Gifts

The Story Behind Quarter horses are a common horse breed in America. Exceptionally versatile, they are easy to train and are adopted as pets, compete in rodeo events or as a cowboy s transportation for gathering livestock. No matter the use for a quarter...

Did you know a horsehoe crab is not a crab, but more closely related to spiders? These bottom-dwelling coastal creatures have a fascinating anatomy with four eyes, twelves legs and a tiny set of pinchers. Horseshoe crabs bury themselves in mud and sand...

Horseshoes are considered to bring good luck. In the days when folks believed in the magical powers of iron, horseshoes were hung above a doorway to protect the inhabitants against witches and other evils. Hang this ornament on your Christmas tree to...

The Story Behind Hockey is played around the world and is an Olympic event. This widely known and popular sport has been played in North America since the late 1800s. Hockey is a great winter sport to be active, cheer on your favorite team and...

The Story Behind The Scottish breed of cattle, the Highland cow has long horns and a wavy wooly coat to protect it from the rainy and windy conditions. The hearty cows are a symbol of nourishment and health. Measurements: 1.5 X 3 X 4.25 (HxLxW)

The Story Behind Despite their name and reputation, hermit crabs are social creatures and can live together in pairs or groups. A hermit crab s reputation is known for being independent, reclusive and anti-social. Perhaps this ornament is the perfect...

The lively and noisy Hairy Woodpecker is found almost everywhere. They eat harmful insects that they locate by feeling the vibrations that the moving insects make in the wood. So, these beautiful woodpeckers are beneficial to man by helping to save fruit...

The Story Behind This heavenly fruit dip was invented by the Aztecs in Mexico, and can be as simple as mashing ripe avocados & tomatoes with sea salt. Over 45 million pounds of avocado will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Apollo 11 astronauts brought...

The Story Behind There is no place like home, unless you are a gardener. Then, there is no place like your greenhouse! Filled with warmth, new life and the hope of harvest, the greenhouse fills the soul with happiness. Gardening may look like work, but...

The Story Behind Golf, as we know it, was first played with a leather-covered ball stuffed with goose feathers. In the early 1900s the golf ball evolved into the form as we know it today. However, it was not until 1932that the golf ball was standardized...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue their owners. No wonder dogs are considered man s best...

The Story Behind Crochet takes a simple string of yarn and turns it into fabric. This art of taking something simple and turning it into a masterpiece has warmed many bodies and hearts for centuries. Designs can be simple to incredibly intricate lacework...