Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

My daughter's fourth grade teacher this year has a strong passion for equity and inclusion. Instead of focusing on holidays that perhaps most students celebrate, she makes it a point to recognize and ...

2023 has really hit the ground running in our household. Work has been crazy for both my husband and myself, kids are busy with extra curriculars that they of course need to be shuttled to and from. T...

We have officially rung in a New Year! As much as I love the Christmas season, I also welcome January because it provides me some relief. Over eating and over spending are both things I did a bit too ...

If you pay attention during the safety reminders the flight attendants give prior to take-off, you'll always hear them say something like "secure your oxygen mask before helping others". I am sure I h...

As I packed up the Christmas decorations this year, I started reflecting on 2022 and what I hope to accomplish in 2023. We have some big things ahead including a complete kitchen remodel so I know the...

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...

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...

The season of Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year. Gathering with family and friends, exchanging gifts, celebrating old traditions and making new ones. I am one of those people...

This might just be my most challenging Christmas shopping year yet. My son is 12 and at that age where he has no idea what he wants but he also wants to open things on Christmas. My daughter is only n...

I love the anticipation that the season of Christmas brings. It's easy to get lost in the anticipation around what will be unwrapped under the tree on Christmas morning. One way to re-focus the reason...