The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading

A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz  Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby Commonwealth by Ann Patchett The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia  Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain Carrie Soto is Back by T...

The HOW's and WHY's of beginning a Quiet Time routine: Schedule quiet time in the same spot as your previous nap time Go over ground rules and expectations with your child Incentivize with treats / rewards Work your way up to 60 minutes slowly Set your child up in the same manner as you previously would for a nap Provide them with quiet activities Set a timer ( The Time Timer and / or Ha...

Eating seasonally in winter looks like:  fennel  kale  mushrooms  brussel sprouts  endives  radishes  parsnips carrots potatoes  sweet potatoes  quinoa  lentils  SAMPLE WINTER MEAL PLANNING MENU  Monday — Steak with Quinoa over my beloved Winter Salad  Tuesday — Rosemary & Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetables  Wednesday — Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Mash and Brussel Sprouts  Thur...

Two novels that are binge worthy and wonderful:  Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier , the thriller Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan , the romance Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

As new mothers, we need to take care of ourselves, at the most basic level:  We need to drink as much water as we can, especially if we’re nursing.  We need to continue to nourish our bodies with healthy  foods, especially if we’re nursing. We need to continue to take supplements, especially if we’re nursing. Let's accomplish those three items (plus keeping your baby fed, dry and happy) every...

Creating and printing a physical family yearbook is something I do every single year, and it is 100% worth the time and effort it takes.  Happy Curating!  Friendly reminder, setting a daily timer will be your saving grace.  Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

The six things I do every Sunday to ensure my week flows as smoothly as possible: Fridge and Pantry Sweep Meal Planning  Set-Up the Calendar Zero’d Out Inbox The To-Do List Wash Bed Sheets and Bath Towels Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

Wholesale Clubs are excellent investments in today's climate. Especially when it comes to gas, groceries, and household items. Purchase products and brands that you and your family already use, love, and know will be consumed  on a regular basis. Set up a Wholesale Club overflow space in your home -- ideally your pantry, or a dedicated closet -- organize with wire shelves to keep it flowing a...

Xanders Panda Party by Linda Sue Park The Good Egg; Smart Cookie;  Bad Seed; Cool Bean;  Goodnight, Already; Giraffe Problems; and All My Friends Are Dead — all by Jory John Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker Bedtime for Little Bulldozer by Elise Broach Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle The Madeline Series by Ludwig Bemelmans  Lola Dutch by Kenneth Wright Big Red Loll...

Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent Recipe:  2 cups washing soda 2 cups borax power 2 cups baking soda 1 bar of Dr. Bronners (any scent!), finely shaved / grated Mix all together, store in an air tight container. Use 1 tablespoon per small load, 2-3 tablespoons for larger or heavy soiled loads Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

Playing & Relaxing on the Deck  Midday Showers Enjoying Meals Outdoors Outdoor Plates A Simple & Flexible Weekly Summer Schedule Iced Everything: Iced Tea, Iced Chai Lattes, & Iced Coffee  Metal Water Bottles Filled with Ice Cotton Summer Dresses Birkenstock Sandals   Light Summer Reading Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

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Sometimes, it’s all about identifying your barriers and obstacles. Today, we're going to explore a new system that'll help you stay organized and confident, if you too are overwhelmed by your current tax paperwork system.  What we used for the 2021 tax season: 3-pocket wall file kit Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

Having a go-bag for each errand and every activity your kid is enrolled in makes a huge difference on your morning routine, and getting out the door. Soccer, ballet, music lessons. Whatever your kid needs for that particular activity, ensure you have a separate bag for each kid, and each activity. Have the bag packed ahead of time, and if possible, keep it by the door. PS. the diaper bag insert I...

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There’s something really nice knowing that if I spent 10-15 minutes daily, that I don’t have to dedicate hours and hours to cleaning on a Sunday. I like to keep my cleaning routine extremely simple, and do one or two tasks daily. In conjunction with keeping up with toy clutter, laundry, and dishes, our house always has the air for feeling put together and organized. Not always, but for the most pa...

With just 15 minutes here and 20 minutes there, you're able to successfully meal prep for the week, ensuring you have healthy, wholesome meals and snacks to grab and go. You do NOT have to devote an entire Sunday afternoon to achieve this! PS. a pyrex food storage set , perfect for meal prepping, plus reusable silicon bags Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

Mixing and matching various grains, vegetables, legumes, and sauces is such an easy and wonderful way to eat more vegetables and plants! It's extremelly easy to prep throughout the week. It's simple, and it's surprisingly more filling and delicious than you think! PS. A seasonal food guide, state by state   Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

It's incredible how quickly kids grow out of clothing sizes, especially if you live in an area with all 4 seasons.  Rule #1: Be very selective about the items you save Rule #2: Sort by size and sex, rather than season. Though, don't be too specific (i.e. 18 month and 2T can be stored together) Rule #3: LABEL BINS!  Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

So, I totally didn’t mean to, but  somehow a majority of my reading this month happened to be self-improvement / personal development books. Some were better than others...!  Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

A sinking fund is a sum of money set aside, and completely separate from your regular savings account and emergency funds. A sinking fund can be used for anything, most commonly for home repairs, new car, vacation, or medical bills. Send us Fan Mail www.daraboxer.com

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