Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Sprinklers, picnics and popsicles- these are a few of my kids’ favorite summer things. I like to let them enjoy a cold treat without worrying about all the sugar or artificial junk that is often...

My not-quite-two-year-old daughter stepped on the scale the other day. She giggled, looked down at the number, and stepped off. She was totally unaware of what she was doing, other than copying someth...

How many hours a month do you spend standing on the soccer field sidelines, watching your kids back hand spring at gymnastics, or even just standing in your own cul-de-sac while your kids bike around?...

Two kids, two adults and one dog live under my roof. That’s eight feet and four paws constantly traipsing in dirt. I feel like a broken record yelling “shoes off” to the kids as they...

All day yesterday I was craving pizza. But it was a Wednesday, and ever since my 24 day Advocare Challenge completion, I made the decision to continue making smart food decisions during the week. Pizz...

Eat. More. Often. This was the best take-away for me during the 24-day Advocare Challenge. I love working out but I also love food. I will never be interested in trying some fad diet of cabbage or liq...

Did last weekend’s gorgeous weather get you motivated to get outside and to inventory your summer gear like beach towels and shorts? Did that list include things like sunscreen, sun hats and swi...

The other night as my husband and I were tucking our 4-year old son into bed (or what seemed to be hour two of the bedtime marathon routine), my husband asked, “what do you think mommy should ge...

I wanted to make a change. I wanted to increase my endurance, my strength and my confidence. I wanted to stop making excuses. Do you ever struggle with these thoughts but don’t know ...

Drop off kids, Work all day, Pick up kids, Feed kids, Drive kids around/Play, Put kids to bed Repeat. Ever feel like this cycle leaves zero “you” time? That’s b...