Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Routine is critical to me as a mom. Actually, just as a human being. I have always thrived off being busy but in an organized sort of way. I still make weekly agendas and have for as long as I remembe...

Mom, tell me if you can relate to this experience I had last year at this time. I was standing in the school supply section of Target. In hand were the lists of all the items my kids will need for the...

For us working moms, summer isn't much different than the rest of the year. We still have to get up early, get our kids out the door, work a full day, pick up the kids and then come home to things lik...

I loved being super pregnant in the summer. Having central air conditioning and living in an area that never gets too raging hot were definitely factors that helped, I'm sure. I also loved wearing flo...

One of the most abrupt changes in life after becoming a parent is the fact that you can no longer just come and go as you please. All of a sudden there is this built in issue of "who has the kid?" Whe...

Stephanie has been compensated by 30/10 Weight Loss for Life to share her honest experience with you, but all opinions are her own. I have never been a meal planner. I have attempted it and it is neve...

We have not yet ventured on a lavish tropical family vacation. With our kids turning five and eight this summer, we prefer taking vacations that are a few hours (or less) from our house. Maybe when th...

When it comes to things like birthday cakes, and classroom treats, I am all about store bought goods. I don't like carving out time to bake on top of my full time work schedule when that time could be...

Summer is here and that typically means we get in the mood to eat a bit healthier and fresher. Could be the warmer weather making things like crisp, cold salads sound mouthwatering. Or, it could be th...

My daughter was proudly wearing a new (hand me down) outfit to school the other day. As we walked down the hall, one of her friends exclaims to her, "I love your outfit! You're so pretty!" In true con...