A “Dog Gone” Great Stay at the Hofsas House Hotel

Although summer has officially arrived, the season may look a bit different for each of us this year. Am I right? Usually, summertime finds me hopping airplanes, planning adventures, and a road trip or two. Given where we are still in the world, I’ve decided […]

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Summer 2020 for Along Comes Mary: Black Lives Matter Edition

So, it’s been a while since my last post. At the end of May, I was typing away at several stories that I was excited to soon share. I’d received such positive feedback from my posts about our current state of the world and living […]

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Rubio’s Family Taco Kit

Happy Cinco de Mayo, quarantine edition! While I know most of us had planned on an epic Taco Tuesday celebration, guess what? We’re still safer at home. Mike and I have been trying to make the most of this “pause”; finally hanging up paintings, going […]

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Support Local in California’s San Mateo County

As our heatwave continues in LA, it got me thinking of the San Francisco Bay’s brisk weather. When I took a road trip up Highway 101 last summer, the various temps at each stop kept me on my toes. I walked the heated streets of […]

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Support Local: Ohio’s Mohicans Treehouse Resort

A mighty heatwave is outside my door here in Los Angeles. Despite yesterday, April 25th, often deemed as the “perfect date,” temperatures of 95 and 101 are a bit high for now. Perhaps Mother Nature knew we needed some excitement amidst the quarantine? After the […]

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3 Albums for your Quarantined Music Monday (Fiona Apple Included)

It’s hard to believe it’s once again Monday. While I know I’m not the only one beginning to go a little stir crazy (or maybe you’re already there?), I’ve been attempting to keep busy. Easier said than done, I must say. I feel antsy. The […]

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Support Local in Taos, New Mexico

Happy…day? I don’t know about you, but these quarantine days are beginning to seem like one BIG day. It felt good to promote some favorite cities last week on Along Comes Mary’s Support Local series. I’m back on this Easter weekend with a new installment […]

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An Intro to Instagram Stories 101 (And Score 15% off OHi Bars!)

Happy Social Media Monday on a Hump Day! Are you confused yet? Because I certainly am. What began as a post for your Monday, ended up being finished on a late Tuesday, and now here we are on Wednesday. I had every intention to welcome […]

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Support Local in Roswell, Georgia

Welcome back! Thanks to all who gave me great feedback and love on my first installment of Support Local. In these strange times of health safety closures, we’re all in this together. It breaks my heart to think of all the local businesses that are […]

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Support Local in Albuquerque

During these times, I’ve had a lot of extra time on my hands to think. Think about new blog series, articles, ways to support during this “pause,” and so forth. As I’ve said before, I don’t want to give up on my website nor not […]

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Take That, Coronavirus! Over a Dozen Immune System Boosting Tips

So, another Coronavirus inspired post. How is everybody doing? Never would I have imagined that everyone’s lives would be at such a worldwide standstill. Shortly after I posted this article, I received confirmation that both a friend’s wedding and my Eastern press trip are postponed. […]

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Wine Women Wednesday: Meet PortoVino Founder, Marisa China

Happy Wine Wednesday! First off, a big thank you to all who’ve reached out to me following my 2020 Spring Update. I’m so encouraged by all of you and appreciate your trust in my plan to keep creating upbeat, yet mindful, content. With that being […]

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