You all know how much I love a good book store...and with The Writer's Block doing renovations it's given me an opportunity to explore other places. In early sobriety going to a book store was one of the first 'safe places' I was able to identify for myself. A place where I didn't ever feel … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: The Book Store
Recently I had something special happen--I got to record thoughts on being sober and becoming a mother with one of my oldest friends. My friend Leah hosts The Compass Podcast, a show dedicated to talking with creatives about navigating the waters between art and commerce, and what they do when they feel themselves going to the … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sober Mamas talk on The Compass Podcast
Happy fall friends! Hope everyone has been enjoying this incredible weather the past few weeks. This is my favorite time here in Las Vegas...it's sunny, the air is crisp, light breeze. Just the best! I'm also starting to finally recover from a crazy few months...summer is my busy season at my day job, then hanging … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Toast Society
Fall is here! Fall is here! And it lasts about 4 weeks in Vegas...sometimes less. So you're maybe wondering how do I get out there and enjoy autumn in Vegas? Look no further than the Bristlecone Pine Loop! This trail offers scenic views, changing colors of the leaves, and varied terrain. About an hour outside … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Bristlecone Pine Loop & Hiking with a baby
Recently a friend and I had the opportunity to visit a very special secret place on the Strip....hidden deep within the walls of the Louis Vuitton at The Shops at Crystals in James Turrell's Akhob. James Turrell, who is known for his work with light, space and color, creates what I think of more as 'experiences' … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: James Turrell’s Akhob
Hey All! I've been working to compile a list of refreshing non-alcoholic beverages along The Strip, including grab-n-go, casual dining, and upscale restaurants. People reach out to me from all walks of life asking about visiting Vegas when they're not drinking. Sometimes they're sober, but sometimes they're not. Sometimes they just don't want to drink … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sober-Friendly Strip Tips #11, What and Where to Drink When You’re Not Drinking
I think at this point we've established how much I enjoy magic shows. I love the classic Vegas entertainment history they represent, I love being in a room with other people in the dark and watching something unexpected unfold, and I love that magic is such a complicated and highly trained artform. But over the … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: The Magic of Jen Kramer
Hey friends! I should start this post with the truth...that I enjoyed the summertime offerings of Lee Canyon on the VERY LAST DAY of their summer season, so file this post under 'things to enjoy next summer...!' However, they also have MANY winter offerings I'm writing about Lee Canyon anyway. 😉 Lee Canyon (which is … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Lee Canyon
Does anyone else always find that they somehow attract little bits of paper...everywhere? All the time? I am constantly having to clean out my desk area, kitchen, bags, my car from little pieces of paper I pick up throughout the day. Well, I am (hopefully) putting my paper obsession to good use in my upcoming … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Little scraps of paper
Confession. I love TV. Specifically...I love TV that centers around young women 'living their best lives.' Even more specifically...I love TV that centers around young women 'living their best lives' in NYC. Ugly Betty, Sex and the City, The Mindy Project, The B in Apartment 23, Younger, Broad City, Living Single, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Friends, Felicity, … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: The Bold Type
Summer in Vegas is a few things. It's hot. It's long. It's when pretty much everyone is cranky. I know when I lived in Chicago the hardest months for me were April & May because it felt like it should be spring but then I'd wake up to a dusting of snow and the sadness would set … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Taco y Taco
Lately I have been all over the map in terms of emotions. I've snapped at people close to me, I've had a few self-loathing spirals, I just haven't generally felt myself. In the past alcohol was the solution to these cycles. It made the frustration pass quickly and after a few weeks of benders I'd … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sitting with difficult emotions
