Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Do We Not Have Better Things to Do Besides Criticize Someone Else’s Parenting Choices?
Social Media isn’t my “thing.” One of the benefits is that I don’t get bogged down with things I don’t necessarily care a whole lot about. But I haven’t yet moved m...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 16, 2017
When Lice Hits
“She has it.” As the words hit me I knew exactly what the school nurse was calling about. My daughter had “it.” Lice. Parents had been informed a couple of days prior that ther...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 08, 2017
Ten Tips for Infant Sleep Training
One of my biggest pet peeves while pregnant was when people would try to convince me of how little sleep I was going to get once the baby arrived. I believe ignorance is bliss in some situations. I do...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 01, 2017
20 Resolutions for the New Year
Moms, it’s that time of year again. Time for us to put the Christmas tree away and start setting ourselves up for failure when we don’t achieve all the greatness we say we are going to in ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 26, 2016
Workout With Your Kids
Kids are home for break - help them burn off some energy (and get a little workout in yourself) with these simple moves! AllMomDoes may provide information related to exercise, fitness, diet and nutri...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 18, 2016
Gift-Wrapping Tutorial
Wondering how everyone else gets those crisp corners? Or, are you a pro but your husband could use a gift-wrapping tutorial? Stephanie's got you covered!
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 11, 2016
How to Support a Friend Going Through a Divorce
Not too many years ago it seemed like I was going to a wedding every other weekend. I recall a coworker commenting how now I was in the “wedding season” of life, and soon enough I would fi...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 04, 2016
Our Elf on the Shelf Came Back
I've shared that I love all things about Christmas. All things related to the actual meaning of Christmas and those things that take us astray like Santa, cheesy movies and egg nog lattes. As Thanksgi...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 26, 2016
Kicking Off Christmas
I am one of “those” people who loves prematurely preparing for the Christmas season. I asked my Starbucks barista in late September if they had eggnog yet and was disappointed I had to wai...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 14, 2016
Why You Need Mom Friends
Mom, Wife, Employee, Daughter, Sister…there are lots of roles that we play in life. When you became a mom, your priorities shifted. Your life shifted. It may seem like everything changed the da...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 13, 2016