Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Lent Check-In: Preparing Your Heart for Easter
There are a few times a year where I feel a sense of renewal. When we ring in a new year, I typically get that spark of making resolutions or setting intent for the months ahead. When the school year ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 11, 2024 GettyImages | vasare
The Year I Forgot About Lent
I grew up Catholic. I attended Catholic school from kindergarten all the way through high school. I literally held the title "religious representative" for my small school's ASB in 7th and 8th grade. ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 06, 2024
To the New Mom Going Back to Work Soon
Dear New Mom, Not too long ago, your world likely revolved around things like your husband, friends, family, career and perhaps some hobbies sprinkled in. You may have gone to happy hours with your gi...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 19, 2024 GettyImages | Alicat
Resume Tips for the Stay-at-Home Mom Returning to Work
Resume writing is tough. A fine art and a guessing game to make it flow well, represent your experience in an impressive way while also trying to figure out what the hiring team might be looking for. ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 17, 2024 Getty | Jirapong Manustrong
Six Daily Routines to Help Maintain Sanity and Household Order and 3 Things to Slack On
It is incredible to me how quickly my house can go from clean to absolute disaster. I can spend hours on a Sunday cleaning, catching up on laundry and feeling pretty good about kicking off the week; t...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 16, 2024
Why You Should Care About American Heart Month
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women? I didn't. I don't know what I thought it was but when my coach at the gym said this and then I followed it up by checking out t...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 01, 2024
I Don't Have Fun Facts
I work in the corporate world. We love things like icebreakers at the beginning of an off-site meeting. If you're going to be spending a day or multiple days with people, it is nice to get to know som...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 25, 2024 GettyImages | Nicole Taionescu
Stop Telling Moms "Oh Just Wait!"
I was sitting in a conference room the other day with co-workers waiting for a meeting to start. We were chatting about kids and life in general. One of my co-workers has a baby and she was telling us...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 20, 2024 GettyImages | LeoPatrizi
Ten Valentine's Day Ideas That Are Sweet, With or Without Candy!
Is Valentine's Day just a Hallmark holiday? Regardless of my thoughts around this, I typically will follow suit with what our teacher and or school guides for each year when it comes to the question o...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 18, 2024
When Relationships Shift
There are a few tips that I always give to new moms asking for advice. Note, the asking piece is important. We have all fallen victim to that unsolicited advice from a co-worker or a stranger while in...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 12, 2024