As someone drawn to the sea, it’s funny I’ve felt Arizona is “so far” from home. After spending a weekend in Yuma, just about five hours from Los Angeles, I was struck that I go just the same distance when I head up the California […]
During my time living in the Santa Ynez Valley, I always loved any chance I got to head to Cambria. Cambria is 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo, and 230 miles south from San Francisco. A humble, small town, Cambria is known for their […]
(*Special thanks to Grocery Outlet for helping feed my shopping addiction and sponsoring today’s chat!) I am all about frugal shopping. Whether it’s staying under a $100 budget at the holidays or baking cupcakes for a get together, I always start out at the discount […]
A topic I have been wanting to make a series on Along Comes Mary has long been features and reviews on a Los Angeles staple: Sunday brunch. Look around you anywhere in LA and you will see what I mean. So many of the fabulous […]
(Editor’s Note: And, here tis, folks! Lisa’s final installment on her 3 part series all about touring Lancaster, California. I hope you’ve enjoyed her guest posts and remember to keep up with her over at Lisa’s Hodge Podge! xo, Mary) Visiting The Museum of Art […]
The newest hot spot to hit in Los Angeles is, no doubt, the arrival of the inaugural 365 by Whole Foods Market. Opening its door this past week, you might be familiar with the brand, 365, as it is the Whole Foods version of popular items (and, […]
While nothing compares to the magic of going inside the theme parks of The Disneyland Resort, did you know you can have fun, shop and dine outside of the parks? When Disney’s California Adventure opened in 2001, they also unveiled The Downtown Disney District which […]
When I was invited to learn more about Las Posadas thanks to HERDEZ products, I was intrigued as I did not know much about it; Las Posadas is celebrated widely in Mexico & American-Mexicans in the southwest for nearly 400 years. Las Posadas is a 9 […]
I have noticed quite a few articles & posts the past few weeks from my friends all about their kids heading BACK TO SCHOOL & gathering all the swag the season comes with: Theres new outfits, lunch boxes, notebooks & supplies. Something, though, that […]
Mornings can be rough at our house. Especially when you have a couple who one loves rising early (my boyfriend) & me (I hate waking up, am grumpy & sometimes will beg my dogs to get the coffee pot on for me to no avail). […]
A few years back when I was living near Orange County, I discovered an absolute gem of a restaurant: The Marmalade Cafe. It was still difficult for me to find a good amount of eateries that were gluten-free friendly, so, The Marmalade felt like a […]
As someone who has a strong interest in women’s issues, I feel compelled to give my 2 cents about Pink (Does she still spell it with an exclamation point??) & the recent brouhaha about her weight. As I read her response to critics thinking she […]
