The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading – Details, episodes & analysis

Managing evening routines with four kids under six presents daily challenges that require flexibility, patience, and a consistent framework. Parenthood transforms us into versions of ourselves we never imagined possible, handling the beautiful chaos of young family life.

• Striking a balance between consistent bedtime routines and summer flexibility
• Reset the entire house after dinner with a family "power tidy" system
• Divide evening responsibilities between partners without rigid role assignments
• Implement age-appropriate chores for children as young as four years old
• Coordinate multiple bedtime routines simultaneously while maintaining sanity
• Find small moments of personal time even within chaotic evenings
• Recognize that the intensity of parenting multiple young children is temporary
• Acknowledge both the exhaustion and the deep pride of raising young children

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This episode is part confession, part therapy, for any mom drowning under a sea of plastic toys, overzealous grandparents, and the guilt that keeps you from tossing it all in a donation bin. I’m sharing what our kids bedrooms really looks like (hint: 5 baskets of stuffed animals, and that’s just the start), the infamous Belle doll incident that broke me, and how I’m learning to set boundaries, release guilt, and reclaim our space. We’ll talk systems, scripts, and why you are allowed to say, “This doesn’t belong here.” It’s not about the stuff—it’s about protecting your peace, your kids’ imaginations, and your home’s heartbeat. If you need permission to do a ruthless toy purge, this is it.

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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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Today I’m going to walk you through what my family of 5 eats for breakfasts, lunches, and the food we snack on throughout the week. And most importantly, what, when, and how I prep everything we need for a smooth flowing week (at least as far as food is concerned).

PS. the Popsicle Molds

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So dark, so disturbing, so freaking good. Read along with me and let me know what you think!

The Character Map!

the raw and the cooked | 2023 Book Club Picks

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This topic was in desperate need of a Part II, especially since I’ve learned even more as we added another little screaming human to our lives. So today, you’re in for a treat, as a mom of 3 shares tips and tricks for staying on top of baby and kids clothing.

Pssst: find a textile recycling spot near you!

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Somehow, and this is still so bizarre and baffling to me, this author dou has climbed their way onto the New York Times best selling authors list. In addition, they are also 4peat authors on Book of Month Club, which is how I first discovered them. 

Their books in order of being published:

1. The Wife Between Us
2. An Anonymous Girl
3. You are Not Alone
4. The Golden Couple

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1. Tidy up the house. If you barely can muster the energy, set a timer for 10 minutes. You’d be surprised by how much you’re able to accomplish in just 10 minutes.
2. Take time to look over tomorrows schedule + the weather
3. Gather the things you’ll need for tomorrow and put them in an obvious spot
4. What can you do to make the morning run smoother? Setting the coffee maker, packing kids lunches, pulling meat out of the freezer for tomorrows dinner? 
5. Switch to herbal tea or water by 9PM
6. Lower or dim the lights, shut the blinds
7. Invest in PJ’s and put them on well before bedtime, it’ll help reset your brain and let it know it can wind down now. 
8. Don’t allow your phone to sleep on your nightstand, find a new spot to charge it, invest in an actual alarm clock if that’s your excuse. And put your phone in said spot at least 30 minutes before your bedtime. 
9. Treat yourself to something luxurious: dessert, a bath. A candle. Meditate, listen to music, yoga, journal, essential oils, a diffuser? 
10. Figure out a reasonable bedtime 

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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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