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Each of you have proven that mermaiding at home includes a never-ending slew of activities! Take a look at how your fellow mers #MermaidAtHome. Spreading positivi-tea Remember to stay hydrated while you’re mermaiding at home! Water is a staple, but we love a good mermaid tea blend too. You can even be like this mermaid and have a photoshoot at the same time! Do you have a favorite tea blend that reminds you of the ocean? Tell us in the Read More >>

Whether you want to start a business as a professional mermaid or simply have fun with your pod, you need to know how to create a mersona.  A merman or mermaid persona, also known as a mersona, is a unique character that you get to make. You’ll determine your mermaid name, personality, and backstory, as well as your own look. It takes a bit of time to piece it all together, but that’s part of the fun of being a Read More >>

Amid worldwide lockdowns, you inspired the team here at Fin Fun. We asked you to submit photos and videos of how you mermaid at home, and you delivered! In the spirit of spreading positivity during uncertain times, we’re sharing fellow mermaid creativity with the rest of the community. Melodious talent This young mermaid is using her time at home to practice her musical talents, and she’s wearing her Fin Fun mermaid tail too! Learning to play an instrument takes hard Read More >>

The underwater world is full of playful puns to show off, especially for us mermaids! You can sport these mermaid sayings on your clothes, mugs, or even home decor. Show off your passion and make sure to comment below to let us know which one is your favorite! Mermaid hair don’t care Does anyone else love having beach-blown, messy hair? Mermaids really don’t need to worry about their hair as the ocean styles it for them! Call me on my Read More >>

Looking for the perfect 5-minute craft that will keep your littles entertained for hours? These 5 sea-themed paper plate craft ideas are easy to make, and you can find most of the supplies in your home! So grab a paper plate, scissors, construction paper, and glue, and let’s get started! Mermaid Twirler This mermaid twirler from Red Ted Art makes for a great craft and even room decor for your little mermaid! Simply cut the paper plate in a spiral Read More >>

If you want to make a splash at your next mermaid outing, create bold mermaid makeup with fishnets to match your tail! The combination of colors and highlights will make you look like a shimmering mermaid princess without having to get wet. While swimming in a full face of makeup isn’t easy, a bold look is perfect for entertaining and catching some golden rays. You can have this surprisingly easy mermaid makeup with 5 simple tips and a pair of Read More >>

People search the internet every day, and the OceanHero search engine makes every search matter.  We just celebrated Earth Day, but our efforts to protect the environment should be improving year-round. When you use this eco-friendly search engine, you can pull plastic from the ocean with every search. The plastic pollution problem Plastic pollution is a well-known problem, and little is being done to stop it. The world produces millions of tons of plastic every year, and 91 percent of Read More >>

To battle boredom and keep the blues away, turn your stay at home into a mermaid staycation. Due to the current crisis, we’re spending more time at home than ever before. Though the circumstances are less than ideal, use this time to treat yourself and have fun with your family. You can use any of these ideas long after this situation has passed whenever you want to celebrate your love of mermaids and the ocean. 1. Slip into the water Read More >>

Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect and make goals to show the Earth some love. If you want to focus on the oceans, consider wearing reef-safe sunscreen. It doesn’t require a huge change on your part, but it can drastically affect the environment! Common sunscreen chemicals negatively affect the ocean Ordinary sunscreen products perform well when protecting you from the sun’s UV rays. However, research shows that those same chemicals, oxybenzone and benzophenone, negatively impact ocean ecosystems. When Read More >>

Many sea creatures live in the oceans, not just mermaids! You’ll find that fish, reptiles, crabs, mammals, and even birds make their homes in the ocean.  Mers might have seen a few of these animals on trips to the beach or even at their local zoo. But if you’re shore-bound and inside these days, you can still visit several of the marine animals that live around the world! Seals: Deep-sea divers Mermaiden Brynn spends her days in the north Atlantic Read More >>

Fin Fun’s Mermaid Ambassador Program is now available to mermaids and mermen throughout the world! This program provides a whole new way for fin-fans to show off their favorite Fin Fun tails on social media, and it comes with some pretty great benefits too! Here are 5 reasons why we think you’ll love the new mermaid ambassador program. 1. Join a worldwide mermaid community The new ambassador program is now worldwide, which means you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Read More >>

Mermaid Tails and fancy mermaid drinks go hand-in-hand under the hot, summer sun!  We’ve found some colorful drinks that are both delicious and beautiful. Not to mention, they’ll match your favorite Fin Fun mermaid tail. So tie your aprons and create a delicious treat the whole family can enjoy! Arizona Sunset / Hawaiian Sun This fruity drink is perfect for any mermaid sporting the Hawaiian Sun tail! The tropical twist  created by Love Bakes Good Cakes will bring a little Read More >>

If you’re like most merfolk, adding makeup only perfects your beachy look. There’s a lot of mermaid makeup ideas online, but which one should you choose? Bold mermaid makeup isn’t always practical if you want to dive into the water and swim to your heart’s content. However, you CAN amp up your natural beauty with four natural mermaid makeup tips. Protect your skin If you want to achieve all of your mermaid goals, you need to start by protecting your Read More >>

There are several reasons why everyone should paint mermaid rocks.  They make great decorations, inspire creativity, and initiate interaction within your community. Have you ever hid painted rocks around town? It’s fun to see who finds your rock and where they hide it next! If you want to feel like a mermaid without traveling, painting mermaid rocks will help bring the beach to your home. Supplies needed Mermaid rocks are easy to create, and you don’t need many supplies.  Of Read More >>

The Mermaid University Affiliate Program, also known as Mermaid U, allows facilities to help new merfolk expand their horizons. By offering classes and hosting events, there are 5 mermazing benefits of Mermaid U. Launch Innovative Classes and Events Most pool facilities offer swim classes and host events, but there’s so much more to explore. By offering Mermaid University classes, both youth and adults can learn to swim in a new way.  Swimming in a mermaid tail is a full-body workout, Read More >>

Did you participate in Fin Fun’s Mermaid Madness event this year? If you didn’t, here’s what you may have missed! What is Mermaid Madness? Here at Fin Fun, we started Mermaid Madness with you in mind. Our team gathered a variety of mermaid tails from the Sparkle, Mermaidens, Limited Edition, and Atlantis lines and pitted them against each other in 16 challenging matchups. Of those original 32 mermaid tails, we let YOU decide which tail won. How does it work? Read More >>

International Mermaid Day is on March 29th, so it’s time to start planning your shell-ebration! From throwing a mermaid-themed party to giving back to the environment, here are 6 creative ways to celebrate International Mermaid Day. Make Mermaid-Inspired Desserts Most will agree that you can’t have any sort of celebration without food! There are several different desserts you can make that will remind you of mermaids and the beach.  If mermaid cakes and cupcakes are your thing, decorate them with Read More >>

Too cold to go for a swim with your pod? You can still dream of warmer days ahead! Follow one of these three tutorials and use your imagination to learn how to draw a mermaid.  The best news is that you can draw mermaids wearing any of the beautiful and colorful tails you see on the Fin Fun mermaid tail website. So grab a few sheets of paper and your colored pencils, markers, or watercolor paints, and design a mermaid Read More >>

After a long day out swimming or hanging out with your pod, take time to unwind with a DIY mermaid bath bomb. This time, getting into the water isn’t the start of a workout. Instead, let your muscles relax and let go of the day’s stress and anxiety. Many DIY bath bomb recipes include materials you already have at home, so this is a great activity if you want to stay inside. Simple yet fun Do you want to turn Read More >>

It’s truly hard to ignore the role mermaids have played throughout history. They exist in legends and folklore in all parts of the world. There are documented mermaid sightings throughout history as well, with some as recent as the last 100 years! Here are the most popular documented sightings of mermaids that could have happened in your lifetime. 1943 Kei Islands Japanese soldiers stationed on the Kei Islands in Indonesia had multiple encounters with mermaids in 1943. The villagers called Read More >>