Mermaid schools are in session. No, we’re not talking about pods of Mermaids in the ocean (they’re everywhere, though…). We’re talking about the schools, teachers, and classrooms Mermaid Cottages has adopted for this school year. Head Mermaid Diane got schooled recently when she learned over 96% of teachers provide school supplies with their own money so their students aren’t left out. In fact, most teachers spend over $750 of their own money each school year. With these facts in hand, Diane rallied our team to adopt some local schools with teachers, classrooms, and students who need help. Teachers are working harder than ever to help students catch up and excel. We’re doing our part to help. These teachers are teaching us how to be better helpers, too.
Earth Day is a wonderful time to join the Tybee Clean Beach Volunteers on Earth Day +1 to clean a section of Tybee Island’s Beach. All equipment will be provided. Parking passes are available at check-in on a first-come basis, so just remember to return yours at the end of the event.
Mermaid Cottages invites you to vacation with a purpose during your stays. You’ll find our favorite voluntourism events on our calendar and you can always check with our Mermaids for other opportunities that might be available, too. Also during your stays, here are ways you can help us stay more green.
Save Electricity
* Slay “Vampire Power” by turning off all lights, TVs, DVDs & computers when not in use
* Use the outdoor clothesline to dry your clothes (they smell good too!)
* Open the windows turn on the ceiling fans and enjoy the ocean breezes!
* Use Cold, not Hot in the washing machine
* Draw your curtains/blinds during the heat of the day
Save Fuel and Drive Less
* Walk, ride bikes, rent scooters or electric cars!
* Save gas and have more fun — Tybee is better enjoyed moving SLOW!
Recycle
The City is requesting that residents participate in a voluntary recycling drop-off program.
There are four locations where residents may drop off their recyclables. Recycling trailers are located in Memorial Park, Jaycee Park, and on the west side of Polk Street between Fort Avenue and Bay Street.
Residents may also drop off their recyclables at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Facility located at 76 Polk Street. The trailers are available 24 hours a day, but the DPW facility is open between the hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM weekdays, and 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the weekends.
The City is currently accepting the following recyclable materials at all locations:
Plastics #1 and #2
Aluminum cans and bottles
Tin Cans
Cardboard
Mixed paper – office, newspaper, and magazines
The recycling trailers each have four compartments to separate your recyclables. Plastics #1 and #2 will go in one compartment; aluminum and tin cans will go in one compartment; mixed paper in one compartment; and cardboard in the last compartment. Please put the appropriate materials in the designated compartment.
At the DPW facility, there are separate dumpsters for cardboard, plastics, aluminum and tin, and a separate smaller dumpster for mixed paper. Staff will direct you to the appropriate bins.
Please separate recyclables and put them in the appropriate containers. In addition, please breakdown cardboard prior to putting it into the containers to allow more material to fit.
Reduce, Reuse
* Take your own bags to the grocery store
* Use Dish Cloths and cloth napkins and less paper products
Conserve Water
* While brushing teeth, turn water off, and use a cup of water to cleanse mouth of toothpaste
* Use dishwasher only when completely full with dirty dishes
* Installing Compact Fluorescent light bulbs in all of our homes
* Lo-flow water-saving devices are installed in all bathrooms and outdoor showers
* All our cleaning products are eco-friendly
* Energy audits for all our homes to see how we can save more energy
* Planting drought-resistant and local plants to help conserve water
Earth Day is almost here, so be our guests and vacation with a purpose, too. Which of our Mermaid Cottages is best for you? Reserve yours right on our website or when you call us at 912.658.0714!
Mermaids Make A Difference From The Seas To The Wilds Of Samburu!
Join Mermaid Cottages and the Samburu Warriors to Save the Elephants
From now through November 15, 2017, donate $25 or more and you’ll be entered into a Grand Prize drawing:
*A three night stay in a two bedroom Mermaid Cottage between November 27, 2017 and March 1, 2018 (except Christmas, New Year’s weeks).
*Also includes an excursion to Little Tybee for six people aboard Sundial Charters.
And, a sunset wine and cheese party on Dog Paddle Dock at Mermaid World, Tybee Island, GA!.
*For every $25 you donate via the link for our Mermaid Cottages team (https://www.crowdrise.com/MermaidCottageslovesElephants/fundraiser/dianekaufman1) we’ll enter your name in the Grand Prize drawing. That means if you donate $25 four separate times, your name will be entered four times.
Please help us save the elephants!
Head Mermaid Diane will be walking a 10k fundraiser in NYC in November. The Mermaids would love for anyone who would like to come walk (or run) and join our team! Its Voluntourism at its best! (https://www.active.com/new-york-ny/running/distance-running-races/the-saving-the-elephants-run-walk-20170
Mermaid Cottages welcomes your FurMaids, so always bring them along when you visit! Most Mermaid Cottages are pet friendly and it’s a treat for us when our pet guests bring along their well-behaved humans. We work extensively with Savannah area animal rescue groups and there’s always a need for pet food. Now through February 28, 2016 bring your pet AND a donation of pet food (dry or canned) and your pet will stay free (Excludes holidays and special events dates. New reservations only, please.)!
Most appreciated are dry puppy, kitten, dog and cat foods such as Purina Pro Plan Adult/Puppy/Cat/Kitten; Wellness, Wholesome or Grain Free varieties. There’s also a need for wet/soft canned puppy or cat food. Other items needed include: …
Mermaid Cottages welcomes your FurMaids, so always bring them along when you visit! Most 
