5 Gift Baskets for your Valentine from Melissa’s Produce

Valentine’s Day is upon us! Yes, I know the flack it gets for being a “Greeting Card Holiday” but to me, what’s better than an excuse to tell people you love them? And better yet, with food and candy? Although I’ll be busy being a […]

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Discovering Arizona History at Yuma’s Coronado Motor Hotel

As someone drawn to the sea, it’s funny I’ve felt Arizona is “so far” from home. After spending a weekend in Yuma, just about five hours from Los Angeles, I was struck that I go just the same distance when I head up the California […]

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Exciting Valentine’s Day Getaways-Even for your Dog

It’s nearly time for the most controversial holiday, Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re team love it or  team greeting card gimmick (I admit, I’m a sucker and enjoy the day), it’s a great excuse to treat yourself and those you love. If getting away for Valentine’s […]

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Sip with Someone Special at True Food Kitchen!

It’s the most controversial holiday. Do you love it? Do you despise it? Do you celebrate with roses and chocolate or cry and wallow into your Ben ‘n Jerry’s while binge watching This is Us? I am talking about Valentine’s Day. While like any holiday, […]

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A Visit to Raiford Gallery in Roswell, Georgia

Contemporary and jewelry stores are an important breed of shopping. Yet, can often be seen as passé. While the ease of shopping online from the comfort of your own place on your computer is inviting, it definitely has its time and place. I was reminded […]

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10 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas (& Giveaway ends 2-13!).

I know what you may possibly be thinking…Valentine’s Day?! The greeting card holiday?! Or, I am single! I can’t do this stuff! While, maybe, hopefully, some of you are eager to read about some Valentine’s Day ideas and my pretty sweet giveaway I have for […]

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Staying a World Away at Fairmont Grand Del Mar.

Having stayed at some of fantastic hotels throughout California, I thought I had an accurate idea of what to expect when staying at a luxury resort. Little did I know that when I pulled into The Fairmont Grand Del Mar, I was about to be […]

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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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5 Cocktail Recipes with Zodiac Black Cherry Vodka!

Being gluten-free, people are often surprised that I need to choose my libations selectively. Yep, it is true. Hard liquors like whiskey, gin and beer are off the list for me. Flavored goodies like vodkas and rums are usually alright, but, alas, if I am offered […]

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See’s Candies Giveaway ends 2-21!

No matter what your plans are this Valentine’s Day, celebrating with a significant other, your 4 legged love, your best girlfriends or maybe just forgetting that it’s a holiday, I bet I know something that you DO think is awesome about the holiday: Chocolate. Some of […]

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Valentines Day in LA!

Ahhh…so, it is now less than a WEEK to Valentine’s Day. Even when I was single, I still had a soft spot for this holiday. While I am a firm believer in telling people anytime that you love them, a day to celebrate love is […]

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Sheena Metal & The Vagina Monologues: The Lost Interview!

Last month for Valentine’s Day & V-Day, I was thrilled to attend one of LA Talk Radio’s favorite personalities, Sheena Metal’s, production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, in The Atwater Village. Sheena produced & directed the popular vignette-style play for 3 evenings, with each […]

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