The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading
Dara Boxer is a stay-at-home mom to four kids six and under, committed to living a simple, well-organized, and beautifully functional life — mostly for her own sanity. A former personal chef and cooking instructor, she brings that same intention to her home: from seasonal meal planning to laundry systems, quiet time routines, toy storage, and everything in between.
Episodes release on Thursdays, and alternate between honest book reviews and practical strategies for managing the chaos of home life with little kids. Come for the rhythm tips, stay for the raw motherhood truths — and maybe leave with a better grocery list.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 189
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#49: Curating an Annual Family Yearbook
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…
#48: 6 Sunday Things for a Simple Weekly Summer Flow
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
#47: Smart Items to Buy in Bulk to Save Money
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,…
#46: Toddler Books We Currently Love, Part 2
- 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 Constr…
#45: A Simple Weekly Laundry Routine
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 co…
#44: 10 Things Simplifying My Life Right Now, Part I
- 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 Bott…
#43: 7 Overrated Books You Might Want to Avoid
- 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 Pa…
#40: Organizing Tax Paperwork
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…
#39: The Go-Bag, to Make Your Mornings Easier
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 …
#38: Why You Should Download Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, Immediately
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#37: Simple Cleaning Schedule Throughout the Week
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, …
#36: Simple Meal Prepping Throughout the Week
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 …
#35: Grain Bowls, a Simple Lunch Idea
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,…
#34: Baby Clothing Organization
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, ra…
#33: Nine Book Reviews, Plus an Accidental Self-Development Journey
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...!
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#32: Sinking Funds! Budgeting Part II
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…
#31: Fluid Budgeting, and a Spending Freeze! Budgeting Part I
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