Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

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...

My best friend is divorced with two kids. She shares 50/50 custody with her ex-husband. Most of the time, it pains me because the thought of only having my kids 50% of the time simply feels like not e...

When I started my 30/10 Weight Loss for Life journey back in January, the thing I was most scared of was keeping the weight off. I didn't have a lot to lose but that doesn't mean the work wasn't hard ...

I have not been compensated for this post; I simply found a service I love and wanted to share it with you - because I think you'll love it, too! But, in the interest of full disclosure I need to let ...

One of the many unexpected costs of parenting is throwing a birthday party. I had no clue how many hundreds of dollars those bouncy places charge until I became a parent. Whether you host it at home o...

I don't know about you, but I cry way more easily since becoming a mom. Of course, initially, I blamed this on pregnancy then new mom hormones. But over seven years later, I think it's safe to say tho...