3 Easy + Festive Fall Cocktails

October 8, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Today I’m sharing 3 Easy + Festive Fall Cocktails to kick off the weekend. I absolutely love Thanksgiving and while this year, it is going to look a little different, with Lucia in Self Isolation and the Hubby having just gotten himself into a cast while playing volleyball. Oh boy! I’m grateful, I’m grateful, I’m grateful :) But seriously, there is A LOT to be grateful for and while this Thanksgiving will be very low key, with life feeling so busy day to day, I’m grateful for the down time.

Nothing adds a festive spirit to Thanksgiving like a delicious cocktail! Of course, I had to check out one of my favorite stores, Twisted Goods, to see the new selection of drinkware and cocktail supplies that they just brought in. Check out the 3 Easy + Festive Fall Cocktails that I put together to celebrate with this Thanksgiving.

Top 3 Tools I'm Using in my Business to Stay Organized

September 26, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

I’ve always been an organized person, but it came to my attention this past year, that the back end of my business needed a lot of help in order for me to be able to grow my business and add some team members. I used to think…’How can I possibly delegate work but I don’t know how cause I don’t have a system in place that makes it any easier than just doing it myself!’ Sound familiar?! I’m here to tell you that this is possible and easier than you might think. Here are the top 3 tools I’m using in my business to stay organized.

The Best Candy Store in Saskatoon

September 20, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Suga Suga….How you get so fly?! My sweet tooth has a mind of its own and it led me to the opportunity to visit the best candy store in Saskatoon with my daughters. Join us in our special visit to The Shoppe downtown Saskatoon and get inspired to stop by and enjoy all the sweetness for yourself.

6 Ways to get Unstuck

September 16, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

It can feel incredibly hopeless when you are in a situation or trying to make life decisions but all roads seem to lead to feeling stuck. Often, without realizing it, we allow our thoughts, mindset, habits and routine to be on repeat, causing the cycle to continue repeating itself and leaving us wondering how to move forward. Here are 6 ways to get unstuck that will allow you to shift your patterns into creating change in your life.

The Best Podcasts I'm Listening To Right Now

August 26, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

One of the reasons I decided to start Celebrating Simple Life Podcast was because of how much I enjoy listening to Podcasts. If I’m on a walk, driving around town, on a long road trip or just folding laundry, you can be sure there is almost always a podcast playing in my ear. Does a Podcaster listen to Podcasts?! Yes, they sure do! Here are the best podcasts I’m listening to right now.

Connecting Through Community Collaboration

August 12, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

I wanted a simple way to shake up my routine, to meet new people, to try something new. And to spend way less energy mindlessly scrolling through social media in order to pass the time.

There are plenty of community organizers already creating amazing events in this city, yet for many of us we are unaware until we see the “proof it happened” on social media. FOMO is real, y’all.

Inspired by a similar project in NYC, the spring of 2019 saw the launch of CXN YXE (because apparently, I am too lazy to type out both Connection and Saskatoon): your one-stop source for adult-geared inclusive and diverse events that are intended to create meaningful conversation, deeper connections, and the development of new skills.

The Best Patios to Check Out in Saskatoon

July 23, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Nothing says summer like cocktails on a hot sunny day! You know how much I love a fun cocktail recipe, so I’ve put together a list of my favorite summer cocktails so that you can create these at home this summer! Click on your favorite summer cocktails recipe to pin it on Pinterest.

4 Ways A Social Consultant Can Grow Your Business

July 22, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

As a fellow business owner, I understand that dreaming about, working on and in your business are three full time gigs all at once. Coming up with ideas for your social content that share your story in ways to stay true to who you are while growing your business takes a lot of time and energy. Doesn’t it sometimes just feel overwhelming? You are not alone.

My Favorite Summer Cocktails

July 15, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List - 31 Ideas You Will Love YXE Edition!

July 8, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Summer is upon us and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve put together the ultimate summer bucket list with 31 ideas you will love to make this the most fun summer ever! Let’s be honest, we can all use a lot more fun in our lives.

View from the Top - Staycation at the Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown

June 22, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

As I drove downtown, taking in the beauty of the Meewasin Park + the South Saskatchewan River, their was an inexplicable excitement in the air. Was it the way the birds chirped or the river sparkled or perhaps, just maybe it was the anticipation of knowing my Staycation at the Holiday Inn Downtown Saskatoon was just around the corner. I’m always looking for ways to create a life of joy. We’ve spent a lot of time finding ways to celebrate at home during Covid so the idea of changing my scenery and staying at the Holiday Inn Downtown Saskatoon was making my heart giddy!

13 Instagrammable Wall Murals in YXE

May 8, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Instagrammable Mural Walls are such a fun way to capture unique pictures and for years, I’ve looked for these cool spots in many of the places I’ve had the pleasure of travelling too over the years which made me think….hey….let’s tour our own back yard and some fun places to stop with 12 Instagrammable Mural Walls in YXE Saskatoon.

Emotional Energy

April 3, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

“When we do not put our primary emotional energy into solving our own problems, we take on other people’s problems as our own.”

Harriett Learner, The Dance of Anger

Fabulous Spring Rainbow Tablescape

March 24, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Spring is in the air and this fabulous spring rainbow tablescape will have you dreaming about throwing a party! (And for now, while we still can’t entertain at home in the way we once could….treat your family to a fabulous spring rainbow party.)

Meet Jennifer McCowan, Owner of Hope Hair Recovery

March 6, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast Recovering Your Identity Jennifer McCowan

Meet Jennifer! Jennifer has been helping people feel good about themselves as a hair stylist for the past 23 years. After experiencing tragic loss in 2010, shortly after giving birth to her second child, she experienced first hand how stress manifests itself in the body. She found suspicious lumps in each of her breasts along with 2 heart issues which then led to a significant amount of hair loss. After being told by her Dermatologist to "brace for impact, you're going to be bald by the time you're 60, she couldn't believe what was happening to her. After shopping for wigs, taking down mirrors in her house and beginning to avoid making any eye contact with anyone, she knew she had to find another way.

Take Time To Unplug

March 6, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes.”

- Anne Lamott

Meet Jacinta Gandy, Owner of Social Circle

February 27, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

Meet Jacinta! She is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the Owner of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs. Prior to starting Social Circle, Jacinta spent over a decade working at several of New York City’s leading creative and media agencies including Wieden & Kennedy and Omnicom Media. Social Circle is a black woman-owned and operated business based in Brooklyn, New York serving clients all over the world.

Take Care of Yourself

February 20, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

“You always have to remember to take care of yourself, first and foremost, because when you stop taking care of yourself, you get out of balance and you really forget how to take care of others.” - Jada Pinkett Smith

6 Quick + Easy Way To Set Up Your Valentine's Table

February 13, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

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Regardless of whether you have a significant other, Valentine’s Day is a great way to show the people around you how much you love them.

3 Easy + Delicious Valentines Cocktails

February 11, 2021 Kimberly Joy Evans

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