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Mother of Moss Balls! A very important important day is upon us... ...That’s right, Mother’s Day! The history of Mother’s Day can be traced to back to the ancient Romans and Greeks. They held various ceremonies for different goddesses of fertility and mothers. The closest thing to Mother’s Day in ancient times would have most likely been a Christian festival that was known as Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day is celebrated in almost every culture. It is a time to honor mothers, people who have provided a maternal presence, and the motherly bonds that are created. These celebrations usually take place...

  When you think of Cinco De Mayo, what kind of imagery flows through your mind?  If you’re like 90% of Americans, you’re probably thinking of Tex-Mex cuisine, mariachi bands, and other completely unrelated symbols.  Surprisingly, Cinco De Mayo is similar to St.Paddy’s Day. (I bet you’ve never thought that before.) In America, people tend to associate these particular days with elements that do not portray their historical importance.   Fun fact: The English translation for Cinco De Mayo is May 5th. It has nothing to do with mayo 😬. So... Why Do We Observe Cinco De Mayo? Cinco De...

Traditional or Modern? Red roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and stuffed animals are just a few of the gifts that are traditionally exchanged during Valentine’s Day. On February 14th (and the days leading up to it) Americans spend billions expressing their emotions for the ones they care about. This year, consider finding a unique and modern icon of love like Moss Ball Pets, to share with those who matter most! While Valentine’s Day has come a long way from its origins in ancient Rome, it feels like people have gotten used to buying lacy greeting cards, jewelry, and all...

New Year At the beginning of the year, everyone begins to discuss the plethora of ways they will change and start the upcoming year “on the right foot”. These resolutions range from committing to a new diet to instilling a new habit. The owner of Moss Ball Pets, Joshua Buscay, believes that everyone can accomplish all they want to achieve in 2019, especially with the help of our lucky little helpers: moss balls.   New Pet Some people adopt a new look or attitude as they dive into their new year’s resolutions, why not adopt a new pet instead? Aegagropila...

If you are a fan of the dry humored classic television show, Parks and Recreation (starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope and myriad of other stars such as Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, and Aubrey Plaza), then you may be familiar with one of its most famous quotes: “Treat yo’ self.” (Image via Medium.com | From the article: "The Dress You’ll Never Wear & Investing in Stuff, Anyway") Black Friday which takes place the day after Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) has become a huge event in the American culture. Some businesses and consumers are so excited about the bargains...

Are Moss Ball Pets the Best Marimo? If you are familiar with the fuzzy phenomenon known as lake balls or, marimo , then you also know that there are multiple sellers of these unique balls of algae. Although there are many others who claim to sell good moss balls, we at Moss Ball Pets know that our marimo are of the utmost value. We only provide high quality, reasonably priced moss balls that are sourced by utilizing an environmentally friendly technique.   Moss Ball Pets: A Fluff Above the Rest The top tier form of marimo that are sourced and...