Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Our weekdays are what some might categorize as over-scheduled. One or both of my two kids have an extra-curricular activity most days of the week including Saturdays. This means that after a full day ...

I have worked full-time in the HR field for over 15 years so naturally I have done my share of interviews, both as the interviewer and interviewee. A huge part of my professional world is building rel...

One day out of the blue, my six-year-old daughter made the decision she was going to be a vegetarian. It came as a surprise since she would snack on pepperoni straight from the bag. I figured - well, ...

The second you became a mom, you likely put your needs second. You might have even put them third and bumped your spouse's needs above your own. Throw in multiple kids, aging parents you may be helpin...

I was surprised a few days ago when I got the email from our school saying they would be having a Valentine's party this year. Last year, our schools were closed due to COVID-19. I brought the party t...

I am not one to freeze food so I can use it later in a homemade soup. I don't have the creativity to take a random assortment of items from my refrigerator and somehow whip up an amazing meal. I do lo...

For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, 2022 started with lots of snow, then rain and all-around cold temperatures. The snow is always fun for the first couple of days but even that quickly gets old...

As we start settling in to 2022, many of us have a mindset of hitting a reset button and making resolutions for the year. I used to put a lot of thought into my new year resolutions. Habits I wanted t...

Before I can begin to reflect on 2021 and look to what goals or intentions I want to set for 2022, I have to first quite literally pack up 2021. I love decorating my house for Christmas. Some may argu...

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