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Valentine's day is a day of celebrating the one you love.  It falls on February 14th of each year.  More than 62% of Americans celebrate Valentine's day. I was curious of the origins of this especially romantic day and decided to do a little research. Valentine's day itself is named for a Christian martyr, Saint Valentinus (meaning worthy, strong or powerful), who was martyred on February 14 and dates all the way back to the 5th Century.  He died around 270 AD.  He is the patron saint of lovers, beekeepers and epilepsy. As well as the plague, travel, fainting, couples and happy marriages.  The skull of St. Valentus,which is adorned with flowers, can be found on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome.  Other bits of his skeleton are on display in Czech Republic, Scotland, Ireland, England and France. Some believe that Valentine's day was created by a midieval English poet by the name of Geoffrey Chaucer. ...

(photo source: pixabay) Never cry over anything that can't cry over you.  I have heard that expression my entire life.  My mother often said it to us as a reminder that family is the most important thing we have.  I have said this phrase to my son on many occasions, and I hope one day he says it to his children. Never cry over anything that can't cry over you.  With all of the devastation and loss over the past few months from the hurricanes that have been happening, those words have never been so true.   I pray everyday for the people who have lost so much and are suffering.  I am praying that they find solace in the fact that they have each other.  Material things can be replaced.   I remember when Super storm Sandy and Hurricane Irene hit my area a few years ago.  We were without power, gas and other amenities.  The storm damage was bad in some areas from the floods and winds, but nothing like what I am seeing in the...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  Why not surprise your little love bug with a Love Caterpillar! These caterpillars are so easy to make.  You can even have your little ones help you! Or your puppy nephew .... lol  The Love Caterpillars are made using donut holes, toothpicks, candy eyes or chocolate chips and licorice strings or swirly candles. Attach the bug bodies by connecting them using toothpicks. Insert antennas, add eyes Look how cute they are! The loving couple ! You can use any kind of small candy or mini MMs for the nose.   I just used a candy dot from my sprinkle collection.  I used frosting to attach everything. Enjoy Your Love Caterpillars and remember to supervise the little ones and be sure to remove the toothpicks before eating! Happy Valentine's Day! 💘💘