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The Ancient Origins of Saint Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2021 by Anne Marie 9 Comments

You probably already know that Valentine's Day is named for a real person - an early Catholic martyr of Rome. Who is the True Valentine? But you might be surprised to learn that there were actually three different Valentines mentioned in early Christian martyrologies. Saint Valentine of Rome was a priest and Saint Valentine of Terni a bishop; both were put to death for their faith during the Roman persecutions of the 3rd century and both are buried on the famous Via Flamenia, an ancient Continue Reading

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Why I’m Still Buying and Selling on Ebay

January 20, 2021 by Anne Marie Leave a Comment

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  This post contains affiliate links. When I was in college over twenty years ago, Ebay was just starting to be a thing. I remember my classmates skirting the pricey campus bookstore and getting their required texts on the up-and-coming auction site. Ebay has changed tremendously over the years, and both buyers and sellers haven't always been thrilled with the adjustments, but I remain a big fan even now. It's more private and respects your freedom. Amazon has been in the news a Continue Reading

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Festive Christmas Name Ideas for Your New Pet

December 24, 2020 by Anne Marie 12 Comments

Did you get a new pet this December? Just like Santa Claus, I've been making a list, but this one is full of Christmas-themed name ideas! Nature Aspen Blizzard Chestnut Cranberry Flurry Holly Ivy Icy Jack Frost Juniper Garland Mistletoe Moose Star Nutmeg Plum Poinsettia Polar Winter Christmas Characters Angel Emmanuel Nick Nicholas Joseph Frosty Kris Kringle Lucia Rudolph or Continue Reading

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Gift and Treat Ideas for Your Pets at Christmas Time

December 11, 2020 by Anne Marie 12 Comments

It has long been a tradition to do something extra special for your animals and pets at Christmas time. For the farmer, that might mean an extra measure of grain for the horses; for the family dog, a meaty bone or new blanket to sleep on. There are many famous legends surrounding our animal friends at Christmas. The most well-known is that they are given the gift of speech on Christmas Eve. One of my favorite carols is called The Friendly Beasts, as each creature recounts the unique way in which Continue Reading

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2020 Gift Guide for New Mothers and Babies

November 16, 2020 by Anne Marie 52 Comments

Don’t forget about the mother when a new baby arrives! She has a hard job ahead and would appreciate all the support and thoughtfulness you can offer. If you're looking for some outside-the-box gift ideas for the Christmas season, today's post is full of inspiration! Do you have any unique gift ideas for new moms? What’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you received? Let me know in a comment below, or just share your favorite idea from my list.   Eco Lips Eco Lips was Continue Reading

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