Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

On our way to a birthday party the other day, my kids and I took a route that went past their old daycare. They immediately got excited and began reminiscing on memories they had. I slowed down as we ...

Have you heard about this crazy breakfast beverage called Bulletproof Coffee? It's basically a latte that can boost energy, increase cognitive ability and keep you full until your next meal. I keep he...

My seven-year-old son was sulking after a day of summer camp and here was his complaint: "I didn't have goggles when we went into the pool today." Looking back at this conversation, I am embarrassed a...

Routine is critical to me as a mom. Actually, just as a human being. I have always thrived off being busy but in an organized sort of way. I still make weekly agendas and have for as long as I remembe...

Mom, tell me if you can relate to this experience I had last year at this time. I was standing in the school supply section of Target. In hand were the lists of all the items my kids will need for the...

For us working moms, summer isn't much different than the rest of the year. We still have to get up early, get our kids out the door, work a full day, pick up the kids and then come home to things lik...

I loved being super pregnant in the summer. Having central air conditioning and living in an area that never gets too raging hot were definitely factors that helped, I'm sure. I also loved wearing flo...

One of the most abrupt changes in life after becoming a parent is the fact that you can no longer just come and go as you please. All of a sudden there is this built in issue of "who has the kid?" Whe...

Stephanie has been compensated by 30/10 Weight Loss for Life to share her honest experience with you, but all opinions are her own. I have never been a meal planner. I have attempted it and it is neve...

We have not yet ventured on a lavish tropical family vacation. With our kids turning five and eight this summer, we prefer taking vacations that are a few hours (or less) from our house. Maybe when th...