A Monday Chuckle
It’s Monday again and time to start the week with a little giggle. Seeing as yesterday was Mother’s Day, this story about giving birth seemed appropriate 🙂 Read more
May 13
Well Done Raptors!
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
Mothers
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 9
Introducing…
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor! Read more
May 8
Savvy Secrets – Keeping Your Whites Really White
Do you have white sheets or towels or shirts that are not as white as you know they originally were? OR clothes that are
clean but look a little dingy? We’ve got a solution for that problem that doesn’t involve bleach:-) Read more
May 7
What’s For Dinner? – Easy Ginger Beef
Want an easy and really tasty idea for dinner? We’ve got that 🙂 Read more
May 6
A Belated Happy Birthday to Audrey!
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 2
Yes! The World Needs It!
Today is the National Day of Prayer and it might surprise our readers to hear that, according to Wikipedia, the National Day of Prayer shares common roots with the celebration of Thanksgiving. Read more
May 1
No Royal Baby Yet But Look How Royals Gave Birth In Times Gone By
On November 1, 1661, Queen Marie-Therese, the shy, retiring Spanish wife of King Louis XIV of France, went into labor. Read more
Apr 30
Well Done – Advice For My Daughter
We found these wonderful words on AdviceForMyDaughter.com and know that you, our chums, will appreciate them as much as we do. Read more
Apr 29
A Good Laugh
Let’s start the week with a chuckle… Read more
Apr 26
A Good Word – Turn The Page
This weekend might just be the right time to turn the page…. Read more
Apr 25
Favorite Finds
And it seems most appropriate that we should show you where you can get this! Read more
Apr 24
Happy Birthday Little Prince
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
Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!
YES! It is thought very probably that today marks the birthday of the celebrated Mr. Shakespeare! Read more
Apr 22
A Monday Giggle
As has been our practice on Mondays for the past few weeks, we have something humorous to start off the week. Given that we are coming off of two of the holiest of religious holidays, Passover and Easter, we thought you might enjoy a little “religious” humor:-) Read more
Apr 19
A Holy Day – A Good Word
In the Judeo-Christian calendar today is a holy day. For Jews this evening marks the beginning of Passover, Read more
Apr 18
The Centerpiece -Keeping It Simple
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
Apr 17
Prayers Going Up!
Drawing by Albrecht Dürer
Yes! Your Two Chums are certainly offering prayers for Notre Dame and Paris in general.
According to USA Today, “More than $700 million in committed donations poured in Tuesday to rebuild the damaged portions of the cathedral with major help from some of the richest families in France.
It came amid a sigh of relief after fears that the building might burn to the ground were assuaged and many historic artifacts, initially assumed to be destroyed, were found salvaged.
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address to the nation Tuesday evening, made a call to unity and to set aside political differences in the coming days to work to rebuild the cathedral.
Throughout French history, he said, towns, forts and churches have burned from revolutions, wars or mankind, “and each time we have rebuilt.”
“We are rebuilders,” he said. “There’s a great deal to be rebuilt. And we will make the cathedral of Notre Dame even more beautiful. We can do this and we will mobilize everybody.
“I share your sorrow and I also share your hope. Now we have something to do. We will act and react. And we will succeed.”
Here are some very interesting facts about the amazing structure. Read more
Apr 16
Apr 15
A Monday Chuckle
We have regularly been sharing a funny story with you when we come across them, to start out the week with laughter. This one speaks for itself 🙂 Read more
Apr 12
Happy Dyeing
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
Apr 11
Savvy Secrets – Gluten Free Baking
If you have started cooking gluten free, you know it can be like learning to cook all over again, especially when it comes to baking. Read more
Apr 10
A Savvy Secret-Spring Cleaning
By now you may have already begun that time honored tradition known as Spring Cleaning. After cozying in all winter the days get longer and warmer there is something that just feels good about cleaning up and clearing out. Read more
Apr 9
Well Done – John Wooden
John Wooden is a household name in southern California. He was a famous basketball coach at UCLA. Nicknamed the “Wizard of Westwood,” he won ten (we repeat TEN) NCAA national championships in a 12-year period as head coach at UCLA, including a record seven in a row. No other team has won more than four! He lived an abundant and humble life and was known for his morality and for his integrity. He shared this: Read more
Apr 8
You Think Blondes Are Dumb?
We always love to share a giggle on a Monday …so here you are. Read more
Apr 5
Favorite Finds – Voila – A Great Idea For Your Wall
Often times, a wall calls for a collage of family photographs, or any photos for that matter, but how do you start to put them up in a way that will look professional and fun? Read more
Apr 4
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
If you haven’t seen it in a while, or maybe you have never seen it at all, this weekend would be a good time to rent or buy this movie. Read more
Apr 3
Words of Wisdom
Certainly, these words from Nelson Mandela can help us all, in some way or another, in our daily walk.. Read more
Apr 2
Apr 1
April Fools -Wise Words
It may be April 1 or April Fools Day, but we have some very wise words to offer to you today. Read more
Mar 29
Charles At 70
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 28
Madeleines-GF
Madeleines are wonderful little clam shell shaped treats that are a cross between a tea cake and a cookie. Read more
Mar 27
When The Royal News Does Come…
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 26
Words of Wisdom
We came across an old post from Ann Landers’ advice column and thought our chums would appreciate it as much as we do. Read more
Mar 25
Mar 22
Baby Take A Bow!
Do you have a would-be “tiny dancer” like this in your family? We have a fun idea to keep her, (or him), busy this weekend:-) Read more
Mar 21
Spring Into It!
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 20
Mar 19
She’s On It!
A little over a week ago Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made history. Read more
Mar 18
A Day Late – We Found This Very Interesting
Sorry to be a day late with this but did want to share it with you. Read more
Mar 15
A St. Paddy’s Day Treat
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
It’s Pi(e) Day
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
Mar 13
Trash/Treasure
As the saying goes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Today’s post is truly about a “feel good” story that involves one man selling his “trash” and later learning that what was essentially worth very little to him turned out to be a real treasure to another man. Read more
Mar 12
Mar 11
Mental Fasting
Many people fast for Lent. We are a little behind the band wagon as Lent started last Wednesday but it is NEVER too late to start this fast! Read more
Mar 8
Little Bundles of “Yum”
The weekend is coming and maybe you’re looking for something new for breakfast or brunch. We’ve got just the thing…Cheese Blintzes! Read more
Mar 6
Perspective
Oh boy, we saw this on Facebook and it totally spoke to us. We hope it does the same for you. Read more
Mar 5
“Spend A Penny”
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria” on Masterpiece, you will have seen that Prince Albert put together a “Great Exhibition” showcasing “the wonders of industry and manufacturing from around the world”. Read more
Mar 4
Spaghetti Squash “Spaghetti”
It’s not only gluten free, it’s really low carb as well. Add in that it’s healthy, easy and tasty and why wouldn’t you give this pasta substitute a try? Read more
Mar 1
Words To Live By-On Friendship
Sometimes we need an encouragement or the inspiration to do something we’ve been meaning to do anyway. These kinds of “pearls” are what we think of as “words to live by”. Read more
Feb 28
Gluten Free – A DIY
If you’ve been around Two Chums of late you know we have family members who have issues with gluten and consequently, we are attempting to make food that is gluten free. But what do we do with all those recipes we have that include wheat flour? Read more
Feb 27
The Green Book
You probably recognize the title of our Post from the Oscars….a movie entitled “Green Book” was the overall winner and, yes, it was a wonderful film – a true story. Read more
Feb 26
Girl Scout Cookie Time
It’s that special time of the year when at the market, the hardware store, in front yards and family gatherings you find stands with young girls selling those beloved Girl Scout Cookies. For as long as most of us can remember, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies. But did you know how this fund raising opportunity got started? Read more
Feb 25
Feb 22
….And Oscar Was Born
On the morning after May 16, 1929, the headline “Film Merit Trophies Awarded” was seen on the Los Angeles Times’ front page. The photograph above appeared and a few lines about the evening could be read. Now, watching “The Oscars” is an annual event for a lot of people, including your Two Chums. Read more
Feb 21
Sesame Chicken -GF
This is a delicious way to prepare and eat chicken. If you like chicken, Asian flavors, and big smiles on the faces of those you make dinner for, then this is a recipe you’ve got to try! Read more
Feb 20
Feb 19
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup – GF
If you are in a rut with what you make for dinner, here’s a great, new, flavorful option…Thai Chicken Noodle Soup! Read more
Feb 18
A Monday Morning Giggle
As we do often on Mondays, here is a Two Chums Post which will make you smile. Read more
Feb 15
Easy Peasy Nice and Beefy
Even if you are choosing a more vegetarian based diet, every so often most us have a longing for a good piece of meat. A tasty roast or steak can really hit the spot. but good steaks are expensive especially of you are feeding a family and cheaper cuts usually need hours of slow cooking to be tender enough to eat. We have a great compromise for you today. Read more
Feb 14
Feb 13
Feb 12
Valentine’s Dinner Starter- GF Pasta Alfredo
If you are making a special dinner for your favorite Valentine this Thursday, we have a delicious and easy starter course for your dinner. (Actually, this can be a yummy main course as well, and not just on Valentine’s Day…this is yummy any day!) Read more
Feb 11
Well Done, Lewis Miller!
Lewis Miller is a floral designer in New York City who surprises people by putting his beautiful creations in unexpected places! Read more
Feb 8
Feb 7
Teddies, You Say?
On Tuesday, Yahoo Lifestyle reported that Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in Parliament Square to celebrate its 10th anniversary. But the political milestone wasn’t all there was to get excited about. Read more
Feb 6
Favorite Finds – A New Hobby, Perhaps
Looking for a hobby? We have a very fun one for you. Read more
Feb 5
It’s The Year Of The Pig
Today is Chinese New Year. In Chinese culture, each year relates to a sign of the zodiac and is distinguished by an animal. This year, 2019, is the Year of the Pig. So what better way to celebrate than with some very yummy Chinese Slow Cooker Pork Spare Ribs! Read more
Feb 4
GF Valentine Chocolate Dessert For Two
Valentine’s Day is now less than two weeks away. Whether you celebrate on the February 14th or another day, whether you cook for your valentine or celebrate out somewhere, and whether you or your loved one is gluten free, anyone you love will enjoy and appreciate this yummy chocolate dessert for two 🙂 Read more
Feb 1
Which Foot, Mama?
We found this on the web and feel badly as we do not know who to give the credit to. A super good idea. Read more
Jan 31
Ahhh – Avocados!
There aren’t too many of us who do not like avocados. A wonderful bowl of guac goes very quickly in our homes. Read more
Jan 30
Chocolatey Goodness – GF
If you are not a fan of rich, creamy, chocolatey goodness the just happens to be no-bake and gluten free too, stop reading right now! Read more
Jan 29
Ooooo, Tell Me More!
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria”, you have seen Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. For those of you who have not been watching “Victoria, Osborne House is the country getaway which Prince Albert, Victoria’s love and husband, designed. Read more
Jan 28
The “Eyes” Have It
Do you ever have the experience of seeing or reading some new info in a variety of unrelated places and wonder why it keeps coming across your path? It’s no doubt because that info is what they call “trending”, meaning lots of people are suddenly aware of, or interested in, some piece of info or a particular topic. Often in this current social climate, what is “trending” is something political, but other info can “trend” as well. We have recently seen several times, in several very different mediums, an interesting bit of info that keeps coming across our path, so we decided to pass it on to you our chums. Read more
Jan 25
GF – Almond Joy Krispie Rice Treats
If you’ve been following us recently you know we are committed to finding more gluten free (GF) options in our food posts. Both of your Two Chums have family members who need to avoid the gluten that is common in so many baked goods and all sorts of other foods as well. Gluten pops up in a lot of very unexpected places.
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Jan 24
A Fun Idea
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching (although hard to believe), here is a fun idea: Read more
Jan 23
Perfume – A Few Tips on Wearing It!
We found this great article in Vogue, written by Kari Molvar, and are sure that our readers, female AND male, would enjoy reading it. Read more
Jan 22
Ask The Two Chums
If you’ve been one of our readers for a while, you know that we frequently encourage our chums to write us and ask questions on any variety of topics. Between us we have a fair amount of experience and knowledge on a wide range of topics. We are more than happy to share what we know, but even more happy to invite all of you to contribute what you know about any question that comes up. The other day our chum Sandy asked if we could help her with a problem. Read more
Jan 21
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Yes, today, we remember a noble gentleman – a peaceful man who made a difference. Read more
Jan 18
Jan 17
During the dreary days of winter, lemons can provide another kind of sunshine in our homes, they can help us clean, or even bring highlights to our hair. Jan 16
Famous Twins – Whether You Knew It Or Not!
This really is one of those amazing life stories. Identical twins, whom their parents named the exact same names but in different order, were born on July 4, 1918 in Iowa. You may not recognize them by their birth names but read on as we are SURE you will recognize them by the end of the article.
Jan 15
Fashion Vs. Style
Have you ever considered the difference between fashion and style? Read more
Jan 14
Women Needed
As you know, your Two Chums love history and especially love the website History.com. This story about how women were “needed” in Jamestown in 1619 piqued our interest. Read more
Jan 11
Gluten Free “Baguette”
If you are gluten free you know finding a nice loaf of bread to eat with your dinner is a challenge. So today we have one you can make easily at home and enjoy or freeze the extra for another meal. Read more
Jan 10
Jan 9
The Duchess, The Headband And The Hairbow
She is smart, beautiful, full of grace and style. And she is giving headbands and hair bows a comeback. Read more
Jan 8
The Perfect Artichoke
If you’ve never cooked an artichoke as a side dish or appetizer, let 2019 be the year you do. Read more
Jan 7
Jan 4
She’s Back!
If like millions of children over the past 45 years, you have been introduced to Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, she has no doubt found a special place in your heart. After all, “It’s jolly holiday with Mary.” and she taught you along with Jane and Michael Banks, that “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, in a most delightful way.” Read more
Jan 3
Marcel Marceau, We Herald You!
A little-known name, Marcel Marceau (photo above circa 1950), has touched our hearts. Read more
Jan 2
Well Done, Jimmy Stewart!
We read this article by Ned Forney and could not help but share it. Read more
Dec 31
Dec 28
Easy Creamy Garlic Dressing
It’s really nice sometimes to whip up your own salad dressing when family and friends come for a meal. We have a REALLY easy and delicious one for you today! Read more
Dec 27
Love More!
This is the time of year that some of us think about making a “new year’s resolution” and we are going to be bold and suggest one for you. Read more
Dec 26
Happy Boxing Day
One of our favorite sources, History.com, has this to say about Boxing Day: Read more
Dec 25
