Swimming Upstream

Facing challenges is a natural part of life. Swimming Upstream is meant to motivate ourselves and others to look at life's struggles as opportunities. The Mermaids feel it is important to share, empathize, and encourage one another.   

	{When words hurt} Author Patricia Evans shares her insights on verbal abuse and its devastating psychological and physical impacts. More...
	{Gettin' swimmy with it: Healing words} Does love really mean never having to say you're sorry? Relationship Coach Ellen Stanton doesn't think so. In fact, she contends that it's the one best way to heal a wrong. More...
	{Chinese proverb} Uplifting words for difficult times More...

Featured Recipe

Apricot crumb pie This is a recipe that my mom made all of the time when we were kids. It is delicious and should be re-named Phyllis’s famous Apricot Crumb pie.

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Featured Product

NIVEA Cream When I smell the pleasant scent of NIVEA Cream it reminds me of childhood. My mom used it on my brother and me as babies, and I used it on my children, as well.

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Featured Idea

Window dusting It may be tough to wash your exterior windows this time of year; but why not make the inside sparkling clean?

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