Take a Getaway to California’s Tri-Valley

Whenever I’m even slightly near San Francisco, that’s where I want to be. Yet, as of late, I’ve discovered that while the bay city is a fantastic place to go, there’s many other sights to see in Northern California. I was reminded of this once […]

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Seeing Little Italy and Making Pizza at Sur La Table

I have such fond memories of Los Angeles’ Original Farmers Market from growing up. With its vast selection of food, meats, produce-It’s always been a great attraction to visit and whistling distance to the Miracle Mile. You can imagine my surprise when I moved back […]

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A First Time Visit to Seattle

No matter what you’re looking for in a getaway, you can find it in Seattle. With diverse neighborhoods, fantastic food and some of the best museums I’ve visited, Seattle is filled with options for everyone. I arrived in Seattle, which had long been on my […]

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Autism Hope Alliance’s Pamper Me Pantry Subscription Box: Gluten AND Dairy Free!

Subscription boxes are all the rage. From Ipsy to even a Gilmore Girls quarterly subscription, there’s a box out there for nearly any subject. I’ve tried my share and quickly realized that I didn’t need the amount of goodies I was getting monthly at my […]

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5 Reasons to Spend the Day at Glen Ivy Hot Springs

Eleven acres, 19 pools and an invigorating mud treatment await you at Glen Ivy Hot Springs.  Nestled in Corona’s Temescal Valley, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is just under 40 miles from Temecula and 70 miles from Downtown LA.  I was so excited to head out […]

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A Gluten-Free Guide to Olympia

(*Editor’s Note: I’m sad to report that Dillinger’s, Our Table, and RJ’s Gourmet Grill have retired their businesses since the publishing of this story. My goal is to return to Olympia shortly and update this guide -Mary) Did you know that a foodie haven awaits […]

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$10 Throwbacks at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre

I’m going to be honest: I try to avoid Hollywood and Highland as much as possible. While the iconic strip is home to the Oscars, Chinese Theatre and their footprints, it’s just too much most of the time. It’s got to be a good reason […]

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