We often say, “this would make a great movie” when reviewing books. What is the best book to fill adaptation in your opinion? What films were you most disappointed by? This was hard to list off the top of our heads so we asked friends that are up on “pop culture” to weigh in. This […]
Category: Tidbits
September 2022 Tidbit
In last month’s Tidbit, we asked our readers to submit their favorite literary joke. We have ranked our top 3 in order of our preference. Thanks for participating and being loyal readers! And the winner is…Madison Carlos! We will drop your prize off this week… #1: Joke submission! As an English major…I gotta go with […]
July/August Tidbit 2022
Hey Wilmington Folks and Visitors to the area! Do you know about Spruced at Barclay Commons? Helen and Holly each have side hustles there. Come visit our booths – Elvis Shopped Here and Gourmet Gals. And Spruced has so much more to offer – wonderful booths filled with unique and fun finds! Decorate your home, […]
June 2022 Tidbit
In addition to being Pulitzer prize winning journalists, Helen and Holly are also Master Gardeners- not! Our brown thumbs are getting some work this season. What do we like to grow you may ask? Helen says: I like to grow Zinnias every summer. I have a grave like flower bed by my front door. I […]
May/June 2022 Tidbit
We LOVE Wordle- Do you? If you are unfamiliar, click here to play this New York Times phenomenon. There are some great spinoffs of Wordle now. Here are our favorites: Helen says: I love Food- can you tell by my svelte physique? Phoodle is so much fun. Click here to play. Holly says: Try Worldle! […]
April 2022 Tidbit
May is a fun time of year…Which do you prefer? Kentucky Derby or Cinco de Mayo? Helen says: I won big on Barbaro in a betting pool about 15 years ago. I love to gamble and I really love to win! Sometimes I worry I sold my soul to the devil- I have a lucky […]
March 2022 Tidbit
Helen and Holly hit Palm Beach!! For a change of scenery, girls’ adventure and fun in the sun, Helen and Holly hit Palm Beach this month! A grand time was had by all! In case you are considering a visit to the pink and green capital of east coast Florida, we thought we would share […]
February Tidbit 2022
It is Girl Scout Cookie season! Click on the link if you want to purchase from my daughter- Just kidding! She’s too old. Have you ever wondered where the Somoa cookie went? Or why the names are different depending on what region you live in? Click on this Buzz feed article to get the 411 […]
January 2022 Tidbit
January is soup season! Here are our favorites. Helen says: Mine is definitely the Barefoot Contessa’s Italian Wedding Soup. I am obsessed. It is time consuming, but worth it. I think the hint of dill is what makes it so delicious. For the meatballs: ¾ pound ground chicken ½ pound chicken sausage, casings removed 2/3 […]
December 2021 Tidbit
Here is a list of our favorite books in 2021. Helen says: 1. The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (really well written thriller) 2. The Push by Ashley Audrain (I read it in one sitting!) 3. Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews (loved this) 4. The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull (guilty pleasure) […]
Helen and Holly Hit the Books 