Your Weekly Dose of Chaos & Culinary Genius
Serving Up Sass, Snacks, and Slightly Unhinged Wisdom
Hey there,
Welcome to your one-stop shop, where you get to pick and choose between my posts, all fueled by a solid mix of creativity, caffeine, and—let’s be real—a little bit of chaos.
Gone are the days of me hoarding ideas like a dragon clutching treasure (trust me, I had a whole vault going). Instead, you get all the goods right here, no fluff, just the stuff that’ll make you laugh, think, and maybe even question my sanity. But hey, that’s part of the charm, right?
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So grab your coffee (or Mocktail, no judgment) and dive into this chaos-filled goodness. You might just find a recipe that will make you feel like a gourmet chef, or a life update that’ll have you nodding in solidarity like, “Yep, been there.”
Enjoy the ride.
This Week’s Recipes:
This Week’s Reads:
Handpicked gems that will thinking about hopping on the sober train. Buckle up, because this week’s articles are exactly what you need! Grab one of those mocktail recipes (don’t worry, they’re delicious – no one will be mad at you for sipping on one) and dive in. I promise, you won’t regret it. And hey, if you’re not ready to ditch the booze but just want some options for when you don’t feel like getting three sheets to the wind, this is for you too.
As they say in The Princess Bride – “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” But trust me, this journey? Totally worth it.
🔗 Referee Articles (Free for all!)
Sober, Not Sorry: A Journey to Reclaiming Myself
How Letting Go of Alcohol Gave Me the Space to Live Fully, Heal Deeply, and Embrace My True Power
Sober, Strong, and Slightly Obsessed: Hobbies to Fuel Your Recovery
From Cooking to Gardening—Because Idle Hands Don’t Make Mocktails
Self-Reflections Questions for Sobriety
If any of these sparks some interest head on over to my website - type sobriety in the search bar and dive into even more!
What to Expect After Quitting Alcohol
✨ For Paid Subscribers Only (Because the best stuff isn’t always free!)
Scent-sational or Hazardous?
Unmasking the Hidden Dangers of Fragrance and What You Should Know
Oops, I Did It Again... and That's Okay!
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up and Actually Learn From Your Mistakes
Country Chic or Kitchen Chaos?
The Truth Behind Those Country Chic Open Shelving Trends
When Wellness Goes Wild: Why I Escaped the Facebook Health Cults
Because telling people to eat sunlight and exercise their parasites wasn’t the community I signed up for.
What’s New With Me:
The latest from my world—I’ve started with a new therapist, and so far, so good. She gets the complexities of ADHD and the emotional weight of not being diagnosed for decades. She also specializes in CPTSD—just another layer to add to the list of what’s “messed up” with me. But seriously, who wouldn’t have complex PTSD after years of living with a brain that doesn’t quite align with others? Trying, with everything you’ve got, to just be “normal”… What even is normal, anyway?
I can’t be the only one out there feeling all sorts of “messed up,” but still making it work. The even crazier part? I’ve known for years that I’m a bit “crazy,” and I’ve proudly worn that crown with unshakable pride. Maybe it’s not the right words, but it feels right to me.
What About the Podcast?
For now, Crunchy Culture is hitting pause. 🎙️ As much as I’d love to reach a broader audience, podcasting just wasn’t fueling me—it was draining me. Writing is my true passion and where I feel called to be. So, until I figure out how I want to share audibly, the podcast will be on a break. Stay tuned for what’s next! ✨
Either way, you know I’ll keep things spicy. Stay tuned, stay nourished, and stay fabulous.
Xoxo
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That watermelon mojito looks gorgeous 😮