Feeling Grateful with A Glass of Mercer Wine

I really should be writing some other posts. I have at least 3 articles for other blogs to finish, client deadlines to meet and posts of my own to edit and publish. But, as I sit here editing pictures from my last trip, scrolling some […]

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Social Media Monday: 6 Tips for Learning SEO.

It’s been awhile since my last Social Media Monday post. Partly since I’ve been extremely busy helping clients and continuing to launch my second website all about my services (I had a big unveil in mind for last month. But, the website just had to […]

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My Word of the Year!

So, it is the final week of 2016. Where did the year go?! It feels like yesterday that I was scrambling to decide on a good word for the new year. And, well, friends, nothing has changed in that department and I only just chose […]

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Wearable Art by Miz Meliz and Giveaway ends 12-11! #AVeryMaryChristmas

Sometimes, an opportunity too fun to pass up comes along. Even if it seems a bit zany, you just have to trust your gut and go for it. Lucky for me I did just that and met the fabulous (and now dear friend of mine), […]

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5 Things I Took Away from #BlogHer16. #SocialMediaMonday

This past weekend was easily one of the most anticipated of the year. Especially if you are a blogger r female entrepreneur.  The place to be was Downtown LA at The JW Marriott as BlogHer took over the house and LA Live to give like-minded […]

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Snapchat Basics 101. #SocialMediaMonday

  Happy Monday, folks! Its been awhile since a #SocialMediaMonday installment. I have been talking Snapchat with a lot of friends and thought I would break down some basics of it. “What is it? How do you use those silly filters? Isn’t Snapchat just for […]

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To Blog or Not to Blog on Your Web-site? #SocialMediaMonday

Something I have noticed more frequently with business web-sites are a blog tab. Every one seems to be jumping on the blogging wagon & I think it is always a great thing, as long as you keep your content current. Much like my advice with […]

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Along Comes Mary Turns 3!

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 […]

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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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Write Where I Am. #WritingPrompt

I have been writing in one form or another for as long as I can remember. Even before I knew how to spell, I was always scribbling rubbish on my story books or jotting out letters to relatives (that my Mom would translate for me […]

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TAG! You’re IT.

(Your author. At The LA Times Festival of Books.) Chris Lam has tagged me from A to Z….I feel like I am in high school again 😉 Join the fun if you wish!   A. Attached or Single? In a relationship with myself. B. Best […]

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More of my Highlights from The Lifestyle Blogger Conference: Part 3 #LALLBlog13

Yes, it’s finally here. I have had every intention of presenting you with my 3rd & final part about my awesome weekend at The Lifestyle Blogger Conference (#LALLBlog13, as well as #LALLBlog14, now 😉 ) & well, somehow….May slipped through my fingers. But, here it […]

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