If you’ve ever looked around for a gift for someone celebrating a change they’ve made in their life, you’ve probably been left feeling at a loss. Those of us who have made drastic changes value annual celebrations; wether it’s quitting smoking, alcohol, gambling, drugs or even exercising more, eating right…these are all drastic life changes which are worthy of celebration and yet there aren’t many choices when it comes to gifts. Enter 24Ave.com…
24Ave.com is a space where people can find lifestyle line for people in recovery and those who choose to live a mindful life which was founded by Kerri K. Kerri is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic who is 12 years sober and began 24Ave.com after searching for a gift to present to someone at their sober anniversary and finding nothing appropriate. Kerri has partnered with designer Lori B and social media expert Francine A to create this space where people can find inspiration, products to celebrate recovery and mindful living. Theirs is a message which marries with my own like peanut butter and jam. Ok that may be a wacky reference but it’s like we’re peas in a pod!
Gifts in 24Ave.com Products
Each of the products on 24Ave.com has been well-thought out to pull the receiver to feel their emotions. Little reminders such as “ODAAT” (One Day At A Time), “Progress Not Perfection” and “Courage” all serve as words which drive us to living fully in today.
From the Home Line some of my FAVS are:
12 Step Recovery Tray, One Day at a Time Candles, Serenity Pillow, Be Bold Sober Wall Art
From the Women’s Apparel Line some of my FAVS are:
Progress Not Perfection Scarf & Beanie, Progress Not Perfection T, Just for Today T, Progress Not Perfection Long Sleeve
Loving my new T!
Wearing my ODAAT shirt to pick up my 5 year sober medallion!! Recovery rocks
From the Jewellery Line I dig:
TRUE Bangle, Recovery Wrap, Exclusive Recovery Bangles, Wooden Beaded Sober TRUE Necklace
LOVE!!
There are too many lovely products to list so head on over and have a look. If you’re in the recovery community or someone who is focused upon their well being, tell your friends about 24Ave.com and I’m sure they’ll thank you!
I am proud to announce that I am partnering with the wonderful women at 24Ave.com over the next while, with these women I know I can expand my goal to quash the stigma of alcoholism and the message to EVERYONE that mindful living is the answer to whatever we are facing. These are intelligent, realistic, dynamic women whom I am proud to be associate with. We all vowed on that call to continue using our voices to impact the world…
Buy on 24Ave.com & Receive a Gift
Right now if you’re going to purchase on 24Ave.com you can use the code “JULIE” at checkout and receive a special gift of 4 Pack of cards.
WIN a Progress Not Perfection T from 24Ave.com
When I posted that photo of myself in my new Progress Not Perfection T on my social media stream people LOVED it. So many of you asked about getting one that my friends at 24ave.com have offered up 1 to giveaway!
This giveaway is open to residents of US and Canada, to enter just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. The giveaway ends March 10th, winner will have 24 hours to respond.
I really admire your info & help for #AA ,as I know personally a family member who had problem & survived 12 yrs now .Love your articles of Hope & redemption:)
For me, progress not perfection relates to every struggle I have ever faced in my life. From getting out of an abusive marriage, to attending college at 35 with three children, to tackling diabetes, fibromyalgia, PTSD, to dealing with the loss of a parent, to losing 45 lbs. since August and improving my health! AS long as I am making progress that is all that matters! I am not a failure as long as I attempt to progress even if that progress is slow! Nothing is perfect, neither am I but I am a work in progress and that is alright with me.
Im so proud of you and think so much of your walk with sobority. My husband is 6 years clean from Pres drugs. It hasnt been easy but im so thankful to have him back in our lives and not a walking talking zombie. Im hoping I win this shirt for him as he would as wear it with pride like you do.
Progress Not Perfection means to me:
Taking one step forward, every stinkin day…and I can trip and I can fall, it doesn’t have to be a pretty step…but, as long as I am moving forward, I will eventually reach my goal.
To stop striving for the unattainable “perfection” I see in the lives of others and be satisfied with the “perfection” I already have in my life and each wonderful new perfection that I obtain.
The meaning to me is that we are all imperfect and it’s more than okay!
baby steps, always…
Every small step in a right direction counts !
It means that I am a work in progress. Baby steps to a better me
it means I have gotten further ahead but not yet attained the ultimate goal.
For me, it means doing the best I can with what I have and not giving up. Every tiny step will get me closer to my goals.
As long as you’re always trying and learning, it’s ok. Progress not perfection.
What progress not perfection means to me is striving to make things better without the need for things/myself to be perfect along the way or as an end result.
Julie,
Recently out of recovery myself, I really loved this post and all of the items from 24 Ave. I especially connected with this post when you said that “Those of us who have made drastic changes value annual celebrations; whether it’s quitting smoking, alcohol, gambling, drugs or even exercising more, eating right…these are all drastic life changes which are worthy of celebration.”
I have many friends also going through the process, and all of these items are absolutely perfect to give to them for their sober anniversaries. This is definitely a much needed blog post, and I'll will definitely be back to see what else you share in the future.
Laura
Progress not perfection means doing your best to better yourself everyday and concentrating on baby steps not end goals.
Being 41 and trying to achieve my goal weight which I last weighed in 1997 is tough but I’m making progress. In 1997, I viewed myself as ‘fat’ and yet, I was in a normal, healthy BMI range. A month ago I was ‘obese’ and today I am ‘overweight’ according to BMI. I am HAPPY to be overweight and no longer obese, I will be satisfied with ‘normal’ range without needing to be ‘skinny’. I am so amazed at the power of my body and mind to help me with this transformation and it is all about PROGRESS and the aim is not PERFECTION, it is better health. But I think we mothers are pretty perfect, too… ;-)
progress not perfection to me means that I will still make mistakes but I don’t have to beat myself up about it anymore…no more shame and guilt…just lessons!
It means that I do not have to be perfect as long as I am trying and moving forward and trying to better myself! You are doing so incredible after all we all learn from our mistakes even though our mistakes are different we all make them,it’s how we respond to them and keep on moving through the journey :)
To me, it means just keep plugging away. If you fall down, just get back up and keep going.
Progress not Perfection means working a little bit more each and every single day and knowing that gentle steps will get you to your goal. Love this and love you
It means that I’m working to get to my goal and as long as I’m progressing I’m doing the right thing!
For me, it means that I am getting fit to be healthy, not to please society
It means that you can still make mistakes and make forward movement. Even baby steps can get you to the top.of the mountain.
For me, it means accepting my imperfections and learning to love myself
We aren’t perfect, and doing our best every day is progress in the right direction.
Progress not Perfection means to me….I have been sober for 10 years now! It means that I will NEVER be perfect, but I am always going to be in a process of growing…getting better. If you don’t feel you can change, or improve, you may as well stop living! Everyday I learn something new about myself, my life around me. Thank God! So…I will always be progressing….but I will never stop, because I will never get to that “perfection”. Nobody can be that! I used to try, it isn’t very fun falling from that high up! God bless you all, and if one of you is “falling”…pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and remember….NOBODY IS PERFECT!
t me progress not perfection means living in the moment and taking life step by step, day by day.
To me it means always move forward, acknowledge failure, put them behind you and keep going.
We are not perfect but we strive each day to be better
Love this shirt and what is means on my own personal journey.
Thank you. I was looking for a gift to celebrate my husband’s progress and this is a great recommendation.