Ladybugs and Arbor Day

In 1854 Sterling Morton moved to a western frontier region located in what is now the state of Nebraska. There were virtually no trees on the plains of his new home, so he started planting them and encouraged his neighbors to do likewise. The trees flourished and provided shade, fuel and building materials, as well as much needed windbreaks to prevent soil erosion. In 1872, at Morton's urging the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture initiated a holiday to plant trees on April 10. This was the first "Arbor Day" in the United States.

About one million trees were planted in Nebraska on that first Arbor Day. All states in the US now have an official Arbor Day. Most are observed in April, but a few states hold theirs in other months. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April.

Releasing ladybugs is a great way to celebrate Arbor Day. Ladybugs are a natural form of pest control as they eat aphids and other pests that damage plants. This video shows children at an elementary school in Arizona celebrating Arbor Day in this manner. If you come to Milford next Saturday, April 30, you can help us release ladybugs as part of our annual Bud & Bug Festival when we celebrate Delaware's official state bug and Arbor Day. Stop by the LadyBug Shop to pick up your package of FREE Live Ladybugs, while supplies last!

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Why are Ladybugs so Lucky?

Why are Ladybugs so Lucky?


The Luck of the Ladybug is known all across the world. But what is so lucky about a ladybug? Many cultures believe the sight of a ladybug means future luck in love, good weather, a financial windfall or the granting of wishes. Having a ladybug land on you is supposedly to be particularly lucky.


Folklore suggests if you catch a Ladybug in your home, count the number of spots and that's how many dollars you'll soon find.
More than likely ladybugs were thought to be of good luck because of their usefulness in gardening and farming."Twice the Luck"


The Lucky Ladybugs Rug is for indoor or outdoor use. The Ladybug Rug by Jellybean, "washes better than your jeans." Wash the Ladybug Rug over and over again to keep it looking new. The ladybug floor rug measures 22" by 34". 35% of the material is made from recycled post consumer PET plastic. Use this colorful rug in a child's playroom, in the kitchen, and at the back door. Bóín Dé is an Irish Gaelic translation of 'ladybug', and literally means 'God's little cow.' Visit the LadyBug Shop for more unique facts and fantasies about ladybugs!

Top Ten Ladybug Facts

Given how many blogs and magazine articles are titled "Top 10 ...." it appears that many people love to read lists. If you are one of these, I found a good one for you about ladybugs. On the About.com website is an article titled "10 Cool Facts About Ladybugs". And they are pretty cool facts. I found it especially interesting to learn that ladybugs bleed from their knees when threatened! On this web page you can find (at the bottom) some links to other interesting ladybug related websites. Read more fun Ladybug Facts and Fantasies at the LadyBug Shop website.

Once you have memorized all these cool facts about ladybug, wear a pair of our ladybug slippers to strike up a conversation and show how smart you are!

DIY Ladybug Gift Box

Do It Yourself Ladybug Gift Box by NuNu Toolies is an easy to do adorable craft. The Ladybug Gift Box is perfect for birthday party favors, baby shower favors, small Valentine's Day Gifts and much more! Click here for instructions.

No time to make your own ladybug gift box? LadyBug Shop carries the Ladybug & Hearts Candy Gift Box. We also carry a large line of Ladybug Party Supplies, Valentine's Day Gifts and more!

Take a look at our large collection of ladybug gifts at http://www.ladybug-shop.com/.

Welcome to the LadyBug Shop

Welcome to the LadyBug Shop! We hope you enjoy our large selection of ladybug gifts, ladybug home decor, ladybug baby gifts, ladybug garden decor, ladybug accessories, ladybug collectibles, ladybug toys, ladybug jewelry -- almost any type of ladybug merchandise you can imagine! Click here to read the story behind the LadyBug Shop.







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