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The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth ReadingAuthor: Dara Boxer
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. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#221: The 2pm Reset
Episode 221
Thursday, 7 May, 2026
In this episode, I walk through what I call the 2 p.m. reset—those moments in the afternoon when the day starts to feel like it’s slipping away. I paint a realistic picture of that mid-day overwhelm: a messy kitchen, kids needing constant attention, dinner still unplanned, and a growing sense that nothing has really been accomplished yet. I talk about why this time of day feels so hard, not because we’re failing, but because of decision fatigue, energy dips, and the weight of everything still ahead. Then I share a simple, flexible reset I use in real life: choosing one small admin task, one household task, and one thing that helps my future self at dinner time or tomorrow. It’s not about catching up or fixing the whole day—it’s about re-entering the afternoon with a little more clarity, calm, and intention so the rest of the day feels steadier instead of chaotic.Send us Fan Mailwww.daraboxer.com
