Stocking Stuffers – Socks
Need a fun stocking stuffer for someone in your family? How about some clever, fun animal paw socks from Amazon?
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Need a fun stocking stuffer for someone in your family? How about some clever, fun animal paw socks from Amazon?
Read moreNov 11
If you’re a fan of the royal family, you’ve probably seen its members wear red paper flowers from time to time. But that floral pin is more than just a fashion statement—it’s steeped in significance.
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As promised earlier this week, we have a yummy soup recipe for you…Potato Cheddar Soup…YUM!
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We saw this and just had to share it with you! What a wonderful command for the beginning of each day!
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Apples and Fall just go together. As Fall sets in sometimes it is nice to have a tasty bowl of soup and a refreshing salad for supper. This Apple Walnut Salad is full of flavor and pairs well with most soups.
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We ran across these fun facts on History.com about the Empire State Building and thought you would enjoy knowing them!
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Have you ever wondered why we carve pumpkins?
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It is hard to believe, but the season when most homes have a wreath on their door is upon us. Starting with Halloween wreaths, then Tahnksgiving wreaths, and then that wreath for Christmas or Hannukah!
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One of our very dear chums expressed to us how much he loves the Monday Morning Chuckles and so here is one for you all.
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Sometimes we start the week with a chuckle…sometimes we end it with one.
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This is an easy, tasty, very satisfying chicken recipe. We think this is worth your time to try 🙂
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Tonight on ABC there will air a documentary and interview with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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Yes, we know we usually do these “Chuckles” on Monday but this week, we changed it around. Sometimes, a change is all you need!
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Nothing compliments a great steak dinner like crunchy, chewy, cheesy garlic bread.
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This is a simple breakfast but a really yummy one that ANYONE can make and everyone should try.
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Marie Antoinette was known to be a charitable person – very generous and wanting to give to the “have-nots”. Why, then, is she said to have said, “Let them eat cake” ?
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How many different recipes or methods or ways of cooking rice have you read about or even tried?
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Halloween is just around the corner and if you’ve got a little one, we’ve got some fun costume ideas for you 🙂
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These are salty cheesy and just down right yummy. Add a little butter and you’ll be hooked!
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We found this really interesting so thought we would share it.
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“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Beatrice to Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.”
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Need a simple sweet treat that everyone will love? We’ve got that 🙂
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We came across a reading we thought we should share with you, our chums.
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By now you no doubt have heard that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the wonderful classic film, The Wizard of Oz.
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If you like chicken and almonds and light curry, you are in for a treat!
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Here is an amazing story from a flight attendant on Delta Flight 15, written following 9-11.
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Just like her big brother George, Charlotte had her first day at school yesterday. It is the same London school that George also attends, Thomas Battersea Day School.
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Celebrating Labor Day means different things to different people. We found these great inspirational quotes about labor that we wanted to share to you.
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What is a Brookie you might well ask? Labor Day and gatherings with family and friends and BBQ’s are only days away. Whether you are going to host or are contributing to someone else’s party you are going to want to have a killer dessert.
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It is really amazing what different perspectives can present to the human eye!
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Otherwise known as “THE BEST CAKE I EVER ATE!” That phrase was heard to be uttered after quietly inhaling a piece of this moist, buttery, absolutely decadent cake 🙂
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These are gluten-free, simple to make, easy to eat, and let’s be honest…who doesn’t love a cheeseburger…or ANYTHING mini?
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The quote we have for you today could hardly be more perfect or timely regardless what your political bent may be.
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If you either have a toddler, or know one, who will understand this father’s experience.
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No matter what your religion, gender, age, or political affiliation these are words and ideas that should resonate with all of us.
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If you’ve never tried aqua fresca (translation: fresh or cool water), you are in for a treat. It is a sort of mini vacation in a glass.
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Sometimes we start the week off with a funny but this week we thought we would start it off with uplifting thoughts.
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Having welcomed Boris Johnson as Prime Minster of the UK and asked him to “Please run the country” at the beginning of last week, Queen Elizabeth took her leave for the rest of the summer to her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Yes! Honey is yummy and we would not have it if it were not for those bees! These little creatures are full of goodness! Here are some fun facts about them.
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We saw these “RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON” on social media and had to share.
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What is more refreshing and tasty on hot summer days or nights than a fresh yummy salad full of summer’s bounty and goodness?
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A dear chum, Lois, sent this to us and we thought it was not only worth sharing, but a great reminder to start the week.
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Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic
bags weren’t good for the environment.
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Today we want to close out our “week of words” by sharing something with you that one of you may be in real need of hearing, or maybe you know someone who is.
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If only we had a young child’s room to make beautiful! This is really a super fabric to use. Read more
Jun 27
Winnie The Pooh knows just the right words to say. Read more
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Well, summer is here and with it, often, come the mosquitos and bugs. Read more
Jun 25
Listen to these wonderful, instructive words from Steve Maraboli: Read more
Jun 24
Sometimes we start our week off with something funny. Today we want to start the week with a good word for all of us to remember. Read more
Jun 21
For those of you who are decorating a girl’s room, we have a darling find. Read more
Jun 20
Feeling like a gluten free (GF) chocolatey caramel chocolate chip cookie? You’re in luck! Read more
Jun 19
HRM Queen Elizabeth II and beside her, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands – Prince Andrew and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands are in the coach with them
Yes! It is time for Royal Ascot. Read more
Jun 18
The question of which to use when and what the difference is between these two common leavening agents is the subject of today’s post. Read more
Jun 17
We have just one Savvy Secret for you today but it is a good one. Read more
Jun 13
Your Two Chums love being at the beach and, gosh, now is the start of that wonderful summer season. Here are some rather lovely “beach quotes” we wanted to share with you. Read more
Jun 12
This is a great and inexpensive gift idea for that Dad who loves to solve puzzles. Read more
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Yesterday marked the 98th birthday for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Read more
Jun 10
On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm and collects ambient electrical charge in a Leyden jar, which enabled him to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity. Read more