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

Fresh tomato salsa Love the fresh salsa you are served at your favorite Mexican resaurant? Its easy to make your own.

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Featured Product

Origins Modern Friction Sand-blasting skin with coarse, chemical crystals? How painfully passé.

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Featured Idea

Re-use your beautiful greeting cards The Mermaids love finding ways to re-use items. Here's a fun way to remember warm wishes and greetings sent from loved ones. Re-purpose them as book marks!

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