Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
A Pandemic Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day isn't high on my list of days to celebrate. I love date nights, though like many of us, this pandemic has left those basically nonexistent. Unless you count telecommuting together a da...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 27, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Ekaterina Grigoreva
A Real Mom’s Fridge Clean-Out {with Tips and Video!}
I have searched Pinterest boards and other social media type platforms for things like "tips to clean and organize a fridge" and I always end up staring at unrealistic ideas. Beautiful pictures, total...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 13, 2021 photo credit: iStock/AndreyPopov
Three Easy Moves to Get Toned at Your Desk (with Video!)
2021 is here and one of the things that remains unchanged in this New Year is that we are still home. A lot. Schools are still closed in my neck of the woods here in the Pacific Northwest. Many office...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 06, 2021 photo credit: iStock/kokouu
Can We Find Hope in 2021 Even Though We're Still in a Pandemic?
Remember back in March when schools closed and we told ourselves, "Just get to June and things will get easier"? But then summer hit, most camps were closed, and kids were still home full-time. We tol...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 27, 2020 photo credit: iStock/pattilabelle
Paper Bag Snowflakes {Video Tutorial}
I did a fun and super easy craft with my kids and wanted to share it with you. We made paper bag snowflakes. Watch the video below to see how we did it! You'll need: paper lunch bags (6-8 per snowflak...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 15, 2020
Laundry Stripping: The Deep-Cleaning Trick You Have to See to Believe
My husband was scrolling through his Tik Tok app the other night and came across some trend called laundry stripping. Knowing his wife loves cleaning and particularly loves learning new cleaning tips,...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 07, 2020
Winter 2020 Fab Fit Fun Box
Shopping has looked a little different in this year of a pandemic. While I still try to support local businesses, I have had a significant uptick in my online shopping. When my Winter Fab Fit Fun box ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 03, 2020
Balance: Yet Another Thing COVID-19 Has Taken Away
Pre-Pandemic, the art of balancing parenthood with other roles in life was something often talked about. Ways to balance work with raising little ones. Ways to balance other relationships in the midst...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 25, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Drazen Zigic
My Pandemic Vitamin Regimen
We all know it could be awhile until an approved COVID-19 vaccine is available. Knowing this, it seems like many are trying to take control of anything they can when it comes to warding off germs and ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 09, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Suwaree Tangbovornpichet
Wal-Mart & Target Black Friday Deals (they start November 4!)
We are officially in November and in my book, that means we can officially begin counting down to Christmas. Don't worry, I don't completely skip over Thanksgiving. But I do start a sprinkling of Chri...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 03, 2020 photo credit: iStock/photoguns