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Danielle Rivenbark
April 22, 2016
Catering, Materials

2 Event Mishaps that Terrify Me

Danielle Rivenbark
April 22, 2016
Catering, Materials

What terrifies you about planning events? Are you afraid no one will RSVP? Will catering show up? Here are two of mine. 

Tagged: catering, materials, mishaps

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 18, 2016
pregnancy

Momnesia is real!

Danielle Rivenbark
April 18, 2016
pregnancy

I've been feeling very forgetful lately. I've dropped some balls at work, can't remember where I put the remote last, and thought I told my husband to grab something from the store, but never actually did. The struggle of "baby brain" is real!

Tagged: pregnancy, Sleep

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 15, 2016
Poll Question

Poll: What Makes A Good Event?

Danielle Rivenbark
April 15, 2016
Poll Question

I want to hear from you!

Tagged: Poll

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 11, 2016
Baby Preparation

Getting Your Husband Ready for Baby... Or Not!

Danielle Rivenbark
April 11, 2016
Baby Preparation

Life definitely changes with a new baby. You'd like to think you're prepared, but it's okay if you're not. 

Tagged: Early Parenthood, Funny Story, Preparing for birth

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 8, 2016
Social Events, Decor

Finding your Baby Shower Theme

Danielle Rivenbark
April 8, 2016
Social Events, Decor

Generating a party theme can be tough, but here are some strategies and ideas for you to use when selecting a baby shower theme. 

Tagged: Party theme, Baby shower

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 4, 2016
Bath and Shower

You'll never shower quicker than when...

Danielle Rivenbark
April 4, 2016
Bath and Shower

Sometimes a shower seems impossible. 

Tagged: Chores, Shower, Toddlers

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Danielle Rivenbark
April 1, 2016
Risk Management

A Blast at Hershey Park - A Study Tours Story

Danielle Rivenbark
April 1, 2016
Risk Management

Here's a story that I will most certainly never forget. During my second summer working with Rider University's Study Tours program we had an unfortunate set of circumstances arise that led us to change our itinerary with our students. 

Tagged: risk management, Rider University, Study Tours

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 28, 2016
Family

Love that melts your heart

Danielle Rivenbark
March 28, 2016
Family

Enjoy the sweet moments while you can. The love that comes from a child can often melt your heart. I know it did mine. 

Tagged: Family, Love

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 25, 2016
Event List

7 Things to Hate About Event Planners

Danielle Rivenbark
March 25, 2016
Event List

Has your event planner figured out how to clone themselves? Probably not but it does make you wonder how they do it all. 

Tagged: Event planner

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 21, 2016
Technology

Raising the Touchscreen Generation

Danielle Rivenbark
March 21, 2016
Technology

How much screen time is too much?

Tagged: Connected, Technology, Touchscreen Generation

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 18, 2016
Risk Management

You are issued a tornado warning... now what?

Danielle Rivenbark
March 18, 2016
Risk Management

Don't get caught without a plan!

Tagged: risk management, weather, Tornado

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 14, 2016
Family, Postpartum depression

Love never fails, even if sometimes we do

Danielle Rivenbark
March 14, 2016
Family, Postpartum depression

Sometimes we are shaken and broken. Sometimes we harbor feelings we wish we didn't. Having faith in my partner in crime made everything easier, even when I didn't think it would. 

Tagged: Early Parenthood, Family

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 11, 2016
Work-life balance

Family and Profession

Danielle Rivenbark
March 11, 2016
Work-life balance

Do you involve your family in your work events? 

Tagged: Family, work-life balance

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 7, 2016
Baby Stuff

His, Mine, Ours, and Theirs... Mostly Theirs

Danielle Rivenbark
March 7, 2016
Baby Stuff

When you have kids, you give up the right to most of your "stuff". Enjoy this story about just that!

Tagged: Baby Items, Blankets, Ownership

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Danielle Rivenbark
March 4, 2016
Feedback

Thank You for Yelling At Me

Danielle Rivenbark
March 4, 2016
Feedback

Sometimes getting yelled out causes a chain for improvement.

Tagged: Feedback, criticism, event feedback

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