Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

I used to be a "yes person". I would jump at the chance to lead projects at work, I volunteered my little heart out at events for my kid's school, and I would attend all the social things we were invi...

There are a lot of things I love about the 4th of July; the parades, BBQs, getting together with good friends. But the things I don't love about the holiday definitely outweigh the others. I have neve...

I love celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family. Our city has a parade on main street that seems to bring the whole community together. My kids often are in the parade with their band or...

Father's Day isn't always a simple and fun day to celebrate the dad in your life. It can be incredibly complicated. For couples who are having fertility issues and long to have a child, days like Fath...

Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, June 15. If you are trying to figure out what to do to ensure the dad in your life feels celebrated, I have a pro tip I'll share with you: Ask him!   If I hav...

Summer is fast approaching, and I am not quite prepared. But then I know, in the blink of an eye, the new school year will be here. No matter what grade my kids are entering, I always have a mix of em...

I don't want to scare you but the countdown is on for summer. For most full time working moms, this stems the giant question, what the heck are we gonna do with the kids all summer? Since most occupat...

I used to get dip on my nails every 2-3 weeks. It was costing me about $60 each time. Finally, about 18 months ago, I admitted that was insanity and something had to change. But I love having my nails...

I'm not huge on watching reality television and when I do it's often unrelatable and seems scripted. But I do love getting a glimpse into real lives. Sometimes that happens when my friends and I text ...

Cleaning helps me decompress. I love popping my air pods in and listening to a podcast while I zone out and clean. For me, it's a stress relief and a way for me to feel like I have accomplished someth...