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Danielle Rivenbark
February 29, 2016
Funny Story

Wake Up Call

Danielle Rivenbark
February 29, 2016
Funny Story

Gardner is my alarm clock on the weekends, but every morning when he gets up he makes me smile. 

Tagged: Funny Stories, Morning Rituals

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 26, 2016
Interview

10 Things to Ask Your Future Employer

Danielle Rivenbark
February 26, 2016
Interview

Never be caught without a question!

Tagged: Interview, Interview questions

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 22, 2016
Funny Story

He's So Cute... Is He Yours?

Danielle Rivenbark
February 22, 2016
Funny Story

Some people just can't help themselves!

Tagged: Funny Story, Genetics

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 19, 2016
Unexpected Events

"Crisitunity"

Danielle Rivenbark
February 19, 2016
Unexpected Events

Who would have thought that The Simpsons could provide such great insight about crisis!

Tagged: Crisis, Opportunity

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 15, 2016
Postpartum depression

Dear Mom with Postpartum Depression

Danielle Rivenbark
February 15, 2016
Postpartum depression

From a mom who's been there.

Tagged: Mental Health, Postpartum depression

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 12, 2016
Professional Organization, Volunteers

Seeking Willing Volunteers

Danielle Rivenbark
February 12, 2016
Professional Organization, Volunteers

Where do you turn when you need volunteers? No, this is not rhetorical, I need your advice!

Tagged: NC SGMP, Volunteer

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 8, 2016
Breastfeeding

Why Nursing Was For Me and Why I Stopped

Danielle Rivenbark
February 8, 2016
Breastfeeding

Nursing is not for everyone, but it was for me. Here's my story. 

Tagged: Breastfeeding, Nursing

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 5, 2016
High Profile Events

Pomp and Circumstance

Danielle Rivenbark
February 5, 2016
High Profile Events

When you have VIPs you start thinking differently.

Tagged: VIP, Working together

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 1, 2016
School Projects

Crafty School Projects Galore!

Danielle Rivenbark
February 1, 2016
School Projects

A fun story from a colleague of mine at work that told me about the latest adventures in her kids' craft projects!

Tagged: Activities, Crafts, School Projects

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 29, 2016
Work-life balance

Stress Reduction Techniques

Danielle Rivenbark
January 29, 2016
Work-life balance

What to do when you're stressed!

Tagged: Stress, stress reduction

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 25, 2016
Family

He Said What to the Doctor?!?!?!

Danielle Rivenbark
January 25, 2016
Family

Enjoy this hilarious story about my dear husband's first interaction with our doctor. 

Tagged: Family, Funny Story, Questions, Spouses, He said what

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Brooke Bailey Peters
January 22, 2016
Wedding

Catholic Weddings 101 (Demystifying the Planning Process)

Brooke Bailey Peters
January 22, 2016
Wedding

This post is beautifully done by my friend, Brooke Peters, on her recent Catholic wedding. Enjoy! 

- Danielle

Tagged: wedding, wedding planning, wedding tips, catholic wedding

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 18, 2016
pregnancy

What's Different with Pregnancy Number 2?

Danielle Rivenbark
January 18, 2016
pregnancy

I've experienced some differences with baby number 2. Check them out!

Tagged: pregnancy

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 15, 2016
Leadership, Study Tours

What makes a quality staff

Danielle Rivenbark
January 15, 2016
Leadership, Study Tours

This post is a follow-up to an earlier post I sent out this week. Previously, in my post "You don't have to like it, but you do have to do it" I talked about how the staff I was managing failed to complete a task I had given them. It was a learning experience for both of us.

Tagged: managing staff, Study Tours, leadership

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 12, 2016
Leadership, Study Tours

"You don't have to like it, but you do have to do it!"

Danielle Rivenbark
January 12, 2016
Leadership, Study Tours

Read more about the infamous bonfire story of 2009! I know the staff has great memories of this one!

Tagged: leadership, communication, You don't have to like it, expectations, Study Tours

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