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Dive into the joy of YOU!

The Mermaids are excited to be starting a new year. How about you? What do you have planned that is different and exciting? It's a powerful thing to have a fresh beginning place. Starting new starts with you! New habits, new thoughts, new ways of living. What a beautiful place to begin. Does the idea of starting something new intimidate you for fear of failure? Try doing things differently. Not radically, just little changes here and there. We encourage you to slow down, look within. Take time for a few personal pleasures. Find ways to avoid being overwhelmed. Relish personal growth and joyfulness. Dive into the joy of talented, original you!

Mermaids Shelley, Debbie & Jennifer

"Everybody is original, if they tell the truth, if they speak from their true self. But it must be from their true self and not from the self they think they should be. So remember these two things: you are talented and you are ORIGINAL." ~Brenda Ueland

Also In This Issue

Trailer park to Central Park
Depth Finder / Essays
Artist, creative therapist, and best-selling author, Kelee Katillac tells her own story of wonder, healing, and the power of belief-based design.

Backstabbed! How to influence the bully at work
Swimming Upstream / Taking Chances
Women treating other women badly on the job? Learn how to recognize workplace bullying and know what you can do about it.

2010 is the year to Enjoy and Celebrate Life!
Float / Relaxation
Licensed massage therapist and registered nurse, Rebecca Morgan shares with us, some of the healing benefits of massage.

Get the girls back where they belong!
Shimmer & Shine / Beauty
If you've never given much thought to your own over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder, today is the day of enlightentment. The Bra Lady gives advise on how to get the "girls back where they belong."

Fashion splash: Spring 2010
Shimmer & Shine / Beauty
Whoa! It's Minnie Pearl in combat boots! Seriously this spring is going to be an interesting mix of vintage, florals, military, and farm stylings.

Whetting our appetites for Dry Fly Distilling
Skinny Dipping / Taking Risks
For a fun "girls day out" the Mermaids of the Lake took to bottling Gin at Spokane's Dry Fly Distilling. What a fun day!

Brick House Spa - Solid as a rock
Float / Relaxation
The Brick House Massage and Coffee Bar is a perfect fit in the Spokane Valley as an "everyday" spa. It's not fussy, but provides just the right amount of pampering and therapy.

Free newsletter signup
Depth Finder / Essays
Thousands of you have already signed up for our free newsletter. If you are one of the few who haven't, take two seconds and do it now!

An attitude of gratitude to start the New Year
Swimming Upstream / Taking Chances
Mermaid Debbie writes about dusting off her gratitude journal and allowing the feelings of thankfulness to heal her feelings of let-down at the close of a wonderful holiday season.

Book review: Secrets of Longevity
Depth Finder / Essays
Everyone is talking about Weight Watchers, and wondering when their pre-holiday pants will feel loose again. What if we changed our perception about diets?

Current Mer-Reads: Fergus, Harris & Covey
Depth Finder / Essays
The Mermaids love to read, read, read! See what they think about their books, as well as what is on each of their nightstands.

Eat right to beat premenstrual syndrome
Swimming Upstream / Taking Chances
Dietary modifications are at the heart of any strategy against premenstrual syndrome. Here find foods can that actually help to soothe and provide relief.

Make it: Slow cooking
Oars in the Water / Organization
Whether you are an on-the-go mom, working woman, or just a smart and organized cook, using an electric slow cooker allows you to make yummy meals with a minimum of preparation time.

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