The Splash

On April 22nd, 1970, 20 million Americans rallied in the streets to raise awareness about the environmental disasters that were taking place at the time, all thanks to a gentleman by the name of Gaylord Nelson. Considered the first Earth...

Finding ways to keep children entertained can be challenging, at the best of times! It becomes even more of a challenge when we are all cooped up at home for the next few weeks with nowhere to go. If you...

At Mermaid Straw, we understand that there’s an endless amount of reusable options available today. It’s great to see so many companies dedicated to offering plastic free, reusable products. But, are these companies truly practicing what they preach? Before purchasing...

There are a lot of people out there who struggle with sudden change, myself included. With jobs being put on hold, schools closing and businesses temporarily shut down, a lot of people's routines are being turned upside down. It can...

Bored yet? We get it. These days everyone's getting a little cabin fever. With most people working toward the greater good and social distancing at home and with the kids home from school, ideas on how to stay busy have...