Nov 25
We thought just in case you were still trying to decide what to make for dessert tomorrow we would give you our favorite choices for pies! Read more
Nov 24
The Holidays often bring house guests and wonderful “together times”. But…. Read more
Nov 23
Flowers aren’t the only option for your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Read more
Nov 19
Thanksgiving…..It is one week away! Read more
Nov 17
The holidays are upon us and one of the fun aspects is the company we have. Maybe more than any other time of the year we have friends or family in our homes. Sometimes we are expecting them and sometimes they just drop in 🙂 Read more
Nov 13
We could not let this week go by without mentioning that both of our dear fathers served in the armed forces, Robin’s father in The United States Marine and Jackie’s father in The Royal Canadian Air Force. We are so grateful to them both for having served ….
Nov 4
We thought it would be fun to share with you some photographs of the Royal Family through the years. Read more
Nov 3
Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is coming quickly. But before you throw out those pumpkins you used for decorating we have an idea for you. Read more
Oct 30
The spookiest day of the year is tomorrow. Are you ready? Read more
Oct 29
Oct 28
Yahoo conducted a survey as to what types of candy people most enjoy at Halloween and here’s what they found:
Oct 27
Oct 26
With all this talk about Queen Elizabeth II now being the longest reigning monarch in the United Kingdom, having just surpassed the length of Queen Victoria’s reign, we thought it might be fun to look at some facts about Queen Victoria. Besides the fact that hers was a love affair with her husband, Albert, which is what we often hear of this Queen, she accomplished a great deal in her lengthy reign. Read more
Oct 24
Halloween is just a week away. My granddaughter Sadie loves to write. Though she is almost 10 years old now, she was only 7 years old when she wrote her Halloween poe. We think it’s a special one and bears repeating 🙂 Read more
Oct 22
What better way to dress up for Halloween than going as a group? Read more
Oct 19
In 1989, in the hit film “Back To The Future II”, you may remember that Doc Brown and Marty McFly visited the future in October 21, 2015. Most of us remember this iconic movie series. We cheered for Marty and Doc and enjoyed the “crazy” gizmos they used and found in the future. In two days it will be October 21, 2015 and we will all be “Back To The Future”. Read more
Oct 7
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 30
We have heard, through the grapevine, that the Queen has given Catherine a very special piece of jewelry! Read more
Sep 24
With Halloween just month away, the discussion about possible costumes has begun. Most children have some thought about what it is they want to be as they Trick or Treat on October 31st. But what costume should we put together for our littlest ones, our babies? Read more
Sep 14
Today marks the beginning of the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar…it is Rosh Hashanah…the New Year…The Feast of Trumpets
Sep 10
What a clever way to have your cake and cupcakes too! Read more
Sep 9
Sep 7
It’s Labor Day and traditionally that means it is time to put away your “whites”. Read more
Sep 4
A few years ago we did a post on varieties of hog dogs and how they are served regionally. It turned out to be one of the most popular and viewed posts we have ever done! Apparently you all love hot dogs as much as we do 🙂 So today we have some more hot dog ideas for you just in time for your Labor Day celebrations. Read more
Sep 2
Sound confusing? What isn’t confusing is how much you will enjoy this yummy treat! Read more
Aug 28
Aug 17
What did those wonderful people do one hundred years ago on hot, muggy, summer days such as we have been having lately? Read more
Aug 11
In 1994, Mississippi couple Sherry and Craig Blackledge, adoptive parents to a little boy, adopted an 18-month-old girl named Brooke. It was then that Sherry decided to write a simple but sweet letter she would give to Brooke, on her wedding day. Now, more than 20 years later, right before Brooke walked down the aisle to marry boyfriend Tyler Zugg, she finally read the letter.
Jul 25
Happy Birthday To My Darling Chum!
Yes, today marks the day when Robin made her first grand appearance and blessed Dorthy and Bob Eccles with first-time parenthood. Read more
Jul 21
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 6
Yesterday marked the day of HRH Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana’s christening! Hers was slightly different from George’s, 2 years ago. Read more
Jun 19
Everyone loves ice-cream and who doesn’t love a good cookie? So put them together and any Dad you might be celebrating this weekend is bound to feel loved. And you will LOVE making this very simple ice cream…just three ingredients and you are on your way to creamy deliciousness 🙂 Read more
Jun 15
This past Saturday, England celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s 89th birthday by having what they call the “Trooping of the Colour”. And here you have it: Queen Elizabeth, future King Charles (her son), future King William (her grandson), future King George (her great grandson). Read more
Jun 11
We think cloth napkins are very underrated in the contribution they can make to any event or even to a simple table setting. Today we’ve got some fun and creative ways, that you may not have seen, to use your cloth napkins at your next party or event. Read more
Jun 8
Prince George and Princess Charlotte taken by their mother, the Duchess of Cambridge
The newest member of Britain’s royal family, 1-month-old Princess Charlotte, will be christened in a private ceremony next month, royal officials have said. You might well ask, “Where?”. Read more
Jun 1
Now it is definitely time for a cuppa? Our “tea tour” has resumed. Read more
May 26
One of the designs for the Queen’s coronation dress by Norman Hartwell
This is a super fun article by Jennifer Wright, going back years with the Royals! Read more
May 25
This day, Memorial Day, is set aside not as a reason for BBQ’s and anticipating summer’s arrival, but rather to remember and honor those brave men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. Service in our military has been completely voluntary since the Vietnam War ended. That means all those who have died since then are soldiers who have chosen to go into battle.
“Never leave a Marine behind.” The tradition began in 1775, and continues today via officers like Marine Colonel Steve Beck, whose job it is to notify the families of the loss of a loved one. Read more
May 22
Guess who has an anniversary today? Read more
May 22
This weekend many of us will gather together with family and friends to celebrate Memorial Day. Your Two Chums believe strongly that this holiday should keep it’s significance as we honor and remember those who have given their lives in service to us and their country. Chances are as we talk about those who deserve our honor and respect it will happen over a gathering that includes a meal. Read more
May 15
Your Two Chums could not help noticing something very glaring in this photograph! Read more
May 10
Whether you are a mother yourself, or have a mother or grandmother you want to celebrate today, we want you to know we are celebrating with you! Read more
May 8
May 4
May 4
There has always been pressure on the reigning monarch and her successors to produce “an heir” and “a spare”, i.e. an heir to the throne and another child to be “the spare” if anything should happen to the heir. Read more
May 3
From A to Z…these are the facts about the royal birth, according to Robin Millard of Yahoo News… Read more
May 2
Not quite two years ago the world was preparing to welcome the future King of England. Not knowing then if he was to be a prince or a princess, we were speculating about what the nursery of the future monarch would look like. Today the world welcomed little George’s sister. We are again speculating as to what the “world” of her nursery might be like. Welcome little one. Read more
May 1
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 23
Today, being William Shakespeare’s birthday, we thought it would be fun to look at some of the things he, apparently, first penned. Read more
Apr 14
Next Tuesday, the 21st of April, will be the 88th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In her honour, you can have “Tea with the Queen” 🙂 Read more
Apr 7
Yesterday was “opening day” for all of the baseball fans. America’s beloved past time is now in full swing and all the baseball lovers, including both of our husbands, will revel in their passion for the sport. But, who started baseball? Read more
Apr 4
Today is the second night of Passover and the day before Easter. We have two yummy treats to share that are good served for both holidays, or anytime you want a bite of something yummy! Read more
Apr 2
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
Apr 1
Rather than being pranksters, we thought it would be fun to share some facts about April Fool’s Day and found these on funtrivia.com Read more
Mar 31
With Easter only days away, we have some fun ideas for you to incorporate in your Easter celebration.
Mar 17
“Well, of course”, we would all chant! But has it always been the fact? Read more
Mar 16
Mar 14
Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in the month/day date format), since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π in decimal form. We prefer to celebrate it Read more
Feb 24
Feb 23
Some things are timeless and classic… The Sound of Music is one of them 🙂 Read more
Feb 12
Chocolate is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. This Valentine’s Day we have a delicious way to celebrate this day of love. Sweet, rich, chocolatey, and gluten free too! Read more
Jan 30
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know that Sunday will bring people all over the country to sit in front of their televisions as they watch one of America’s best loved sporting events…the Super Bowl. The only thing more important than the teams that are playing to the fans who are watching, is the food being served! Read more
Jan 23
If you like a refreshing and tasty drink this is for you. And if you prefer a drink that doesn’t include any alcohol you are especially going to love this one!
Jan 20
As you know yesterday was the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. As it happens, I found that some of Dr. King’s words were very profound and intensely personal in his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Read more
Jan 1
From our homes to yours…. Read more
Dec 31
Dec 25
Though it is customary in England, (where Jackie grew up), and other parts of the world to wish others a Happy Christmas…. Read more
Dec 23
We have the perfect dessert for your holiday gathering…A Brownie Torte! Read more
Dec 22
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 16
Hanukkah, the celebration of a miracle of God. begins tonight after sundown and continues for the next 8 days. Read more
Dec 12
Need an easy, timeless idea for a centerpiece or table decoration? We’ve got that and it is sugar coated! Read more
Dec 11
We found these in the English newspaper, “The Mirror” and thought it would be fun to share them with you. Read more
Dec 8
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka William and Catherine, have arrived! Read more
Nov 21
How about using a pumpkin as your Thanksgiving table centerpiece? Here are some fun ways to use them 🙂 Read more
Nov 20
We think a place card of any kind sends the message “We planned on you coming to join us. We’re glad you are here!” We’ve got some creative ways to send that message 🙂
Nov 18
Oct 30
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 22
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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 6
It’s Fall. Everywhere you look there are pumpkins….those iconic symbols of the season. They are great to decorate with but equally great to eat. So we wanted to give you some new and fun ideas about how to use pumpkins each week throughout this Fall. Read more
Sep 25
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of what is known as the “High Holidays” in Jewish life. What you see pictured here is a shofar. The shofar is the sound of Rosh Hashanah, a blast of horns to start the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance. Read more
Sep 24
At the Jewish New Year, otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah, it is customary to eat apples dipped in honey. This is meant to evoke sweetness in the coming year. Read more
Sep 13
When it comes to birthday celebrations, nothing seems more fun than pretty cake pops! Read more
Sep 9
We have heard from many tabloid sources in the past ten months that the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant. Is it really true this time? Read more
Aug 28
Summer may be coming to an end soon, but the desire for a great salad is strong in any season … Read more
Aug 27
Aug 9
I give you, again, this post with the recipe for The Perfect Chocolate Cake. If it were not for my sweet husband, Randy, whose birthday just happens to be today, this story and more importantly, this perfectly delicious chocolate cake recipe, would never have appeared on Two Chums. Happy Birthday honey and thank you for being so persistent in wanting me to find just the “right” recipe 🙂 Aren’t I lucky that even before I found this recipe that I love, I first found just the “right” guy to love:-)
So here it is as it first appeared on Two Chums in February of 2012. This is the story of how it is that I came to have the recipe for The Perfect Chocolate Cake… Read more
Aug 6
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 2
When we originally shared this post it was to help you get your guest room ready for company at the holidays when family members tend to visit. But the month of August is also known for being the month of visits from family and friends on a summer holiday. Here are our best tips for getting your guest room company ready 🙂 Read more
Jul 22
Today marks the first birthday of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. Read more
Jul 18
Courtesy of blog.foodem.com
Yes! We re ALL creative….and if you believe that you are not creative, take a look at what these well-known people have to say about it! Read more
Jul 14
Today is Bastille Day. All over France there are celebrations going on. There is a parade down the Champs-Élysées in the morning and fireworks over the Eiffel Tower at night. Read more
Jul 9
Yes, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie certainly had great wardrobe picks last week! Read more
Jul 4
She is indeed A Grand Old Flag! This song like so many others embolden our national pride. Every July 4th, since our children were very small, as we watch the fireworks show we burst into patriotic songs 🙂 Read more
Jul 2
As time led up to the wedding of Catherine and William, the Middleton family, according to Pippa, viewed it as “just a family wedding with all the family members doing their bit”. Read more
Jul 1
We have some fun and delicious ideas for your Independence Day celebration! Read more
Jun 23
We could not let this time go by without mentioning a wonderfully exciting activity that takes place in England every year at about this time.
Jun 21
Just last week I had a baby shower for a sweet friend who is having a baby girl in a couple of weeks. What was the flower of choice for the centerpieces?…Yes that’s right…carnations. One of the first posts we did here on Two Chums in March 2012 was about the virtues of, and our love for, carnations. Using them at the shower last week reminded me that it was time to sing their praises again 🙂
Jun 20
This is the season of graduations, showers, weddings, and then there are birthdays to celebrate all year long. Read more
Jun 13
When you asked them what an ideal afternoon would look like, many men would say that it involves getting comfortable in their favorite chair, flipping on the TV to watch their favorite team, with some great snacks close by. We can’t help you with the rest but we’ve got a great snack you can make for dad on his day 🙂 Read more
