So.... I know it's been a little while since I've written. Both my husband and I have been undergoing job transitions, I had a bit of a back pedal with some depression related issues, I lost my grammy, my daughter has transitioned from baby to toddler, and the general oppression of summer have left me … Continue reading Sobriety in Vegas: KNPR’s State of Nevada discussion
We're quickly approaching the change of seasons here in Vegas, transitioning from the three nice weeks of dreamy Spring weather to the soul crushing hot hot summer scorch. While I prefer the fall and winter weather here, there are a number of ways I've found over the years to really enjoy the triple digit summers: … Continue reading Your Best Vegas Summer EVER, or, How Not to Melt in the 120 Degree Heat
I've written before about how hiking and the outdoors has been a huge part of my sobriety. And last year when I had my daughter, I found that trying to research stroller-friendly trails and outdoor spaces here in Vegas was difficult. At the time I didn't yet have my child carrier backpack (sidenote: this was … Continue reading Stroller Friendly Hikes, Trails, and Outdoor Spaces in Las Vegas
Last year I wrote a post that compiled options of what to drink when you're not drinking from the north end of the Strip to the south. But the thing is, unless we work on the strip, most of us locals really don't spend much time there. For Dry January 2019 I wanted to create … Continue reading What to drink when you’re not drinking…The DTLV Edition
Hey friends! Is anyone feeling any holiday fatigue yet? đ Make sure you're taking downtime when you need it, saying a gentle 'No' if you need to rest and reset. I know this time of year can be particularly overwhelming for us between travel, family time, out of town visitors, birthday celebrations--all the things. As … Continue reading What I’m Looking forward to in 2019
EDIT: As of 2019 The Book Store has closed its doors, but its memory lives on below! 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 … Continue reading The Book Store
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 The Magic of Jen Kramer
At this point I feel like folks know I have a deep love for the arts, and an even deeper love for showcasing local art here in Las Vegas. I've been wanting to go on the DTLV Walking Tour for some time, and a few weeks ago finally had the opportunity. The tour that I … Continue reading #DTLV Art Walk
Recently I have been inspired by some incredible work that Marnie Rae is doing. If you aren't familiar with her, she's a writer, instagrammer, and alcohol-free drink activist who views the 'soft-cocktail,' ie. an alcohol-free beverage crafted with fresh and flavorful ingredients such as simple syrup, fruit puree's, herbs and spices. She's been working with … Continue reading Q & A with local Vegas bartender Bobby Franks
As you may know if you have been following along here, the outdoors of Southern Nevada has been my haven and sanctuary during the sobriety journey. And I love finding new ways to experience and explore here, and this past weekend I had the chance to go on a half-day tour with a local kayaking company, … Continue reading Kayaking with Blazin’ Paddles
So here's the thing. If you live in Las Vegas, you're going to have visitors. And most of those visitors, if they've never been here before, are going to want to go into a casino. At least for a quick visit. And...if you are sober, that can be hard. What's a sober person to do? My solution--The … Continue reading The El Cortez
This week's post features place for those of us on a budget...with the new baby we're definitely more thoughtful about how and when we spend our dollars, and it's been fun to revisit a place I have memories of going to while growing up here in Vegas! I'm delighted this week to feature the Tropicana Regency … Continue reading Tropicana Dollar Cinemas
