Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Tis the season to be thankful...and this year to stop wrapping gifts like we are carpeting a small apartment. There is something so special about this time of year. Remembering Jesus as the center but...

I cried in my car twice last week. This wasn't the first time I've broken down in the driver's seat. There is something about keeping it all together and then all it takes is one exhale as I settle in...

I will never forget my first-year hosting Thanksgiving. It was something I had always wanted to do since before my husband and I were married. We didn't host our first few Thanksgivings as a married c...

Looking for an indoor activity that doesn't require screens or a huge mess and that is great for all ages? I have you covered. My twelve-year-old daughter was "so bored" the other day and was rejectin...

The cold and flu season is back in full swing. Don't wait until you or your family comes home coughing to ensure you have remedies on hand. Now is the time to either purchase or start making some trie...

When the fall season hit, I was ready for it. Ready to dive back into a routine with school and extracurriculars, ready to meal prep on the weekends for the busy week ahead; I was not only ready but w...

I love the season of Christmas. I am one of "those people" who decorates early because I love to really enjoy and embrace the season for as long as I can. The month of December can quickly become stre...

I find cleaning and organizing to be a form of stress relief. It doesn't mean that chores don't sometimes daunt me or that my home doesn't often appear in rough shape. But when I have the time, I real...

The school year is in full swing which means my need to meal prep for busy weeks is also in full swing. I use Saturdays or Sundays to plan out the week ahead. At a bare minimum, I at least like to ens...

The transition from summer to being back in school isn't only hard on the kids. It can be chaos for us moms too as we re-adjust schedules and remember what it's like to be on a more consistent routine...