I’m writing this blog post because, I need your help. I am putting together a media kit for MerelyMarie, and I need to have an accurate, detailed view of who my readers are & why they visit...
If you’ve been on the MM Facebook page lately, you’ve probably seen my latest hair cut. Husband used his Wahl clippers with a 1-inch guard around the sides & back, then finished with ...
Homemade dessert doesn’t get any better than this…a warm slice of dutch apple pie. Well…maybe topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it does! Here are the Recipes: (Adapted from ...
There’s so much I want to do, but I get hung up on individual ideas & minute details. Sound familiar? Certainly, this describes me. I am an “over-thinker”. In most instances, it...
-Luke 12:15
Felicity, TV (DVD box set) I just finished watching the last episode, whilst fighting back tears. I think if any other song (but “I will remember you”) was chosen to end the series, I wou...
Seven Devils, Florence and The Machine Brilliant song! It’s still in my brain from watching the season finale of Revenge. What a nice episode that was; particularly, the last few scenes paired ...
Classic, comfortable, & “everyday” is how I like to describe my style. If you’ve seen & liked some of my previous looks, you might also like this “mini-series” I...
Sometimes I enjoy grocery shopping; but, more often than not, I want to get in & get out, as quickly as possible. I’m writing this post with the latter in mind Here are some of my suggestio...
Hesher, Movie Weird, gloomy & sad, but good. The characters were strange & interesting, and there were bits of funny, but the overall story was a pretty predictable one. This movie did remind...
These were delicious, and oven roasted. I found this method to be easier than boiling corn on the cob because, the husk, silk, and stalk stay on while cooking. That’s right! No shucking. No pul...
I thought I’d swatch all the polishes in this collection on one hand, but I couldn’t fathom the idea of wearing multi-colored nails for the week. I will definitely give each polish itR...
(clockwise) 1.Shopping for a wok, but purchasing a stir-fry pan • 2.Eating lunch in the park with Husband •3.Lighting up charcoals for the first time this year • 4.Cooling off with a fruit bar
My sister recently shared with me her dislike for the taste of arugula. It is a somewhat bitter tasting green. It didn’t occur to me to mention one of my favorite recipes for dressing it in a s...
Two “yays” for self-promotion! I designed & printed these business cards for MM. They come in handy when telling people I blog. I don’t have to worry about whether I spoke the w...
Husband is gearing up to run the Chicago Marathon again. This means that I need to compile some new recipes that are majorly veggie/protein/carb based. It’s difficult, as we LOVE comfort foods!...
Beanies…tams…knitt ed hats, I like the looks of these things; especially when the hats are big enough to emit the proper “slouch effect”. Mine aren’t. I’d love to w...
I am super excited about this limited edition set of nail polishes, that I picked up on a whim from Target! ”A Powerful Punch” is just what my nail polish collection needs right now, as t...
I love banana quick breads! They’re so easy to make, and taste delicious with a cup of coffee, or tea. Quick Tip: The best tasting banana breads come from the “ugliest-looking” bana...
Get ready…this is like 3-posts-in-1!!! If you’re following MM via Facebook, then you’ve probably seen a few photos recently, of my flat-ironed hair. pssst!… If you didn’...
Both questions are incredibly difficult for me to answer right now. I posed the first question on Facebook, about putting MerelyMarie on my resume. I appreciate your responses, as I’m strugglin...
This was my look for the Natural Hair Expo. Initially, I’d planned on wearing shorts, but had to change into jeans due to the weather. It was all bright & sunny & warm as I got dressed,...
I felt anxious & super excited! My sister & I got there early, but the space quickly filled up with “naturals”. Afros, twist outs, braid outs, wash & wear styles, updo’s...
Impressed, by Natalie Imbruglia Video Credit.
Everyone has their favorite brands to cook with, no?! Here are my top 5. I find myself buying them over & over again, and I especially love using them when preparing dinner. Better Than Bouillon,...
Having Husband explain to me how to eat a handful of sunflower seeds at one time, and then, beating him in a sunflower seed eating contest Why is this fantastic?! Because I beat him the “amateu...
I am a professional graphic designer with a love for blog design, and I’m excited to work with you! I design custom blog headers & buttons for all blogging platforms, and specialize in clea...
New recipes!!! So good! Let’s dig in… If you follow MM on Facebook, then you’ve probably seen these chicken tenders. Here is the Recipe: (adapted from food.com, by The Neelys) Fresh...
Super 8, Movie Cute & nostalgic, it reminded me of mystery books I read as a child. The whole time while watching, I was trying to make the connection between the title, and the plot…I won&...
Making your D-I-Y manicure last longer, is mostly in the prep work. My home manicures can last a week (longer if I don’t wash dishes) without chipping. Here’s what I do: Clip & File N...
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