Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

When it comes to things like birthday cakes, and classroom treats, I am all about store bought goods. I don't like carving out time to bake on top of my full time work schedule when that time could be...

Summer is here and that typically means we get in the mood to eat a bit healthier and fresher. Could be the warmer weather making things like crisp, cold salads sound mouthwatering. Or, it could be th...

My daughter was proudly wearing a new (hand me down) outfit to school the other day. As we walked down the hall, one of her friends exclaims to her, "I love your outfit! You're so pretty!" In true con...

My best friend is divorced with two kids. She shares 50/50 custody with her ex-husband. Most of the time, it pains me because the thought of only having my kids 50% of the time simply feels like not e...

When I started my 30/10 Weight Loss for Life journey back in January, the thing I was most scared of was keeping the weight off. I didn't have a lot to lose but that doesn't mean the work wasn't hard ...

I have not been compensated for this post; I simply found a service I love and wanted to share it with you - because I think you'll love it, too! But, in the interest of full disclosure I need to let ...

One of the many unexpected costs of parenting is throwing a birthday party. I had no clue how many hundreds of dollars those bouncy places charge until I became a parent. Whether you host it at home o...

I don't know about you, but I cry way more easily since becoming a mom. Of course, initially, I blamed this on pregnancy then new mom hormones. But over seven years later, I think it's safe to say tho...

You finally make it to your goal weight only to step on the scale a few weeks later and discover you are right back where you were before you started shedding pounds. There are few things more discour...

When my husband was a child, he once told his mom he would rather lick the floor than eat brussels sprouts. Fast forward 25 years later, he is licking the plate clean whenever these are served at our ...