The lucky horseshoe is an Irish folklore of the story of a blacksmith, Saint Dunstan, who was visited by the devil. Saint Dunstan secured red hot horseshoes to the devil’s hooves. The devil howled in pain. Saint Dunstan only agreed to remove the horseshoes if he would agree to never visit anyplace that had a…
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I’m Mad about MAD!
Who remembers MAD Magazine? I loved that edgy humor! MAD was a groundbreaking voice in social satire and an innovator of parodic humor! Remember the comic strip Spy vs. Spy featured in MAD Magazine? That comic strip was authored by Antonio Prohias. He actually escaped Fidel Castro’s Cuban Regime. He was labeled a spy working…
Cupid, a Mischievous God of Love
Cupid was known to the Greeks as Eros, the god of love. He toyed with the emotions of both gods and humans with golden arrows that would arouse desire and leadened arrows that would ignite aversion. In the 19th Century Eros was popularized as the cherub, Cupid and trended on the Valentine’s Day holiday.
The Flour Box Means a Welcoming Home
In the 1800s, housewives suspended flour and salt boxes on the wall near the stoves and ovens to keep free flowing salt available for cooking. Back then, salt was only available in lumps and had to be pounded with a mortar and pestle for use. The salt box was a symbol of hospitality and a…
Here, Kitty Kitty!
Before the binder clip, paper clip, glue and tape, brown paper packages were tied up with string! Balls of string were a tool of the household. Pieces were saved, tied together and reused to save a penny. String dispensers were common in homes and businesses. As a common item, string dispensers became more decorative with…
The female icon of WW 2 – Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter was the star of a campaign aimed at recruiting female workers for defense industries during World War 2. The increase of women in the workforce was greatest in the aviation industry. Rosie the Riveter was based off of Rosalind P. Walter. She was one of many women that entered the workforce. Rosalind…
Come One Come All to the Elks Lodge #1405 Flea Market – January 23, 2022
Contact Time’s Tin Cups own Laurel if you want a vendor table! Best part, you are supporting a Community Neighbor that gives back! The Boonton Elks Lodge is over 100 years old and has donated over $1 Million Dollars to the #Boonton Community. That donated money goes towards the high school’s Project Graduation, local veterans, families of children with special needs and more. The…
Vintage French Embossed Glass Bowl
How elegant would this piece be on your table to serve up fresh berries; or, my favorite, raspberry chocolate sauce! Heat fresh raspberries in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes while pressing them with a spoon to crush them. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1.5 teaspoons of corn flour…
Beautiful Candy Dish to Display a New Year’s Treat
This Holley Ross Candy Dish is perfect for serving up a New Year’s treat! How about a No Bake candy that kids will love to make? The Persian Toot is a traditional candy that is usually made and served on New Year’s. Persian Toot Sweet Candy 1/4 Cup Almond Flour1 Cup Confectioner’s sugar1 Tbsp Sugar1…
Donald Duck’s first love, Donna (Not Daisy)
Did you know that Donald Duck’s first love interest was not Daisy Duck? Donald Duck’s first appearance was in The Little Red Hen; his first starring role was in Don Donald in 1937. This starring role took Donald on adventure in Mexico where he met the first love of his life, Donna Duck. Donna Duck,…