Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Red, White, and Blue: 4th of July Caprese Salad with Tutorial
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 20, 2025 Getty | Natalia Korotkova

Father's Day Can Be Complicated: A Father's Day Letter to My Stepdad
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 06, 2025 Getty | seb_ra

A No-Stress, No-Agenda Father's Day-Just the Way He Likes It
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 04, 2025

Level Up! Tips for a Great Transition into Middle School
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell May 21, 2025

Six Summer Tips for Working Moms
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell May 16, 2025

Tips + Step-by-Step Video Guide for Flawless Press-On Nails
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell May 09, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Working Mom: Balancing Meetings, Meals, and Motherhood
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 ...
Stephanie O'Farrell May 07, 2025

Ten Cleaning Supplies You Didn't Know You Needed
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...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 29, 2025

The Inner Dialogue: Mastering the Art of Self-Talk
I do a lot of self-talk during challenging moments. This ranges from trying to run a little longer or faster and telling myself that I can do it and reminding myself what my goals are to moments I am ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 19, 2025 Getty | skynesher

How to Create the Perfect Sock Curls: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
I love any and all time-saving tips. When I saw a trend for waking up with curled hair ready to go, I had to try it. All you need are a pair of medium to long length socks. Seriously, that's it. I fou...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 17, 2025




