Thoughts on Re:generation – A bible based, 12-step recovery program, the Director, John Elmore and his book, Freedom Starts Today.
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Rhubarb Ribbons!!
Let’s play around with some Rhubarb Stalks, on this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday!!
On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, I’d like to walk you through my at-home zero proof mocktail recipe book library and share some tips on how to ensure your DIY mocktail making game is strong.
TikTok and Recovery Videos are a trend that is here to stay. People have been sharing their stories of recovery, celebrating milestones, and even cheering on others on the path to recovery. Adding hashtags like #sober, #mentalhealthawareness, #soberlife, and #wesobernow, these users have taken to the airwaves of TikTok en mass, and in the process are destigmatizing sobriety.
Sober AF Entertainment is making sure sober sports fans and live music lovers have space for Sober AF FUN! Read on to learn how you can help.
On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, I’d like to walk you through a new method of making a home floral syrups! Do you like floral syrup?Did you like Rose Syrup?Would you like to try something new!? Before, we used a ready to go, organic, edible flower situation…. but since these lilacs were foraged from my Grandma Rosa’s backyard, the safe thing is to boil the flowers and make a tea first so the petals don’t sit in with the sugar causing possible bacteria growth. The ratio is still the same when making the syrup. You will use one part…
This is the space for stories of sobriety journeys. After removing drugs and alcohol, many addicts discover new talents, abilities and forms of self-expression.
Unresolved emotions surrounding the death of one of the world’s favorite chefs leading to gratitude and a new appreciation for home.
Addiction, Love, and Life. Addiction and life nearly tore them apart, but love held them together. Dr. Cali and Tim Estes have a marriage that is stronger than ever, but that Strength was bought at a price. Tim, a musician who never really had a problem with drugs, suddenly finds himself in the grip of heroin addiction. It’s affecting his life, his work, and especially his marriage. Cali, who married the man of her dreams, suddenly finds herself “married to a junkie.” A tough gal from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Cali isn’t about to give up without a fight. No matter how hard…
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.
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.