We spent an awesome Sunday Fun Day at Universal Studios to check out the brand new Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem ride! Despite the 70 minute wait for the ride, it was WELL worth it & we had a blast. Universal Studios is so clever & […]
When Forever Never Land contacted me about promting this exciting new festival, I, at first, thought it must be a childrens event for Peter Pan 
But, not at all! This is a wonderful, new weekend coming to California’s Central Coast & I am thrilled […]
If you follow me on Twitter, you might have noticed some pictures recently of my enjoying a morning Quest protein bar. While I try not to live on protein & snack bars, I usually always have some in my bag at the ready if I […]
Thanks to The Broad Stage, I got to head out to Santa Monica (which is slowly becoming my home away from home; any chance I get to be in that heaven on earth city of beach, sand, palm trees, pretty people & stores with home […]
I consider myself a movie lover, yet have not seen a huge amount of the newer, popular films that many reference & love today. Growing up with my Grandma in the house, I was exposed at an early age to all the great classics of […]
(*Disclosure: Thanks to Yoplait & Linqia for sponsoring today’s discussion! All opinions are my own.) Michael & I love yogurt, but sometimes the amount of carbs in this creamy treat can turn us off. With Mike needing more protein in his diet post-workouts & my always […]
As some of you know, last week I celebrated two years blogging here on Along Comes Mary! In a way, it feels much longer & in another, it seems like just yesterday I began this writing journey with the help of Minnesota Girl in the World (aka Jamie!) […]
You know how much I love Santa Monica. The beach, posh stores, delicious foods & views. Another thing I just learned graced this city is the amazing theatre, The Broad Stage. Unlike any performance space in the country, it is sublimely intimate with 499-seats and […]
Growing up, I was such a fan of PB&J sandwiches & that love has never left me, ask anyone! Over the years, I have learned all jams are not created equal, & just like with fruits, some will taste tons better than others. My newest go-to? […]
When I received an email about featuring the new audio book RUNNER, an exciting thriller by New York Times Bestseller, Patrick Lee, I knew it was an opportunity I wanted to jump on since the CDs are narrated by Broadway sensation & 4 time Tony […]
It’s funny the way life works out sometimes. When I was considering a move to Long Beach back in 2009 (how can that be 8 years ago now??), I was planning a visit to see my grandma in the area that April and stumbled upon […]
Our recent getaway to Carmel by the Sea was made possible by the invite I received to stay at The Hofsas House Hotel, & I am so excited to introduce you to them! I will admit, I did wonder, what if this hotel is […]
