Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both President George...

You want to make your partner's Valentine's Day a little bit special when it comes around. The problem is that's easier said than done! Whether you've been dating for a few weeks or several decades, organizing a day that makes Cupid proud is never easy. To simplify...

The best Gifts for those who love Rocks The first gift is one that can be looked at all day.  A crystal Coffee Mug. Order these beautiful crystal mugs and inspire the rock lover every day.    https://amzn.to/4hMdqf6 The second gift is for the field. Something to...

Jade has been treasured for thousands of years, captivating civilizations with its stunning beauty, durability, and mystical qualities. Found primarily in shades of green, but also appearing in hues of white, yellow, black, and lavender, jade is not just a gemstone;...

Peridot is a translucent, yellowish-green form of olivine that is also occasionally referred to as Chrysolite. One of the rare gemstones which comes in only one color is peridot. https://amzn.to/3zZFpGZ Because of its vivid green color, peridot is sometimes referred...

A particular kind of tourmaline known as "watermelon tourmaline" has a pink center and a green outside that mimic the rind of a watermelon. This is one of the rare stones where the mineral's production process is visible engraved onto it. Over time, the stone's hue...

Ruby, a kind of the mineral corundum, is the birthstone for those born in July. Because rubies are prized for their vivid red hue, the name "ruby" derives from the Latin word ruber, which means "red." The most sought-after rubies are known as "pigeon's blood" because...

Pearls the Birthstone for June https://amzn.to/4bDrYd4 And A Favorite for June Brides https://amzn.to/3QLyxT6 Pearls come with the lore of the ocean. First found in the shells of oysters and other mollusks. They are created when a foreign object gets into the shell...

  The May Precious stone is Emerald It also symbolizes twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries.   https://amzn.to/3JOn01u Emerald is a type of beryl, a mineral with the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6. Beryls are colorless when pure and are referred...

Mother's Day is the traditional day to celebrate your Mother. Mothers of all ages can receive gifts and love from their children and grandchildren to honor the gift of raising us and sacrificing their time to help us become adults. Gifts do not need to be expensive,...

Morels grow on the ground in many different types of settings, including as river bottoms and damp forests. Though they can be found under both hardwoods and conifers, they are frequently connected to ash trees, dying elms, and apple trees. The late March and early...

Paddlefish snaggers have dreams that are just as enormous as the massive fish they hunt. Anglers refer to paddlefish—also known as spoonbills—as creatures that have withstood the consequences of meteorite strikes and the Ice Age. They have been stuck in a time warp....

Eclipses come in a variety of forms that provide varied perspectives on the sun or moon. "When the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow that either fully or partially blocks the sun's light in some areas," is how NASA describes a solar eclipse. If...