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Danielle Rivenbark
August 15, 2016
Funny Story

You can't put the genie back in the bottle

Danielle Rivenbark
August 15, 2016
Funny Story

When you unleash the toddler, you can't easily undo it. 

Tagged: Family, Funny Story

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Danielle Rivenbark
August 12, 2016
Working with Employees

You mean those people from college didn't just go away?

Danielle Rivenbark
August 12, 2016
Working with Employees

We all know "those" people that look busy, but you're not actually sure what they do. 

Tagged: Co-workers, Committees, Group work

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Danielle Rivenbark
August 8, 2016
Sleep

Sleep is for the weak

Danielle Rivenbark
August 8, 2016
Sleep

When someone asks about your new baby the first thing they usually ask is, "Are you getting any sleep?" Anyone that has kids should already know the answer to this. Read more about my experience with sleep. 

Tagged: Sleep

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Danielle Rivenbark
August 5, 2016
Study Tours, Customer Service

I will sleep in the garden! - A Study Tours Story

Danielle Rivenbark
August 5, 2016
Study Tours, Customer Service

Enjoy a story from the Study Tours vault. 

Tagged: Study Tours, Customer service, clients, Rider University

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Danielle Rivenbark
August 1, 2016
Clothing

The Tuxedo Racket

Danielle Rivenbark
August 1, 2016
Clothing

The tuxedo rental cost how much? There had to be a better solution. 

Tagged: Money, Tuxedo, Wedding

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 28, 2016
Event List, Event Professional

What qualities make a masterful event planner?

Danielle Rivenbark
July 28, 2016
Event List, Event Professional

Going from good to great is something that most people in their profession strive for and event planning is no different. So what makes a regular event planner a masterful one?

Tagged: Qualities, Event planner

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 25, 2016
Development

Everything was fine until now

Danielle Rivenbark
July 25, 2016
Development

A story about perspective to keep my worried self less worried. 

Tagged: Funny Stories, Milestones, Speech Development

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 22, 2016
Technology

Out of Office... But Why?

Danielle Rivenbark
July 22, 2016
Technology

Why should you put up your out of office? 

Tagged: email, technology

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 18, 2016
Family

There will come a day

Danielle Rivenbark
July 18, 2016
Family

Enjoy the moment like it's your last, because there will come a day when you don't get to provide comfort to your kids the same way you did when they were babies. 

Tagged: Connected, Early Parenthood, Love

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 15, 2016
Event Professional

"Expo Joe" leaves a lasting impression

Danielle Rivenbark
July 15, 2016
Event Professional

Words of wisdom from a seasoned event professional has steered my career into its current state.

Tagged: Event planner

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 11, 2016
Family

He Said What About Having Kids?!?!?!?!

Danielle Rivenbark
July 11, 2016
Family

Yes, my husband again stars in my blog front and center. I hope you enjoy!

Tagged: Love, He said what

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Danielle Rivenbark
July 6, 2016
Protocol

Fun with Flags!

Danielle Rivenbark
July 6, 2016
Protocol
Fun with Flags!

The US flag comes with its own code. Learn more about the do's and don'ts with displaying the US flag. 

Tagged: Protocol, Flags, Flag Etiquette, NC SGMP, SGMP

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Danielle Rivenbark
June 27, 2016
Tips and Tricks

Flying with 2 Kids Under 2

Danielle Rivenbark
June 27, 2016
Tips and Tricks

It was an adventure, and it required some strategic planning, but I survived flying with 2 under 2. 

Tagged: flying, tips, travel with kids, travel with young kids, flying with 2 kids under 2

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Danielle Rivenbark
June 19, 2016
Family

Words of Wisdom Only Dad Can Provide

Danielle Rivenbark
June 19, 2016
Family

A tribute to my dad on Father's Day. The words of wisdom continue to be valuable to me each and every day. 

Tagged: Parental Advice

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Danielle Rivenbark
June 13, 2016
pregnancy

Epidural or Natural Labor? Pros and Cons

Danielle Rivenbark
June 13, 2016
pregnancy

What is your preference for baby delivery? Natural or epidural? Having delivered using both methods I have a preference and it might surprise you.  

Tagged: Labor, pregnancy, Preparing for birth, epidural, natural labor

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