McArthur-Burney Falls State Park: California’s Very Own “Niagara Falls”!

When I returned home from my Chico trip, I could not stop talking about our road trip to Burney, California. Burney is a humble, small town (under 5,000 people) that has easily one of the best kept travel secrets around: Burney is home to The  […]

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Fun Memories Made with the Fujifilm Instax 70 Camera!

    Something that can easily give my age range away is if I mention the good ol’ days growing up with a POLOROID camera. Polaroid’s were so cool growing up;  take a picture and get it instantly! Who would have ever tought technology could be […]

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My Year in Pictures!

Goodbye 2015, helloooo 2016! 2015 was an incredible year for me, both personally & professionally, especially here on Along Comes Mary. While I have a goals post, as well as my Word of the Year post coming shortly, how about a glimpse at my year […]

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Weekend Getaway: San Luis Obispo. #TravelTuesday

  San Luis Obispo, or SLO as its known to the locals, is a great gem off Highway 101 as you’re heading north to San Francisco (Or, down to LA). Minutes from Pismo Beach, you’ll find yourself nestled among lush mountains & landscapes filled with […]

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Weekend Getaway: San Diego

Happy Summer! In this mini series of posts, I thought it would be fun to tell you about some California destinations that are especially perfect for those like myself who reside in Los Angeles. Kicking this series off will be at the border of our […]

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Hammy Turns 2!

So, today marks 2 years since I met one of my greatest companions ever. He’s been my cuddler, a terror, a loud brat, a baby with big eyes when he doesn’t feel well, my over sized stuffed animal, my buddy when I felt like poo, […]

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Downtown LA Walking Tours!

Remember when I visited The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles? Walking a few blocks to get there, I was taken a back at how gorgeous & historic it felt to walk along those streets. I easily could have been in a well-loved city like […]

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Star Wars Celebration 2015!

I have long-awaited attending a “Con”: Comic-Con, Wonder Con, you get my idea. Translation: a nerds galore weekend filled with costumes, dudes proudly wearing a lanyard decked out with pins, and being able to eavesdrop on a conversation I may not fully understand but still […]

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Meet 2 Companies I Love: Homejoy & Sesame Gift Sets

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 […]

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A #WordlessWednesday Evening!

I had so much fun last month when I got together with Amanda Price for an impromptu photo shoot! Amanda has been snapping pictures & developing her craft for over 5 years now, & these pictures make it clear to see that she takes beautiful, striking […]

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7 Things to do in Pasadena….

Being a Pasadena native (I spent my first ten years in that glorious city), I admit, I may be a bit biased to the LA suburb & its surrounding areas, but, guys? There is just so much to see, do & enjoy in a relatively […]

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A Stay at Wine & Roses in Lodi.

I was extremely excited when I was approved for an overnight visit to Wine & Roses Spa Resort in Lodi, California. While I have heard of Lodi, I didn’t know what exactly to expect at a resort in the small farming & wine community, yet, […]

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