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Author Archives: Jamie

About Jamie

A Minnesota Girl who has landed herself in the big city of LA. She loves photography, writing, wine, art, and everything in between ;)

Great Summer Beverages Just in Time for Memorial Day #ad

Our friends over at Dole and Bevmo! have created two great beverage recipes just in time for Memorial Day.  I decided to put them to the test. Disclosure: Ingredients were provided to me for free to try out this recipe.  This Recipe titled “Low Calorie Blueberry Peach Cocktail” 1 Blueberry Dole Frozen Single-serve Cup 1 … Continue reading »

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Catalina Island Vacation Rentals: Hamilton Cove #ad

A few weeks ago I had an opportunity to check out Catalina Island Vacation Rentals.  They gave us a one night complimentary stay on behalf of this review. Upon arrival to the island the Hamilton Cove Beach Villas were the first things we saw on the island, little did we know that we would soon … Continue reading »

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Memorial Day and FREE Gas? #ad Ends 5/27/13!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored on behalf of SoCal Honda and along with this post. In Minnesota right now, gas prices are at their all time high.  In California, they just recently crept over 4 dollars a gallon.  It adds up, and I should know, as I drive around a lot during my daytime job. … Continue reading »

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Get “On Board” with Catalina Express! #ad

Disclosure: I received two complimentary tickets to Catalina Express on behalf of this review.  I did pay the tax on the two tickets.  All opinions are my own. One thing I honestly love about Catalina Express is that it’s easily accessible, and right in the town I live in, San Pedro.  So, we just walked … Continue reading »

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Add Color to your Wardrobe with Fraas #ad

Disclosure: I was sent a scarf for review purposes. There was a time in my life, like, for the past several years, where I avoided scarves.  I thought, for the life of me that I just couldn’t pull them off. Until one day I finally wanted to give it a go.  And fell instantly in … Continue reading »

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An Art Exhibit honoring Melissa Ann Rourke

Melissa Ann Rourke was a sculptor, videographer and digital artist, who, last year passed away at the age of 26 from cancer. On Saturday, May 18th, an art exhibit of Melissa’s “Bodyscapes” series will be on exhibit at Hive Studios in Downtown LA.  Melissa’s artwork focused upon topics concerning the body, movement and visual disturbance/reinterpretation. … Continue reading »

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#ad Looking for a Weekend Getaway to Catalina Island, CA?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Catalina Chamber of  Commerce. This past weekend my SO and I headed to Catalina Island CA for a romantic weekend getaway.  Just hearing bits and pieces about Catalina Island I had no idea what to expect when we got there.  The island, just 26 miles across … Continue reading »

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The Taste of Anaheim brings RESTAURANTS together #ad

Disclosure: I was provided entrance to the Taste of Anaheim on behalf of this review. Last Thursday evening the Anaheim Garden Walk filled up with some of Anaheim’s favorite restaurants.  For one night, residents, and surrounding fans could enter the Anaheim Garden Walk at one low price and taste some of the great food coming … Continue reading »

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Capturing those AMAZING Vacation Photos!

Summer’s right around the corner, and I’m thinking vacations, fun weekend getaways, and time at the beach and/or lake.  During those moments I tend to reflect on capturing the best photo opportunities and now it’s time to share some tips: 1) Get that Postcard Shot! You know the one.  Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge … Continue reading »

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#AD: Marie Callender’s new Pie and Pasta Amore Menu!

My first experience with Marie Callender pies was when I was 16 years old.  It was the week before Thanksgiving, and pies were on sale, and man, were they on sale at Buy One Get One Free.   I soon learned about Marie Callender’s Frozen Entrees and Pot Pies too. So when I moved to … Continue reading »

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