Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Before last week, the highest incline I ever walked or ran on a treadmill at was a 5. Typically, I left it at a zero. Something came over me and I decided to push myself and see how high of an incline...

My husband and I went to Chelan last September for a week with our one and four year old kids. I was excited about the trip months in advance. I recall in June thinking how confident I was going to fe...

My daughter is nearing two and seems to become pickier each day when it comes to eating healthy food. “Cracker, cracker?” she will often shout at me as I try to serve her a colorful variet...

We all love Easter fun. Here are a few things I've learned that might save you a lot of stress. Give them a try. 1) Avoid Easter Egg Fights (or my 4 yr old trampling my 1 yr old) �...

Kale is full of nutrients but some are turned off because they say it’s too bitter or rough. Massage the dressing into the kale leaves and you are likely to become a fan of kale, I promise! You ...

This week I've put together some fun challenges you can do as a whole family. Whether you have small kids or big kids these routines will work for everyone! 1) Plank Challenge! How long can...

No time for the gym today? No problem! Put a few of the following together for a calorie burn worth feeling good about! *These are approximates and will vary dependent upon weig...

By the time I get to work some mornings, I feel like I have already had my days full of chaos. As I take a sip of coffee and settle in at my desk, I often wish I could make my mornings smoother. I hav...

Moms, today - I've got your back! We are focusing on back strength. There are just so many benefits to having a strong back.     Posture &#x...

When I was pregnant with my first, I was often worn down by the amount of opinions and stories that people felt the need to share. It was an exciting time in my life yet I was bombarded at times with ...