This year for Just 4/24 we had the most incredible lineup of speakers. ICYMI, we have broken down our Live-A-Thon to bring you bite-sized playbacks of the most fun sober party of the year.
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Check out our review of sober and recovery related nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards airing this Sunday on ABC!
California sober or abstinence? We explore this lively debate in our review of YouTube’s Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.
On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, we’ll go over the pros and cons over homemade syrups or store bought options.
Sober Curator and Recovery Coach Lesley Klepac on Recovery TikTok. It doesn’t replace professional help. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to feel like you have hundreds of people in your corner.
Robust, deliberately sourced coffee, sobriety related flavor names and a donation program that helps people struggling with addiction. What else could you possibly want? We’re so excited to introduce you to Brainwashed Coffee! This New York based company was divinely inspired out of a desire to give back and donates 50% of proceeds to recovery. Everything about this company is well thought out with sober people in mind. Let Go and Let Coffee Brainwashed Coffee ‘s Philosophy on Coffee: “You can’t shotgun it. You can’t double-fist it. All you can do is slow down and sip, and sip, and sip. That’s how…
Here’s the JAMMM for this week – Just a Merry Mocktail Monday! Have you ever wondered what those beautiful decorations are on cakes that look like blown glass? If you have, it’s Isomalt! On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, we will explore this beautiful and advanced garnish, Isomalt! This sugar substitute is made from beet sugar and can be found in a variety of items ranging from hard candies, jams, cough drops, chewing gum, and, my favorite, Sugar Sculpture! Using Isomalt will help you create Over Top Garnishes! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday: Creating Isomalt As intense as the…
Meet Ray Newlin. He’s A true testament to living life to serve others in recovery.
It’s time for the biggest night in music- The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards! The Sober Curator highlights the sober nominees and performers who make it spectacular.
The Creative Sober is a community of sober and sober-curious creatives looking to connect with others who are navigating sobriety, health, and spiritual awareness. The foundation of The Creative Sober is our stories and keeping an open mind toward recovery. Creative expression is a fundamental part of what we put into the world. It takes real courage to share this with others. Healing Through Art – Interview with Alli Bratt Alli Bratt is a mixed media artist, whose mediums include painting, drawing, and collage, incorporating reclaimed materials. Originally from California, Alli received her BFA from Savannah College of Art and…
What’s with the “all or nothing mentality” and why is it so important for us to get out of it? Like seriously, we need to Taylor Shift this right now. (Aka Shake it Off!) We are all familiar with the term “Go hard or go home.” But, why does it have to be one or the other? When it comes to sobriety, it’s a no-brainer…you worked hard to get to where you are, and completely abstaining from alcohol is now your way of life. Hopefully, it’s one you choose every day, one day at a time. You rock, keep up…
What’s in the mix with the Iron Man Inspired Mocktail “The Tony Stark”? Ingredients: “Are you seriously telling me that your plan to save the universe is based on “Back to the Future?” Directions: Curated Iron Man Videos Check out additional posts from Tonix Mocktails:
Have you ever wondered how to get a thick, foamy head on your NonAlc libation? Let’s chat about how to make your Fizz… Foam, on this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday! Egg whites have been used to make drinks such as the Gin Fizz or Whiskey Sour. They give a nice, smooth, and velvety mouthfeel, adding a thick decorative foam for presentation. The thought of using eggs for mocktails might not seem appealing; understandably so… it is truly optional. There are some safety practices to consider when working with raw eggs. Always make sure your ingredients are fresh, and there’s…
Self-will vs God’s will. Thoughts on Step 3, God’s plan and freedom.
Are you willing to go to any length for your recovery? Robert White is. We’re shining the spotlight on the founder of Any Length Retreat.
At The Sober Curator our glass is always half-full, there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration with @Tonix.Mocktails teaches us about how fun and easy it is to add a dramatic rim garnish. The Staples Class 104: garnishes – the dramatic rim This week’s JAMMM Sometimes a little drama goes a long way… right?Kick up the drama, Liza with a Z, with your garnish, and stack that rim for picture-perfect, thick drip, deliciousness! On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, I’d like to introduce you to the world of thick-rimmed mocktails! This trick can be used with a variety of…
Self-love, romantic love, love of friends and family, love from your higher power- we’ll take it all. Here are the 8 love songs to add to your sober playlist now!
At The Sober Curator, our glass is always half-full; there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration with @Tonix.Mocktails teaches us more about the staples of creating and developing the perfect at-home alcohol-free bar set-up. It’s all about the glassware! The Staples Class 102: glassware Look good, feel good, right? Presentation can literally elevate your experience. This week, I’d love to discuss one of the essentials of elevating your Mocktail experience… Glassware! Let’s please the eye with the simplicity of what you serve your Non-Alcoholic drink in! Have you ever put water in a wine glass to feel fancy? This is no…
We love Almost everything about this Netflix series.,, Check out our review to see why we still have hope for Johnny Lawrence.
Mastering the art of giving is essential to 12 steppers in recovery and is key in being a good human. Here are 12 nonprofits we love and why.
A welcome escape into the intriguing world of competitive chess. This is a binge-worthy trip worth taking.
Daybreaker is one of the best mindful dance parties on the planet. Here’s everything you need to know about how to experience this inspiring international event.
Sober Curator, Janeill speaks her truth and shares her path to sobriety in the inspirational essay, 100 Stones
The Phoenix is helping people rise above addiction by building community with virtual and in person events.
Recovery Month is a national observance held every September. The goal is to educate Americans that treatment and mental health services can help people live healthy and rewarding lives. Ironically, I didn’t find out about Recovery Month until after I got sober. I certainly could have benefitted from this message during my drinking days. So, from now on, I’m doubling down with you, my fellow recovery warriors. Let’s get up, get involved, and let our recovery flags fly! That’s probably going a bit overboard but I’m making up for lost time. You can too with these fantastic ways to help observe the occasion. Reading in…
Go Deep! Deep Ellum, that is You’re not hungover so get up and start early at Mokah Coffee Bar in Deep Ellum. Established in 1873, this neighborhood is now one of the most vibrant entertainment districts in Dallas. Known for live music venues, street performers, galleries, and performance art, it attracts quite a lively crowd. But no worries, you’ll have it mostly to yourself on Sunday morning. It’s the perfect time to get plenty of Insta-worthy shots of colorful murals adorning most buildings between Malcolm X and Good Latimer on Commerce, Main, and Elm starting with a gorgeous Brinston on…