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Posts from the ‘Yes You Can’ Category
Apr 11
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Apr 7
A Very Savvy Secret
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 5
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Apr 1
Mini Fruit Pies Made Easy
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 29
Teach Your Children Well – 6
In order to teach our children anything, they have to first know how much we love them. Read more
Mar 23
“Tie” Dyeing Your Eggs
There are all kinds of ways to color or decorate Easter eggs. The one we have for you today was the top Easter egg decorating segment of all time on the Martha Stewart show. This method came from the great grandmother of one of Martha Stewarts staff members. Read more
Mar 7
It may not be Spring quite yet but it is coming VERY soon! So we thought we would give you something to help you organize and get a jump on Spring cleaning 🙂 Mar 3
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner is simply a part of the United States’ tapestry. BUT, Read more
Mar 1
All Tied Up
There are more ways to tie a scarf than you may ever have realized! Read more
Feb 25
The Fashion Schlub
We all have those days when we feel out of sink with ourselves. Those days (or sometimes weeks or even whole lives) where we feel frumpy and fat and just don’t like how we look in anything. Read more
Feb 23
Savvy Secrets For Keeping Your Kitchen Clean
Lauren Smith for Good Housekeeping came up with these ten really helpful ideas for keeping your kitchen in a tidy, clean state. Read more
Feb 22
Happy Teenagers
To some this will sound like an oxymoron. It doesn’t have to be. In fact it shouldn’t be. But teen years can be very challenging for parents. Just how can you raise happy teenagers? We found some GREAT advice! Read more
Feb 18
Feb 16
Going To College – Well Done!
It is a huge gift for anyone to help someone they know to pay for college, but what about when someone decides to work a little longer to pay for a whole class of children he doesn’t even know to go to college? Read more
Feb 9
Keep Your Cakes “Light”
Are you planning to make Valentine’s Day cake and have dark cake pans that seem to make the outside of your layer cakes darker than you would like? Read more
Jan 26
Hair Dryer Savvy Secrets
Holy smokes! Look at what Bob Vila of Yahoo has shared! All of the ways we can use our hair dryer (beyond the obvious). Read more
Jan 21
Jan 20
Little Free Library
Little Free Libraries are popping up all over. The Wall Street Journal proclaims, “Little Free Library is a Global Sensation!” Read more
Jan 14
Start Your New Year Clean With Savvy Secrets!
Thanks to Lifemix.today, we have some great Savvy Secrets for you – all about keeping clean! Read more
Jan 11
Start Your Year With, You Guessed It……Gratitude!
As you no doubt know, your Two Chums feel that the expression of gratitude in life ……. Read more
Jan 6
Start Your New Year By Helping
Tippi Hedren in 1966. (Photo: Getty Images)
Your Two Chums always love to share a good piece that they find in the news and this one is no exception! Certainly, this lady, Tippi Hedren, helped many many! Read more
Dec 18
Meringues Will Be Here Very Shortly!
Stay tuned, our dear chums! The meringue mushrooms are waiting to be published. They should be up very shortly!
Dec 14
Napkin “Trees”
Here is a really fun way to take an ordinary napkin and fold it into a “tree” for your Christmas table. Read more
Dec 2
Savvy Secrets – Holiday Decorating
Oh my gosh – we found these wonderful, what we call, “Savvy Secrets” from Jenny Chang on Buzz Feed and just HAD to share them with you. Read more
Nov 27
A Twist On Leftovers
There will be football all weekend and no doubt leftover turkey. Here’s a”twist” on how to serve what’s left of that Thanksgiving bird 🙂 Read more
Nov 20
A Culmination of Gratitude
“Thank you” in sign language
For those of you who have been following us for a long time, you know how very important we feel gratitude is …. and… Read more
Nov 5
Oct 22
Going As A Group?
What better way to dress up for Halloween than going as a group? Read more
Oct 20
Halloween Party Planning
Are you having a Halloween party and need some extra fun things to do? Read more
Oct 16
Oct 9
The Countdown Begins!
These seven girls have gone through a grueling exercise over the past few months and have ended up being the pick of the crop! Read more
Oct 8
Sprucing Up For The Holidays!
On seeing this DIY post from Tess Panser and Yahoo, your Two Chums were reminded of a time when one of our daughters was getting married and we could not find the right colored shoes to match the bridesmaids outfits. Read more
Oct 7
The Goblins Are Coming!
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 22
Well Done!
Martin Passeri, a champion surfer in Argentina and beyond, has a huge heart! To him, we say, “Well done” Read more
Sep 8
Sep 1
Savvy Secrets – Aluminum Foil
Silver paper is a “must have” in your home….look at all the ways, besides the usual ones, in which you can use it!
Aug 26
Savvy Secrets
We found these wonderful Secrets on Facebook and wanted to make sure that you all saw them as well! Read more
Aug 19
Coffee Anyone?
It isn’t just good hot or iced. It is perfectly delicious frozen too. And this method is so simple you’ll be enjoying it any time you want! They say that coffee is addictive. This form of coffee certainly is. Once you’ve had this coffee ice cream you’ll be hooked! Read more
Aug 4
Go For It!
Melissa Kieling, CEO of PackIt, a line of freezable personal coolers, with her three children, Brennan, 18; Garrett, 16; and Emma, 11.
Just five years ago, Melissa Kieling, a mother of three, was going though a divorce. Her suburban home outside of Los Angeles was in foreclosure, her car was repossessed, and she had $13 in the bank.
Jul 30
Even This Needs To Be Cleaned!
Photo: fotosearch.com
Have you ever felt that you want to give your garbage disposal a good clean? Well, we have a recipe for you! Read more
Jul 22
Savvy Secret
We came across this “recipe” for taking out stains and have to share it with you. Read more
Jul 21
It’s A Party!
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 16
A Siri Tip
In the middle of typing an e-mail on your iPhone and you decide that it would be quicker to call?
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Jul 7
What On Earth Is A “Double Rub”?
Your Two Chums have been enjoying working with the beauty of interior design for many, many years but had never heard of the term “double rubs”! Read more
Jul 5
Encore – Set the Alarm
This has become a very popular post due in part to Pinterest. Anyone with a car alarm should take minute to read (or reread) this one. Read more
Jun 26
First Impressions
For everyone who comes to visit you, the look of your front door is their first impression of your home. Read more
Jun 25
Tres Leches Cake
Moist delicious cake covered with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. How can that be anything but yummy? Read more
Jun 23
Proper Storage Of Summer’s Bounty
Now that summer is here there will be a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. There will be casual get-togethers and BBQ’s. And with children out of school and out of town relatives coming for a visit, most of us will have more food in our home than we usually would. So what and how is the best way to store all that food so it doesn’t spoil before we can enjoy it? We are glad you asked 🙂 Read more
Jun 22
Play With Your Napkin
A little over a week ago we gave you some Savvy Secrets – Fun With Napkins. Today we want to show you some fun ways to display those napkins. Your Two Chums simply LOVE using cloth napkins! Read more
Jun 17
130 Years Ago, She Arrived!
According to history.com on this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue, which was reassembled and dedicated the following year in a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Grover Cleveland, became known around the world as an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy. Read more
Jun 1
Next Stop – Touring The Tea Houses
Now it is definitely time for a cuppa? Our “tea tour” has resumed. Read more
May 30
Encore – Old Things – New Life
Have you ever thought about what your decorating style is? Are you more French, English, or American in your tastes? This Encore post from September 2012 will help you answer that question and is one of our most popular on Pinterest so we thought it worth repeating today 🙂 Read more
May 27
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Chesterfield or Camelback?
Do you know the name of the style and shape of sofa that you prefer? Are you thinking about buying a new one or recovering one you already have? Do you know how much fabric you would need to reupholster your sofa? We have a list that just might help:-) Read more
May 19
May 18
Well Done! A Sincere Well Done!
A fast-food joint isn’t exactly a place where you’d expect to have your heart warmed, but, last week, Ridge Quarles proved us all wrong. Read more
May 13
Floored – Some Creative Ideas
The other day, in a fun new little French cafe in L.A., we were waiting for our food to arrive and taking in the creative decor when we snapped the photo seen here of the great stenciled cement floor. It got us to thinking about some other creative ideas for decorating. Read more
May 7
May 1
May Flowers
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 27
Fun Wedding Traditions
With the traditional wedding season upon us, we thought it would be fun to look at how other parts of the world celebrate this wonderful union. Read more
Apr 26
Encore – A Little Bit Of Paint Works Wonders
Spring means for many of us it is time to start freshening up our homes. A little bit of paint works wonders! Read more
Apr 20
Spring Has Sprung!
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Spring has sprung and perhaps it is time to clean out your garage to make more storage space! Read more
Apr 18
Encore – A Bed With A Head !
With the onset of Spring we are cleaning out and freshening up our homes. Maybe your bedroom could use a face lift. We can show you a wonderful new DIY headboard that anyone can make 🙂 Read more
Apr 16
The Moral Bucket List (Reprinted)
We ran across this gripping op-ed piece by David Brooks and felt that our chums would appreciate it just as much as we do. Read more
Apr 15
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Easter Eggs-cellent
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
Mar 28
Encore – Homemade Fresh And Clean Dryer Sheets
This post from July of 2014, shows you how to use coffee filters to make great and inexpensive DIY dryer sheets. And there is a bonus to this post. We will give you 35 other uses for coffee filters from our chums over at diyready.com Read more
Mar 25
Ask And Receive
We’ve come across some little known discounts for students, seniors, and active or retired military and their families…but you have to ASK! Read more
Mar 20
International Happiness Day
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012 and so is young in its conception but let’s you and us make sure that it is celebrated…. Read more
Mar 12
Hair Detox
Just like our bodies, every now and then our hair could use a good detox too. We found this great DIY hair detox on onegoodthingby jill.com. Read more
Mar 6
Mar 3
One Stitch Closer – Well Done Veronika Scott
Veronika Scott grew up the child of addicts but she has defied the odds. Read more
Feb 2
Jan 28
Good Nights
You spend one third of your life there…why not make it as nice as you can? Read more
Jan 19
Only Love!
We feel compelled to share this with you as well on this, Martin Luther King day. Read more
Jan 15
Jan 12
Light Bulb Goes On – Great Storage Ideas
We feel compelled to share these fun ideas with you. Bob Vila of Yahoo is the originator! Read more
Jan 8
Savvy Secrets – Use Baking Soda!
We found these great tips by Jade Copple and could not resist sharing them… Read more
Jan 7
Snickers Treat
We received this yummy-looking recipe from one of our chums and HAD to share it with you! Read more
Jan 6
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Jan 1
A Happy New Year!!!
From our homes to yours…. Read more
Dec 30
Savvy Secrets – A Place for Everything
Decorating for the holidays is always so much fun. But un-decorating can be a different story. We have some Savvy Secrets that will make the chore of packing up your holiday decorations so much better! Read more
Dec 29
Savvy Secrets – Everything In Its Place
…..coming tomorrow!
Dec 22
The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast – 2013
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 12
Sugar Coated Holidays
Need an easy, timeless idea for a centerpiece or table decoration? We’ve got that and it is sugar coated! Read more
Dec 10
Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
If you are hosting little ones this holiday season and want a very fun craft to do, here is just what you are looking for! Read more
Nov 22
Encore – A Taste of Southern Thanksgiving – Pecan Pie
When most people think of a Thanksgiving pie they automatically think pumpkin. But in my family it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Pecan Pie:) Read more
Nov 18
Write It Down!
We just saw this wonderful idea and wanted to share it with all of you, our chums! Read more
Nov 4
Thanksgiving Table
Feel you need a new dining room table to have your family over for Thanksgiving? Read more
Nov 3
Don’t Be Afraid
What is it you have been wanting to do, or try, but have let fear stop you? What dream have you put away Read more
Oct 30
Tricks And Treats For Halloween Decor
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 28
The Healing Power of Gratitude
As you know, your Two Chums believe deeply in the power of gratitude! Read more
Oct 22
Fun With Pumpkins
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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 🙂
