Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
We Switched from Private School to Public. Here's What I Learned.
When we moved houses last spring shifting us to a larger mortgage but in a fabulous school district, I knew I had to start weighing the idea of sending my kids to public school. Even the thought of ch...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 26, 2020
The Hidden Sacrifices of Choosing Private School
I went to Catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade. My husband attended a Christian school from sixth grade through 12th grade. We both had really positive experiences with our private edu...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 17, 2020
I Tried Laser Hair Removal and It Didn't Work
I've been devoted to waxing for years but when I kept seeing Groupons and other "daily deals" popping up for laser hair removal, I became curious. A few sessions with a laser sounded way better than m...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 30, 2020
Fab Fit Fun Winter 2019/2020 Box!
It's no secret I love Fab Fit Fun. The quarterly subscription box is full of things like accessories, full-sized products, and seasonal gear like stylish hats for winter or sunglasses for summer. Each...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 13, 2020
Five Things I am Not Going to Do In 2020
Now is the time to say goodbye to whatever we didn't accomplish last year and hello to all the things we aspire to this year. But that automatically seems to set us up for failure. There have been yea...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 10, 2020
Ten Satisfying Store-Bought Grab-and-Go Meals for Busy Moms
Despite my strong desire to be a meal prep pro like fellow blogger Kristina, it's just not something I have yet mastered. By the time my husband or I make dinner and I get lunches and snacks packed fo...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 01, 2020
Waxing vs. Sugaring
As moms, we don't put ourselves first. If we did, we would all be rested and pampered all of the time. But in my over nine years of parenting, I have learned there are certain things I need to do for ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 30, 2019
Adult Stocking Stuffers under $10
I don't know about you, but I can end up spending more on stocking gifts than actual gifts. But the stocking is my favorite part so even as a grown up, I refuse to let Santa stop this tradition. Here ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 18, 2019
Salt Dough Ornaments
As a self-proclaimed non Pinterest mom AKA not super crafty or creative, I can never bite off too much when it comes to things like homemade crafts. But this time of year I love keeping my kids busy i...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 13, 2019
Character Matters! And Other Things I Learned Straight Outta the Mouth of the Seahawks Head Athletic Trainer
This post is sponsored by the National Athletic Trainers' Association As a mom of two kids in youth sports including dance, soccer, cheerleading and basketball; I am learning as I go when it comes to ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 05, 2019