Mar 10
Courtesy of Elizabeth Street – At Home
We know that we just did some Savvy Secrets on Friday but we came across these and thought of you, immediately! Could not wait to share them. Read more
Mar 7
We received these really helpful Savvy Secrets from our dear friend Virginia.
Mar 6
Recently, one of my darling daughters-in-law asked a question of me. Read more
Mar 5
They may be young but they have already learned the value of supporting others who are struggling. Read more
Mar 4
Yes, today is “Fat Tuesday” or what is more commonly called “Mardi Gras”. There is celebrating going on throughout a lot of the Christian world with lots of music, parades, and partying.
Mar 3
You REALLY can’t go wrong by serving this at your Mardi Gras celebration tomorrow or any celebration for that matter!
Feb 28
Philomena! Without a doubt, your Two Chums appreciated this movie – this movie depicting another true story, this time about Philomena Lee, an Irish girl who found herself pregnant, out of wedlock, at a time when this was certainly “not done”. Read more
Feb 27
What a powerful film this is! Read more
Feb 26
…then it is probably good enough for you too to serve it with confidence. Every year, for the past 20 years, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, has served this to the Hollywood elite at the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball. What exactly are we referring to? Chicken Pot Pie! Read more
Feb 25
Judith Leiber clutches are synonymous with the Oscars. There is no doubt that we will see many of them this Sunday as the stars walk the red carpet. There will be all sorts of shapes – amazingly designed and beautifully crafted. Read more
Feb 24
As we “walk” our way through this week to the Oscars on Sunday, your Two Chums thought it would be fun to explore how the “red carpet” concept came into being. Read more
Feb 21
With so much emphasis on the outward i.e. our body, our hair, etc. we were struck by this wonderful letter from Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a clinical psychologist, to his daughter. Read more
Feb 20
Need something to make you beautiful from the inside out? How about a special recipe from Elizabeth Ardens’ Red Door Spa? We’ve got that! Read more
Feb 19
Of all the things you can do to look your best and bring out your inner beauty, nothing beats a smile 🙂
Feb 18
Feb 17
Without the amazing leadership qualities, the force of character, and the wartime experience of George Washington, The United States of America might still be a colony of the United Kingdom. Read more
Feb 14
This is a cajun motto for “Let the good times roll !” Those who visit the beautiful city of New Orleans will see it written most everywhere. Recently I had the great fortune to take my grandson, Jeremy there to be guests on a cooking show with Chef Jeff Henderson, called Family Style With Chef Jeff. It airs tomorrow thus the second post for today 🙂 Read more
Feb 14
What says “Valentine” better than a heart? And what better heart than a yummy sweet pink cookie heart ?!! 🙂 Read more
Feb 13
Dinner doesn’t have to be the only romantic meal of the day on Valentine’s Day. Why not start celebrating at breakfast? Read more
Feb 12
President Abraham Lincoln is, arguably, one of the most respected individuals our society has known. It is not hard to see why after reading some of his quotes! Read more
Feb 11
This soup is not only tasty and healthy, it also has heart or more accurately, hearts….carrot hearts! Read more
Feb 10
Do you think that a liter of cold water weighs the same as a liter of hot water? Read more
Feb 7
Feb 6
We learned that there is more than just the Olympic games bringing people together in Russia! Read more
Feb 5
Do you know what the five rings and the five different colors of the rings represent? Well ….. Read more
Feb 4
This is a wonderful story that we read on Momastery. We want to share it with all of you.
We say, “Well done” to this amazing teacher.
Feb 3
Real customer service has all but vanished. So when we find it we want to report about it and celebrate it! Read more
Jan 30
Why did Diana become a princess when she married Prince Charles and Kate did not when she married Prince William? Read more
Jan 29
Girl Meets Dress is a UK based company where you can go and rent a wonderful dress for the evening. Read more
Jan 28
What little girl doesn’t love to dream of being a princess? What big girl doesn’t for that matter? 🙂 Read more
Jan 27
Although not born a princess, certainly Catherine, Duchess of York, is considered a princess and will, in fact, one day be the wife of the King of England. Read more
Jan 24
This is my new favorite breakfast! Read more
Jan 23
If you have cooked more than a handful of times in your life you have experienced a burned on mess stuck to a pan that made you want to throw the whole thing right out of the window! Read more
Jan 22
When you freeze water to make ice cubes, most times, those ice cubes come out very cloudy. Read more
Jan 21
Jan 20
of love….and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 20
You can have it hot OR you can have it cold! Read more
Jan 17
When you want a healthy, easy, delicious, treat, you can make it in moments! Read more
Jan 16
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Jan 14
The other day we were having guests for Sunday lunch and I decided that morning that I wanted to serve cheesecake for dessert. To be more accurate (and honest), I decided I wanted to EAT cheesecake for dessert.
Jan 13
“A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” If you’ve ever gone looking for something you were certain you had, but then couldn’t find, or worse, found but couldn’t use because it was tangled or broken, then you will appreciate these tips for storing the elements of creating or wrapping all sorts of fun projects. Read more
Jan 10
Jan 9
In honour of her turning 32, here are 32 reasons why we love Katherine! Read more
Jan 8
Our dear chum Janna, posted a wonderful recipe on Facebook and I just had to share it with all of you. I grew up eating this cake as my grandmother loved to make a version of it too! Read more
Jan 6
Did you ever wonder about whether or not your washing machine needs to be cleaned? Read more
Jan 3
Sketch courtesy of The Lazy Mom Diaries
These 10 old fashioned ways of dating popped out at us on Facebook and we thought it would be fun to share them. Read more
Jan 2
With the infamous Rose Parade over for another year, we thought it would be fun to look at some of the foreseeable flower trends for 2014. Read more
Jan 1
From our homes to yours… Read more
Dec 31
Your Two Chums have not tried this one yet but, always listening for new ways to do things, we thought this sounded worth trying. Read more
Dec 30
If you are still deciding what to have for your New Years Eve or New Years Day celebration, we have some ideas for you….a buffet….especially a buffet of finger foods, is always a good idea:-)
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Dec 27
Making perfect homemade creamy, rich, hot chocolate is more simple than you might think. It’s just cocoa powder, sugar, salt, water, vanilla and milk….you probably have all that on hand right now! Read more
Dec 26
Do you have wine stains on your cloths or tablecloths after celebrating this holiday? You are in luck. This product really works! Read more
Dec 25
We wish you a Merry Christmas! Read more
Dec 24
Still deciding what to make for your Christmas dinner dessert? Here are some of our favorites:-) Read more
Dec 23
These amazing peanut butter cookies have only 4 ingredients that do NOT include dairy or gluten and take 8 minutes to bake! The perfect cookie for Santa and his elves on Christmas Eve and for you and your little elves anytime! Read more
Dec 20
Having grown up in England, I never knew a Christmas table that was without Christmas crackers. Read more
Dec 19
I have just become in awe of snowflakes! Read more
Dec 18
I love glitter! There is just something about it that can transform an ordinary object into a shiny work of art. Read more
Dec 17
Oh golly, the taste of heated Five Apple Cider with spices is wonderful and so much a part of the holidays! Read more
Dec 16
These are so good, one of our chums says her family calls them”crack sticks” because they are SO addictive! Read more
Dec 13
When the surprise takes the form of what looks and feels like a Christmas miracle it is all the better! WestJet , a Canadian airline, provided one such miracle for a plane full of unsuspecting passengers. If you haven’t found your smile yet this holiday season or shed tears of joy, you will get your chance right here.
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Dec 12
As the beloved Maria in the Sound of Music sang, “These are a few of my favorite things”. Read more
Dec 11
There is a BIG difference between this letter written to Santa by a young child in 1915 and any letter to Santa you might read today. This child is asking for a box of paints, a nine cent reader (a book he needed for school) and a school bag to put them all in. He goes on to say that in case Santa has any nuts or candy or toys he could also send along, those would make this 7 year old boy very happy. Things have certainly changed.
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Dec 10
To quote President John F. Kennedy, ““We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” Read more
Dec 9
What fun to have a holiday party with a twist! Read more
Dec 6
So it turns out that one of the most rich, delicious, elegant desserts is also one of the easiest to make! Read more
Dec 5
This holiday season many of us will have the pleasure of hosting out of town friends and family in our homes. We want them to feel truly welcome! Read more
Dec 4
In order to keep your Christmas tree looking as beautiful in a few weeks as it is the day you put it up, you have to make sure that it has enough water! Read more
Dec 3
Ever wonder where that saying came from? According to Wikipedia: “As easy as pie” is a popular colloquial idiom which is used to describe a task or experience as pleasurable and simple. The idiom does not refer to the making of a pie, but rather to the act of consuming a pie (“as easy as eating a pie”) which is usually a simple and pleasurable experience. Read more
Dec 2
Thanksgiving 2013 may be over, but that’s no reason to stop giving thanks or showing gratitude. Read more
Nov 29
All that leftover turkey that will become sandwiches needs a good side dish….we’ve got that! Read more
Nov 28
How very fitting this is today as we pause to give thanks and express our gratitude to God for all He has done. Read more
Nov 25
Thanks to Yahoo Shine, we found these wonderful tips, just in time for the holidays! Read more
Nov 21
Although the names have been changed to give these people privacy, this story actually took place. A dear chum of ours posted it on Facebook and we were so touched by it that we wanted to share it with you all. Read more
Nov 20
Nov 19
One hundred and fifty years ago today, just ten sentences that took a mere two minutes to deliver became, arguably, one of the most famous of all American speeches. Delivered by President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the cemetery at Gettyburg, Pennsylvania, this is of course what we now call The Gettysburg Address. Read more
Nov 18
Want to get some things cleaned up and ready for the holidays?..I know I do:-) Read more
Nov 15
Mr. Rogers had a precious children’s television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, for many years – watched by millions. Reminiscing about his mother, he was heard to say this:
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Nov 14
Sometimes when you are planning a meal it is more difficult to be creative with side dishes than it is the main dish. Read more
Nov 13
Our dear chum, Jennifer, sent us this list of uses for nail polish you may never have thought of before…thanks Jen! Read more
Nov 12
Certainly, Ashton Kutcher is continuing to raise consciousness – create a new mind set – with youth. Ellen DeGeneres recently interviewed him on her show and here’s what he said: Read more
Nov 11
In Canada, Britain, South Africa, and most Commonwealth countries, in the days leading up to the eleventh day of November, Remembrance Day, there are very few people walking along the streets who are not wearing a poppy. People sell them on every street corner and inside a lot of stores. There is no set price – any donation will do. The proceeds go to support the Armed Forces.
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Nov 8
This is a fabulous, non-alcoholic punch that everyone loves once they take a sip! Read more
Nov 7
Nov 6
Dr. Andrew-Jaja is the kind of person everyone wishes was the first person their sweet little baby would have as his or her first acquaintance with the world 🙂 Read more
Nov 5
I love a clean floor…who doesn’t? So I just have to share with all our chums….I found a GREAT floor cleaner! Read more
Nov 4
Chocolate pudding, peanut butter mousse, graham cracker toffee and whipped cream…need we say more? Read more
Nov 1
Always wanting to magnify the good, we thought this would be a wonderful way to start off the month of November! After all, it is the month of Thanksgiving!
Oct 31
Sadie Rae Vann, my 7 year old granddaughter wrote a poem in school that she entitled “When Is Halloween?”. On this day that every child looks forward to I felt it was certainly worth sharing….I think you will too. Enjoy her creativity and sensitive writing. A very talented little girl if I do say so:-) Read more
Oct 30
Who knew that baking soda was good for all of these things! Try them….especially number 10 – a very fun thing for Halloween!
Oct 29
A street vendor sells popcorn to children in 1912 Illinois. Image by © Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis.
Ever wonder how popcorn made its way into the movie theaters? It was not always there! Read more
Oct 28
These are fun and soooo easy to make for your Halloween celebration!
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Oct 25
Anyone would be honored to be the godparent of this little dolly, but the fact that he will one day be the King of England makes the job a particularly special honour! Read more
Oct 24
In the early 1920’s, Queen Mary’s (the wife of King George V) cousin came up with the idea that it would be nice to have a dolls’ house made for the Queen. And, so she did! Read more
Oct 23
Yes, today is the day that His Royal Highness, Prince George, is being christened. He wore the christening gown that his Daddy wore (seen below)….the only difference is that George actually wore a replica of the gown as it was felt that it was getting a bit old and fragile.
Oct 22
This is NOT the cake that will be served at Prince George’s Christening tomorrow….but it could be! Read more
Oct 21
With all of this talk of His Royal Highness, Baby George, and his christening coming up this week, we thought you might find this interesting. There is one more name that is about to go onto this family tree – do you know who? Read more
Oct 18
Falafel, warm pita bread, saganki, hummus and tzatziki sauce…yummy! Simple to make at home and good for you too! Read more
Oct 17
By now you may be realizing that all this week we have been highlighting people, stories and food that come from the Mediterranean. Up until now, we have been focused primarily on Italy.
