Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
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
A Day in the Life of a Working Mom Trying to Support Remote Learners
I have been asked a lot lately by empty nesters or friends who don't have kids; "What is it like to work full time when your elementary aged kids have to be learning from home?" In one word? Stressful...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 12, 2020 photo credit: iStock/FatCamera
I Quit Trying to Be Optimistic About the End of COVID-19, and Now I Feel Free
When COVID-19 first came swooping into our lives in the spring of 2020, I think we were all in a bit of shock. Being told of things like "stay at home orders" and figuring out how to work and school f...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 01, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Onfokus
Fall 2020 Fab Fit Fun Box Reveal
While it's hard to say goodbye to the summer months, I am focusing on the things I love about fall. Pumpkin spice, harvest decorations, cozy sweaters; and the fall Fab Fit Fun box! Fab Fit Fun is a qu...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 24, 2020
First Week of School Fails: 2020 Edition
For most of us, the start to this school year is unlike any other. Many are remote learning with no end in sight. Some are on-site but with a classroom looking incredibly different than before with pl...
Stephanie O'Farrell Sep 14, 2020 photo credit: iStock/FamVeld