It's been a while...a long while since I've typed anything here. To say I've been in a funk is like saying the pandemic has been a hiccup when we all know it's shifted every aspect of our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined. This has been a journey where I've used every coping tool I know and learned others simply to deal with the unknown that seems to happen daily. Some days I did really well and others I used food or other things like Netflix to numb out. It's now over a year and I seem to ...
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Caramel Apple Pie Popsicles – They’re AMAZING
I am a sucker for a tasty dessert and some of my favourite flavours are in these Caramel Apple Pie Popsicles. WHAT?? Caramel Apple Pie in a Popsicle...yes you read that right! This is possibly the easiest recipe I've ever shared and it will shock you with the taste. Easy does't mean boring! These treats are perfect for the end of summer days as we all begin to look forward to the taste of Autumn. Ok I'm rushing things but honestly I'm from Ontario, Canada where the mornings and nights ...
Staying Safe and Healthy at Home #CoopedUp
For most of us, the current situation of 2020 wasn't on our list of expectations. My saving grace really has been the fact I am a stay-at-home mom. I give 100% to my family and thankfully, our routine hasn't been upended too much. That being said, Chicken Farmers of Canada knows how important family is. They know that we need to stay safe and healthy at home during this time of isolation and social distancing. With that in mind, they have created #CoopedUp, which offers kid-friendly recipes ...
Tips to Enjoy a Sober Christmas
Enjoying a sober Christmas can be challenging to say the least but this doesn't mean that we have to give up on the Holidays. Our culture in North America tends to be centered around having alcohol at social events and although it can feel overwhelming to think of not drinking we CAN do it and actually enjoy the Holiday season. The reality is that as a sober person attending Christmas social events, we can feel like the odd man out but if we prepare in advance we can enjoy Holiday gatherings ...
Sober Blogs and Recovery Resources
Today I'm happy to be listing some sober blogs and recovery resources that I support. Finding these resources can be the hope that someone in recovery needs. I am grateful that these are readily available these days, in the past they were hard to find. Stepping into a life of recovery from alcoholism didn't come easy for me. Generally speaking, I don't believe it does for many of us. For some time before my last day I could be found googling things like "Sober Life", "Life in Recovery" or ...