Marilyn, Mom, & Me has World Premiere at ICT

Who was Marilyn Monroe? It’s a question the world has had since she took Hollywood by storm in the 1950s. Marilyn is timeless, mysterious, and gorgeous. Yet on the flip side, lonely, isolated, and empty. Did she truly have it all? Who were her friends? […]

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Pixi Beauty Joins Forces with Hello Kitty & Silver Buffalo

This past Valentine’s Day, Mabel and I headed to Westfield in Century City. As hard as it was to distract her from the American Girl and LEGO stores, we were on a mission. We were there to visit the Pixi Beauty Boutique and experience their […]

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Celebrating Christmastime with Cher & Cherlato

Growing up I idolized Cher. Although she’s rather a peculiar choice for a child, I didn’t care. I adored her and all of her work. From her films to music and fashion my world was all about her. My biggest dream in life was to […]

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Simon’s Secret Sauce Celebrates One Year at Stella Barra

(Editor’s Note: I was so excited to be invited to Stella Barra Pizzeria to celebrate Simon’s Secret Sauce’s one year anniversary. What’s a girl to do when she cannot make it? Send one of her best contributors, Julie Raelyn, of course! Thanks for a great […]

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From Mexico to Andaz at Andaz West Hollywood

After a pandemic and pregnancy, it’s nice to get back out. You might say that I “pulled out all of the stops” when I got invited to Andaz West Hollywood. The occasion was “From Mexico to Andaz,” a media evening that combined travel, food, cocktails, […]

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A Return Visit to Arcadia’s 626 Night Market

It’s been well over a year since I’ve attended any large gatherings. Given I have some live shows coming up, it seemed like a good time to go back into the “real world.” Enter the 626 Night Market. The beloved foodie vendor heaven hadn’t been […]

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Los Angeles Theatres Return for Summer 2021

A day hasn’t gone by since our lockdown began that I don’t miss live theatre. My Facebook memories often remind me of incredible theatre in Los Angeles I’ve seen. I’ll listen to my favorite albums and reminisce on hearing that one song live, or how […]

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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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Date Night Made Easy Thanks to Studio Movie Grill

Looking to ramp up your usual dinner and a movie date to the next level? Then Studio Movie Grill is the place for you. With numerous locations in ten states (and growing), Studio Movie Grill enables guests to watch the latest movies in a state […]

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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 Getaway to Palm Springs Part 1: Staying at ARRIVE Hotel

When I launched Along Comes Mary I knew there were places I’d love to write articles about. One of those spots has always been the iconic Palm Springs. I visited for my first time last summer for a day and it sealed the deal that […]

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