Kali J Desautels

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Originally intended to simply focus on book reviews, over time, KaliDesautelsReads has morphed into its own entity. I write about issues that are near to my heart, be they political, feminist, motherhood, mental health, or, as the title holds, books. A thirty-something Canadian woman in my mid-thirties, I have been “super married” to my high school sweetheart since 2006, and together we have two crazy, clever, kind, hilarious, wonderful kids. My first book – How Not To Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at a Time is available on Amazon (in eBook formats for you clever tech readers, and paperback for those of us who love that new book smell!) I have tried a podcast – it’s still on Apple and Google Podcasts – but writing is where my heart is. My life changed dramatically when my husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2018, and I am now a writer for a leading Canadian Cancer Non-Profit. I am lucky enough to have a family that loves me and pushes me to be my best, even if it is outside of my cushiony comfort zone. I have a village of friends that nourish me, mentally, and spiritually. Welcome to my thoughts. Sit down. Stay a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee!

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  • The Eras Tour Movie

    Tonight was a blast with two of my favourite people – we saw the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie, and sang and danced and cheered and clapped and just had a lovely time. #theerastourmovie #taylorswift #theerastourtaylorswift #movienight🎬 #lover

  • Fresh prep dinner

    Thank you @iamchristinecoughlin for the @freshprep.ca discount code! We enjoyed a delicious #Buffalo #Chicken bowl for supper tonight! Check them out for a low waste, zero carbon footprint meal prep option. Both of my kiddos enjoyed it, and I love that the containers are all reusable. You just return them in the cooler bag at…

  • Practice Makes Proficient

    I am having too much fun trying to figure out how to make decent reels. So far they are pretty scattershot, but I think I’ll get there eventually. Lol #practicemakesprogress #probably #maybe #workingonit #mylifeinareel

  • World Mental Health Day 2023

    Oct 10th is World Mental Health Day. I want to help end the stigma against mental illness and more specifically the stigma against medication to help cope with mental illness. I am not ashamed of this handful of medication. Living with chronic illness, chronic pain and mental illness, these are the magic beans that keep…

  • 100/100 Days Done

    Well, it’s done! I completed my #100DaysToSlay #challenge yesterday! 100 days of 30 minutes of intentional movement per day… I have walked almost every day, gotten back into yoga, enjoyed sunshine and fresh air with family and friends, and of course, Sadie. I’m pretty proud of myself for completing the challenge and staying committed to…

  • 2023 so far

    It’s been a good year ❤️

  • Ex-work wife date

    I don’t work in the same place as her anymore but I loooove catching up with @sarahdybvig (and @littlecharliesheltie). Some of my favourite friends come from places I no longer work. #formerworkmates #friendship #warmfalldays🍁☀️ #fall #puppiesofinstagram #catchingupwithfriends

  • TS Friendship Bracelets

    Making bracelets for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie ❤️

  • Fall So Far

    It’s only been Fall for a couple of weeks, and already I am knee deep in pumpkin spice, colourful leaves and am so looking forward to my sister-in-law’s fabulous Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday!

  • ME Day

    Today, I had an extra day off – my work calls them ME Days – so I spent the day resting, helping my mom, visiting old friends, reading, grocery shopping… basically whatever my little heart desired. How was your Friday? #meday #friyayfaves #stripes #overalls #blackandwhite #restful #dayoff😎