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Whether it be fate or a prophecy, Marisa McClellan was destined to be a food writer. On an otherwise ordinary day in her infancy, a family friend suggested a game to determine her future vocation. Marisa’s mom plopped her down in the middle of circle with several different tools. The tradition dictated that the first object the child grabs would indicate an affinity towards a future career. Marisa grabbed a pen and a spoon and the world of food blogging would never be the same. Growing up, Marisa loved cooking. Her first and most memorable experiment in the culinary arts began on a day when she was home sick from school. She decided hash browns would be an easy dish to prepare. It would have been a success had Marisa not neglected the first step of cooking the potatoes, which needed to be done to make them soft enough to sauté with oil and butter. She was left with a gray, nasty mess. Lucky for us, Marisa didn’t give up after that first disaster. Marisa spent most of her formative years in California and Oregon. Philadelphia was home to both her parents, who met while both on vacation in San Francisco. Every summer, Marisa would come home to Philly to visit with her grandparents. After attending college in Washington, Marisa traveled to Indonesia and Bali. After a scheduled trip to visit her grandmot...
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The Latest...
MAKE A MAVENMAG EDITOR EAT HER WORDS In Erica Curtis’s most recent at home article Hardcore Décor she joked that "mentioning my name [Erica] probably won't get them a discount [at Hipster Home]." Well, after reading the article, Dave, th...
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You've Got Your Coat, Grab Your Hat
Ladies, it's cold. While you may have already succumbed to the charms of some of the great coats in stores this season, you may not have remembered to upgrade your headgear. A word to the wise: a hat is not something to be taken lightly and thrown on...
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Revelations Boutique
Revelations Boutique in Queen Village is a must see if you’re looking for something to end a style rut. “We try to keep stuff in here you’re not going to find all over the city,” says the owner, Michelle. A great example is an Umsteigen blue or ...
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Makin' Gravy
Until she was 23 years old, my mother functioned under the assumption that gravy just made itself in the pan when you made a roast or a turkey. It wasn't until she got married and helped make Thanksgiving dinner with her new mother-in-law that she re...
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Tango
Velvety red orange walls and rustic décor welcome you into Tango, a trendy and sophisticated restaurant offering assorted and diverse American cuisine. Tango features two dining rooms: to the left when you enter that is accessorized with ...
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Hardcore Decor
Since my last article sought to help those frightened by the “great white wall,” I decided to dedicate this month’s decor dish to the fearless -- Those that laugh in the face of a naked wall and bite back with skull sconces or a faux deer head.... wh...
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Don’t Let Gravity Get You Down
Movement opens other forms of movement. When you develop the strength to move in a certain direction, it will influence and create an interest in other forms of exercise that you never thought possible. Fitness psychology 101, if you develop the pelv...
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A Great Cause, Any Way You Slice it
As the ghost and goblins of Halloween turn to spiced apple and juicy turkey thoughts for Thanksgiving, many of us will take time to reflect on all of our blessings. One perennial nod of thanks many will remember to acknowledge is good hea...
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Let Go and Soar
While spending my days helping clients create Empowering First Impressions, it never ceases to amaze me how many people will not let go and soar to the level of success they were meant to claim. Once I let go, I was like a bird let out of a cage. My ...
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Bottle Feeding (and Not Going to Hell)
Here’s a news-flash, in case you’ve been living under a rock: There is no substitute for breast milk. Today I opened the newspaper and saw another article titled, “The Benefits of Breastfeeding.” That’s as far as I read before I started to...
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Recommended Family Events
Santa Hours at the King of Prussia Mall
November 10th through December 24th Plaza (Nordstrom Court)
Mondays through Saturdays from 10:30am – 9:00pm
Break times: 2:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Sundays from 11:00am – 6:30pm (November)
Break times: 2:...
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