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Live Your Dreams with a Real-Life Mermaid Career

Being a mermaid isn’t just for kids. If you love the ocean and marine life, you can pursue your interests full-time with a mermaid career. Professional mermaiding isn’t the only option for merfolk! Everyone has unique talents and interests, and there are several career paths1 you can take without forsaking your love of all things mermaid and the ocean. Maritime Archaeologist As a marine archeologist, you’ll spend your time examining how ancient people interacted with the ocean and other bodies Read More >>

June 10, 2020

Popular Mermaid Sayings to Share with the Mercrowd

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 >>

May 8, 2020

Show the Earth Some Love with Reef-Safe Sunscreen

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 >>

April 22, 2020

Most Popular Mermaid Sightings In The Last 100 Years

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 >>

March 18, 2020

8 Reasons Being a Mermaid Makes You A Better Human

All around the world, more people are connecting over their love for mermaids. Since the recent invention of silicone and fabric mermaid tails, people are declaring their love and coming “out of the closet” to transform themselves into magical half fish, half human creatures of the sea. Before you start judging, there are a lot of benefits to being a mermaid and joining the mermaid community. You can actually become a better human being by pretending to be a fish. Read More >>

May 30, 2019

What to Expect at a Mermaid Meetup

Mermaiding is becoming popular all over the world! With more and more classes being taught throughout the USA, there is a good chance other mermaids live close by you, and you don’t even know it! Some mermaids are doing meetups at local pools, springs, or beaches where they swim together. If you are nervous about going to a mermaid meetup, here are a few things to know before you go. There Will Be New Mermaids, Just Like You! There is Read More >>

April 2, 2019

Up Your Game with Mermaid Body Art!

If you’re planning a mermaid celebration or just want to look “extra” at the beach, take it one step further with mermaid body art, face painting, or temporary tattoos! We’ve found a few inspirational ideas that you could pass along to the artist or even attempt yourself! Face Painting We love how magical this eye-focused makeover looks! Featuring bold colors, faux gems, and shimmery paints, this vivid color palette is an absolute showstopper and coordinates with our Fiji Fantasy mermaid Read More >>

February 7, 2019

Mermaid-Themed Bridal Shower

Are you a bride or bridesmaid trying to create the perfect bridal shower with a mermaid twist? Is planning everything from venue to pre-wedding parties making your head swim?  If so, we’re going to lend a fin and offer up some ideas for a magical mermaid-themed bridal shower! Invitations You’ve picked a date, you’ve created a guest list, and you have a theme –now what?  Design the invitations, of course!  Online sites like Zazzle have a ton of options in Read More >>

October 11, 2018

Plan a Mermaid-Minded Picnic!

Humans have picnics, so mermaids should, too! Put on your Fin Fun tail, then find a special mountain meadow or comfortable spot on the beach to consume your mid-day menu. Might we suggest a few things to get your mermaid picnic started? Read on to learn how to have the best experience possible (and don’t forget to invite your pod pals)! Set the Scene Planning the perfect picnic takes some prep work. Of course, it doesn’t have to be fancy, Read More >>

June 19, 2018

How to Decorate Your Bedroom Like a Mermaid Paradise

Do you dream of flicking your mermaid tail and swimming off to your magical undersea bedroom every night? Why not make that a reality by decorating your bedroom like a mermaid paradise. With a bit of inspiration, you can transform four plain walls into an underwater fantasy of fun. Start by painting your walls a dreamy ocean blue to set the scene. With water tone walls as your canvas, you’re ready to unleash your mermaid imagination. We love this mermaid Read More >>

April 11, 2018

10 Benefits of Being a Mermaid

Dreaming of a mermaid life? There’s boatloads of reasons why sporting a fin can prove beneficial to your overall well-being! Besides being a super fun way to play, mermaiding also provides an extraordinary workout and so much more! We asked Fin Fun’s in-house swim instructor Christine Dustin to list the top 10 benefits of mermaiding! Here are her answers. Mermaiding is a full-body workout! It tones your body’s muscles from head to fluke. When you’re moving through the water, you’re Read More >>

March 29, 2018

Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas Sure to Make a Splash

You’ve been asked to throw a mermaid birthday party for your little mermaid lover. Don’t stress—we’ve got you covered! The main components of a birthday party include decorations, food, games, and of course, presents. Swim along with us as we provide some guidance, along with these stress-free tips for planning a birthday party geared toward kids. Party by Kara’s Party Ideas Since you’ve already determined the mermaid theme, you now need to decide the colors. What colors does the birthday Read More >>

February 22, 2018

Top 10 Mermaid Cakes of 2017

Just like you, we’ve been ooing and ahhing over the mermaid cake trend that is taking the baking industry by storm! We couldn’t ring in 2018 without highlighting some of our favorite mermaid-themed cakes of 2017.   You had us at frosting drip! This gorgeous, ethereal cake combines watercolor elements and a minimalist color scheme that we’ve fallen for.  By Blonde Baking Mama From glittery shells to perfect hand-smeared mermaid scales, this cake shines with its elegant touches of gold. Read More >>

January 31, 2018