Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Fab Fit Fun Fall 2021 Reveal
The past year and a half has taken away so much from us that we continue needing to find joy any place we can. That's why the arrival of the Fab Fit Fun quarterly subscription box is extra special the...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 01, 2021
Preparing for the Back-to-School Transition
The first day of school is right around the corner. Now is the time to start making plans for a smooth transition out of summer. Here are some tips that may help! Order School Supplies On-Line- I didn...
Stephanie O'Farrell Aug 16, 2021 photo credit: iStock/yalcinsonat1
Jesus Doesn't Live at Church
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I were in the process of looking for a new church. We had attended the same church for over a decade and had slowly found ourselves ready to explore somet...
Stephanie O'Farrell Aug 09, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Rawpixel
Ideas to Prevent the Academic Summer Slide
It's crazy that we are already into August and likely thinking about gearing the kids up for the school year. What's even crazier are the memories of what the past school year was like for many of us ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Aug 02, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Nadezhda1906
Stop Calling Me Ma'am
"Good morning, Ma'am, what can we get started for you?" This was by no means the way I wanted to start my day when I walked into Starbucks for a coffee before my drive into work. I smiled, placed my o...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jul 29, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Anchiy
Survive the Heat Wave with These Tips
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), this weekend is going to bring temperatures we are not super accustomed to. My weather app is indicating low to high 90's! Here are a few tips to surviv...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 23, 2021 photo credit: iStock/tommaso79
Summer Break: Finally a Reason to Rejoice!
In a normal year, summer break gives many of us a twinge of anxiety. Particularly for the working mom who does not also get a summer break. We have a long list including what to do with the kids and i...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 22, 2021 photo credit: iStock/evgenyatamanenko
Tips for a Father's Day Mom Can Enjoy, Too
It's always bothered me that Father's Day comes just a month after Mother's Day. It might sounds odd and totally selfish but to me the timing of it is really just represents that moms get (maybe) a da...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 09, 2021 photo credit: iStock/FangXiaNuo
I Got Rid of All My Summer Clothes
We all have it. That one pair of pants. Or maybe it's a shirt. The one that hasn't fit in years but we hang onto it. Maybe we tell ourselves it's for "motivation". If we have it hanging in the closet ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 06, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Tatiana Atamaniuk
Five Faves: Poolside Must-Haves for Moms
I started organizing my summer pool bag to ensure I am ready to roll when the nice weather hits here in the Pacific Northwest. Our neighbor has a pool which we use as often as we can without being too...
Stephanie O'Farrell May 26, 2021