Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Don't Forget This One Thing This Thanksgiving
I have had an unusually busy time at work for the past couple of months. While thinking about work/life balance and experiencing mom guilt is something I am familiar with, it seems like lately I have ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 18, 2024 Getty | Magdalena Cvetkovic
Don't Go Crazy. What You Actually Need to Clean Before Hosting for the Holidays
I genuinely love hosting and holiday hosting is by far my favorite. Bringing our friends and family together as we give thanks or celebrate the season of Christmas is something I truly look forward to...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 17, 2024
Savory Holiday Stuffing/Dressing Recipe and Step-by-Step Video
In order to ensure my husband and I are prepared to host this Thanksgiving, we decided to host a Friendsgiving in early November. A way to get all of the kinks out of our recipes and flow in the kitch...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 16, 2024 Getty | bhofack2
18 Tried and True Cold Remedies That Will Make a Difference For You and Your Family
Here we are again in another cold and flu season. Every day at work I hear another person saying it's making the rounds in their household. Here is a huge round up of some tried and true remedies. We ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 09, 2024
Tips On Finding Balance For The Working Mom
Balance. A word I became immediately aware of when I became a mom. A word that often still swirls through my head even after over 14 years of being a parent. A word that lately I have decided has no b...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 08, 2024 Getty | NilouferWadia
DIY Recipe for Making Easy Fall Scented Play Dough
If you are looking for a fun project to do with your kids to keep them busy but don't feel like making a huge mess, I have just the thing for you. Homemade play dough still requires ingredients and me...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 01, 2024 Getty | Doomu
Savory Gnocchi Fall Soup + Video Tutorial
It's not everyday that I have time to prepare a homemade dinner when I get home from work. I typically have a short window of time before the extracurricular chauffeuring of kids begins. Most Sundays,...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 14, 2024 Getty | from_my_point_of_view
Practicing Self-Care Isn't Selfish
I was talking to a co-worker the other day who recently became a mom. She is back to work 5-days a week in-office and in that transition phase that many of working moms can relate to. My kids are both...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 08, 2024 Getty | tulcarion
Six Things I Do On Sundays To Set My Week Up For Success
I love being back in the full swing of the routine that fall brings. Our days are chaotic but predictable. I feel like it is a constant go-go-go from the minute I wake up to when my head finally hits ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 06, 2024
Autumn Simmer Pot + 1 Minute How To Video
I am all in with the season of fall. Pumpkin spice, cool and crisp autumn days, the anticipation of the holidays right around the corner. I love making my house feel the seasons. Pumpkin and leaves dc...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 04, 2024 Getty | wmaster890