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Top 10 Mermaid Toys for pools
Long, hot summer days are the perfect time to embrace the mermaid lifestyle and head to the beach, or if a beach is too far away, then the local swimming pool. Give your children some stimulation and a break away from screens with some fun mermaid pool toys. From inflatable mermaid floats to mermaid tails, we’ve rounded up the best mermaid pool toys for some warm-weather fun! 1. Mermaid 3D Inflatable Beach Ball£18, Amazon Mermaid 3D Inflatable Beach Ball CREDIT: AMAZON Make the sunny season one to remember with Sunnylife's Insta-famous games. Inflate the fun in the water with the Inflatable 3D Beach Ball which features a 3D mermaid tail icon within the beach ball! Buy Now 2. Mermaid Inflatable Volley Ball Game£40, Amara.com Mermaid Inflatable Volley Ball Game CREDIT: AMAZON Bring your best game this summer with this inflatable volleyball set. Use at the pool, in the garden, at the beach or at a picnic. Perfect for mermaids and humans alike. Buy Now 3. Disney Princess Spin and Swim Ariel Doll£18.49, Amazon Disney Princess Spin and Swim Ariel Doll CREDIT: AMAZON Princess of the waves, Ariel is ready for the water! Wind up the seashell on Ariel's back, place her in the water, and watch her friends Flounder and Sebastian float and spin around her for ultimate water-whirling adventures! Your little mermaid will have oceans of fun winding her up and watching them whirl! Buy Now 4. Enchanted Drops Mermaid Tail£87.49, Planetmermaid.com Enchanted Drops Mermaid Tail CREDIT: PLANET MERMAID Enchanted Drops mermaid tail is the most mysterious one from all Planet Mermaid tails. Its design was inspired by the clarity of rainwater drops and foggy secrets of the lake. Features their new reinforced Magic Fin monofin! Enjoy mermaiding with this beautiful creation of the underwater world. Buy Now 5. Mermaid Inflatable Ring Toss Game£4.99, partydelights.co.uk Mermaid Inflatable Ring Toss Game CREDIT: PARTY DELIGHTS Take your pool game to the next level and have some fun with the Mermaid Inflatable Ring Toss Game. Play with your fellow mermaids for a mermazing time! Buy Now 6. Bloopies Mermaid Luna Doll£12, Argos.co.uk Bloopies Mermaid Luna Doll CREDIT: ARGOS Meet the Bloopies Mermaids, your new mermaid friends! These beautiful mermaids just love playing in the bath or pool. They squirt water out of their mouth when you press their belly and they can even blow bubbles when you play with them in your bubble bath! Buy Now 7. Inflatable Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Toy£7.50, thetoyshop.com Inflatable Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Toy CREDIT: THE ENTERTAINER Ride around in the pool or sea on your very own giant ride-on mermaid tail. This Inflatable Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Toy is the perfect toy for endless summer fun. Super-easy to climb on and off of, this giant mermaid tail is the perfect way to cruise or float around on the water. 8. Sea Star Sinkers Pool Toy£15.10, Etsy.com Sea Star Sinkers Pool Toy CREDIT: ETSY Add a little mermaid magic into your next pool adventure with the new Sea Star Sinkers! These sink toys are unique because they are made from dragon skin silicone which is very flexible, soft, and durable. This rubber is also skin safe and it is what professional mermaids tails are made out of. The starfish sinkers can be used in freshwater, saltwater, and even chlorine pools! 9. Giant Pink Glitter Seashell Inflatable Pool Float£24.99, Amazon.co.uk Giant Pink Glitter Seashell Inflatable Pool Float CREDIT: AMAZON Make a statement in the pool this summer with this pink seashell island. It is perfect for mermaids relaxing whilst floating around the swimming pool. It is easy to inflate and deflate, making it the perfect statement pool float. Includes durable handles to keep yourself steady and 2 cup holders. Filled with pink and iridescent glitter for a luxurious pearlescent pink colour. Buy Now 10. Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Ring Float£9.99, Amazon.co.uk Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Ring Float CREDIT: AMAZON Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Float is a must for mermaids! At over 5 feet long, it's a big-time mermaid inflatable for a perfect day at the pool. Lounge, relax, read a book and sip your favourite soft drinks on this mermaid inflatable - feel like a mermaid in no time! Buy Now
National Beach Day
History National Beach Day, held on August 30th each year, celebrates all the sandy beaches our earth has to offer. National Beach Day was founded in 2014 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Conservationist, Author and Artist, Colleen Paige, who wanted to celebrate the place she spent most of her time as a child. On one of those special beach days she came across a baby Pelican who was starving to death because it had a fishing line wrapped around its wing and beak, after she rescued this bird she vowed to create a day that would help highlight the plight of ocean mammals and sea birds who have to live with rubbish left by humans on beaches. Meaning behind this day So apart from celebrating how amazing our beaches are and what they have to offer it should also encourage us to do our part and clean up after ourselves and others. It is a very disturbing fact that thousands of our ocean wildlife are killed or injured every minute of the day by our rubbish. This waste of innocent lives can be reduced just by picking up at least one piece of litter each time you visit the beach. By doing this it gives us a greater opportunity to help keep these relaxing places clean and give them the exposure they deserve so we can continue to enjoy all they have to offer for decades to come! Source: https://bit.ly/30lPWYx Source: Google Keeping Safe whilst enjoying #NationalBeachDay Source: Google When it comes to swimming at the beach make sure you observe the following advice: Swim with a lifeguard present and only in designated areas Never swim alone, always ask a friend to accompany you Watch for currents, moving water, and riptides. These occur in oceans, lakes, and rivers Swim within your depth. Don’t swim longer than you are physically capable of doing Take swimming lessons Learn CPR Source: https://bit.ly/2Pibij5 Beach Clean Ups Source: Google One fantastic activity very close to Planet Mermaids heart is a beach clean-up! With the summer holidays in full swing and the chance to visit the beach, why not make a difference and organise a local clean up or even just spend an hour or so during your trip picking up rubbish that has been washed to shore or left by fellow holiday makers. You never know if people see you doing such an amazing thing they may offer to help! Take lots of photos and share them on social media and use #NationalBeachDay along with @PlanetMermaid to promote your amazing work. Just remember… "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." -Jacques Cousteau Source: Google Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails, mermaid leggings, mermaid tops, mermaid swimsuits, mermaid gifts and a whole lot more! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! x
How to act like a mermaid at school
Do you dream of becoming a mermaid and swimming deep into the sea with the dolphins? Whilst that might only stay a dream, for now, there are a few things you can do to look and act like a mermaid in your everyday life, especially at school. Read on below to find out how to act like a mermaid at school and look your best whilst doing it. 1. Style Your Hair Accordingly If you have long hair, it is easier to look and act like a mermaid. Traditionally, mermaids have long flowing hair but if your hair doesn’t go past your shoulders then there are other hairstyles you can utilise. For those of you who are lucky enough to have long hair, braiding can be a great technique to look more mermaid-like as well as using hair glitter to make your hair shimmer. Opt for oceany colours such as blue and green. Any mermaid worth her sea salt knows to rock a beautiful hairstyle, that’s why fish plaits are at the top of the list to look more like a mermaid. There are some excellent tutorials available on how to style your own mermaid fish plaits if you are not familiar with them. Mermaid hair accessories give you another option to style yourself and act like a mermaid. From sea-themed hair bands to seashell clips and shimmery purple scrunchies - the possibilities are endless here! Mix and match your hair accessories to coordinate them with your mermaid outfits. Which brings us onto our next point of how to act like a mermaid at school. 2. Dress Like A Mermaid What does a mermaid’s closet consist of? Think of ocean colours, flowy skirts and seashell tops. Upgrade yourself to a mermaid look by investing in mermaid-themed tops and scalloped leggings which mimic a mermaid’s tail. Pair your mermaid leggings with a dark top bring out the colour of your mermaid leggings and focus the attention on them. Don’t forget the mermaid flip flops! Want to take your mermaid attire a step further? You can get mermaid swimming leggings which can be used in or out of the water! In the summer it is easier to wear flowy tops and scalloped skirts but in the winter when it gets cold, it is harder to keep this up. So focus on the colours in the winter and go for blue and green ocean colours. 3. Mermaid Behaviour In order to act like a mermaid at school, you need to think like a mermaid. Read up on mermaids and watch tv shows about mermaid to get tips on how to act like a mermaid. As a mermaid, you will no doubt be interested in marine life and protecting it. Join worthy causes and let your school mates know about these causes. Some tips include staying away from water at school in case you change into your mermaid tail and carrying seashells in your pocket. 4. Shimmer Like A Mermaid In addition to your mermaid-like clothing, if your school allows it, you can paint your nails a green or blue colour which also has a shimmer effect. Outside of school, you can also do your make-up to look more like a mermaid. Use shimmery sea green eyeshadow and highlighter for your face. And don’t just stop with the mermaid make-up, a real mermaid uses mermaid make-up brushes to apply her make-up. 5. Enhance Your Mermaid Look With Mermaid Accessories Mermaid Jewellery There are so many different types of mermaid jewellery out there so pick the ones that take your fancy. These can include seashell bracelets, seahorse necklaces and dolphin ankle bracelets which all help to bring out your inner mermaid. Mermaid jewellery - bracelets, necklaces with seashells, dolphins, seahorses on them all accentuate the mermaid look and you will be able to act like a mermaid much better at school. Mermaid School Accessories In order to act like a mermaid at school, it is essential to have accessories such as a scalloped school backpack and a mermaid-themed lunch bag. These items will accentuate the mermaid look and you will be able to act like a mermaid much better at school. Mermaid Stationery You’ve got the mermaid outfit, the make-up and jewellery. Now you need some nifty mermaid stationery to really stand out and act like a mermaid at school. Opt for mermaid pencils, pens and a mermaid shaped pencil case. When choosing your exercises books, look out for mermaid designs on the front. Want to fully embrace the mermaid lifestyle? Extend it to the pool and your home too. How to act like a mermaid in the pool It couldn’t be easier to act like a mermaid in the pool, after all, water is second nature to mermaids. You can get swimming costumes that come in oceany, shimmery colours and a scale effect to match the patterns on mermaid’s tails. Want to fully immerse yourself in a mermaid world? You can now with mermaid tails! These mermaid tail swimming costumes look just like a real mermaid’s tail - perfect for swimming in or hanging around by the poolside. How to act like a mermaid at home Create a mermaid’s paradise in your bedroom with mermaid decorations. Opt for shimmery blue sequined cushions, mermaid paintings, mermaid wallpaper. You can also get a mermaid duvet cover and decorate the walls with mermaid fairy lights. Continue your mermaid theme into the bathroom with seashell-shaped soap dishes and under the sea shower curtains to make you feel like you are in the sea. The possibilities and options are endless when it comes to decorating your bedroom and home to make it more like a mermaid’s residence. Now that we have listed all the things you can do to act like a mermaid at school, hopefully, you will be able to navigate through school swimmingly like a mermaid.
Plastic Free July
History Plastic Free July is an international movement designed to educate millions of people to reduce their plastic waste. The inspiration behind it is that even if one person makes just one small change collectively it will make a massive difference to the world we live in. Source: Google It is so inspiring that it has captured over 250 million participants in over 177 countries! Shocking Ocean Plastic Statistics: The visibility of plastic waste pollution is increasing because of its accumulation in recent decades and unlike organic waste, plastic can take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose in nature. Source: Google The shocking statistics highlighted below show just how severe this problem is getting: More than 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals die from plastic pollution every year. 100% of baby sea turtles have plastic in their stomachs. There is now 25 trillionmacro and micro pieces of plastic in our ocean & 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean, weighing up to 269,000 tonnes. Every day around 8 million pieces of plastic makes their way into our oceans. The world produces 381 million tonnes in plastic waste yearly – this is set to double by 2034. Over 2 million tonnes of plastic packaging are used in the UK each year. 88% of the sea's surface is polluted by plastic waste. Between 8 to 14 million tonnes enters our ocean every year. Britain contributes an estimated 7 million tonnes of plastic annually. Plastic packaging is the biggest culprit, resulting in 80 million tonnes of waste yearly from the US alone. On UK beaches there are 5000 pieces of plastic & 150 plastic bottles for each mile. More than 1 million plastic bags end up in rubbish bins every minute. The world uses over 500 billion plastic bags a year – that’s 150 for each person on Earth. 3 billion plastic straws pollute the world’s beaches, but only 1% of straws end up as waste in the ocean. By 2020 the number of plastics in the sea will be higher than the number of fish. 1 in 3 fish caught for human consumption contains plastic. Source: https://bit.ly/3gtPgWi Source: Google What can we do about it? – Take the Challenge! Visit https://bit.ly/3gqgqgG to sign up to “plastic free July” and enjoy reading stories from other participants and receive the latest plastic-free ideas and tips to help you reduce your own plastic intake and in turn help save the environment. Beach Clean Ups One fantastic activity very close to Planet Mermaids heart is a beach clean-up! With the summer holidays soon upon us the desire to visit the beach is ever more luring! Why not make a difference and organise a local clean up or even just spend an hour or so during your trip picking up rubbish that has been washed to shore or left by fellow holiday makers. You never know if people see you doing such an amazing thing they may offer to help! Source: Google Take lots of photos and share them on social media and use the @plasticfreejuly handle along with @PlanetMermaid to promote your amazing work. Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails, mermaid leggings, mermaid tops, mermaid swimsuits, mermaid gifts and a whole lot more! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! @plasticfreejuly
Dads dressing as Mermen in public are fatherhood goals!
In celebration of Father’s Day we wanted to praise all those daddy’s out there who will do almost anything to make their little ones smile, even if it means dressing up as their favourite Disney character in public! History of Father’s Day Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to acknowledge the contribution fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. The day, mainly held on the third Sunday in June, celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. It was founded in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd and its first celebration was on the 19th June 1910. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised 6 children and Sorona wanted to do something special for him. Source: Google Since then it has grown to be an event shared by families around the world and a day to say thanks to all those wonderful dads out there! Father Daughter Moments Planet Mermaid regularly gets emails from fathers asking if they make mermen costumes just so they can surprise their little ones who are mermaid crazy. Parents looking to create lasting memories with their children can take inspiration from these fathers seen putting a smile on their daughters faces and embracing their love for all things mermaid. Source: Google Source: Google Professional footballer Charlie Austin was seen supporting his daughter embracing her inner Ariel in her Planet Mermaid tail whilst on holiday, what a magical father daughter moment! Source: Google Father’s Day Gift Ideas Stuck for mermaid inspired gift ideas…look no further! Source: Google Soure: https://bit.ly/2XOZiei Source: www.johnlewis.com Source: Google There are many exclusively designed products on the market including mermaid tails and other merchandise for mermen or merboys so why not give it a try and make a big SPLASH!
World Reef Awareness Day
World Reef Awareness Day held on the 1st June was founded by Raw Elements, a certified natural sunscreen company, to inform the world about the importance of our reefs and inform us how we can protect them. Source: Google This day is a call to action for businesses, organisations and consumers to reflect on how delicate our coral reefs are and bring people together to actively promote change of our current ways through education and awareness. What are Coral Reefs? Coral reefs are living communities of colonial organism made of individual polyps that excrete a bone-like skeleton. This skeleton forms large rock-like structures that are homes for thousands of organisms. They provide an important eco system for marine life giving them food and shelter. Source: Google Where are Coral Reefs Found? Corals are found in all oceans however they only build reefs in warm waters, the most famous being the Great Barrier Reef in Australia which is a staggering 2,300 kilometres long! The Health of our Coral Reefs The health of a reef tells us a great deal about the state of an ocean and many fish and other ocean animals rely on the reef for protection, food and most importantly their life support system. The benefits of a healthy reef ecosystem go far beyond the ocean: essential to the plant and fish-life contribute to a lively fishing industry protect beaches and coastlines from erosion acts as the oceans filter provide life-saving medicines and possibly the one animal on the planet capable of consuming plastic Source: https://bit.ly/36w8Ey5 Coral Reef Threats There is however a great threat to our amazing reefs and this is in the form of coral bleaching. This is such a desperate problem that reefs are disappearing at a rapid rate. The Great Barrier Reef for example has decreased by 40% and others along the Florida Keys and the Caribbean have seen a decline between 85-99%! Source: Google What causes coral reefs to die off? Rising sea temperatures Industrial pollution, plastic pollution, sewage Chemical sunscreens and Unmanaged, high-density tourism all threaten coral reefs. Source: https://bit.ly/2M0l0Fe How can we help protect our Coral Reefs? One easy step to help protect our amazing coral reefs is to wear non nano zinc oxide sunscreen. This reduces the toxicity and the impact to our ecosystems is mitigated. If each of us spreads this awareness we in turn help save our reefs for tomorrow and will be able to continue to enjoy the splendor these magical ecosystems have to offer.. maybe even in your magical mermaid tail! For further information please visit www.worldreefday.org
Where is the Little Mermaid set (and other interesting facts)
The Little Mermaid is one of the most famous animated films by Disney that is based on a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen and our absolute favourite. In this article we are going to cover a few interesting and controversial facts about this cartoon. Who wrote the Little Mermaid? As we have mentioned, the original story was written by Hand Christian Andersen, a famous Danish author who is most known for his fairy tales. The story that he tells is more dramatic and less cheerful than Disney’s interpretation. Where is the Little Mermaid set? The Little Mermaid action takes place under the sea, in the kingdom of Atlantica that is supposedly located in Denmark, where Hans Christian Andersen is from. This may be true for an original story and in fact there is even a statue of Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. However, when it comes to Disney version of the story, the location seems to be different. There are multiple versions and opinions on where the film takes place. Eric’s castle and other onshore houses are made from white material that seems to be marble, which is a popular material in Mediterranean or Southern Europe. General aesthetics of the town and house fittings remind us of France, whilst flora and fauna seem quite tropical and we can see flamingos and palm trees. On the other hand, being a prince, Eric could have easily afforded to import flamingos to his private lake as well as plant and maintain the palm trees, after all you can occasionally see palm tree varieties in some gardens in the UK. All in all, according to our independent research and knowledge of merworld, we have came to the conclusion that the Little Mermaid is set in the Mediterranean sea, with Eric’s castle being located on one of the islands. How old is Ariel the Little Mermaid? Ariel is 16 years old when the first film takes place. She is over 28 years old in the second film, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and she is a little mermaid-girl in the third movie that depicts her early childhood, “The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning”. She wears a green tail similar to the Planet Mermaid flagship Sea Star tail https://tinyurl.com/planet-mermaid Who is playing the Little Mermaid? As many other Little Mermaids fans we can’t wait to see the new live action remake by Disney that is gossiped, but not confirmed to be released in November 2021. Ariel is played by Halle Bailey and we think that her cheeky smile and beautiful eyes match Ariel’s character perfectly. Let’s hope that the rest of the movie would be as good as our expectations set very high thanks to the success of the original film. What is Sebastian from the Little Mermaid? Sebastian is Ariel’s crustacean friend that speaks with a Jamaican accents and self identifies as a crab, even though he looks a bit like a lobster and official Disney sources name him a lobster. He loves music and in fact, after the success of the Little Mermaid, Disney has released three albums under the name of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid that feature reggae-inspired hits by Sebastian and a few hits from the film itself. What type of fish is Flounder from Little Mermaid? Despite his name, Flounder is not actually a flounder but a tropical fish. His look combines features of multiple fishes of tropical appearance. To us he looks like a mix of a puffer fish(left) and Caribbean Blue Angelfish (right).
National Sea Monkey Day
Yay today is National Sea Monkey Day! Have you ever had your own sea monkeys to grow? The excitement of sprinkling that magical ingredient into the water and then watching them hatch, diving and flipping around in the water. Source: Google The contentment and wonder of watching a creature being born right in front of you is just amazing! Did you know that Sea Monkeys were invented in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut and have been part of our households since the 1960’s! They have even made appearances on television including The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives! But…the most amazing experience they have encountered was on October 29th 1998 when they went into space with the astronaut John Glenn aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. After nine days in space they returned to Earth and hatched eight weeks later completely unaffected by their travels…WOW!! Source: Google How do Sea Monkeys get their name as they don’t live in the sea nor do they look like monkeys? Well it is because they have long tails and demonstrate playful, monkey like behaviour! One of the most fascinating characteristics of the Sea Monkey is its ability to live for years as an egg before it hatches, and then once hatched they grow steadily over the next few weeks feeding on a diet of yeast and spirulina. Source: Google Want to know some Sea Monkey facts to impress your friends?! Sea Monkeys have three eyes and breathe through their feet! Sea Monkeys go by many names. They are actually a form of brine shrimp with the biological name of "Artemia NYOS". Sometimes they are also called seed shrimps When Sea Monkeys are born, they are so tiny it’s very difficult to see them. In about a month’s time, they grow to about a half inch in length and will begin mating to make more baby Sea Monkeys! Sea Monkeys are loving little creatures who kiss and cuddle to show affection for one another When Sea Monkeys need more oxygen, they will swim upside down. Since they breathe through their feet, this type of swimming provides it. A cousin shrimp, the fairy shrimp, swims upside down all the time The “special ingredient” that is added to the Sea Monkey’s water is actually sea salt. Sea Monkeys have to live in salt water to survive Sea Monkeys eat algae, so unless it gets too bad, don’t clean the sides of their tank of algae You can tell a Sea Monkey is properly fed when you see its tummy turns black after eating If the tank is too cold, Sea Monkeys won’t grow Sea Monkeys can change colour anywhere from white to a deep, dark red Male Sea Monkeys have whiskers on their chins 6 degrees is the perfect temperature for a Sea Monkey tank They can live up to 2 years if cared for well Source: https://bit.ly/2zTlBWq Why not celebrate National Sea Monkey Day by buying some Sea Monkeys of your own and enjoy watching them grow! We would love to hear how you get on..what will you call them? Leave your feedback please visit our social media pages - @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid On a separate note we are still scheduling mermaid swimming sessions via www.mermaidwave.com for this summer and we recommend keeping spirits high in such strange times by letting our children continue to believe in the magic of hope and prosperity. Please use the #mermaidlockdown to show the world that the UK will continue to be hopeful and positive in a time where our generation can use technology to unite spirit and mind. Planet Mermaid will continue posting parcels whilst our UK/International Couriers continue to knock on our door in Bedford to collect. Please look out for any vulnerable neighbours and extend the hand of grace and kindness to all postal staff, NHS staff and shopkeepers, small businesses who continue to provide a service. At this time we would like to say the biggest mermaid thank you to you all for your continued support. Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails, mermaid leggings, mermaid tops, mermaid swimsuits, mermaid gifts and a whole lot more! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! #mermaidlockdown #NationalSeaMonkeyDay
Fun activities to do with your children during this period of self-isolation
Finding different ways of keeping your bundles of joy entertained at any time can be a challenging concept but having to adapt to a new way of life during these unprecedented times can seem a little daunting, especially when your options are very limited! The new “every day living” is very different to what we are used to, home schooling and working from home is now the new “norm” and something which we had to adapt to very quickly. No one knows how long we will be in this situation for or when normal life will resume but until then let’s take this time to spend precious time with our family and do things together which you wouldn’t normally find time to do in your busy everyday lives. We have come up with some mertastic suggestions below to help adults and children enjoy their self isolating time together and make memories to treasure! Planet Mermaids top 15 mertastic and shark ideas: 1. Home baking There are some fantastic online baking classes children can enjoy from the comfort and safety of their own home: 2. Make a memory box Why not make a memory box containing memories from your past and your present. Memory boxes are a great way to keep imagination flowing. Any box can be used, old or new, have fun decorating it and fill with all your special memories. 3. Mermaid and shark inspired crafts 4. Online PE with Joe Wicks Source: Google Every week day morning at 9am Joe Wicks aka “The Body Coach” puts on a live PE session lasting for 30 minutes where he uses different workouts to get children and adults moving in their own homes 5. Do a science experiment 6. Host a family dinner party Why not turn a family dinner time into a trip to a luxury restaurant. 7. Make a bug house 8. Play a board game Bring out those old favorites and have a family board game night 9. Take a walk 10. Make a treasure hunt 11. Make a family tree Research your own family tree by face timing or calling your relatives and research your past online….you may be surprised what you might find! 12. Write a postcard to an elderly neighbour or friend We guarantee this will make their day! 13. Build a den 14. Camp in the garden As the weather gets better what a perfect opportunity to camp out in your garden or if you like your family comforts from the warmth of your sitting room! 15. Film night Nothing beats sitting in front of a good film with a big bowl of popcorn! Most importantly don’t forget Planet Mermaids very own Calendar competition – look on our website for more details! Adults take time for yourselves too, 20 minutes is all you need to re-focus your mind. We would love to hear what you are up to… Leave your feedback please visit our social media pages - @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid On a separate note we are still scheduling mermaid swimming sessions via www.mermaidwave.com for this summer and we recommend keeping spirits high in such strange times by letting our children continue to believe in the magic of hope and prosperity. Please use the #mermaidlockdown to show the world that the UK will continue to be hopeful and positive in a time where our generation can use technology to unite spirit and mind. Planet Mermaid will continue posting parcels whilst our UK/International Couriers continue to knock on our door in Bedford to collect. Please look out for any vulnerable neighbours and extend the hand of grace and kindness to all postal staff, NHS staff and shopkeepers, small businesses who continue to provide a service. At this time we would like to say the biggest mermaid thank you to you all for your continued support. Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails and a whole lot more! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! #mermaidlockdown
