Apparently, kids used to get free personal pan pizzas at Pizza Hut if they turned in their summer reading logs…Do you remember this? It’s incentive for summer reading for sure! There are some really good books out this summer (better than usual!). Where do we find our inspiration and book suggestions? Click on some of […]
Category: Tidbits
Tidbit – May 2026
Good old summertime is upon us! What’s your favorite summertime pleasure? Helen says: I love to gather friends and go “Shellin’ with Helen”. Just getting on the boat and putting an anchor on a deserted island is my way of checking out and living in the moment (phone free!). Last weekend, my friend, Mabel, and […]
Tidbit- April 2026
Helen and Holly LOVE Jeopardy. Have you been following Jamie Ding, the law student and self- proclaimed “bureaucrat” from Lawrenceville, NJ?…He’s in the running for usurping Ken Jennings win record (not really – Ken Jennings actually won 74 times)…Jamie has had a hot streak though. As of April 13, he has 22 wins and has […]
Tidbit- February/March 2026
Here’s what we are digging these days…Chang and Eng! Helen says: My husband’s aunt and uncle just returned from a day trip to Mt. Airy, NC. I am soooooo jealous that they got to experience the brand new(ish) Siamese Twins Museum. Did you know that the world famous conjoined twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, put […]
Tidbit- January 2026
Wilmington folks – Come join us…Spread the word about this upcoming event! Have fun while raising money for healthcare and wellness programs in our community!
Tidbit- Top 5 of 2025
Helen Says: 1. It’s getting a lot of buzz for all the right reasons. Very memorable. Click here to purchase. 2. This books gave me all the feels in a non-cheesy way. Click here to purchase. 3. Favorite easy read- really funny. Click here to purchase. 4. No spoilers… Click here to purchase. 5. My […]
Tidbit- November 2025
Click here to purchase…The audible version is 99 cents! For those of you who happen to be a member of Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington, NC, please join Helen and Holly for our new book club. Our inaugural gathering will take place on Thursday, November 13th at 6 pm in the ladies locker room. […]
September 2025 Tidbit
Helen and Holly are digging the Tiny Chef reels on Instagram. We love this one! We can totally relate. It’s easy to get distracted. Please enjoy this video. Tiny Chef Bad Guy. ⬅️click it.
August Tidbit 2025
Helen and Holly are having a “busting at the seams” sale in conjunction with the upcoming sidewalk sale at Spruced… Here are the details: What: Helen and Holly’s book surplus! $5 per book! When: Saturday, August 23rd from 8 am- 2pm Where: Spruced- 2516 Independence Blvd, suite 101, Wilmington, NC (Across the street from Henry’s […]
July 2025 Tidbit
Helen and Holly are members of the “We Do Not Care” club…Have you caught wind of this trend and Melani Sanders’ cult instagram phenomenon? Click here to read a recent New York Times article about her. She is a riot! Here she is in all her glory!!!
Helen and Holly Hit the Books 