Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 4 - Tackle the Car
As a mom who commutes most days to work and who has kids in sports, I spend countless hours in my car each week. Not only does my car get used to chauffer my kids and often their friends, it often get...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 10, 2024
5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 3 - Tackle a Bathroom
Day one of spring cleaning was focused on a good surface clean to help jump start that satisfaction of a clean house. I love giving my house a regular surface clean but every now and then a deep clean...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 09, 2024
5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 2 - Pick a Closet, Cupboard or Drawer
I love uncluttering but it can be incredibly overwhelming. I have had many times where I empty out multiple closets and cupboards in one swoop resulting in days upon days of items just sitting out mak...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 08, 2024
5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 1 Surface Clean
Someone asked in a meeting the other day what others were looking forward to for the Spring season. Many said gardening, taking long walks or driving and looking at pretty flowers. I piped in with wha...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 05, 2024
Mom Hack: Easy Way To Get Grapes Quickly Off The Vine
I love a good life hack. I saw this one the other day and my first thought was that I cannot believe I hadn't thought of it myself. That is often the case with hacks. This one might honestly be the si...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 02, 2024
What to Put into the Easter Eggs: Ideas for All Ages
Easter egg hunts are a part of our family tradition each year. I grew up having at least one Easter egg hunt during the season and typically more. One at church, one in the neighborhood, usually one w...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 26, 2024 GettyImages | Rike_
Lent Check-In: Preparing Your Heart for Easter
There are a few times a year where I feel a sense of renewal. When we ring in a new year, I typically get that spark of making resolutions or setting intent for the months ahead. When the school year ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 11, 2024 GettyImages | vasare
The Year I Forgot About Lent
I grew up Catholic. I attended Catholic school from kindergarten all the way through high school. I literally held the title "religious representative" for my small school's ASB in 7th and 8th grade. ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 06, 2024
To the New Mom Going Back to Work Soon
Dear New Mom, Not too long ago, your world likely revolved around things like your husband, friends, family, career and perhaps some hobbies sprinkled in. You may have gone to happy hours with your gi...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 19, 2024 GettyImages | Alicat
Resume Tips for the Stay-at-Home Mom Returning to Work
Resume writing is tough. A fine art and a guessing game to make it flow well, represent your experience in an impressive way while also trying to figure out what the hiring team might be looking for. ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 17, 2024 Getty | Jirapong Manustrong