard to believe but we are gearing up to what is traditionally known as “wedding season”! Here are some fun little gifts for the bride. Read more
May 14
You might not recognize this name but we can guarantee that you will recognize the person! Read more
May 13
Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors
We don’t usually comment on sports events but one took place yesterday that was truly noteworthy! Read more
May 10
We came across these quotes regarding mothers and wanted to share them with you, our chums. Today, May 10th is always Mother’s Day in Mexico, and as Mother’s Day here in the U.S. approaches this Sunday, you just might find one of these a springboard for that note you’ve been meaning to write to your mother, grandmother, aunt or any mother figure in your life. our note would be by far the best gift of all. Read more
May 6
On Saturday, Audrey, if she were still with us, would have turned 90. To mark this birthday, Liz Mitchell of Yahoo re-printed an excerpt from a letter which Audrey’s long time love, Robert Wolders wrote in 2013. Read more
May 3
May 1
On November 1, 1661, Queen Marie-Therese, the shy, retiring Spanish wife of King Louis XIV of France, went into labor. Read more
Apr 24
Yesterday was the 1st birthday of Prince Louis Arthur Charles, the 2nd son and 3rd child of Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton. Read more
Apr 23
YES! It is thought very probably that today marks the birthday of the celebrated Mr. Shakespeare! Read more
Apr 18
Whether you are hosting family and friends, or will be someone’s guest this Friday for Passover, or Sunday for Easter, we have a couple of simple ideas for arrangements for your table or to take as a hostess gift. Read more
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Easter is almost here. Dyeing Easter eggs can be the highlight of your holiday preparations, or an exercise in frustration. We have a fun way to dye your eggs that we think you and your kiddos will like. Read more
Mar 29
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and the future King of England, has reached a landmark birthday and the BBC has made a wonderful documentary commemorating the event. Read more
Mar 27
When the Duchess of Sussex does give birth to her first baby (and we believe it will be very soon), these are some of the things Royals have traditionally stuck with: Read more
Mar 21
There has been much talk lately about the Kondo cleaning out with joy method and, certainly, we feel strongly that there is a lot to be said for it. Read more
Mar 19
A little over a week ago Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made history. Read more
Mar 18
Sorry to be a day late with this but did want to share it with you. Read more
Mar 15
Sunday, green will be the color of the day. People everywhere, Irish or not, will be honorarily Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. No matter how you plan to acknowledge the day, we have a simple treat that you and everyone celebrating with you can enjoy 🙂 Read more
Mar 14
That’s right it’s Pi π Day! Pi Day is observed on March 14th as 3.14 are the first three significant digits of π. It’s the day we are celebrating the mathematical constant π, but it is also a day for enjoying pie of all sorts. Read more
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