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

The HOW's and WHY's of beginning a Quiet Time routine:

1. Schedule quiet time in the same spot as your previous nap time
2. Go over ground rules and expectations with your child
3. Incentivize with treats / rewards
4. Work your way up to 60 minutes slowly
5. Set your child up in the same manner as you previously would for a nap
6. Provide them with quiet activities
7. Set a timer (The Time Timer and / or Hatch Rest)
8. Stay patient!

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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 

Thursday —Hearty Soup of the Week with Bread 

Friday — Roasted Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Lentils, and Kale 

Saturday — Take Out 

Sunday — Leftover Night

Tool of the Week: Handheld Mandolin

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Two novels that are binge worthy and wonderful: 

1. Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier, the thriller
2. Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, the romance

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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 day, and let's build from there...

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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. 

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The six things I do every Sunday to ensure my week flows as smoothly as possible:

1. Fridge and Pantry Sweep
2. Meal Planning 
3. Set-Up the Calendar
4. Zero’d Out Inbox
5. The To-Do List
6. Wash Bed Sheets and Bath Towels

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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 and regularly rotated. Always remember to check the CPU, because not every item will necessarily be cheaper just because it's purchased in bulk. 

And yes, there is an annual membership fee, however the gas savings alone will more than pay for itself. Wholesale Club gas stations are typically $0.50-$0.70 less expensive than your local gas station!

Here are shelf-stable items I typically purchase from Costco: 

• Shampoo
• Toothpaste
• Pull-Ups
• Granola Bars
• Cheerios
• Goldfish
• Diced and Crushed Canned Tomatoes
• Kidney Beans
• Black Beans
• Chickpeas
• Rice
• Pasta
• Mac & Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Nutella
• Bread & Rolls
• Flour 
• Sugar
• Nuts
• Choclate Baking Chips
• Vanilla
• Eggs
• Frozen Berries
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Vinegars
• Coffee
• Trash Bags
• Laundry Detergent
• Dryer Sheets
• OxiClean
• Dish Soap
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Tissues

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1. Xanders Panda Party by Linda Sue Park
2. The Good Egg; Smart Cookie;  Bad Seed; Cool Bean;  Goodnight, Already; Giraffe Problems; and All My Friends Are Dead — all by Jory John
3. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
4. Bedtime for Little Bulldozer by Elise Broach
5. Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
6. The Madeline Series by Ludwig Bemelmans 
7. Lola Dutch by Kenneth Wright
8. Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan
9. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
10. The Donut Chef by Bob Staake
11. Soup Day by Melissa Iwai
12. Color Monster by Anna Llenas 
13. Ready Set…Baby! by Elizabeth Rusch 
14. My First Brain Quest: 350 Questions to Build  Your Toddlers Word Skills by Christopher Welles Feder

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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

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1. Playing & Relaxing on the Deck 
2. Midday Showers
3. Enjoying Meals Outdoors
4. Outdoor Plates
5. A Simple & Flexible Weekly Summer Schedule
6. Iced Everything: Iced Tea, Iced Chai Lattes, & Iced Coffee 
7. Metal Water Bottles Filled with Ice
8. Cotton Summer Dresses
9. Birkenstock Sandals  
10. Light Summer Reading

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