Its pretty cool how I was introduced to KIND bars, one of my favorite go-to snacks; a few years ago I was going to hanging out with a friend & in-case I had not yet had any dinner, he brought me a KIND bar, noting […]
We all are living in a stressful world. Between families, work, school, getting from one place to the next, bills, money…it can all get a little overwhelming, & often, we overlook taking care of ourselves. Or, at-least, I know I do. While I do try […]
Today marks an important milestone for me: I have been blogging on Along Comes Mary for 3 years now! Little did I think back when my wonderful & supportive friend, Jamie, from Minnesota Girl in the World, did a mini crash course with me & Erin, now […]
One of my favorite things about blogging are the connections that happen in a blink of an eye, especially via Twitter. Last week, a company I was not yet acquainted with, Homejoy, said hey to me on my page & next thing I know, a friendship […]
While LA is famous for cutting edge restaurants boasting terms like “Vegan” & “Gluten Free”, that is not always a slam dunk that it will be a great experience. Luckily, with Hugo’s you know you’re in good hands as they not only have countless Vegan, […]
Between the success of last week’s post about where to eat in Belmont Shore, to Stevie Wilson telling me all her faves beyond 2nd Street in Long Beach, the lightbulb went on that this should be a mini series! Today, folks, I present you with […]
Last week in El Segundo, I was invited out to Whole Foods to experience a preview of their “Hello Beauty!” week, which found the health foods store chain focusing on their awesome Beauty department. Since I frequent Whole Foods, I thought I knew it all […]
Do you recall when I lived in Long Beach, right on the Orange County border? With the gorgeous lighter days & summer temps upon us here in SoCal, it got me thinking of all the great eateries to enjoy in the Belmont Shore neighborhood, along […]
No matter what your plans are this Valentine’s Day, celebrating with a significant other, your 4 legged love, your best girlfriends or maybe just forgetting that it’s a holiday, I bet I know something that you DO think is awesome about the holiday: Chocolate. Some of […]
Do you ever hesitate to take a vacation just because you don’t feel like being away from the comfort of your own home? Finding places to eat, missing your everyday routines like your coffee when you wake up, taking a walk around your neighborhood? I […]
“I know that lean well!” went Ben, our server last night at Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill to Mike. Mike had hit a bit of a glorious food coma as he laid back in our booth. It completely was, yet in the best possible way. […]
Let me tell you a little secret: I have always avoided TGI Friday Restaurants. I’ve had the assumption that there would be nothing for me nor my dietary needs there, so, alas, I have never sought one out. Yet, last weekend, when Mike and […]
