Skincare products are available everywhere you look. Natural skincare, the kind you can make in your kitchen, is not only a healthy alternative, it is more and more popular. It is cost effective, easy to make in most instances, and healthier and many of its chemically produced alternatives. We came across some great info from Susan Patterson for making natural skin care on a site called alternative daily.com Here are some of the ideas for facial masks using egg whites she recommends:
Risotto is without question one of the most satisfying dishes to come out of Italy. Rich and creamy, full of flavor, this Mushroom Risotto is so good it isn’t just a side dish, its hearty and flavorful enough to be the main course star of the show. It’s yummy!
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.)
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.
Yes, the art of letter writing. But writing a letter is of no use if there is not a post office to deliver it for us. In view of all that is being said in the news about our Post Office, it seems fitting to share some of these facts.
It’s impossible to separate the history of the United States from the history of its post office.
“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.”
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”
Max Eastman
“Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails.”
Richard Pryor
“There’s a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at.”
Anthony Burgess
“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.”
Jay Leno
“You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh – it’s as simple as that.”
This photo is of my mother who is 90 years old, tiny to be sure, and generally very dignified but she still knows how to play. At the request of my granddaughter, (her great granddaughter), she put on my little granddaughter’s princess costume and it fit! She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and burst into peels of laughter. Immediately, we all burst out laughing as well. What a classic moment! –Robin
Doesn’t matter who you are, it is always important to be able to laugh at yourself when you accidentally do something funny or if someone catches you in an unintended funny pose while taking a photo. This photo is an example of that. We have another one to share as well. It too is a doozy!
This fawn was on our porch and I thought its mom had died… called animal control and they said what this article says.
Dear Friends,
We just received our first phone call regarding newborn fawns, therefore it is the time of the year to post this. Deer deliver their newborns in the strangest of places! Residents will find them and be concerned about a newborn deer on their lawn, in their garden, under the azaleas, etc. Most call because they think the fawn is in peril and Mom is nowhere to be found.
Well, Mom is actually off feeding and helping to keep predators away. Those who call ask what they should do for the fawn. Leave it alone, do not touch, move or attempt to feed it. Here’s the scoop. Deer are NOT like horses. They do not have their legs under them immediately and need time to rest after birth. Horses get up and go that’s the sign of a healthy horse. A healthy fawn will curl up, nap most of the day and move their heads. They have no scent and predators cannot find them unless humans interfere.
Mom leaves during the day for two primary reasons: to feed, and to keep her scent a distance from the fawn. Mom will come back (unless something tragic happens to her), but don’t expect her until dusk and certainly don’t expect her if humans are hovering around. If you are fortunate enough to have the gift of a fawn, please enjoy the experience, respect Mother Nature and let the Mom do what comes naturally. She will move the fawn daily so you may see it in different locations.
There are any number of lovely things we can attribute to the Irish, but chief among them is their ability to liberally give out blessings. It is such a wonderful thing to bless someone. It brings joy both to the one who gives the blessing and the one who receives it. In honor of one of the most celebrated of Irish holidays, St. Patricks Day, we would like to share some of those wonderful blessings the Irish have given to all of us. These are just a few of our favorites:
Yesterday was Mother’s Day in Britain. Amid all the recent stories of conflict and strife in the British royal family, we thought a sweet story was in order.
Do you know this woman? Those who do know her would tell you that you would love her. Nurses and caregivers at the senior home where she lives reportedly fight over who gets to take care of her. She is Lucia DeClerck.
In the last few days you may have heard that amongst some circles of thought, Dr. Seuss has gone out of fashion. We think he did, however, have some wise words for all of us.
Many years ago, the world-famous Italian freediver Enzo Maiorca was diving in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of his hometown of Syracuse, Sicily. As he entered the water he felt a dolphin nudging his back.
This recipe is one that comes from the great and very clever Julia Child. A basic culinary rule of thumb is, if Julia Child makes something, you can be sure it’s tasty. This Cauliflower Au Gratin is surely no exception to that rule!
Yesterday, my darling Chum, Robin, and her husband, Randy, celebrated their forty-fifth wedding anniversary and I could not let the day go by without making sure they feel very celebrated by all of their chums!
For those of you who know your Two Chums well, you know that we both love our pearls. They are very special to us and we wear them often.
On another note, we are always telling you how much good vinegar can do in the world of cleaning! BUT (and there is a big but there), we want you to read this to know what you are doing when it comes to pearls and vinegar!
Are you hungry yet? These are three ingredient pancakes you can make in minutes and they can easily be made gluten free. These yummy pancakes in the photo are gluten free AND delicious! And these are so easy you can make them any day of the week, they’re not just for the weekend 🙂
Back in the late 1960s, the BBC did a documentary on the royal family which, at the time, the Queen agreed to. It aired and then nothing was heard about it again. Apparently, the Queen regretted her decision.
Happiness is something we all want and hope for in our lives. Some spend the whole of their lives looking for it, trying to attain it. Pope Francis shared some thoughts about the idea of what brings real and lasting happiness.
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Valentines Day and why people all over the world celebrate love on February 14th? Or why school children and adults alike send cards with the notation “To my Valentine” or “From Your Valentine”? We did too. And this is what we found:
It’s been a while since we’ve had any Royal news to report. So we are thrilled to tell you there is a new little Royal to welcome! This photo is how his parents announced his arrival on Instagram just yesterday.
“Who are those people”?, you may well be asking. The man in this photo is called Robert Sherman. The little boy is his son, Jeffrey. They are a part of a story that very possibly touched your life as it has ours.
As you no doubt are well aware, even if you aren’t a football enthusiast, Sunday marks the 55th annual Super Bowl. Whether you are planning to watch alone or with friends, (or even if you aren’t planning to watch) some tasty snacks are in order. We have a very good one for you today that also happens to be, as a bonus, gluten free!
Yesterday we brought you some words of encouragement from our personal life experience and understanding. Hours later a chum of ours posted this video of her 5 year old daughter, Caris Hope, bringing her own encouragement. You don’t want to miss this!
It seems now more than any other time we can remember people are struggling, people are scared, people are hurting. What ever difficulty you may be facing today we have some wise encouragement for you dear chum.
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A couple of weeks ago we shared a montage of dancing scenes from classic Hollywood movies set to “I’m So Excited” There is just something about music and dance that makes the heart lighter no matter what the circumstances of the day may be. We have another video for you today. So whether you’re having an exceptionally good day (we hope you are) or a not so happy one, this is sure to give you at least a 4 + minute smile 🙂
Comedy veteran Spike Milligan with his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th annual British Book Awards 1999, at the Hilton Hotel in London’s Park Lane. 30/12/2000: Milligan to be awarded an Honorary Knighthood in the Queen’s New Years Honours list.
As the popular song goes, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you”.
If you like avocado you know how frustrating it can be to have a half of avocado left over and try to keep the unused portion looking and tasting fresh. Not anymore.
We started this week with wonderful words of love from Martin Luther King and would like to continue to week with words to live by. No matter what seems to be going on around you, focus on the good.
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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.
If you have been around Two Chums for very long you will most certainly know that one of favorite foods is butter. We cook with it, we bake with it, we smear it all over our bread or anything that needs just a bit of extra…well, JOY is what comes to mind! We LOVE our butter 🙂
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 🙂
After the terrible events on Capitol Hill yesterday, we came across some wisdom we wanted, maybe more importantly, we needed to take in ourselves, and wanted to share with you, our chums.
A long while back, we talked about being orderly, the Marie Kondo way and thought, with the new year now in swing, it might be time for a quick refresh on that theme.
It is hard to believe that tomorrow night we will be saying good bye to 2020. This year has been a challenging one for all of us, that is certain. And, we hope that 2021 will be a better one – that goes without saying. But do we have a part in making 2021 better?
It’s been a rather dark year for so many, for all kinds of reasons. But, know that by doing the smallest of things, (that really cost you nothing), you might be changing everything for someone else. You might light the way.
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.
At this time of year, people tend to light up their homes with colorful and bright lights. It is always a joy to drive through your own or other people’s neighborhoods and see the spirit that is behind those lights.
With Christmas just days away, if you are like most of us, you may still have some gift wrapping to do. Not much time so you need simple and easy and hopefully inexpensive but still very festive.
Ever notice that you get into a rut when it comes to the foods you make? It happens to all of us. And during busy seasons like the holidays, we tend to go to our old tried and true recipes and food prep. Often we do not want to think about trying something new. If that’s you….make these potatoes the exception to your rule.
It’s been over two years since it became necessary to convert recipes in my household to being gluten free. For the most part with some trial and a lot of error, I’ve been able to make most things gluten free and still enjoyable. Most things….but not cinnamon rolls. No matter how many I made with all sorts of modifications to my original recipe and trying all sorts of different flours, the end results were essentially the same…little cinnamon flavored hockey pucks.
If you are in need of a truly “feel good” experience and want to know how you too could become a real life “elf”, we’ve got a great movie for you to rent or stream this Christmas.
With the current situation we find ourselves in, and only three weeks until Christmas, it is more and more common to just order from big on line business as we shop for gifts for family and friends. It’s certainly safe and easy. But there is another side to only shopping like this.
Thanksgiving is over but pie eating isn’t. In fact, with the rest of the holidays just around the corner, there could be lots of yummy pie eating to be had….unless you happen to be gluten free. Most gluten free pie crust, like many gluten free baked products, tastes a bit like dry stale pastry at best and like cardboard at worst. We have an easy and delicious solution for that to share with our chums today!
At an Australian coffee house customers who can afford an extra cup of coffee pay for one and are given a post-it on which to write a note. They then place the note on a board where people who are struggling or have fallen on hard times can grab the note and exchange it for a cup of coffee.
Where we live in Southern California, people have been putting their Christmas decorations out earlier this year. We think the feeling is that we all need those wonderful lights to cheer us up, to keep us sparkling!
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.
