Dec 1
For your Two Chums, at least, it is hard to believe that this wonderful time of year has rolled around….so quickly! Read more
Nov 24
Even though the official “Thanksgiving Day” has come and gone for another year, let’s keep the gratitude going. Read more
Nov 22
Turkey will be the star of the show on most tables around the country tomorrow. But we have some side dishes that make a great supporting cast! Read more
Nov 17
With the holidays upon us we feel sure many of you will be doing more cooking than usual, and certainly more baking. Read more
Nov 8
We found these thirteen traits of people with integrity on awarenessact.com and felt compelled to share… Read more
Nov 2
Oct 25
We found this most amazing way of keeping you shoes organized. Read more
Oct 19
Northern California has been experiencing some awful, in some cases fatal, wildfires in the past week and, according to Fox News, people are “doing what they have to do” to make things happen. Read more
Oct 16
We came across this quote and thought it was a great way to begin the week. Read more
Oct 13
Oct 12
The B5 Motors dealership in Gilbert, Arizona, took to Facebook last Wednesday to ask the public for help to track down former Marine, Taylor Winston. You see, Taylor Winston had done a great thing. Read more
Oct 6
It’s never too early to get your Halloween costumes organized. Here are some really fun ideas! Read more
Oct 2
When we so often see questionable or unpleasant messages on children’s clothing, we were thrilled to see some with really good messages:-) Read more
Sep 27
The simple pumpkin is one of the cheapest, easiest, and most readily available elements for decorating this Fall season. There is just something so festive and pleasant about seeing home after home with pretty orange pumpkins in all kinds of shapes and sizes adorning walkways and porches. But not everyone is a fan of pumpkin’s common orange color for decorating inside their homes. There is a simple, easy, fun and cheap remedy for that decorating challenge….PAINT YOUR PUMPKIN! Read more
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Sep 15
Pearls are one of those items of jewelry that most women like, no matter what their style is. If you are fortunate enough to own pearl jewelry of any kind, you should know the right way to clean them to keep them looking their best. Read more
Sep 8
We found these very fun Savvy Secrets (as we know them) at Buzz Feed. Lots of food for thought here to spruce up your dwelling! Read more
Aug 29
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Once the children are back in school, it is never too early to start thinking about the holidays and a little sprucing up! Read more
Aug 10
Can’t we all use some new ideas for old problems when it comes to cleaning up? Today we’ve got that 🙂 Read more
Aug 1
Jul 27
“It was late on a Friday night and Nicholas Tate was nearing the end of his shift at Walmart when the line at his checkout counter started grow. . . ” Read more
Jul 26
When is describing something using the word crumble NOT a bad thing? Why when it’s a Blackberry Crumble! Read more
Jul 25
Venus Williams of the United States returns to Britain’s Johanna Konta, during their Women’s Singles semifinal match on day nine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Thursday, July 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
We could not help but stop and read this wonderful article by Francis Bridges, a Forbes Contributor and then…. just HAD to share it!
Jul 21
Jul 14
Oh golly it is quite a while since we did any Savvy Secrets and with this being summer and the time a lot of people travel we thought we would share a tip we heard about that will give you the most “bang for your buck”. Read more
Jun 28
Jun 27
Your Two Chums consider themselves to be very good shoppers. We shop at the high end and we shop at the low end…monetarily, that is. Read more
Jun 26
Summer is here and maybe you are looking for ways to get your little ones to try foods they don’t normally eat. Or maybe you have some really good eaters but you need some activities to keep little hands and minds busy so you don’t hear those awful words “I’m bored!” If that’s you, we’ve got some fun ideas for you today 🙂 Read more
Jun 23
We seem to be experiencing a rather hot, hot time right now and we have just the answer to help you to stay cool. Read more
Jun 19
Jun 7
Summer is fast approaching. Maybe this is a good time for some clean out and organization in your closets and drawers. If so, we’ve got some good ideas for you to make more space and get organized. Read more
May 12
Many of you may have read this before, these very touching words, but we thought today to be a good day to share it with you…. Read more
May 11
All mother’s love flowers…any kind of flowers. But flowers you can eat? All the better 🙂 Read more
May 10
On Mother’s Day we celebrate those women who gave us life. Here in the United States that day is the second Sunday in May. This year is it is this Sunday, May 14th. But today, May 10th is always Mother’s Day in Mexico no matter what day of the week it falls on. Read more
May 8
My very dear chum, and life long mentor posted something on her Facebook page with the request that if you feel the same as she does, you might pass this message along. It struck me so deeply, and is such a profound message I felt I wanted to share it with each and every one of you. Read more
May 4
Your Two Chums seem to be running to catch up this week but we could not let this celebration go by without posting something about it. Read more
Apr 28
Only 3 more days until May! What better way to celebrate than with a floral wreath for your hair. In Medieval times these wreaths were called flower crowns. They are sometimes referred to as fairy rings. The Hawaiians call them haku leis. Read more
Apr 20
Don’t have too much time for ironing? Apparently, this is going to help you. Read more
Apr 4
If we listen to Macbeth, it sounds as though Shakespeare knew a lot about laundry. Read more
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Mar 15
You know how sometimes you go to bed at night and you feel your hair looks perfect and worry about what a night’s sleep will do to it? Read more
Mar 14
We feel sure you will hold onto these wonderful quotes which were shared by Encurious.
Mar 3
Everyone loves a clean tub. But let’s face it…not everyone loves cleaning that tub! Today we have a great way to get that sparkling clean bathtub in the easiest imaginable way. A chum shared this savvy secret with us and we are happy to pass it along. With just 2 simple ingredients, and little to no scrubbing, you can have the cleanest tub around.
Here is this amazing savvy secret to getting the cleanest tub around:
Here’s to clean bathrooms and the joy they bring…not to mention that sense of abundant living 🙂
Feb 28
Lay-zEh leh bAwn taw rOO-leh! Today is the day! Yes, today IS the day! Read more
Feb 22
Feb 20
With a few dollars, a little “elbow grease”, and a can of paint, you can transform a thrift store find into a treasure. Read more
Jan 27
One would never think that an eighty-five year old woman would still be walking the runway but Carmen Dell’Orefice proved differently this week! Read more
Jan 26
If you are anything like your Two Chums, you enjoy wearing red lipstick every so often. Read more
Jan 18
As you may know, if you have been around Two Chums for any length of time, though born Canadian, Jackie lived a good part of her younger life in England and often uses “British” English. I on the other hand, am a product of the stars and stripes form of English. So though we both speak English, there are terms, especially kitchen terms…or cookery terms, that need interpretation. If you happen to own a British cookbook or read any British food magazines, knowing the vernacular can be helpful. If you don’t, knowing it can just be fun! Read more
Jan 3
No, this is not a reversal of yesterday’s Sweet Beginnings post. It is simply a bit of a play on words. Read more
Dec 28
When January 1st falls on a Sunday… Read more
Dec 23
What do Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Kelly Clarkson all have in common? Read more
Dec 22
You know how much we love History.com and today, we found these very fun facts about Christmas. A bit of Christmas Trivia around the holidays makes for a lot of fun. Read more
Dec 8
Oh golly! It is that time of the year again! We know we have mentioned this before but this bears repeating! Read more
Dec 6
Gouverneur Morris may not have been the most interesting man in the world, but he was the most interesting Founding Father that you probably never have heard of. Read more
Dec 5
Whether you like to put your tree up early and have it up for a long time or you like to wait until closer to Christmas day, either way, your tree needs to be watered and needs to be watered often! Read more
Nov 24
Today, on this national holiday, we eat turkey and yummy pies and sit around our dining tables with family and friends. But don’t forget admidst the family stories, laughter and fun, piles of dishes and tired feet, today is really about giving thanks. Read more
Nov 16
This is a really simple, super fun way to jazz up your bedroom! Read more
Nov 14
In days gone by, Monday was commonly “laundry day” for homemakers who had a different day for each household task. Back then we didn’t have all the conveniences we now have so doing laundry could be an all day event. Today we have a chart with quick clean up ideas for any stain you might encounter. Or in today’s terms, we have some really helpful laundry hacks. Read more
Nov 4
Certainly, the outside of The White House is a very recognizable building but the private part of the residence is kept private. Read more
Nov 1
We can all use a word of wisdom or encouragement from time to time. Some of us need them more often than others. We all go through seasons where we just need a good reminder that things will work out. Today we have just that sort of encouragement for you. Read more
Oct 24
Well, we are sure that we can all use tips to help us travel well. Here, we have some for you which have been shared by various airline personnel who obviously do it all the time. Read more
Oct 19
We gave you a cornstarch savvy secret recently for untangling things that have become knotted. Today we have another installment in our cornstarch savvy secrets 🙂 Read more
Oct 12
If you are planning on doing some “sprucing up” this season, we have a couple of things we would like to point out. Read more
Oct 3
“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” – Mark Twain Read more
Sep 28
Yes, you’ve got ’em! Some great Savvy Secrets, thanks to Philipp Jahner of Buzz-Feed-Redaktion. Read more
Sep 26
Thinking about sprucing your home up for the holidays? It is never too early, as you well know! Read more
Sep 21
What do you think makes you mentally strong? Travis Bradbury, a contributor to Forbes magazine, shares this with us. Read more
Sep 20
Sep 16
The weekend is upon us. What could be better to celebrate it than a hot, delicious, homemade donut?!!!! Read more
Sep 7
According to Mark Zuckerburg, the well-known Founder of Facebook there are three traits that he sees in the most successful entrepreneurs who make it to the top. Read more
Aug 31
Aug 18
Yes, a second set of Savvy Secrets this week but we never get tired of sharing helpful secrets! Look what we found out! Read more
Aug 16
The Olympics is always a time of joy! Seeing the best of the best, putting forth their best, to be recognized as the best, is always heartwarming. Read more
Aug 15
Who better than the experts? Thanks to Trending Moms, here are some “clever cleaning tricks”. Read more
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
Jul 29
Who doesn’t love a bowl of simple pasta with simple sauce? 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 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 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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Jun 21
We love sharing these “Savvy Secrets” with you. There is just ONE this time but a really great ONE! 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
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In June of 1979, then President Jimmy Carter decreed that June would be Black Music Month. Read more
Jun 7
What is happiness anyway? And where does it come from? Other people? Read more
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
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 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
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 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
