We will, of course, be posting links to our blogs on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page as well, so there are plenty of ways to find us. Thank you for reading, and we hope you join us at our new blog home!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Beach Bum Biscuits Blog is Moving!
That's right...our blog is moving! We here at Mermaid Cottages have been hard at work on our new and improved website, and we have included both our blogs! We cherish each and every one of you, our readers, and hope you will continue to follow our Mermaid Adventures on our new website, complete with our Mermaid Cottages and Beach Bum Biscuits blogs! The link to both blogs are right on our home page, so you are just a click away from all our Mermaid Cottages fun!
We will, of course, be posting links to our blogs on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page as well, so there are plenty of ways to find us. Thank you for reading, and we hope you join us at our new blog home!
We will, of course, be posting links to our blogs on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page as well, so there are plenty of ways to find us. Thank you for reading, and we hope you join us at our new blog home!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Beach Bum Biscuits: MTLC + CPR = Happy Tails!
Mermaid Cottages' famous MTLC or Mermaids Tender Loving Care gets to extended to every guest, our community and to everyone we meet! CPR, Coastal Pet Rescue, saves pet lives each and every day. Together, we're inviting you to help make a difference TODAY! Here's Lisa Scarbrough, the angel behind Coastal Pet Rescue and the Online Community Editor for Paula Deen to tell you how!
If you know Paula, you know that she is a big animal lover. It was one of just the many things that made me so happy to come and work for her. Paula is a woman after my own heart, with her menagerie of birds, chickens, and dogs. If that isn’t enough, she even provided us with an office cat, Norma Jean, who sits in on some of our meetings and makes sure everyone stays in line.
For the last nine months, I have been mom to a beautiful baby boy. But for the 31 years before that, I was foster mom to hundreds of stray pets. About ten years ago, I started rescuing pets on my own, which led to me founding Coastal Pet Rescue here in Savannah on my 23rd birthday in 2003. I was ecstatic when Paula decided to adopt an orange tabby from me shortly after I joined her team.
If you can imagine, running an all-volunteer non-profit can be rather taxing, and certainly not cheap. On top of veterinary expenses and providing for food, there’s a lot of travel involved, which means money for the gas and more miles on our main “puppymobile.” That’s why we look to grants and contests to help us with funding, and right now, we have a very big opportunity.
The CPR “puppymobile” has various uses, such as rescuing a mom and her seven puppies from an animal control shelter where they would have otherwise been euthanized, collecting 127 pounds of pet fur to be stuffed in oil booms along the Gulf Coast (May 2010), and delivering supplies to an animal shelter in Rome, GA to feed animals displaced by tornadoes (April 2011).
On Sunday, May 29th, you can log on to the Toyota USA Facebook page and help Coastal Pet Rescue win a brand new Toyota SUV to help transport pets. Our current vehicle is over 11 years old and has over 187,000 miles on it. How wonderful would it be to be for us to save money on repairs and be assured that our transports will be safe for the pets and volunteers? Best of all, it doesn’t cost anymore than a couple minutes of your time.
Here’s how to vote:
1. On Sunday, May 29th (not before, not after), go to http://www.facebook.com/toyota
2. Like their page.
3. Click the “100 Cars for Good” link on the left.
4. Vote for Coastal Pet Rescue by clicking the box next to “Vote.”
5. Click the checkbox to confirm your vote, then click “confirm” again.
(Only one vote per Facebook account.)
We need your vote to make our dream a reality.
Homeless pets need you to care.
Lisa Scarbrough offers mom-on-a-dime advice for parents like her who still hold out hope that they’ll be able to afford the rising costs of college tuition (yeah, right). Course, Lisa has some time to prepare; her son, Ian, is 8-months old. Lisa lives in Guyton, GA, and when she’s not cleaning sweet potatoes off her son’s face, she serves as the Online Community Manager for Paula Deen.
For the last nine months, I have been mom to a beautiful baby boy. But for the 31 years before that, I was foster mom to hundreds of stray pets. About ten years ago, I started rescuing pets on my own, which led to me founding Coastal Pet Rescue here in Savannah on my 23rd birthday in 2003. I was ecstatic when Paula decided to adopt an orange tabby from me shortly after I joined her team.
If you can imagine, running an all-volunteer non-profit can be rather taxing, and certainly not cheap. On top of veterinary expenses and providing for food, there’s a lot of travel involved, which means money for the gas and more miles on our main “puppymobile.” That’s why we look to grants and contests to help us with funding, and right now, we have a very big opportunity.
The CPR “puppymobile” has various uses, such as rescuing a mom and her seven puppies from an animal control shelter where they would have otherwise been euthanized, collecting 127 pounds of pet fur to be stuffed in oil booms along the Gulf Coast (May 2010), and delivering supplies to an animal shelter in Rome, GA to feed animals displaced by tornadoes (April 2011).
On Sunday, May 29th, you can log on to the Toyota USA Facebook page and help Coastal Pet Rescue win a brand new Toyota SUV to help transport pets. Our current vehicle is over 11 years old and has over 187,000 miles on it. How wonderful would it be to be for us to save money on repairs and be assured that our transports will be safe for the pets and volunteers? Best of all, it doesn’t cost anymore than a couple minutes of your time.
Here’s how to vote:
1. On Sunday, May 29th (not before, not after), go to http://www.facebook.com/toyota
2. Like their page.
3. Click the “100 Cars for Good” link on the left.
4. Vote for Coastal Pet Rescue by clicking the box next to “Vote.”
5. Click the checkbox to confirm your vote, then click “confirm” again.
(Only one vote per Facebook account.)
We need your vote to make our dream a reality.
Homeless pets need you to care.
Lisa Scarbrough offers mom-on-a-dime advice for parents like her who still hold out hope that they’ll be able to afford the rising costs of college tuition (yeah, right). Course, Lisa has some time to prepare; her son, Ian, is 8-months old. Lisa lives in Guyton, GA, and when she’s not cleaning sweet potatoes off her son’s face, she serves as the Online Community Manager for Paula Deen.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
1001 Ways To Get Tybee-ized:Socially Responsible Vacations
Mermaid Cottages actively supports local and charitable projects and we make it possible for you to get involved more directly, as well! Through our “Mermaids Give Back” program, we help match cottage renters with local volunteer programs (such as with the Sea Turtle Program through the Marine Science Center). Participating in various local projects alongside our Mermaids and Mermen allows our guests to not only experience authentic activities, but also gives them the chance to leave the island a better place.
Here, our special Honorary Mermaid and Contributor, Lisa Scarbrough, shares how you can make a difference this weekend and your participation will have a lasting impact for many years to come!
Doing Good for the Community with Just a Vote
By Lisa Scarbrough
If you know Paula, you know that she is a big animal lover. It was one of just the many things that made me so happy to come and work for her. Paula is a woman after my own heart, with her menagerie of birds, chickens, and dogs. If that isn’t enough, she even provided us with an office cat, Norma Jean, who sits in on some of our meetings and makes sure everyone stays in line.
For the last nine months, I have been mom to a beautiful baby boy. But for the 31 years before that, I was foster mom to hundreds of stray pets. About ten years ago, I started rescuing pets on my own, which led to me founding Coastal Pet Rescue here in Savannah on my 23rd birthday in 2003. I was ecstatic when Paula decided to adopt an orange tabby from me shortly after I joined her team.
If you can imagine, running an all-volunteer non-profit can be rather taxing, and certainly not cheap. On top of veterinary expenses and providing for food, there’s a lot of travel involved, which means money for the gas and more miles on our main “puppymobile.” That’s why we look to grants and contests to help us with funding, and right now, we have a very big opportunity.
The CPR “puppymobile” has various uses, such as rescuing a mom and her seven puppies from an animal control shelter where they would have otherwise been euthanized, collecting 127 pounds of pet fur to be stuffed in oil booms along the Gulf Coast (May 2010), and delivering supplies to an animal shelter in Rome, GA to feed animals displaced by tornadoes (April 2011).
On Sunday, May 29th, you can log on to the Toyota USA Facebook page and help Coastal Pet Rescue win a brand new Toyota SUV to help transport pets. Our current vehicle is over 11 years old and has over 187,000 miles on it. How wonderful would it be to be for us to save money on repairs and be assured that our transports will be safe for the pets and volunteers? Best of all, it doesn’t cost anymore than a couple minutes of your time.
Here’s how to vote:
1. On Sunday, May 29th (not before, not after), go to http://www.facebook.com/toyota
2. Like their page.
3. Click the “100 Cars for Good” link on the left.
4. Vote for Coastal Pet Rescue by clicking the box next to “Vote.”
5. Click the checkbox to confirm your vote, then click “confirm” again.
(Only one vote per Facebook account.)
Paula was kind enough to appear in our appeal video to help us win a finalist spot for this contest. Now we need your vote to make our dream a reality.
Here, our special Honorary Mermaid and Contributor, Lisa Scarbrough, shares how you can make a difference this weekend and your participation will have a lasting impact for many years to come!
Doing Good for the Community with Just a Vote
By Lisa Scarbrough
For the last nine months, I have been mom to a beautiful baby boy. But for the 31 years before that, I was foster mom to hundreds of stray pets. About ten years ago, I started rescuing pets on my own, which led to me founding Coastal Pet Rescue here in Savannah on my 23rd birthday in 2003. I was ecstatic when Paula decided to adopt an orange tabby from me shortly after I joined her team.
If you can imagine, running an all-volunteer non-profit can be rather taxing, and certainly not cheap. On top of veterinary expenses and providing for food, there’s a lot of travel involved, which means money for the gas and more miles on our main “puppymobile.” That’s why we look to grants and contests to help us with funding, and right now, we have a very big opportunity.
The CPR “puppymobile” has various uses, such as rescuing a mom and her seven puppies from an animal control shelter where they would have otherwise been euthanized, collecting 127 pounds of pet fur to be stuffed in oil booms along the Gulf Coast (May 2010), and delivering supplies to an animal shelter in Rome, GA to feed animals displaced by tornadoes (April 2011).
On Sunday, May 29th, you can log on to the Toyota USA Facebook page and help Coastal Pet Rescue win a brand new Toyota SUV to help transport pets. Our current vehicle is over 11 years old and has over 187,000 miles on it. How wonderful would it be to be for us to save money on repairs and be assured that our transports will be safe for the pets and volunteers? Best of all, it doesn’t cost anymore than a couple minutes of your time.
Here’s how to vote:
1. On Sunday, May 29th (not before, not after), go to http://www.facebook.com/toyota
2. Like their page.
3. Click the “100 Cars for Good” link on the left.
4. Vote for Coastal Pet Rescue by clicking the box next to “Vote.”
5. Click the checkbox to confirm your vote, then click “confirm” again.
(Only one vote per Facebook account.)
Paula was kind enough to appear in our appeal video to help us win a finalist spot for this contest. Now we need your vote to make our dream a reality.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Puppy Cam
The puppies we sponsor are specially bred to become guide dogs and service dogs. These are no ordinary puppies. They're a part of something BIG! And, so are you!
Each time you stay with Mermaid Cottages and every time you give our delicious, natural Beach Bum Biscuits Treats to your dog you're making a contribution to sponsor puppies in training school.
Take a look at the Puppy Cam and a new litter of labs that will soon be assigned to a "Walker" (a person who raises and socializes a puppy until he's ready to start training).
http://www.guidedogs.org/index.php?page=puppy-cam
It's just one of the ways you can make a difference and give back while you enjoy a fantastic getaway with us!
Monday, May 23, 2011
MTLC Withdrawal
Are you feeling a little blah and underwhelmed? Do you find yourself daydreaming about your stays at Mermaid Cottages and fun times on Tybee Island? Have you a longing for the Mermaids' Tender Loving Care?
Do you have...MTLC WITHDRAWAL?
Just wish upon a Mermaid and repeat over and over, "There's no place like Tybee. There's no place like Tybee."
Actually, all you have to do is book your next stay on mermaidcottages.com, but when in a crisis go ahead and throw a hissy fit and your friends and
family may even do it for you.
If the mere mention of the words "Mermaids" and "Tybee" cause you to bark and howl uncontrollably go for the cure. Are y'all comin'?
Do you have...MTLC WITHDRAWAL?
Just wish upon a Mermaid and repeat over and over, "There's no place like Tybee. There's no place like Tybee."
Actually, all you have to do is book your next stay on mermaidcottages.com, but when in a crisis go ahead and throw a hissy fit and your friends and
family may even do it for you.
If the mere mention of the words "Mermaids" and "Tybee" cause you to bark and howl uncontrollably go for the cure. Are y'all comin'?
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Beach Bum Biscuits:Your Support Makes A Difference
Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Puppy Sponsorship Program
Your stay with Mermaid Cottages will continue the efforts to support Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Puppy Sponsorship Program, which make it possible for disabled individuals to realize their independence through the use of a service dog. These programs also assist returning soldiers soldiers with a variety of needs including post traumatic stress disorder.
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
Your stay with Mermaid Cottages will also support The Guide Dog Foundation For the Blind. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
When you stay with Mermaid Cottages you help us make a difference! Make an even greater contribution by spreading the word about our delicious, all natural dog treats and be sure to post photos of your dog enjoying Beach Bum Biscuits!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Best Dishes from Paula and Boomer!
Boomer, our 1 year old golden retriever puppy we currently sponsor in Guide Dog training, came to visit Savannah, recently. Boomer and his "Walker", Sandy, met Sandy's parents for a wonderful meal at The Lady and Sons.
As part of his socialization and training, Sandy has raised Boomer since he was 8 weeks old. She takes him everywhere she goes so that he can get used to public and social situations. Boomer will soon return to Guide Dog School for more formal training and evaluation, but he really enjoyed meeting the incredible staff at The Lady and Sons and even had his picture made with "Paula" (@Paula_Deen on Twitter).
Proceeds from the sales of our tasty Beach Bum Biscuits help sponsor puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. Boomer is the 5th puppy we've sponsored!
If you'd like to help sponsor a puppy just come visit us and be sure to bring your pet, too!
As part of his socialization and training, Sandy has raised Boomer since he was 8 weeks old. She takes him everywhere she goes so that he can get used to public and social situations. Boomer will soon return to Guide Dog School for more formal training and evaluation, but he really enjoyed meeting the incredible staff at The Lady and Sons and even had his picture made with "Paula" (@Paula_Deen on Twitter).
Proceeds from the sales of our tasty Beach Bum Biscuits help sponsor puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. Boomer is the 5th puppy we've sponsored!
If you'd like to help sponsor a puppy just come visit us and be sure to bring your pet, too!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Pass The Biscuits, Please!
Did you know that every doggie guest staying in any of our pet friendly cottages finds a supply of our delicious Beach Bum Biscuits treats as our welcome gift?Proceeds from our signature doggie treats help sponsor a puppy to be trained as a Guide Dog or a Service dog for a person with a disability, including veterans returning from service that may need assistance.
This is just one of the ways Mermaids Give Back to our community and it's also one of the easiest ways our guests can give back, as well. Proceeds from the sales of Beach Bum Biscuits all go towards sponsoring our puppies, so be sure to pick some up at Seaside Sisters while you're here and contact us any time you need more!
It there's any doubt our Beach Bum Biscuits are good just ask any of our repeat doggie guests!Now, STORM! How many have you had?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
GRILLIN' AND CHILLIN'
Griffin is an avid outdoorsman and he's looking forward to pulling a few big ones from the waters around Tybee. Mae is just happy to go along and find some great adventures, too.
When it's time to serve up the day's catch they'll enjoy the Pawsome Patio and back deck at Paws and Paddles!
When you share your Tybee adventures with your best furiend be sure to post your photos on our Facebook pages. We love hearing about your Dog Tales and everyone enjoys adding more smiles to our Wag Pack.
Y'ALL COMIN'?
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Paws and Paddles:A Howling Success
Our newest dog friendly cottage is ready to make its debut as part of our collection of beautifully restored vintage cottages! This pawsome 3 bedroom, 2 bath beauty has just undergone a complete transformation to become the perfect family home away from home or girls getaway haven!Bright, cheerful and with tail wagging comfort, Paws and Paddles is ideally located near the north end restaurants, shops, the Tybee Lighthouse and a short stroll to our beautiful beaches.
For a closer look and to book online go directly to our website at http://mermaidcottages.com/. Our famous mermaids are ready to start taking your reservations now, so you can also call us directly at 912 313 0784!
Get out your calendar and start making plance to visit soon. Hang on to your leash. Once your dog sees this Pooch Paradise you'll be headed our way, for sure!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Mothers Day:Puppy Love
What do you get a Mom who has everything? A hug will always be at the top of the list and we have an even better idea! Hug a puppy for Mothers Day!
* Sponsor a harness and leash for a puppy training to be a Guide Dog or Service Dog
* Sponsor a dog in training.
* Sponsor medical care for a litter of puppies
* Name and sponsor a puppy.
* Sponsor a student's room and board while training to receive a Guide Dog or Service Dog
* Sponsor a Guide Dog team for life.
It's the perfect gift for Moms everywhere!
http://www.guidedogs.org/index.php?page=sponsorships
* Sponsor a dog in training.
* Sponsor medical care for a litter of puppies
* Name and sponsor a puppy.
* Sponsor a student's room and board while training to receive a Guide Dog or Service Dog
* Sponsor a Guide Dog team for life.
It's the perfect gift for Moms everywhere!
http://www.guidedogs.org/index.php?page=sponsorships
Monday, May 2, 2011
A Special Gift For Mother's Special Day
Thinking of a special gift for Mom on her special day?
For most moms nothing is more special than the gift of time. Mom always loves it when the family makes time for her, so how about surprising your Mom by volunteering to pet sit for her while she goes out to do some things for herself.
She'll be grateful you were so thoughtful and she'll be impressed you gave her the gift of time...for herself.
For most moms nothing is more special than the gift of time. Mom always loves it when the family makes time for her, so how about surprising your Mom by volunteering to pet sit for her while she goes out to do some things for herself.
She'll be grateful you were so thoughtful and she'll be impressed you gave her the gift of time...for herself.
Just be sure to know your audience.
Oh, the joys of pet sitting!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
BBB Dog Tales: Of Dogs and Granddogs
MOTHER'S DAY is coming and how will you honor your Mother this year?
Our own Sophie says make a donation to your local animal shelter or rescue group to honor your mother.
Moms who love their dogs and granddogs.
They deserve a special honor on this special day!
Friday, April 29, 2011
BBB Dog Tales: Living the Grey Dog Life
What does one do when a loved one is a Houdini that escapes and bolts out the door and another loved one repeatedly brings the outdoors in to your house and studio? Well, if the loved ones are Weimaraners you just learn to adore them and don't sweat the small stuff!
Meet Tucker and Oliver, the regal and handsome purebreed wards of Grey Dog Studio artist, Laurel Johns. Purebreed, magnificent and rescued, these lads divide their time between Laureal's Hird Island, GA stained glass art studio and summers in Tenants Harbor, ME.
Weimaraners are friendly, fearless, alert and obedient, but they are also assertive, bold, headstrong and loyal. As with most rescued animals, you may start out to do something good by adopting a homeless pet, but you soon find out they rescue you right back!
We'll share more about Laurel and her beautiful and extraordinary stained glass art in an upcoming Mermaids In Our Midst, so for right now enjoy these charming fellows and learn more about the joys of adopting one or any animal from your local shelter or rescue group.
For more information about Weimaraners go to weimrescue.org and Adopt, Foster, Transport and Volunteer in your community.
For more information about Grey Dog Studio, Laurel Johns and her stained glass art creations go to www.greydogstudio.com.
Laurel is making a difference in the art world and in the pet community by rescuing these magnificent Weimaraners. Thanks for sharing your art and Tucker and Oliver, Laurel!
Weimaraners are friendly, fearless, alert and obedient, but they are also assertive, bold, headstrong and loyal. As with most rescued animals, you may start out to do something good by adopting a homeless pet, but you soon find out they rescue you right back!
We'll share more about Laurel and her beautiful and extraordinary stained glass art in an upcoming Mermaids In Our Midst, so for right now enjoy these charming fellows and learn more about the joys of adopting one or any animal from your local shelter or rescue group.
For more information about Weimaraners go to weimrescue.org and Adopt, Foster, Transport and Volunteer in your community.
For more information about Grey Dog Studio, Laurel Johns and her stained glass art creations go to www.greydogstudio.com.
Laurel is making a difference in the art world and in the pet community by rescuing these magnificent Weimaraners. Thanks for sharing your art and Tucker and Oliver, Laurel!
Help The Smallest Tornado Victims
Many people across several states were affected by the tornadoes that tore through the south yesterday. Everyone needs help, especially the smallest victims...pets left injured and/or abandoned by the destruction. Here's how you can help:* Donate pet food for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens
* Donate pet beds, kennels
* Donate towels, blankets
* Donate newspapers
* Donate toys, treats
* Volunteer to give pet baths, grooming assistance, dog walks
* Volunteer to foster an abandoned pet
* Be a friend to a person or pet in need
Many lost or abandoned pets could end up in a shelter near you, so donate your goods and time if you can. If not, please make a donation to your local animal shelter or rescue group. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Beach Bum Biscuits: EASTER Reminds Us To Give Thanks
Today will be filled with lots of wonderful food, love and laughter and the renewal of time honored traditions we wish to pass on to our families and friends. One tradition at Mermaid Cottages we will always honor is the opportunity to serve, to give back, to celebrate and to carry on.
Thank you to everyone who helps us sponsor puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. By staying with Mermaid Cottages and promoting Beach Bum Biscuits you help continue this tradition. Our own Berkeley Springs recently graduated from Guide Dog School and is now paired with his Forever Friend. They'll have a beautiful journey together and for that we are grateful and thankful and proud!
Dog Tales: Easter Visits We Love
One of the best things about a holiday is when we get to see and spend time with those we love...and that includes our Pawsome Pals!
We love it when we get to meet all of our guests and we especially enjoy meeting new members of our pet community. Be sure to post your pet pics on our Facebook pages and we'll proudly display them!
Happy Easter, Y'all!
Pet We\'ve Met Along The Way
We love it when we get to meet all of our guests and we especially enjoy meeting new members of our pet community. Be sure to post your pet pics on our Facebook pages and we'll proudly display them!
Happy Easter, Y'all!
Pet We\'ve Met Along The Way
Danny + Peeps = Gobble Gobble
By now, everyone knows our Danny. He's our mascot. He's our photo shoot model. He's our Look-Out Sentry. He's our Ambassador.
He's also a bottom-less disposal.
No matter what the holiday or what edible (and sometimes inedible) delight he spies he just has no willpower. Easter always brings to mind the time he devoured the PEEPS Easter Cake. The general rule for Danny's Gastronomic Escapades is so long as the object of his desire is at least 12 inches from the edge of the kitchen counter it's safe. The thing is Danny never read the rules and he never met a PEEPS he didn't like.
What do you have planned as an Easter surprise for your Pawsome Pal? Be sure to send us your Easter Pet Pics and we'll post them on our Facebook page!
We had originally wanted to post the pics of Diane's beautiful Easter PEEPS Cake, so here's the only photo she managed to snap of it. Just minutes later she turned her back and it was gone. The only clue to what had happened in the blink of an eye was the tell-tale sign of PEEPS sugar around Danny's mouth!
Here's wishing you a Happy Easter!
He's also a bottom-less disposal.
No matter what the holiday or what edible (and sometimes inedible) delight he spies he just has no willpower. Easter always brings to mind the time he devoured the PEEPS Easter Cake. The general rule for Danny's Gastronomic Escapades is so long as the object of his desire is at least 12 inches from the edge of the kitchen counter it's safe. The thing is Danny never read the rules and he never met a PEEPS he didn't like.
What do you have planned as an Easter surprise for your Pawsome Pal? Be sure to send us your Easter Pet Pics and we'll post them on our Facebook page!
We had originally wanted to post the pics of Diane's beautiful Easter PEEPS Cake, so here's the only photo she managed to snap of it. Just minutes later she turned her back and it was gone. The only clue to what had happened in the blink of an eye was the tell-tale sign of PEEPS sugar around Danny's mouth!
Here's wishing you a Happy Easter!
Beach Bum Biscuits:Easter's On Its Way!
What color will your Easter eggs be this year? Haven't decided, yet? While walking my dogs around the island I found my inspiration!
I love the cool blue I saw on this painted flower pot in front of Nora's Cottage and I love the idea of an Easter basket full of bright blue eggs nestled in white grass and dotted with yellow PEEPS throughout. I used to think I had to have eggs in every shade imaginable, but lately I'm drawn to less colors and more contrast. I think I'll make one large basket of blues and yellows and whites for my Easter table and maybe I'll still dye more eggs in different colors to donate to a local hunt. I enjoy dyeing the eggs and hiding them, but since I don't have small children I won't be hiding any in the yard at Nora's.
Now, my dogs always enjoy finding treats, so I'll donate my brightly colored Easter eggs and instead hide Beach Bum Biscuits around the yard for my Pawsome Pals. Besides, each dog friendly cottage is well stocked with a supply of Beach Bum Biscuits and I'm sure my Wag Pack will find everyone!
Nora's Cottage has this wonderful, fenced-in back yard. I might just discover that nap I've been missing while the dogs find their treats!
Be sure to plan your trip to Nora's Cottage. An adventure to waiting for you!
Dog Tales: Sharing the Adventure
Talk to most successful people and you'll often hear, "The greatest joy in success comes from sharing what I have with those I love." It's a wonderful life lesson to be learned, for sure, and for those of us that are pet owners we often equate real happiness with our adventures we get to share with others...especially our pets!
A visit to Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island is an adventure for everyone, including our pets! Although pets are not allowed on the beach there are still wonderful adventures to be had with our Pawsome Pals! Our pet friendly cottages have beautiful yards and most are fenced. Walking all around Tybee is a sensory delight for humans and dogs thanks to the beautiful architecture styles, island flora and fresh air. There are also great pet adventures to be had by boating over to Little Tybee Island and exploring the history of our coast around Fort Pulaski.
We have Bark Parks and stunning decks and porches and leisurely nap times that come with being on "Tybee Time". Don't just take our word for it. Just take a look at some of the smiles of our guests!
http://youtu.be/Kq-FypAbNkc
A visit to Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island is an adventure for everyone, including our pets! Although pets are not allowed on the beach there are still wonderful adventures to be had with our Pawsome Pals! Our pet friendly cottages have beautiful yards and most are fenced. Walking all around Tybee is a sensory delight for humans and dogs thanks to the beautiful architecture styles, island flora and fresh air. There are also great pet adventures to be had by boating over to Little Tybee Island and exploring the history of our coast around Fort Pulaski.
We have Bark Parks and stunning decks and porches and leisurely nap times that come with being on "Tybee Time". Don't just take our word for it. Just take a look at some of the smiles of our guests!
http://youtu.be/Kq-FypAbNkc
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Pomp and Circumstance. Rite of Passage. The Pinnacle of Achievement. Graduation Day. Fulfillment of Destiny.
Behind all the pomp lies the most important circumstance. Unto every life a time comes when each soul is called to serve a cause that's greater than himself or herself and it represents everything that is good and honorable in this wonderful life we share.
Behind all the pomp stand many dedicated supporters and caretakers and remarkable talents that make a difference and make their lives a testimony for achievements . They know that what we earn is our living and what we give is our life. They have learned that a life of service is a life best lived.
THEY are the people who make up Guidedog.org. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc. has provided Guide Dogs to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. THEY include the sponsors, the trainers, the puppy walkers and their many supporters from all across our world.
In our particular circumstance, this includes Mermaid Cottages and our commitment to sponsor Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. We even have our own special Mermaid At Large, Sandy Leandro, a very busy travel and hospitality executive who is our Puppy Walker. Sandy has raised and nurtured and socialized our latest puppies to become the best at what they do.
Recently, Sandy travelled to New York for CELEBRATION SUNDAY to attend the graduation of Berkeley Springs, one of the dogs she
was puppy walker to and one of the puppies we sponsor. If you've ever attended a milestone event for someone in your life you can appreciate the pride and love and hopes and dreams and all the emotions that swell up inside as you witness the recognition of a worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks to Diane Kaufman and her devotion to championing the best that Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers have to offer through Mermaid Cottages, Beach Bum Biscuits and the life that she lives.
In this circumstance the pomp is well deserved and we honor Berkeley Springs for achieving his Celebration Sunday and meeting his forever companion as he walks through life. This is our celebration every day!
Behind all the pomp lies the most important circumstance. Unto every life a time comes when each soul is called to serve a cause that's greater than himself or herself and it represents everything that is good and honorable in this wonderful life we share.
Behind all the pomp stand many dedicated supporters and caretakers and remarkable talents that make a difference and make their lives a testimony for achievements . They know that what we earn is our living and what we give is our life. They have learned that a life of service is a life best lived.
THEY are the people who make up Guidedog.org. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc. has provided Guide Dogs to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. THEY include the sponsors, the trainers, the puppy walkers and their many supporters from all across our world.
In our particular circumstance, this includes Mermaid Cottages and our commitment to sponsor Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. We even have our own special Mermaid At Large, Sandy Leandro, a very busy travel and hospitality executive who is our Puppy Walker. Sandy has raised and nurtured and socialized our latest puppies to become the best at what they do.
Recently, Sandy travelled to New York for CELEBRATION SUNDAY to attend the graduation of Berkeley Springs, one of the dogs shewas puppy walker to and one of the puppies we sponsor. If you've ever attended a milestone event for someone in your life you can appreciate the pride and love and hopes and dreams and all the emotions that swell up inside as you witness the recognition of a worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks to Diane Kaufman and her devotion to championing the best that Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers have to offer through Mermaid Cottages, Beach Bum Biscuits and the life that she lives.
In this circumstance the pomp is well deserved and we honor Berkeley Springs for achieving his Celebration Sunday and meeting his forever companion as he walks through life. This is our celebration every day!
Serving With Honor: TONY
One of the puppies we sponsored for Guide Dog training, Tony, is about to be paired with his new owner. Tony has spent the first years of his life learning and training to be of service to someone in need.
Tony excelled during his first 18 months of being socialized by his "walker" where he learned proper etiquette in public. Next, he moved up through the ranks of training and apprenticing and he's now ready to change someone's life forever.
Of course, this comes as no surprise to us. You see, Tony is a namesake. He is named to honor and in memory of Tony Patrea, JR. Tony was a brilliant young man from Tybee who was well known throughout the island for his citizenship, courteousness and helpfulness. He volunteered for many Mermaid Cottages community service projects and he also loved animals dearly.
Tony Patrea, Jr made the most of his life while he was here and we know Tony, the Guide Dog, will make his mark on someone's life just like his namesake.
We remember Tony Patrea, Jr and we honor his legacy through our Tony's life of service!
Vote for Danny!!!
Danny wants to be voted Best Looking in SOUTH Magazine!
Danny helps raise funds to sponsor puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities and he welcomes guests to Mermaid Cottages.
Be sure to give him your vote! VOTE for Danny!
BOOMER And The Journey To Service
BOOMER, our youngest Golden Retriever puppy in training to be a Guide Dog, dropped by for a visit, recently.
He just turned one last month, so our young lad is growing up. He'll soon be returning to Guide Dog School for more training.Boomer paid us a visit at Seaside Sisters and he gave their new expansion several tale wags! He also posed for pictures with everyone and even did a little modeling for our Mermaid Cottages section in the shop.
He has a very passionate soul and is super vigilant, so he will be the perfect service companion to a person with disabilities some day.
We're just glad we get to be his biggest cheerleaders and we're honored to take this journey with him. We love having Boomer in our neighborhood for visits!
Take a look at Boomer's visit to Seaside Sisters
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sophie Wants In On The Fun, Too!
We're rebranding one of our larger cottages and we need your help to give her a new name!
Vintage 1940s Cottage Home-Newly Restored and Updated!
New Deck and Deck Furniture
New Curtains
New Nautical Theme
New Local Art
Fresh Paint In/Out
New Hardwood Floors
1.5 Blocks to the beach
Pet Friendly!
Send Sophie your suggestions for a new name by 9 AM Thursday, March 31!
Your can post your suggestions on our FACEBOOK pages, TWEET them to @mermaidcottages or email them to diane@mermaidcottages.com!
Sophie says she'll grin even bigger if you send her more suggestions than Danny!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Danny Says NAME THIS COTTAGE!
It you had a dream cottage on Tybee what would you call it? Just think!
1940's Restored Vintage Cottage
Brand New Deck
Brand New Deck Furniture
New Hardwood Floors
New Curtains
New Local Art
Fresh New Paint In and Out
Sleeps 10
1.5 Blocks To The Beach
Pet Friendly
Easy Walk To Downtown Tybee
Perfect For Girl Scouts
Perfect For Book Clubs
Perfect For Writers Retreats
Perfect For Large Families
NAME THIS COTTAGE!
All Entries Must Be Received by 9 AM EST
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Post your suggestions on our FACEBOOK pages
or
TWEET to @mermaidcottages
or
Email your suggestions to
GO!
What Makes A Great Beauty Memorable?
One of our magnificent mermaid manors is getting re-branded. She's getting, fluffed, styled, coiffed, beautified and her debut is coming soon.
We asked various arbiters of good taste, "What makes a great beauty memorable?"
How can we make an already remarkable home be even more inviting?
One of the style icons we queried was our own Mermaid Mascot, Danny.
You see, when it comes to admiring something beautiful or enjoying something sinfully delicious,
Danny's our Go-To guy. So, we asked him. "Danny. What's one feature that makes a great beauty truly memorable?"
In true Danny style he just plopped down, let out a "I'm in heaven" yawn and wafted off into doggy dreamland on these beautiful hardwood floors.
What makes a great beauty memorable? Our cottage re-do will soon debut her new hardwoods. There's a clue to her identity hidden in this blog. Be sure to read our weekend blogs for Mermaid Cottages and Beach Bum Biscuits, our FACEBOOK pages and our TWEETS for more clues to her identity. Then, be thinking about what we should re-name her. Your winning recommendation could score you our Mermaid Magnificent Must-haves!
We asked various arbiters of good taste, "What makes a great beauty memorable?"
How can we make an already remarkable home be even more inviting?
One of the style icons we queried was our own Mermaid Mascot, Danny.
What makes a great beauty memorable? Our cottage re-do will soon debut her new hardwoods. There's a clue to her identity hidden in this blog. Be sure to read our weekend blogs for Mermaid Cottages and Beach Bum Biscuits, our FACEBOOK pages and our TWEETS for more clues to her identity. Then, be thinking about what we should re-name her. Your winning recommendation could score you our Mermaid Magnificent Must-haves!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Something To BARK About:NAME THAT COTTAGE!
WOOF!
Danny says BE ON THE LOOKOUT!
One of our extraordinary vacation homes is going through a complete makeover and we want you to give it a new name!
Make sure you LIKE Beach Bum Biscuits on FACEBOOK and FOLLOW our blogs for clues and important information about how you can enter our NAME THAT COTTAGE Contest!
Oh my! The prizes will be Mermaid Marvelous!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Denver Must Be Danny's Long Lost Sister
A You Tube video of Denver, the Guiltiest Dog in America, made the rounds this week and even landed Denver a guest spot on ABC's Good Morning America, too.
Like everyone else we got tickled at Denver's walk of shame after her owner discovered she had devoured a bag of cat treats while he was away.
We were tickled that someone else has a lab like our Danny. Danny is one of our Mermaid Cottages mascots and frequently models for our photo shoots. He truly is a beautiful soul and very loving, but he's had a few guilty episodes of his own.
To date and over the years, Danny has snarfed down cupcakes, a sour cream peach pound cake, bags of confectioners sugar, an Easter Coconut Cake decorated with Peeps, flour, and a few bags of Paula Deen's Cheese Biscuit Mix! He's even had to make a couple trips to the vet to have his stomach examined for various combinations of non-doggy friendly "treats" he confiscated without permission.
He's a cool customer. Usually, so long as a food item is at least 12 inches from the edge of the counter we consider it a "Danny Free Zone". But, if we're off by a couple of inches or if it's something truly too good to pass up like cakes and Peeps, Danny will find a way. Initially, he seems aloof and totally not interested, but turn your back for just a moment and it's carpe diem!
Maybe Denver will visit us some day and teach Danny the walk of shame. Until then, we have to stay one or two steps ahead of him!
If you've got photos or videos of your pets antics, please post them on our FACEBOOK page and your pet could be our Beach Bum Biscuits pet of the day!
Like everyone else we got tickled at Denver's walk of shame after her owner discovered she had devoured a bag of cat treats while he was away.
We were tickled that someone else has a lab like our Danny. Danny is one of our Mermaid Cottages mascots and frequently models for our photo shoots. He truly is a beautiful soul and very loving, but he's had a few guilty episodes of his own.
To date and over the years, Danny has snarfed down cupcakes, a sour cream peach pound cake, bags of confectioners sugar, an Easter Coconut Cake decorated with Peeps, flour, and a few bags of Paula Deen's Cheese Biscuit Mix! He's even had to make a couple trips to the vet to have his stomach examined for various combinations of non-doggy friendly "treats" he confiscated without permission.
He's a cool customer. Usually, so long as a food item is at least 12 inches from the edge of the counter we consider it a "Danny Free Zone". But, if we're off by a couple of inches or if it's something truly too good to pass up like cakes and Peeps, Danny will find a way. Initially, he seems aloof and totally not interested, but turn your back for just a moment and it's carpe diem!
Maybe Denver will visit us some day and teach Danny the walk of shame. Until then, we have to stay one or two steps ahead of him!
If you've got photos or videos of your pets antics, please post them on our FACEBOOK page and your pet could be our Beach Bum Biscuits pet of the day!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Pets With TLC!
Does your pet demonstrate its ability to parent and give care?
In our Mermaid family we have Moxie, a West Highland Terrier. She's never had puppies, but she's always been a terrific mom! She's 11 years old and she still has the very first toy we gave her, a stuffed duck. She has mothered and protected that little duck from the other dogs and we can often find her napping with it. She even mothers our Dachshund, Barney, and he's older than her!
We also saw this great story about another Westie, four year old Winston, on peoplepets.com. When his human family set up a birdbath and added some toy ducks, Winston immediately assumed guard duty. He dutifully watches over and protects his duckies!
Some of the best life lessons we learn about love and care come from our pets! If you pet has a great knack for TLC, be sure to let us know and post it on our FACEBOOK!
Your pet could be our Beach Bum Biscuit Pet of the Day!
In our Mermaid family we have Moxie, a West Highland Terrier. She's never had puppies, but she's always been a terrific mom! She's 11 years old and she still has the very first toy we gave her, a stuffed duck. She has mothered and protected that little duck from the other dogs and we can often find her napping with it. She even mothers our Dachshund, Barney, and he's older than her!
Your pet could be our Beach Bum Biscuit Pet of the Day!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Pillow Talk: I May Just Need a Friend-tervention!
You know how sometimes you can keep your obsessions in check so long as you don't get too much sensory overload at one time?
Take a look at this fabulous Etsy Shop and you'll see I just may need a Friend-tervention!
Take a look at this fabulous Etsy Shop and you'll see I just may need a Friend-tervention!
DOGS!
The BEACH!
FLOWERS!
I'm in danger!
PETETTE is a fantastic Etsy Shop I discovered today and I love how you can really brighten up any room by adding just the right pop of color. Just in time for Spring, too.
Check out their site and have fun, but don't look to me to pull you away. I'm already hooked!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Say NO To Potty Mouths!
Remember the good old days when all we had to worry about was how many frogs we had to kiss before we found our prince?
Now, we have to worry about the potty mouths of our pets!
Dr. Oz says puckering up for our pooches can actually make us sick! He says little puppy kisses can be fine, but we have to remember that most of our dogs are scavengers and let's face it...they're not always too particular about what they put in their mouths!
Toxocara, Salmonella, Guardia, Hookworm, Tapeworm, and many others can be found in the mouths of our pets. And, Dr. Oz adds that some of our pets' bad behaviors we ignore could be the cause of household illnesses. If your pet, especially cats, go outside and walk through yucky stuff and then hop up on your counter tops they are contaminating places where you prepare food. If you allow your pets to sleep in your bed you have to realize what's been in their mouths and on their paws is now where you sleep!
What can you do? Be sure to always wash your hands after handling any animal, don't let them rummage in garbage or raw meat, wipe/clean their paws when they come in from outside, keep pets off surfaces where you prepare food and always maintain a healthy pet with regular visits to the vet!
For more information about Dr Oz's recommendations go to www.peoplepets.com!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tybee Beach Ecology For Beach Bums!
Ever been strolling around Tybee with your dog, see something interesting and say, "What the heck is that?"
Now, you can find out and discover lots more with Dr. Joe's Tybee Beach Ecology Trips!
Dr. Joe has scheduled new trips for families and small groups this week and they're loads of fun:
Tuesday, March 22, 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, March 24, 5-7 pm
Saturday, March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 27, 9-11 a.m.
Contact Dr. Joe to reserve your spot at joe@ceasurf.com or 912 596 5362
It's a great way to get TYBEE-IZED!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Mary Kay Andrews and the K-9 Caper
Recently, she shared with us a fan letter she received from Canada. Of course we were excited, too, because we get to meet her wonderful fans who come to Tybee just to stay in her beautiful Breeze Inn beach home.
When she showed us the email she was beaming about the wonderful sentiments of the writer, Christine Pharand. Mary Kay Andrews was beaming and proud. We were intrigued!
We say this with love. Christine is a Border and Customs Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency. And she's a K-9 Officer. The only thing we love more than our Mary Kay Andrews is a good, old fashioned scandal! Having both in one was even better!
Had our Mary Kay Andrews somehow crossed the border into Canada while on one of her junking forays? We've all been in danger before when Mary Kay has seen something interesting at an estate sale or junk pile and we happened to walk in between her and a treasured discovery. Had she maybe run a covert operation across international lines just to pull something from a trash pile? Had the Canadian Border Patrol posted a capture order for our truant Mary Kay?
Well, as it turns out Christine really is a fan! In addition to her search and rescue work that takes her and her K-9 team around the world, Christine also comes to Savannah to work with rescue training! Christine and her rescue dogs, Boomer and Ranger, were in Savannah this weekend and made the trek over to Tybee to meet Mary Kay during her book signing and reading at Seaside Sisters' Grand Re-Opening!
Take a look at these magnificent search and rescue dogs and the great fun everyone had meeting them with Christine.
Well, it was just another adventurous day in the life of our favorite low country author, Mary Kay Andrews!
Don't worry Mary Kay. If you do ever get picked up because of your wander lust you can count on us to show up during visiting hours. What? You don't really think we'd pool our monies to bail you out, do you?
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