Sober in Vegas: Q & A with local Vegas bartender Bobby Franks

June 21, 2018January 11, 2019 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 4 Comments

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 Sober in Vegas: Q & A with local Vegas bartender Bobby Franks

Sober in Vegas: Sober-Friendly Strip Tips #10, The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo

June 12, 2018June 11, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 6 Comments

I love the Strip--any of you following along here know that even though I grew up here, I am still as enamored with Las Vegas Boulevard as any tourist is! The problem is though that I can get overwhelmed easily. I'm an introvert that enjoys being in a lively environment with others....to a point. At … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sober-Friendly Strip Tips #10, The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo

Sober in Vegas: Thoughts from a friend at 1 year sober

June 5, 2018January 11, 2019 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 10 Comments

In the past year I started telling my family and friends about my decision to stop drinking. There are still some folks I haven't had the nerve to talk to about it, but as I've shared my journey with those close to me something special started happening. People wanted to talk. Some friends wanted to … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Thoughts from a friend at 1 year sober

Sober in Vegas: Kayaking with Blazin’ Paddles

May 23, 2018May 22, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 20 Comments

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 Sober in Vegas: Kayaking with Blazin’ Paddles

Sober in Vegas: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol

May 11, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 8 Comments

In honor of my first mother's day as an actual mother, I've been thinking about the conversation I'll have with my little one when she gets older about alcohol. As I've said before--this is based on my experience. I have many friends who are able to moderate their alcohol consumption and/or it doesn't have a … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol

Sober in Vegas: In defense of smaller outdoor spaces

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 4 Comments

National Park Week at the end of April had me thinking about our outdoor spaces. My parents met working together at Yosemite, and the rest is family history. Summers were spent exploring and camping at many tourist destination National Parks. Even today, much of our vacation planning is centered around NP visitations. However, since baby … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: In defense of smaller outdoor spaces

Sober in Vegas: The El Cortez

April 25, 2018April 24, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 4 Comments

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 Sober in Vegas: The El Cortez

Sober in Vegas: Tropicana Dollar Cinemas

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 5 Comments

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 Sober in Vegas: Tropicana Dollar Cinemas

Sober in Vegas: Sober Friendly Strip Tips #9, Guardian Angel Cathedral

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 4 Comments

Hi friends! I am continuing to try and do a bit shorter posts in order to accommodate taking care of the lil' one and still be able to blog--so thanks for understanding while I'm still figuring out this new life. 🙂 Today's post features the Guardian Angel Cathedral, an A-Frame Catholic church built in 1963 … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sober Friendly Strip Tips #9, Guardian Angel Cathedral

Sober in Vegas: Motherhood, Maternity Leave Ending, & Medication

March 30, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 8 Comments

Today is my last day of maternity leave. In some ways it's gone by so quickly, and in others, it has felt like the longest weeks of my life. For any new parents or soon to be parents out there, here are a few things I wish I'd known in no particular order: One day … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Motherhood, Maternity Leave Ending, & Medication

Sober in Vegas: Liberty Bell Arch Trail

March 23, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 4 Comments

Hey friends! I'm working towards shorter posts, as I've discovered with the little one (12 weeks today!) it's harder for me to get more than a few minutes to sit and write. So, I'm working to up my social media game as that can be quicker than writing out a longer blog post and I've … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Liberty Bell Arch Trail

Sober in Vegas: Sunrise Coffee

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 ~ Sober In Vegas ~ 8 Comments

Hi friends-- We are experiencing a rare week of 40-50 degree days here in Vegas, so that has been an interesting change. Baby and I have been trying to get out of the house every few days--in addition to the physical and mental healing that I've been experiencing, one thing I didn't anticipate was the … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Sunrise Coffee