Inland Pacific Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Nothing celebrates the holiday season quite like The Nutcracker. As someone who adores musicals and concerts, the ballet has never been my “thing.” I decided to change that when The Inland Pacific Ballet invited me out to experience their annual spectacular of the beloved Christmas […]

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Spreading Some Holiday Cheer with Stationery Studio! #AVeryMaryChristmas

I don’t know about you, but, I always think I am ready for December and the Holiday season, then, guess what? It becomes a week before Christmas and I am scrambling. This year has been no different. Where did this month go?? Something I always […]

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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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A Visit to Del’Oliva Olive Oil and Vinegar Shop & Giveaway ends 12-11! #AVeryMaryChristmas

I am an avid olive oil user. Once favored by Chefs and considered ‘fancy’ if you used it regularly, olive oil has become a very common and “it” oil to use in the kitchen, and rightly so. Since I discovered the various uses for it, […]

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Visiting Harley Farms Goat Dairy….

Confession time: While its pretty clear that I adore dogs, another furry friend close to my heart are GOATS. Easily my #1 favorite barn yard animal, many think they will get kicked in the behind if they even glance at a goat-ee (my nickname for […]

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Spanish Eggs Recipe with HERDEZ Salsas!

When I was invited to learn more about Las Posadas thanks to HERDEZ products, I was intrigued as I did not know much about it; Las Posadas is celebrated widely in Mexico & American-Mexicans in the southwest for nearly 400 years. Las Posadas is a 9 […]

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Merry Christmas! 12 Days of Christmas Movies: Miracle on 34th Street

A very, merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today. I hope all your dreams and miracle 😉 come true! The finale for my 12 Days of Christmas Movies is….    

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12 Days of Christmas Movies! Days 10 & 11: Peanuts & The Grinch

So, since I am here playing catch up with my 12 Days of Christmas Movies series, I thought since it is Christmas Eve, how about some Christmas cartoon classics? Enjoy! A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS I hesitated including this one for its own entry, thus, why […]

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12 Days of Christmas Movies! Day 9: The Santa Claus

Well, friends, I think this series of posts has taught me my best blogging lesson for the year, & it is: ONLY COMMIT IF YOU HAVE THE POSTS ALL DRAFTED! Or, at-least give consequences to yourself if you skip a day, Which I have done horribly […]

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12 Days of Christmas Movies: Day 8: It’s A Wonderful Life.

Here it is, friends. The inevitable Almost-A-Day-Late post in the 12 Days of Christmas Movies series. If you’re thinking, How is this post inevitable? Its, because, it is me, friends. I am infamous to be late, procrastinate, all that good stuff. On that note, today’s […]

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12 Days of Christmas Movies! Day 7: Special Music Edition!

So, I decided to do today’s installment of 12 Days of Christmas Movies a bit differently. There won’t be a feature-length film today, yet, some of my favorite animated specials that have some beautiful, maybe obscure, overlooked songs within these shows usually aired a few […]

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12 Days of Christmas Movies! Day 6: Meet Me in St. Louis

Woo hoo! We are in our 6th day of christmas movie posts. Have you watched the ones listed so far? Anything you recommend I have not mentioned yet? Enjoy! xo DAY 6: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS I am often surprised that I do not […]

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