7 Unique USA Hotels to Book a Stay at in 2020

Hotels can be tricky spots. We rely on them to become our “home away from home” during travels. Whether you’re out of town for business or pleasure, hotels are our temporary haven. After a long day out, nothing is more satisfying than retiring to your […]

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A Post of Gratitude

I’m much overdue for a gratitude post. November came and went and as I noticed the date a few days ago, December 2nd, I felt incredibly happy and blessed to be alive. More than usual. You see, on this day 25 years ago, I was […]

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A First Time Visit to Santa Fe

When you think of Santa Fe, what comes to mind? For me, it’s always been the shade of turquoise or the song of the same name from Newsies. While I was excited to at last arrive in New Mexico’s capital and attend the 2019 IFWTWA […]

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Southern Italian at its Finest at Enzo’s Bistro & Bar

When one dreams about authentic Italian cuisine, they probably envision Nonna stirring up a pot of homemade spaghetti sauce somewhere in Italy. What if I told you that kind of dining is within reach…in the California desert? At Enzo’s Bistro and Bar, that’s certainly the […]

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A Rustic Stay by the Sea at Cambria Pines Lodge

Have I mentioned how much I love California’s Cambria? I’m pretty sure I have but I’ll gladly say it again. Having spent some years living along the Central Coast in spots like Solvang and Lompoc, Cambria was, surprisingly, never much on my radar. Since growing […]

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Discover the Hidden Gems of Washington’s Gig Harbor

Searching for a coastal getaway between Portland and Seattle? Look no further than Washington’s Gig Harbor. While I love going up the coast in the Pacific Northwest, Gig Harbor was a place I’d yet to explore. With my three dear friends from out of town […]

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Fall 2019 for Along Comes Mary

Fall is coming! While I do love the light nights and warmer days (sometimes) of summer, there’s something about the arrival of pumpkin spice everything and those fall colors. Another reason I’m looking forward to the season are all of the amazing opportunities that are […]

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Gluten-Free in California’s San Mateo County & Giveaway ends 9/24!

Just a stone’s throw from San Francisco lays the beautiful San Mateo County. While known as being home to the likes of Facebook and Google, San Mateo County offers visitors the chance to experience wine tasting, hiking, beach time and of course, incredible cuisine. I’ve […]

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The Heal Premieres at the Getty Villa Theatre

Between the traffic, questionable air and hustling, Los Angeles certainly can seem like a grind. It’s easy to get caught up in the congestion and overlook the beauty that LA has to offer. I was reminded of this when I headed out to the Getty […]

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A Gluten-Free Guide to Atlanta

As surprising as it might sound, the gluten-free options when in Georgia are of an abundance. During my summer trips to Atlanta and its nearby suburb of Roswell, I was so pleased to once again find plenty of foodie options for all. Roswell, just 30 […]

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A Day Trip to Orange County’s Dana Point Harbor

Given how much I love to travel and explore, would you believe I didn’t travel much when I was young? Our family trips were usually local like Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm. Somewhere we did go for weekend stays was Dana Point. I’d get so […]

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Gluten-Free Along California’s Central Coast

Do you love road trips? It’s pretty clear by now that I certainly do. One of my favorite activities before one is to seek out the must-find’s for gluten-free stops along the way. On my latest trip up the 101 to San Mateo County, I […]

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