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Tis The Season To Buy American!

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Have you ever stopped to check where some of the products you purchase are actually manufactured or created?

How many times do you automatically pick up a product and purchase it without reading where it’s produced and without knowing whether it helps support the American economy and American workers?  It’s not always easy, but it’s a good habit we should all practice when we can.

This year Mermaid Cottages wants to spotlight products and services created and produced here and we want to encourage everyone to take the time to look closer at purchases we all make.  We’ll be sharing our favorite Made In America goods and we hope you will, too.  When you find great products you’d like to help promote please share them with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter and with comments on our blogs.

Each of us has the power to affect change and to take an active part in creating jobs and stimulating the economy.  We’ll start the ball rolling by announcing that Mermaid Cottages is offering Gift Certificates for stays in our cozy cottages and historic homes.  You can purchase Mermaid Cottages Gift Certificates in any denomination or you can design your own Gift Certificate for an entire stay.  We can even help you with Gift Certificates for specific cottages!  And, don’t forget you can even purchase our world famous Mermaid Cottages Morning Bliss Coffee, our all natural Beach Bum Biscuits Dog Treats, our Note Cards and Calendars created by celebrated artist Fifi Flowers and how about our new J-Prons!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just email diane@mermaidcottages.com or give us a call at 912 313 0784. Let’s make gift giving fun and let’s all make a difference! Tis the season to buy American!  We’re making our lists, so how about you?

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Beach Retreats For Heroes

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Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes, November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2011!

We’re inviting  heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat next weekend.  We want to share our cozy cottages and our historic homes with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.

To qualify please be:

*  A current, active member of the military home on leave from a current or recent foreign tour of duty

*  A spouse of a current, active member of the military on deployment

*  A group of spouses of current, active members of the military on deployment

*  A current, active member of the military home on rehabilitation

 

Our men and women who serve in the military, their spouses, their children and their families are our modern day heroes who inspire us to make a difference.  Mermaid Cottages makes a difference by giving back to those who serve.

Our Beach Retreats For Heroes is open to the active military heroes who qualify:

*  One complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability

*  Available dates are November 10,11,12 and 13, 2011

*  Includes all nightly cottage rental rates and taxes.  All you pay is the Housekeeping Fee and Pet Fee (if appliable)

*  Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included

Mermaid Denise and Mermaid Jan are waiting to coordinate your Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat For Heroes.  Please call them at 912 655 6525 to book your getaway.  Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!

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PurpleStride Walk is Coming!

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Please come out to Tybee November 12th and join the Savannah Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for The PurpleStride 2011 event! This is the perfect event to bring the whole family, meet others, and create memories. There are great incentives for fundraising and all proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Stride with others who are just as passionate about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Come enjoy a 5K run/walk and PurpleLight vigil to honor and remember loved ones, music, kids’ activities, refreshments, and much more!

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     Registration for this event is ongoing online at the group’s website. Fees are $25 for adults (or $30 day of event) and $10 for ages 3 through 15 ($15 on the day of event). Survivors, volunteers, and ages 2 and under are FREE!
The fun will be centered at the Pier and Pavilion here on Tybee, and registration opens at 2:00 pm the day of the event. Come on down and get registered! The 1/4 mile Kiddie Run begins at 3:00 pm, followed by the Adult 5 K Walk/Run at 3:30 pm. There will be a Closing Ceremony at 5:30 pm, so make sure you don’t miss a minute!

     The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in their own words, “is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure.” You can read more about the group and their efforts at their website, just click the link above. You can also learn more about pancreatic cancer and how you can help there as well!
This is a fun way to raise money for a great cause…not to mention a wonderful excuse to come to the beach! We hope to see you there!

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Making a Difference, Mermaid Style!

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Welcome to Tybee Island!

Mermaid Cottages has the coziest homes away from home in Tybee Island and Savannah, it’s true. But we’re more than vacation rentals; we’re part of a community. That’s why we are active with the local island community, including helping people and local organizations we believe in and love. That’s what our project, Mermaids Make a Difference, is all about! We invite you to jump right in and volunteer during your visit. Of course, we’d like for you to get involved if even just for the day as well!

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We love giving back to our community and want to share every opportunity we know about with you! If you are looking for ways to be more involved, whether it’s during your vacation or just for the day, make sure to check out the Community tab on our website.  It’s a little thing we like to call Voluntourism on Tybee, and we’d love for you to join us in giving a little back! We have a list full of fabulous ways to get in there and give back. There are loads of upcoming events listed for you to choose from, like The Journey to Peace Walk to benefit the SAFE Shelter of Savannah on October 22nd, and The PurpleStride Savannah 5K to raise awareness and funds to fight Pancreatic Cancer November 12th, just to name a few. We also have Beach Sweeps planned on a regular basis, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! You can even show off your Mermaid pride with a tee shirt from Seaside Sisters, where there are loads of other Mermaid Cottages goodies as well. Goodies that help you give back with each purchase!

Just by staying with Mermaid Cottages you are giving back! Your stay helps us support Tybee’s Sea Turtles and the guide dogs we sponsor each year!

Mermaid Cottages loves Tybee Island, and we know you do, too! We encourage you to take a little time during your visit to Tybee and join us in giving back to the community we hold so dear. We hope to see y’all real soon!

 

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More Mermaid Goodies!

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Greetings Mermaid Cottages Guests (and all shoppers who love great souvenir t-shirts and supporting animals in need!) Check out our Mermaid Cottages long-sleeve t-shirts! $35 each/sizes Small to 2XL. The best part about purchasing one of these great shirts – profits go to support our work with rescue dogs and cats through One Love Animal Rescue, Florida Lab Rescue and other animal non-profits! These shirts are awesome! Perfect for the Fall & Winter months…a chilly boat ride to explore what Tybee has to o6er in the o6-season, a brisk walk on the beach during the Holidays…a cozy reminder of your wonderful vacation…endless possibilities for these great shirts!
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And, speaking of the Holidays, why not take a few of these great shirts home for Holiday gifts! Don’t go home without a great reminder of your time on Tybee and help us support animals in need at the same time!

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