Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell
Ten Valentine's Day Ideas That Are Sweet, With or Without Candy!
Is Valentine's Day just a Hallmark holiday? Regardless of my thoughts around this, I typically will follow suit with what our teacher and or school guides for each year when it comes to the question o...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 18, 2024
When Relationships Shift
There are a few tips that I always give to new moms asking for advice. Note, the asking piece is important. We have all fallen victim to that unsolicited advice from a co-worker or a stranger while in...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 12, 2024
Six Ways to Ruin Your Marriage
I am not the type of person to hang on to things for sentimental reasons. I toss Christmas cards from friends and family on December 26, I don't have a room overflowing with crafts my kids made in pre...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 05, 2024
What If You Said No This Year?
Tis the season right now for all things related to change, resolutions, a better version of you. Most forms of media right now are completely focused on pushing miracle ways for 2024 to be the year th...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 04, 2024
Packing Up 2023
Before I can begin to reflect on this year and look to what goals or intentions I want to set for 2024, I have to first quite literally pack up 2023. I love decorating my house for Christmas. Some may...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 26, 2023
Perfect Hot Chocolate Dip - It's Basically Just Stirring!
My 13-year-old son came home from a birthday party the other day raving about the chocolate dessert his friend's mom had made. I texted her asking for the recipe. Her response was perfect for someone ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 21, 2023
Three Ingredient Gingerbread House Icing That Will Dry like Glue
My 13-year old officially graduated from wanting to make gingerbread houses this season. I was not heartbroken because I don't love the process. A wall or door always crumbles down, someone gets frust...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 14, 2023
Maybe We'll Get it Right Next Year
Each year on Thanksgiving Eve, I send my husband to the post office to mail out our Christmas cards. We always do family photos in the Fall and I promptly order our holiday cards and ensure my labels ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 07, 2023 GettyImages | AleksandarNakic
Roundup of Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers
Tis the season to rejoice and to spread good cheer. For some, that could include showing appreciation and love with gifts. It is common this time of year to start thinking about an end of year gift fo...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 05, 2023 GettyImages | Kuvona
Behind on Life
I recently took a class through work on leadership and the instructor mentioned that the average person processes 50,000 thoughts a day. I had never stopped to think about what number I thought would ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 01, 2023