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Everyday Paella in the Dominican Republic

By: Shauna April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

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Find out what I loved about the DR, and what I didn’t

A Visit to Rancho La Puerta

An enchanting retreat where people rejuvenate, refresh and renew

Here’s How You Get Kids to Eat More Fish!

By: Shauna February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Cooking, Eating, Why SeafoodCooking, Cooking Fish, Dinner, Food, Heart Health, Kids, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Shellfish, TheMidwestMermaid, Travel3 Comments

As it turns out, cockles are a real thing … and they’re delicious!

The Sea of Cortez

By: Shauna December 20, 2017July 29, 2018

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What’s a beach girl to do when she’s landlocked?

Why I Don’t Eat Faroe Island Salmon

By: Shauna December 18, 2017August 2, 2018

Eating, Fishing, MidwestMermaid, SustainabilityConservation, CostCo, Faroe Islands, Featured, Market District, Salmon, Sea Shepherd, Seafood, Sustainability, TheMidwestMermaid, Travel13 Comments

Americans need to eat more seafood, but I draw the line when it comes to salmon from this region …

Run the Milwaukee Riverwalk

By: Shauna September 14, 2017January 10, 2018

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Believe it or not, this is one of the best Midwest cities to run along a waterfront …

My Favorite Part of Lake Michigan

By: Shauna July 23, 2017August 26, 2018

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St. Joseph, Michigan — a great place for a landlocked beach girl to spend time …

Best Darn Water Park in the Midwest

By: Shauna July 16, 2017July 29, 2018

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Beat the heat at Splashin’ Safari (and ride a roller coaster at Holiday World) …

PINA COLADAS FOR EVERYONE!!!

By: Shauna July 10, 2017January 9, 2018

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Celebrate National Piña Colada Day with these mermaid-worthy recipes …

Clearwater, Florida

By: Shauna July 7, 2017January 10, 2018

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A hotspot for spring breakers, families and mermaids alike …

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

By: Shauna June 16, 2017January 9, 2018

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Best places to stop on your drive from the Midwest to Hilton Head Island …

Destin, Florida

By: Shauna June 15, 2017January 9, 2018

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Where the Midwest goes, when they go to Florida …