I was elated to head to Pennsylvania and check off another state I’d yet to visit. The stars aligned perfectly for me to spend a weekend in Philadelphia. I knew there’d be plenty of gluten-free opportunities awaiting me. Did I envision everything from Chinese food […]
One of my favorite elements when traveling is making wishes come true. However small or silly they may seem. A good example is when I was in San Francisco a few years ago. Growing up, baby Mary dreamed of getting her picture in front of […]
Despite this year has been anything but normal, one thing is for sure: I still love to eat. Last summer found me going up California’s Central Coast to San Mateo County. While plans were in store to return this month, Covid decided to take care […]
Happy Social Media Monday on a Hump Day! Are you confused yet? Because I certainly am. What began as a post for your Monday, ended up being finished on a late Tuesday, and now here we are on Wednesday. I had every intention to welcome […]
So, another Coronavirus inspired post. How is everybody doing? Never would I have imagined that everyone’s lives would be at such a worldwide standstill. Shortly after I posted this article, I received confirmation that both a friend’s wedding and my Eastern press trip are postponed. […]
As surprising as it might sound, the gluten-free options when in Georgia are of an abundance. During my summer trips to Atlanta and its nearby suburb of Roswell, I was so pleased to once again find plenty of foodie options for all. Roswell, just 30 […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m loving the Fall days here in Los Angeles. Maybe it’s because I was born in LA during October, but even if the weather doesn’t scream scarves and pumpkin spice, I always await the sights of pumpkin patches and […]
I’ve wanted to visit Astoria, Oregon since I was very young. This is solely because one of my favorite movies back in the day was Kindergarten Cop. You know you know it! Tough guy Arnold Schwarzenegger is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher […]
No matter what you’re looking for in a getaway, you can find it in Seattle. With diverse neighborhoods, fantastic food and some of the best museums I’ve visited, Seattle is filled with options for everyone. I arrived in Seattle, which had long been on my […]
Subscription boxes are all the rage. From Ipsy to even a Gilmore Girls quarterly subscription, there’s a box out there for nearly any subject. I’ve tried my share and quickly realized that I didn’t need the amount of goodies I was getting monthly at my […]
(*Editor’s Note: I’m sad to report that Dillinger’s, Our Table, and RJ’s Gourmet Grill have retired their businesses since the publishing of this story. My goal is to return to Olympia shortly and update this guide -Mary) Did you know that a foodie haven awaits […]
While Seattle may take most of the credit for being home to coffee and grunge, don’t be fooled. Just 60 miles out of the Emerald City lays Olympia, a diverse city with a bit of an edge and plenty of alternative vibes. I was thrilled […]
