Apr 3
Apr 3
Apr 2
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
Apr 1
The First Day of April
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
Fun Foods For Easter
With Easter only days away, we have some fun ideas for you to incorporate in your Easter celebration.
Mar 30
Toasted Marshmallows Anytime!
Who doesn’t love a toasted marshmallow? But what if it isn’t campfire season? 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 27
Courageous And Kind – A Cinderella Story
If you haven’t already seen Disney’s newest release, the remake of Cinderella, make plans to go. We highly recommend it to everyone but for other reasons than you might think! Read more
Mar 26
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 24
Savvy Secrets – Lemons, Lemons Everywhere!
Here are a few GREAT Savvy Secrets using lemons! Read more
Mar 23
What Teachers Make
Often under appreciated, and sometimes underpaid, it is important to remember…. good teachers can change lives… Read more
Mar 21
Encore – Salad Days-All Dressed Up
It’s Spring at last! Anytime is a good time for fresh and delicious salad, but with Spring comes more and more produce showing up in the market and there is just that much more to choose from to make our salads. Since every good salad needs a good dressing, we giving you this post again today from April of 2013…. 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 19
Savvy Secrets – Around The House
We love to pass on good ideas. These Savvy Secrets came from our dear chum Nancie! Read more
Mar 18
Leftovers 411 – Corned Beef
If, like so many people, you had corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day dinner last night, you just might have some leftovers. We have a suggestion for how to turn those leftovers into a new meal for tonight or later this week 🙂 Read more
Mar 17
Does Ireland Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
“Well, of course”, we would all chant! But has it always been the fact? Read more
Mar 16
Mar 14
Happy Pi Day
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
Mar 13
Thai Green Curry
Not everyone loves corned beef and cabbage. So if that applies to you, here is a “green” alternative for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration this coming Tuesday. 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 11
Mar 10
Belgian Butter Cookies
We think that it is a sure thing that if something has the words “butter” and “cookies” in it, it is going to be good! Read more
Mar 9
Well Done – Showing “Brotherly Love”
In Philadelphia, the city known by the name Brotherly Love, compassion and love is being lived out in a new way. Read more
Mar 6
Mar 5
Mar 4
Peppers – Boys or Girls?
Did you know that bell peppers have a gender? And that it might actually matter to you what they are! Read more
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
Mar 2
Most Loved Disney Quotes
A little while back, Disney asked everyone to tell them which Disney quotes keep them dreaming and believing. Read more
Feb 28
A Blessing
Though it is not our usual Encore post for a Saturday… Read more
Feb 27
Breakfast Is Served – Egg Muffins
Maybe you think you don’t have time to make a great breakfast each morning, but guess what? Now you can! Read more
Feb 26
Well Done – Making His 45 Seconds Count
If you had 45 seconds to say something that might make a difference to a billion people watching on television, what would you say? Read more
Feb 25
Stale Tortilla Chips?
What to do with all of the half full bags of tortilla chips that you have in your larder? Read more
Feb 24
Feb 23
The Hills Are Still Alive!
Some things are timeless and classic… The Sound of Music is one of them 🙂 Read more
Feb 20
Sunshine On A Plate – Flourless Orange Cake
Gluten free, dairy free and chock full of yummy flavor! Read more
Feb 19
Cleaning Up – DIY Bleach Pen
If you want cleaner laundry and whiter whites, we’ve got some good news and a “recipe” that is a must-have!. Read more
Feb 18
A Recipe For Softer Hands
If you want softer, moister, younger looking hands we’ve got a recipe for success! Read more
Feb 17
“Bobbies”, You Say?
Have you ever wondered why the English policemen are called “bobbies”? Read more
Feb 16
The Tales of a Few Presidents
Today we celebrate “Presidents Day” to show respect for all of those men who have given of their lives to serve this wonderful country. Read more
Feb 13
Feb 12
A Valentine’s Treat – Chocolate Truffle Cake
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
Feb 11
Perfect Timing
In photography, as in life, timing is everything. We came across some spectacular photos that were taken at just the right moment. We wanted to share them with you, our chums. Read more
Feb 10
Rise And Shine – Cheese Danish Casserole
Valentine’s Day is only days away. But dinner is not the only time to celebrate with your family or special someone. The day of love can be celebrated all day long beginning with this yummy breakfast idea 🙂 Read more
Feb 9
Meet Joe – Trader Joe
Joe Coulombe opened the first Trader Joe store in 1967 in Pasadena, California. It has been an enormous success story and is now in many States throughout the United States. We found these fun facts about Trader Joes and thought you would enjoy reading them.
Feb 7
Encore – Love Letters
With Valentine’s Day only a week away, this post from the 9th of February, 2012 seemed like a very appropriate Encore post for today 🙂 Read more
Feb 6
The Chewiest Cookie!
Ooey, gooey, soft and chewy! Read more
Feb 5
Mothers and Daughters – Part II
A few weeks ago, we published what we thought was a great list to share with your ten year old daughter. Recently, we came upon another list of wonderful ideas that Whitney Fleming wrote to her 9 year old “at half time” – half way to her adult year of 18. Read more
Feb 4
Harper Lee Writes “Again”
In those games where someone asks you “If you only had one movie to see for the rest of your life what would it be?”…my answer is always the same…”To Kill A Mockingbird”. And the same kind of question in the game of “What is your favorite novel?” brings the same answer from me everytime…”To Kill A Mocking Bird”. Read more
Feb 3
Soups On – Spicy Asian Noodle Soup
Well Betty has come a long way now! Betty Crocker that is 🙂 Read more
Feb 2
Jan 30
Ready For Game Day!
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 29
Throwback Thursday with Royals!
Look at these two lovelies! Read more
Jan 28
Good Nights
You spend one third of your life there…why not make it as nice as you can? Read more
Jan 27
How Green Is Your Tea?
Did you know that besides water, tea is the most popular drink on the planet? Tea is considered the most consumed beverage in the world behind water, however 78% of the tea consumed worldwide is black and only about 20% is green. Read more
Jan 26
The Golden Rule
Lately, we have been considering what a wonderful place the world would be if we all REALLY practiced the Golden Rule. Read more
Jan 24
Encore – Eat Your Vegetables
You can never go wrong with some fresh and colorful veggies! Read more
Jan 23
Mocktail Margarita
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 22
Cheesey Goodness
The Greeks call this Tiropita, the Armenians call them Cheese Boregs. But you …. Read more
Jan 21
She Counts On These Three
With Catherine Middleton’s busy schedule, she counts on many people but these three, according to Polina Marinova of Fortune, are her “go to” people. Read more
Jan 20
I Saw The Dream
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 19
Only Love!
We feel compelled to share this with you as well on this, Martin Luther King day. Read more
Jan 19
“I Have A Dream”
In March of 1963, there was a civil rights march on Washington, DC . Martin Luther King was involved in the march. Read more
Jan 18
Encore -Detox H2O
With all the goodies and rich food we have all consumed during the holidays, it may just be time to take a few days to detox. Here is a post we shared a few months ago that is simple to do and just may have you feeling healthier and lighter in no time 🙂 Read more
Jan 16
Dinner In Minutes
In 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients you can have a delicious dinner on the table 🙂 Read more
Jan 15
Jan 14
A Word To The Wise
These are some good words…wise words to remember!… Read more
Jan 13
Simple Pleasures – Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
We all know there are some things in life that, though they are simple, bring us great pleasure. These might be activities we can do with our children, fun crafts for our homes, or, like today’s post, something delicious to eat. Often times those yummy things we love to eat are what we call comfort foods. Though not always simple, these biscuits are really simple. And who doesn’t love the comfort of a Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit? Read more
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 9
Mothers and Daughters
We saw these “Ten Things Your Daughter Should Know by the Time She is Ten” by HuffPost contributor Laura Usky and thought our chums would appreciate reading them. 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
Jan 5
Jan 2
Jan 1
A Happy New Year!!!
From our homes to yours…. Read more
Dec 31
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 29
What The Queen Said This Christmas
As we mentioned last week, each year, Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, broadcasts a message on Christmas afternoon. Written by the Queen herself, it is watched by most of the country. Read more
Dec 26
Don’t Wait – Say Thanks
All your gifts have been unwrapped, left over food has been put away, the house is probably more quiet than it has been in days… Read more
Dec 25
Merry Christmas!
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 24
The Spirit of Christmas!
Photo courtesy of Bohemianprints.com
Your Two Chums love the Christmas season and love the spirit for which it stands. Yes, it is a holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus and therefore stands for the Christly spirit. Read more
Dec 23
Sweet Chocolatey Goodness
We have the perfect dessert for your holiday gathering…A Brownie Torte! Read more
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 19
Sweet Potato Pie – Pumpkin’s Southern Cousin
If you have never tried Sweet Potato Pie, you know for sure that you are NOT a Southerner! Read more
Dec 18
Dec 17
Easy Supper – Turkey Meatballs
Need an easy and hearty dinner your whole family will enjoy? We’ve got that! Read more
Dec 16
The Festival of Lights Begins!
Hanukkah, the celebration of a miracle of God. begins tonight after sundown and continues for the next 8 days. Read more
Dec 15
How He Has Grown!
It seems like yesterday that the world heard of Prince George’s arrival on the scene and look at him now! 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 11
Christmas Cheer – Some Fun Facts
We found these in the English newspaper, “The Mirror” and thought it would be fun to share them with you. 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
Dec 9
Lennon’s Words
Besides being a wonderful musician, John Lennon certainly knew what life was all about. Read more
Dec 8
They Have Arrived!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka William and Catherine, have arrived! Read more
Dec 6
Don’t Stop Believing!
Normally our Saturday posts are what we call Encores. We repost some of our most popular posts from the past. Today is different. This is not something we have ever posted before… Read more
Dec 5
Well Done Walgreens – Love Wins
This story was a post an old friend made on Facebook about something that happened to a friend of hers. The last two words say everything… Read more
Dec 4
Dec 3
Elvis’s Rolls
My darling chum, Jackie, and her dear husband, Dennis, were recently in Memphis. Dennis loves Elvis (as do I) and while they were there he visited Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home. The spoils of their trip for me resulted in an Elvis Cookbook. The spoils for you, our chums, is a recipe for some very delicious rolls! Read more
