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Who is Kali Desautels?

Kali Desautels is a writer and blogger based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She began her blogging journey in 2017 with “KaliDesautelsReads,” a platform initially created to review books. Over time, her blog evolved to cover a wide range of topics including motherhood, feminism, and mental health advocacy. Kali is the author of “How Not to … Continue reading Who is Kali Desautels?

Core memories

I am aware that my little family is growing and I only have a few years left with all four of us under one roof. This makes nights like this one all the more special and important. To me, it will be a core memory.

11,000 Follower Giveaway

Who’s up for a #Giveaway?? @kalidesautelsspeaks is sooooo close to 11k followers, why not do a giveaway?? As soon as we reach 11k, I will host a giveaway with a couple exciting prizes! So please like, and follow! We only need 50 more followers to reach this goal! #giveaways #11k #11kfollowers #bookstagram #bookishgiveaway #likeandfollowback #prizesprizesprizes … Continue reading 11,000 Follower Giveaway

Kindle Unlimited

Did you know that if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription you can read my book for FREE?? That’s right - How Not To Blog is available as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription, so head over to Amazon and download it! (Please!) If ebooks aren’t your thing, the physical copy is on sale right … Continue reading Kindle Unlimited

Wish me luck

I am submitting my novel to Berkley Books open submission. Fingers crossed 🤞

An Evening With David Sedaris

When my son was about 10, I was listening to Memory Laps by @davidsedarisbooks on audiobook in the car. Next thing I knew, he asked me to turn it up and soon was in stitches laughing at the story. Thus began a love for all things David Sedaris for him. He began asking for his … Continue reading An Evening With David Sedaris

Enjoy every moment that you can.

https://videopress.com/v/uJ2Eu8vx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I wish it was possible to enjoy every moment. But we can do our best.

Happy Mother’s Day

To all those who identify as a mom. To all the caretakers. To all those missing their moms today. To the people who step in and love their kids however they come to them. To those for whom today is hard. To the stepmoms, aunties, surrogates, fosters. You are seen and you are valued. It … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day

No Northern Lights Tonight

No Aurora Borealis tonight as far as we can tell, but we got some fresh air and spent time together, so I’ll take it. The kids were killing themselves laughing and running around in the darkened field and Sadie enjoyed running in the park. #familytime❤️ #mothersdayeve #saturdaynight

Northern Lights

It has always been my dream to see the Northern Lights, I just never dreamed I would see them from my own backyard! When my child came running into my room to tell me, I had a moment of absolute shock. They said “you can see the Northern Lights from my window” and I believe … Continue reading Northern Lights