FLOWER KNOWS MOONLIGHT MERMAID MAKEUP REVIEW (mermaid makeup reviewed by a professional mermaid) - Have you heard about the Flower Knows Moonlight Mermaid makeup collection? This luxurious looking makeup comes packaged up all pretty in gem-like containers with holographic mermaid embellishments. But as pretty as this makeup is, is it worth buying? Is the quality any good? This makeup review will help you determine whether the Moonlight Mermaid collection is worth buying!
Read moreGoggles N More Review - DO PRESCRIPTION GOGGLES WORK? Let's find out!
DO PRESCRIPTION GOGGLES WORK? Professional Mermaid Tests out a Pair of Prescription Swim Goggles from Goggles N More - I’m a professional mermaid, but I can see less than 2 inches in front of my face… so I’ve always wanted to test out prescription goggles to see if they really do work. I mean, when you’re used to being disappointed by eye doctors and eye surgeons, you DO get skeptical! Here’s the scoop on prescription swim goggles AND some cool Steampunk Mermaid photos too! :)
Read moreHow to Use Crystals as a Professional Mermaid - 8 Ways to use Crystals as a Mermaid Performer
HOW TO USE CRYSTALS AS A PROFESSIONAL MERMAID - How Crystals can help make YOUR Life Easier as a Mermaid! I’ve been an actively working professional mermaid performer since 2016. Having performed all over the state of Michigan and abroad in Singapore, I can say with confidence that I’m a very experienced mer. And with all of this time and experience comes knowledge. Here, I’m going to share with you some unusual tips and tricks I have about HOW to use crystals as a professional mermaid (or merman) performer. This has NOTHING to do with the metaphysical properties of crystals and EVERYTHING to do with practical ways to use them to enhance what you already do. <3 ENJOY!
Read moreLake Michigan Mermaid decorates her underwater home for Fall! 🎃🍂
Real Mermaid Decorates her Underwater Home for Fall! ♥ Come see a video of Mermaid Phantom decorating her Lake Michigan cove for the autumn season. This video is short, unique and quite cute, if I do say so myself! But of course… how could it not be if it includes pumpkins!?! ♥
Read moreHow to Be a Safe Swimmer in a Mermaid Tail ♥ 5 TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY
HOW TO SWIM SAFELY IN A MERMAID TAIL: 5 Tips to Keep you Safe and Healthy as a Mermaid ♥ How can you keep yourself or your child safe while swimming in the water with a mermaid tail on? This Mermaid Tail Swimming Safety Guide will tell you how to be safe as a mermaid or merman on dry land AND in the water! There’s a lot more to safety thank just knowing how to swim. This guide takes into account environmental factors and hazards, self-created risks, human related risks AND more!
Read moreTraverse City Mermaid for Hire! Mermaid Parties, Pool Parties, Underwater Performances & More!
Traverse City Mermaid: Real Mermaid for Hire in TC and Leelanau County ♥ Have you ever seen a real mermaid? Would you like to?? Well! Now you can! Mermaid Phantom has been Traverse City’s first and only Professional Mermaid since 2016. Learn more about what she does and see her swim by clicking here!
Read moreWhere to Buy a Fairy Flute- Abedabun Wooden Native American Flute Review & Unboxing
WHERE TO BUY A NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE: The Perfect Flute for Professional Fairies- Over the winter and the spring months, I went on the hunt for a flute to use when dressed as a fairy. I wanted to get the PERFECT instrument for my faery persona, much like how Twig the Fairy has her own flute! And so… I bought my Native American Flute. Was it the right choice? Click to learn more!
Read moreBoyne City Pirate Festival 2018-A Story from a Mermaid's Point of View (Lake Michigan Pirates & Mermaids!)
I WAS CAPTURED BY PIRATES! The Boyne City Pirate Festival from a Mermaid’s Point of View- What happens when a Michigan Mermaid is caught by pirates? She gets stuck on a car, naturally! Here’s a fun and silly story about the Boyne City Pirate Fest from Mermaid Phantom’s perspective. Enjoy! ♥
Read moreThings to do in Northport, Michigan: 10 Summer Fun Ideas the Whole Family will Enjoy
THINGS TO DO IN NORTHPORT, MICHIGAN: 10 Family-Friendly Fun Summer Ideas the Whole Family will Enjoy!- What is there to do in Leelanau County? Northport is one of Leelanau Peninsula’s most beautiful towns that is (surprisingly) loaded with unique and entertaining activities for the parents AND kids! From Northport’s stellar Fireworks display to watching REAL mermaids swim in the lake. There’s plenty to do in this tiny town! Are you planning your family vacation? Keep reading for the full top-10 list!
Read moreFancy Fairy Wings and Things Review- Where to Buy Realistic Fairy Wings (HONEST REVIEW!)
Fancy Fairy Wings and Things Review: Where to Buy Realistic Cellophane Fairy Wings- I recently purchased a pair of "Vivienne" style fairy wings from Angela Jarman's store, "Fancy Fairy Wings & Things." If you are looking to buy a pair of her wings, read this FIRST!
Read moreAre there Sea Monsters in Lake Michigan? A Tale of the Mermaid of the Great Lakes
Are there Sea Monsters in Lake Michigan? A Tale of Mermaids from the Great Lakes: Are there really mermaids in Michigan? A siren was spotted in the water in the summer of 2017... Here is video and photo proof of this strange creature along with a tale about how she came to be...
Read moreDEVILNIGHT REVIEW (AND UNBOXING) Is Devil Night a Reliable place to buy GOTH Clothing? ♥ The Magic Crafter
Is DevilNight Reliable? DevilNightUK Review and Unboxing: Have you ever heard of Devil Night? It is a Gothic clothing store from the United Kingdom. They sell Goth clothing, Steampunk, Victorian and other alternative fashion wares. It's also where you can buy capes for the winter! But... can you trust them? Or is DevilNight a scam website? My experience buying from them was a bit... odd? Read more to hear my story (plus, see my unboxing video!).
Read moreWhat to Buy for someone who Loves Mermaids- 79 Christmas Gift Ideas for Adults
What Should you Buy for Someone who Loves Mermaids? 79 Mer-mazing Gift Ideas that your Mermaid Friends will Love- This Gift Guide for adults is the ultimate guide for gifting your professional mermaid (and casual mermaid) friends. The ideas are organized by interest and most include direct links to the products. :) Simple. Sweet. And full of mermaidiness ♥ Find something in your budget this Christmas!
Read moreWhere to Buy Elf Ears: Aradani Costumes Review and Unboxing
HOW TO BECOME AN ELF: Aradani Costumes Elf Ears Review- Where can you buy elf ears for costumes? Or a better question... where can you get realistic, high quality prosthetic ears for all of your costume, cosplay, and Halloween outfits? Well... I got some fake ears from Aradani Studios. Are they the best products out there? I'll let you decide!
Read moreMermaids Swimming: The Silver Mermaid in the Sunshine- Pictures & Videos
A photo taken of me (Mermaid Phantom) after my first swim in Lake Leelanau. We didn't get any video footage from the swim that day, but my dad did manage to snap this cool picture!
Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Phantom Swimming in the Sunlight- The silver mermaid of Lake Michigan was spotted swimming near Grand Traverse Bay on a sunny July day. She is one of the many freshwater professional mermaids to be found in the area, and can often be seen dashing alongside piers and docks. You can see pictures and videos footage of her here, along with learning more about why it is that she chooses to swim so close to shore.
Read moreMermaid Fails: Learning to Laugh at Yourself
Nothing like a fin-slap to the face to wake you up in the morning!
Mermaid Fails: Mermaiding Bloopers & Learning to Laugh at Yourself- Mermaids are elegant, beautiful, flawless creatures, aren't they? NOT AT ALL! We mermaids are goofy goof-balls too, just like everyone else on this planet. I can't tell you how many times I've smacked myself in the face with my tail! No matter who, or what you are, you will make mistakes in life, so you've just got to learn to laugh at yourself sometimes! And if you don't feel like laughing at yourself today, then I have a video of me that you can laugh at instead! #MermaidFail
Read moreThe sun will rise again.
The Sun will Rise Again: A short film inspired by love and loss. This video was created from the heart. Although it may simply appear to be a series of beautiful clips of a lakeside sunset, it symbolizes much more. It was inspired by events that have unfolded in life that have cast a dark shadow on my world. Despite the darkness it has left me with, I love the sun no less for sinking beyond the horizon. I will cherish the warmth it gave, learn to find peace in the night, and try to look forward to brighter days. All is as it should be.
Read moreHow to Make Paper Look Old in 5 Minutes or Less!
How to make Paper look Old: How do you create antique looking paper like the kind ancient scrolls and texts are written on? Well, you don't have to wait a couple of hundred years to create it, I can tell ya' that! ;D Give this quick and easy DIY Old Paper Tutorial a try and you'll have a whole stack of tea stained paper in just around 5 minutes. This old paper is great for using in all sorts of fairytale crafts, so you may want to be sure to stock up on it!
Read moreHow to make a Love Potion: Fairy Dust Valentine Crafts
How to Make a Love Potion: Valentine's Day Craft DIY - How do you make a love potion? This perfume-y rose scented bottle of glittery fairy dust is a great craft to create for your Valentine (or yourself!). Not only does it smell AMAZING, but it is also super pretty to look at. This craft project can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike and is a unique way to mix things up this romantic time of the year.
Read moreHow to Paint Seashells - It's so easy!!
How to Paint Seashells: How do you paint seashells? What type of paint should you use on shells? Find out how to create beautiful colored shells for your mermaiding events and crafting projects with this short DIY tutorial video. PLUS! See some of my favorite color combinations that are sure to look simply magical! You'll need only 3 materials for this, and just around 3 minutes too.
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