Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Easy Sugar Cookies {with Video Tutorial}
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 21, 2021 photo credit: iStock/maksim kulikov
The Trouble with My Type A Personality
For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed things like organizing and having things planned out. I have never been spontaneous and, to my knowledge, have never been described as laid back. I like s...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 10, 2021 photo credit: iStock/RichLegg
Christmas Tree Ribbon Tutorial
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is putting up the tree and enjoying it throughout the season. I love sitting there at night, dimming our living room lights and enjoying the glow of the tree. I a...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 29, 2021
The One Thing to Remember This Thanksgiving
This will be my third year hosting Thanksgiving. Year one started out stressful just because of the pressure I put on myself but it turned out to be a fantastic day and I actually got to enjoy the foo...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 21, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Choreograph
Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately and when that happens, one thing I definitely do not have time for is creative dinner ideas. I keep this one in rotation for not only an easy dinner idea b...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 17, 2021
The Best Advent Calendars of 2021
Advent calendars are a great holiday tradition, and I absolutely love watching my kids open the little paper doors each day as we eagerly countdown to Christmas Day. The past few years, I have also bo...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 03, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Adyna
Dear World: Parents are Still in a Pandemic Struggle
I had tears of joy practically running down my face when our schools finally opened up for on-site learning. After a year and a half of remote learning, saying I was over it would be an understatement...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 11, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Sasiistock
Readjusting to a Busy Life
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a mile-long list of challenges and reasons why many of us want to just scream "enough" several times a day. But as the world slowly opens back up, I suddenly find mys...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 16, 2021 photo credit: iStock/andresr
Mom Fails from the First Week of School: 2021 Edition
I'm not sure there has been a year where I have looked more forward to the first day of school than this year. I practically (but lovingly, of course) shoved my kids out of the car and might have had ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 15, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Chinnapong
Take a Guilt-Free Day Off from Work
You know those moments where you are questioning or hesitating on something and get a little sign from God nudging you in the right direction? It doesn't always happen - or maybe it's that we don't al...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 08, 2021 photo credit: iStock/LumiNola