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

After a week of sickness, missed routines, and general chaos, getting back on track can feel overwhelming. In this gentle, honest episode, I share what it looks like to reset slowly—without pressure or perfection. From freezer meals and fresh bedsheets to spiritual grounding and small acts of beauty, this is an invitation to begin again with compassion. Whether you’re coming off a lost week or just craving a softer reentry into daily life, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to bounce back all at once.

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Welcome to Installment #6 of What We Ate This Week, how I prepped and what I spent! This was a lovely and smooth week filled with simple meals, lots of grilling, and zero food waste. The grand total for the 6 of us was $250+ for two Trader Joes trips and a super quick Costco run. 

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This week, we're diving into God of the Woods, a gripping literary mystery set in the Adirondacks. With shifting timelines, vivid imagery, and rich character work, Liz Moore weaves a haunting story of family secrets and long-buried truths. Stay tuned through the end for a spoiler segment and one big lingering question.

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If you flinch every time someone asks “What’s for dinner?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why that one simple question feels so loaded, especially for moms juggling the mental load. I share real talk on meal planning stress, emotional exhaustion, and why the timing of that question makes it feel like a personal attack. Plus, I offer practical tips (and a little humor) to make dinner planning just a little easier.

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I’ve really noticed a difference in how much less overwhelmed I feel. The best part? I’m not trying to keep everything in my head anymore. If you’re anything like me, that mental load can get heavy. But having this simple, month-by-month reference has made it so much easier to keep everything on track.

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1. Baby #1 Birth Story — Episode #41
2. Baby #2 Birth Story — Episode #42
3. Baby #3 Birth Story — Episode #92
4. Baby #4 Birth Story — Episode #146

Practical Resources:

1. The Mama Natural by Genevieve Howland
2. Ina Mya's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Pro Tips: 

• Ask for Natera's self-pay option - $250
• Fresh Test for alternative glucose screenings (non-GMO, gluten free, artificial flavoring free, dye free, BPA free and preservative free)

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Five Overrated Books I've Read Recently: 

1. A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
2. The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
3. The Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
4. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
5. We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

PS. The new to us children’s book we loved: Truman by Jean Reidy

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Outdoor Spring Activities with Kids

1. Nature Walks: Around the neighborhood, a new to you trail, or park
2. Staring a Simple Gardening
3. Picnics, try one in your own backyard! 
4. Exploring New-to-You Playgrounds / Parks / Trails 
5. Biking + Walking + Scootering around the neighborhood
6. Outdoor Art Projects (using chalk, grass, flowers, rocks, & sticks)
7. Bird Watching -- so fun!

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So much to love with this novel, however the ending was terrible that made so little sense. 

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