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About Dustytoes

Full time artist and designer at Zazzle. I write about two things I love most, nature in New England and Florida beaches.

If I Was On The Beach Today

Posted on 05/15/2012

If I was walking along the beach today I would be looking much more intently at the treasures beneath my feet than I did ten years ago.  Shelling has taken on a new meaning for me now. Going to the … Continue reading →

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Finding Shells (and Other Creatures) on The East Coast of Florida

Posted on 03/22/2012

Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida’s Gulf coast is a popular tourist destination for the serious seashell collector. It is possible to find some quite rare shells there, and it’s impossible to not find any. Some of the beaches on … Continue reading →

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April Vacation in Florida – Get Away From the “World”

Posted on 03/21/2012

Are you planning – or have you planned over the winter – a tropical vacation and trip to the beach? So many people in New England, where I now live, head to Florida for April (Spring) vacation that when I … Continue reading →

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Identifying The Jackknife Clam Shell

Posted on 02/23/2012

The jackknife clam is an unusual shape and you’ll be able to identify it right away as the one that is sometimes called the “fingernail” shell. Long (3-4 inches) and whitish colored, the shell is curved in a fashion resembling … Continue reading →

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Donate a Seashell Kit to Your Child’s School

Posted on 02/18/2012

Even if you live miles from the ocean or don’t have any seashells yourself, you can give a gift of seashells to your child’s school. Recently my eighth-grader came home and actually told me what he was doing in school. … Continue reading →

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