Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!
Today, being William Shakespeare’s birthday, we thought it would be fun to look at some of the things he, apparently, first penned. Read more
Apr 23
Today, being William Shakespeare’s birthday, we thought it would be fun to look at some of the things he, apparently, first penned. Read more
Apr 22
Apr 21
A dear Italian chum of ours used to say, “There are only two kinds of people in this world…Italians, and everybody else who wishes they WERE Italian.” Read more
Apr 20
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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
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 17
Sometimes the best food is simple food. These pork chops sauted in sage butter on a bed of pureed cauliflower are simple to make and simply delicious! Read more
Apr 16
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
Apr 11
No matter what you are doing this weekend or what meals you may be planning, they could only be enhanced by a side of these yummies! Read more
Apr 10
According to celerity chef, Nigella Lawson, this easy and delicious egg dish is perfect after a night on the town, when you may, or may not, have had a bit to drink:-) Read more
Apr 9
Apr 8
This week is Spring break for many children. That means coming up with ways to have fun with your little ones. We’ve got an idea. While you are coming up with things to do this week, why not include having fun with your food? 🙂 Read more
Apr 7
Yesterday was “opening day” for all of the baseball fans. America’s beloved past time is now in full swing and all the baseball lovers, including both of our husbands, will revel in their passion for the sport. But, who started baseball? Read more
Apr 6
As we all know, there is another Royal Baby on the way – due this month. When this baby comes along, how will it effect the succession to the throne? Read more
Apr 3
Mar 31
With Easter only days away, we have some fun ideas for you to incorporate in your Easter celebration.
Mar 30
Who doesn’t love a toasted marshmallow? But what if it isn’t campfire season? Read more
Mar 28
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
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
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 23
Often under appreciated, and sometimes underpaid, it is important to remember…. good teachers can change lives… Read more
Mar 21
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
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 17
“Well, of course”, we would all chant! But has it always been the fact? Read more
Mar 16
Mar 13
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
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
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
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
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Mar 4
Did you know that bell peppers have a gender? And that it might actually matter to you what they are! Read more
Mar 2
A little while back, Disney asked everyone to tell them which Disney quotes keep them dreaming and believing. Read more
Feb 28
Though it is not our usual Encore post for a Saturday… Read more
Feb 26
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
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
Some things are timeless and classic… The Sound of Music is one of them 🙂 Read more
Feb 20
Gluten free, dairy free and chock full of yummy flavor! Read more
Feb 19
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
If you want softer, moister, younger looking hands we’ve got a recipe for success! Read more
Feb 17
Have you ever wondered why the English policemen are called “bobbies”? Read more
Feb 16
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
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
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
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
Feb 7
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
Ooey, gooey, soft and chewy! Read more
Feb 5
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 3
Well Betty has come a long way now! Betty Crocker that is 🙂 Read more
Feb 2
Jan 30
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
Look at these two lovelies! Read more
Jan 28
You spend one third of your life there…why not make it as nice as you can? Read more
Jan 27
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
Lately, we have been considering what a wonderful place the world would be if we all REALLY practiced the Golden Rule. Read more
Jan 23
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
The Greeks call this Tiropita, the Armenians call them Cheese Boregs. But you …. Read more
Jan 21
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
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
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
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
In 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients you can have a delicious dinner on the table 🙂 Read more
Jan 15
Jan 14
These are some good words…wise words to remember!… Read more
Jan 13
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
We feel compelled to share these fun ideas with you. Bob Vila of Yahoo is the originator! Read more
Jan 9
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
We found these great tips by Jade Copple and could not resist sharing them… Read more
Jan 7
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
From our homes to yours…. Read more
Dec 31
Dec 30
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 25
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
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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
We have the perfect dessert for your holiday gathering…A Brownie Torte! Read more
Dec 22
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
If you have never tried Sweet Potato Pie, you know for sure that you are NOT a Southerner! Read more
Dec 18
Dec 15
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
Need an easy, timeless idea for a centerpiece or table decoration? We’ve got that and it is sugar coated! Read more
Dec 11
We found these in the English newspaper, “The Mirror” and thought it would be fun to share them with you. Read more
Dec 10
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
Besides being a wonderful musician, John Lennon certainly knew what life was all about. Read more
Dec 8
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka William and Catherine, have arrived! Read more
Dec 6
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