Fun Facts

Hello Spring! 🌷   Fun fact: Spring usually begins during the spring equinox ( which is usually March 20th or 21st). 1896 is the last time that spring started on March 19th (it’s been 124 years)!    Every winter, people get excited about the cold weather and the joys it can bring: snow, holiday traditions, and seasonal foods. However, at some point, we all want the sunshine and greenery to return. This past winter, the flu season has been a doozy with the emergence of a new strain of the flu known as COVID-19.    During this pandemic, try to...

  Did you know that people in the U.S. celebrate St. Patrick’s Day more than any other country in the world, including Ireland?  Although there have been some changes to this religious holiday, millions still get gussied up in green on March 17th.  When you think of St. Patrick’s Day you may envision leprechauns, beer, "Kiss me I’m Irish" gear, and other elements that don’t apply to Irish culture, or the reason for the season, Saint Patrick. Fun fact: St. Patty’s Day should be spelled as  St. Paddy’s Day. In Irish culture, Patty is short for Patricia and Paddy is short...

Learn from the Past & Prepare for the Future During February many holidays could (and should) be celebrated such as Random Acts of Kindness Day, Valentine’s Day, Sri Lankan Independence Day, Black History Month, and countless others. Moss Ball Pets wants to acknowledge Black History Month by highlighting 8 Black environmentalists. Marimo, these fun little green orbs of algae (moss balls aren’t moss?), are only around today because of a global community of people who have persistently cared about environmental science and conservation. Without environmentalists, many unique natural wonders would cease to exist! Fun fact: You can learn more about...

When was the last time you tried something new with your significant other? Making an effort to incorporate something compelling and new could help your relationship grow. Valentine’s Day is the best time to attempt something new in the romance department. That doesn’t mean you need to do something wild or uncomfortable; take some time and think of what you and your partner enjoy and focus on making that an important part of your V-day Celebration.  Tradition Is Nice But Unusual Is Exciting   Some people enjoy taking risks and others fear taking a chance on something that they have...

Self-care is a topic that can easily be misunderstood. Sometimes, when people begin to focus on self-care they can be seen as selfish or narcissistic. Others think that it is a waste of time, especially if they do not immediately experience the best results. Learning more about the benefits of self-care and practicing some of the techniques can cause a radical change in your life!  Although it is implied that self-care is for...well, your self, there are a few ways for you to involve Moss Ball Pets™. Not only will you be able to give these zany green orbs some...

Happy New Year! How do you celebrate the impending new year? Some people choose to host or attend parties in observance of a fresh start. Others will do their best to adhere to the requirements of globally popular superstitions: kissing someone at midnight to avoid a year of loneliness, wearing red for good luck, cooking certain foods to ensure a wealthy new year, and the list could go on endlessly. Another common way to celebrate a new year is planning resolutions or goals to achieve as the year progresses. However, 2020 isn’t simply a new year...it’s a new decade! Now...