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 first snow of Christmas!

    It’s their first snow!!! It took a bit to “warm up to it” (see what I did there???) But soon they were quite happy getting snowed on and muddy! I am so glad that these two get along so well, because it’s fun to get to hang out with them! #firstsnowoftheyear #firstsnowoftheseason #firstchristmassnow #firstchristmastogether #albiondogpark…

  • Join me on Dec 11th!

    On December 11th, 2021, at 12 PM PST, I will be hosting a free event offering book suggestions for everyone on your list! Grab your list, a cup of hot cocoa (or coffee, or tea…), and log onto my Facebook Live event to get cracking on your holiday gift ideas! #Christmas #holidaygifts #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #dec11…

  • What’s this??

    What’s this??? Mexican rescue puppies Sadie and Poppy experiencing their first snowfall! Also – Poppy is trying out for the NHL – check out her jersey if her cousin at the midpoint 🤣❤️ #whatsthis #whatsthis #firstsnowfall #ismellsnow #puppiesofinstagram #puppiesinstagram #dogstagram #nightmarebeforechristmas #jackskellington

  • Grab your free eBook before December 6th!

    Happy Holidays from Santa’s cutest elf! Did you know my mama is giving away FREE copies of her eBook until December 6th?? Click the link in her bio to snag your 100%, no strings attached FREE copy before the giveaway runs out!! Grab your free copy today!!! #hownottoblog #santababy #santahat #santapuppy #free #ebookgratis #freeebook #advert…

  • Time Sure Flies

    Two years ago today, I found out I would be getting my dream job at the Canadian Cancer Society. Wow, time has flown like crazy!! I am so glad that I lucked out and landed not only working for an organization whose mission I genuinely care about and love, but I earned a spot on…

  • Sadie Rose is a Picky Eater

    Princess Sadie and her less than impressed humble servant. In order to get her to eat on the proper schedule, we are back to hand feeding. Shaeli is NOT ok with this. 🤣 #sadierose #handfeeding #adoptdontshop❤️ #adoptedpup #spoiledpup #pupstagrams #dogstagram #funnygirls #spoileddog #puppytraining #furbaby #lovemydaughter❤️ #mygirls💕

  • Join us for a live event! December 11, 2021 at 12pm PST

    On December 11th, 2021, at 12 PM PST, I will be hosting a free event offering book suggestions for everyone on your list! Grab your list, a cup of hot cocoa (or coffee, or tea…), and log onto my Facebook Live event to get cracking on your holiday gift ideas! #Christmas #holidaygifts #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #dec11…

  • The World Turned Upside Down

    Life feels scary to me right now. Scary in my head and out in the world. But as long as we are together, as long as we can communicate, as long as we love each other, the world feels a little less scary. I have had my world turned upside down with long standing diagnoses…

  • My Gift for YOU!

    Surprise! It’s the season of giving, and I have a gift for YOU! Head up to the link in my bio or over to Amazon and search Kali Desautels or How Not To Blog and download your FREE ebook! Yep – totally FREE! No strings attached! But you’d better hurry! This giveaway is only from…