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

1. How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price. 
2. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer

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As a stay at home mom, it can be really hard to find 30 consecutive minutes in the day for myself, as naps rarely align and someone seems to always need something. Probably a snack. So a daily stroller walk is a creative and very easy way to check off a ton of boxes at once. 

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Our favorite audiobook narrator scores a homer with her latest novel, Thank You for Listening 

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Giving summer a bit of structure is a really good thing, we all need consistency and structure to thrive. 

So today, I’m sharing my method for planning out a fun, adventure filled summer break, with plenty of room for rest and relaxation in between.

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We’ve all been there. It’s 5pm, your kids are tired, cranky, and hungry, and ask you the age old question, “mom, what’s for dinner.” The after-school / before dinner window can be such a challenging time, so being able to fashion together a delicious homemade meal for your family in under 30 minutes is a real game changer.

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I love a good contemporary romance, and here are the 3 most recent ones I've read and enjoyed:

1. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
2. The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
3. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

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If you have a child over the age of two, there’s a strong chance you are flooded with art work that they create. Here's what I do: 

1. Hang and display ~20 pieces at a time
   1. rotate as new pieces come in
      1. save the very special pieces in a box, to later turn into a coffee table book
      2. toss the rest
2. Mail artwork to friends and family
3. Give to local neighbors and friends (you'd be surprised how many people love toddler artwork!)

"If everything is special, nothing is special

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This is a really well researched book, and it’s very well presented, easy to grasp, very approachable. Most of it boils down to the significance of listening, and why it’s so important and crucial to our relationships to be a better listener.

5-stars for Kate Murphay's You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

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Mailing your loved ones a handwritten birthday card is such a small and simple act of kindness that makes a strong impact.

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of the three thrillers i read last month, i have one recommendation, one to avoid, and one i found overrated: 

1. Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
2. A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
3. Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

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