{Honey lavender ice cream}

This unusual combination is a delight! Serve it at your next lady's luncheon or garden party. So impressive! More...

{Park it on Mermaid Beach!}

Gain exposure for your business with inexpensive advertising on Mermaid Beach. Thank you to valued businesses for participating. More...

{Gourmet steak burgers}

Nothing says summer like the smell of hamburgers on the grill. Make your burgers special with the infusion of great seasonings and a strip of bacon. More...

{The virginal gardener}

When a young woman decides to start gardening in her grandfather's 70-year old garden, what lessons will she learn while summoning her inner green thumb? More...

{A little garden magic}

There is nothing quite like sitting in the garden in the midst of sun-ripened tomatoes. It's a magical piece of the gardening experience. More...

{Me oh my, I love pie!}

Apple! Pumpkin! Minced! Do you love pie? Some of our readers do! Here are their favorites and why. More...

{Current Mer-Reads: Larsson, Buck & Harris}

The Mermaids love to read, read, read! See what they think about their books, as well as what is on each of their nightstands. More...

{Free newsletter signup}

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! More...

{The dog days of summer}

Ahhh…the dog days of summer." How many times have you heard someone say that? Do you know what the popular term means? More...

{Lake reflections: Take off your shoes and run}

One woman shares her teenage memories of running to the lake on hot summer days. More...

{Lake reflections: The greatest guy on the lake}

Mermaid Shelley recalls the influence of a friend who made a lasting impression. More...