While “Build Your Own (insert dish here)” and “Fast/Casual” dining has seriously become all the rage here in LA, it can be overwhelming sometimes trying to find the best ones. Throw in being gluten-free, and it makes the search for the best even more difficult. […]
Nestled high in The Carmel Valley, 20 minutes from Carmel by-the-Sea, lays over 400 acres of hiking trails, horse stables, vineyards, a wine tasting room, olive groves, hotel rooms and a land chock full of history. Welcome, my friends, to Holman Ranch! Prior to my […]
My first trip with Michael was to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The city was not only breathtaking, but we were treated to such great hospitality at The Hofsas House with their ocean views, kitchenette & daily breakfast. We are thrilled to be returning in the new year & […]
(While I was so excited to be invited out to CHILL at The Queen Mary, I was unable to make it so I sent one of my favorite bloggers, Ann from Ann About Town, to check it out! Thanks, Ann & I hope you enjoy […]
We all know I have a life long love for Long Beach’s Belmont Shore. I grew up going down to the water as my Aunt lived at ‘The Shore’, I have lived there, spent wonderful times with family & friends on their main drag, 2nd […]
With quick dining options becoming more diverse, it is refreshing to see that many are ensuring to not only be fast, but also healthy. “Non GMO”, DF, GF, VG & the rest of those abbreviations that look like that of a personal ad, are actually […]
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 […]
Do you ever hesitate to take a vacation just because you don’t feel like being away from the comfort of your own home? Finding places to eat, missing your everyday routines like your coffee when you wake up, taking a walk around your neighborhood? I […]
(Editor’s Note: If you swear I posted this early this morning, you’re not crazy. I did! But, I am encountering a glitch & was told from readers the post will not show up for them when they go to click on it. So, heres hoping […]
Looking for a unique city with lots of diversity that also happens to be California’s capital? 😉 Look no further than Sacramento! While I have just spent an afternoon in this town, I am so excited to be returning for a weekend in the new year, […]
It’s funny the way life works out sometimes. When I was considering a move to Long Beach back in 2009 (how can that be 8 years ago now??), I was planning a visit to see my grandma in the area that April and stumbled upon […]
These are not my best pictures, but ones I feel do capture how beautiful the ‘land looks in the spring, flowers are blooming galore & summertime is just around the corner 🙂 xo
