My Word for 2014….

Last year, I chose the word, Persistence, as my motto to live by. Going back and reading that entry, I was really proud of myself that I accomplished a lot of what I wrote in that post. Even more, since my life took some pretty […]

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My First Trip to Universal Studios! #AMaryHoliday

As an LA native, you’d be surprised at the amount of California ‘traditions’ I’ve yet to do. One being visit Universal Studios Hollywood. Its been on my bucket list for quite a while as I love Psycho. I’ve long heard one of the must-see’s of […]

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Check out Disney’s Frozen this Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone! Whats new in your world? I have been busy enjoying the season with my family, boyfriend, friends & Hammy. My main squeeze, Michael, & I recently saw Disney’s Frozen & I loved it so much I wanted to tell you a bit […]

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Whole Foods Dressing Rehearsal & Giveaway for a $50 Gift Card! #ad #AMaryHoliday

When I first moved to LA back in 2009, that was also the timeframe that I had discovered I needed to follow a gluten-free diet to feel good & I felt like I had died & gone to heaven when I discovered The Whole Foods […]

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I Climbed to the Top of Stoney Point Park!

You read right, my friends. While I love to use the term, “Hiker,” I’m actually not much of one. I do little excursions with Hammy or friends, but when my boyfriend recommended we go to Stoney Point in Chatsworth, California, I completely thought we would […]

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Inside The Music Center of Los Angeles….

Here in Los Angeles, we probably get just a few days of rain a year, but let me tell you, when we do, we tend to be a little wimpy…or, I do, anyways. Nonetheless, I am SO glad I braved the wet ‘n windy conditions […]

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The Nail Garden in Valencia! #SoCalLovesNails #ad

Its December, gang! Where the heck did this year go?? I was very AWOL the past week & hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving…I sort of feel I have jumped the guns & am beginning my new year a month early….I took a beautiful trip […]

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Mushroom, Garlic & Peppers Quiche…by Me!

For months now, I have been admiring all the bloggers that bake so effortlessly, especially one little dish that I have heard time & time again is so easy to make. Melanie told me so. Amy posted a delicious one. Even my Dad made it […]

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Delivery Man is the Perfect Comedy for A Date Night… #DeliveryManMovie

(*Disclosure: I was invited to an advance screening of this film from Disney/DreamWorks.) New Yorker meat truck driver, David Wozniak, really isn’t a bad guy. Despite having no career aspirations except delivering pork for his Fathers business, needing a loan for a weed business he is […]

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Consider ‘Orchids’ for the Plant Lover on your List. #AMaryHoliday

I think that it is more than a coincidence that since getting a beautiful orchid plant for my birthday & discovering how much I love these exquisite plants, that I got the opportunity from Sterling Publishing to share with you the brand new, 200+ page “coffee table” style […]

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12 Angry Men at The Pasadena Playhouse

(*Disclosure: I was given press tickets in exchange for this review.) What happens when you have to bring together 6 Caucasian men, 6 African-American men, to a court room as jurors to decide if a 16-year-old boy is guilty of murder, with many of the evidence simply made […]

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Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Mitt! #AMaryHoliday

Welcome to the first edition of #AMaryHoliday. From now until we’re thick into Christmas time, I will highlight something once to twice a week that I think can be beneficial to you for the holidays; it may be something to use or make in the kitchen, ease […]

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