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Mermaid Debbie
Eastern Washington
I'm a mom, wife, artist, friend who is grateful and happy. I am also one of the pubishers of Mermaids of the Lake, a web-based magazine (e-zine) and a blog of the same name.
Interests: music, spirituality, pets, friends, laughing, collecting, random acts of kindness, cooking, movies, reading, writing, family, god, decorating, playing, organizing, junking, lakes, rivers, inspiration, nesting, making art, the great outoors, streams, pac man!
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Make Yourself a Giant Star using Yard Sticks!
This is one of my favorite DIY projects ever! It is big and awesome, inexpensive, and was fun to make. I bought five yard sticks for .68 a piece at Home Depot. You will also need a strand or two... Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Hello December! We Really Really Love You!
Hello December! We really do! (Love the month of December) Not only is it the month we celebrate Christmas, but it is also Mermaid Shelley's Birthday month and that means another beautiful reason to celebrate and gather with friends. Happy... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Oh, Yum... Maple Sugar Scrub!
Another decadent body scrub that can, once again, be whipped up quickly with just a few ingredients from your kitchen pantry! Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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11/12/13 - Brilliant Sunrise!
Now this is the way to start the day!!! So very grateful for this sight. Reflection on the water - beautiful The glorious clouds. Reminds me of one my favorite quotes: "Excuse me while I kiss the sky." ~Jimmy Hendrix Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Thank You United States Veterans
To all United States VETERANS and their families: THANK YOU! ~Debbie & Shelley Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Hello November: It Snowed!
We have had a pretty, colorful, sunny fall here in Eastern Washington until recently. The wet, windy weather has moved in and this morning we woke to a dusting of snow! It's like November is saying hello. My house faces... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Have a Happy, Safe, Fun Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all! May your Halloween be fun and safe! Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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My Feline Creative Muse
By Mermaid Debbie I have a creative muse who loves to hang out in my studio office while I paint or write. Her name is Janie and she purrs! I also have a sweet muse of the canine variety named... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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What a Beautiful Way to Start the Day!
By Mermaid Debbie Saturday morning - I am so happy that I didn't sleep in. This beautiful sight was worth sacrificing an extra hour of sleep! "The early bird gets the worm." We have a special gallery on Mermaids the... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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What Makes Your Heart Sing?
By Mermaid Debbie Do Something every single day that makes your heart sing. ~Marcia Wieder If we could do even one little thing every day that makes us feel so blessed and happy that our heart sings, we would be... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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In Grief & Sadness Still, 12 Years Later, We Remember 911
In homes, schools, work places, and more, we pause to remember what we can never forget. 911 forever changed us. As we remember the day our world came crashing down in chaotic horror, we grieve for the loss of each... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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We Have a Winner!!!
Congratulations to Julie Bates Eckert!!! You won the GIVEAWAY for free tickets to the Junk Bonanza show in Minnesota in September! We sent you an email. Look for it and please let us know so that we can make sure... Continue reading
Posted Aug 31, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Hello Again, Pink Saturday! Enter our Giveaway to Win Free Tickets to Junk Bonanza!
We have been gone from Pink Saturday for soooooooooooo long. We decided to jump back in with an awesome giveaway! Our friends at Junk Bonanza and Flea Market Style Magazine have asked us to host a Giveaway for them. All... Continue reading
Posted Aug 24, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Giveaway: Win Free Tickets to Junk Bonanza & More!
We want to help you win free tickets to the fabulous and fun Junk Bonanza Vintage & Junking show and more! It's quick and easy to enter. All you have to do is one of two things: Leave a comment... Continue reading
Posted Aug 20, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Dale Carnegie - Speaking Kind & Encouraging Words that may Affect the Happiness of Another
By Mermaid Debbie I love this Dale Carnegie Quote. A kind word that we may give just might be so helpful and important to the recipient that it may be remembered for a lifetime. It causes me to reflect on... Continue reading
Posted Aug 4, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Smart Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
Happy is the man who can set aside the offending remarks of another and go on his way. ~Gordon B. Hinckley Sometimes you need to stand your ground, but other times... times when it doesn't REALLY matter, it is a... Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Caught You! Deer Love My Potted Plants
By Mermaid Debbie Last week I was in my kitchen, cooking with my back to my large windows when my phone rang. It was my next door neighbor asking if I had looked out my kitchen window? I turned around... Continue reading
Posted Jul 23, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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It's Independence Day!!!
Happy July 4th to all of our fellow AMERICANS! Wishing all a super fun, safe day and night of celebrating our beautiful country, SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY! Did you know that the tune used for "My Country 'Tis of Thee"... Continue reading
Posted Jul 4, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Rest In Peace, Esther Williams
The world is a little less bright today because of the passing of beautiful Esther Williams R.I.P. Esther Williams Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Remembering with Gratitude on Memorial Day
Memorial Day~ Thank you to all the men and women who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice so that we are FREE. Thank you to their families, as well. Freedom isn't FREE. Continue reading
Posted May 27, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Praying for the People of Oklahoma
We are so sorry... Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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A Facebook Reunion: My Childhood Babysitter and a Heartwarming Story about a Baby Squirrel named Finnegan
By Mermaid Debbie When I was a small child I had a babysitter that I loved. Although she spelled it differently, her name was Debby, just like me! Debby went camping with us and played with my brother John and... Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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The Mermaids are Five!!! Happy Birthday to us!
Posted May 10, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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More Sad News...
We are so very deeply saddened by the news of the bombing in Boston today. More heartbreak and suffering is not what our world needs. Peace, love, grace, kindess, compassion - those are the things we need. We are praying... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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Make it Tea Time: Tea Tips and Ideas
The Mermaids love to entertain and we think a tea party is a delightful way to show guests a wonderful time. Our regular "Make It" feature this issue gives all kinds of excellent tea information, as well as a line-up... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Mermaids of the Lake Blog
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