Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
New Year Resolution Round-Up: 25 Achievable Ideas
If you are feeling a bit uninspired but looking for some resolution or goal ideas going into 2025, we have you covered. If you are not interested in a resolution, we have you covered there too and ful...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 19, 2024
Christmas Morning Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas: One Sweet One Savory
One thing my kids roll their eyes over every Christmas morning is the fact that I don't let them out of their rooms until I feel everything is ready. I know some families who have a rule that the kids...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 17, 2024
Easy Sugar Cookies
If you are looking for an easy and delicious sugar cookie recipe, look no further. These cookies were the perfect texture and flavor. They were yummy before we even frosted them! Check out this video ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 16, 2024 Getty | VeselovaElena
Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas Round-Up
Tis the season to rejoice and to spread good cheer. For some, that could include showing appreciation and love with gifts. If it's the time of year you start thinking about an end of year gift for tea...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 11, 2024
The Winter Blues are More Common in Women Than Men
Winter has fully set in and with that can come not only extra darkness outside but also inside as our brains and bodies deal with temperature drops and little sunlight. There are some days I leave for...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 03, 2024
When Christmas Doesn't Bring Joy
The season of Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year. Gathering with family and friends, special church services, exchanging gifts, celebrating old traditions and making new ones....
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 30, 2024 GettyImages | Digital Skillet
25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Tweens and Teens
My kids are 11 and 14 and Christmas seems to get increasingly harder when it comes to what to get them for gifts. Particularly for my 14-year-old son. If you too are struggling, here are some ideas I ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 28, 2024
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