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With the release of the Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia movie, everything is coming up mermaids this summer. If you know of a little one who wants a magical mermaid birthday party, here is a fun, inexpensive idea. The challenge of a mermaid birthday party is that mermaids can’t walk! So if you want to make the…

If you were asked to compare your personality traits to a living creature, what creature would you pick? Could you be compared to a lion because people hear your roar? Or perhaps a possum who plays dead when facing a difficult situation? The list is endless for comparing our personality traits to animals or reptiles….

Perhaps you are lucky enough to own, or maybe you inherited, a piece of shell cameo jewelry. That’s lovely! I just love cameos, don’t you? Here are the seven secrets to keeping your cameo healthy and beautiful: 1. Keep your shell cameo out of direct sunlight. Light will fade a cameo – I found out…

Are you ready for Summer? Already got your Beach attire picked out for those Luau Parties? Planning a trip to Hawaii? Got Puka Shells? Well summer is coming fast and Puka Shell Necklaces are quite the rage once again. But beware for not all Puka Shells are created equal. Prices vary greatly as does the…

The cowrie shell has many uses and meanings. It has shown up in the form of money, jewelry, and even religious accessories in almost every part of the world. Found in the islands of the Indian Ocean, the cowrie shell soon gained popularity throughout much of ancient Africa. Its influence, however, also spread to China,…