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Danielle Rivenbark
February 14, 2017
Holidays

I used to think love was about...

Danielle Rivenbark
February 14, 2017
Holidays

Is it the flowers, or something more?

Tagged: Family, Love, valentine's day

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Danielle Rivenbark
February 6, 2017
Marriage

My House Husband

Danielle Rivenbark
February 6, 2017
Marriage

He tried to be "Mr. Mom" and he did it better than me. 

Tagged: Husband, Marriage

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 16, 2017
Potty Training

We Potty Trained Our Son And Then He Did This...

Danielle Rivenbark
January 16, 2017
Potty Training

Read about the unintended consequence of potty training our toddler. 

Tagged: Potty Training

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Danielle Rivenbark
January 1, 2017
Holidays

My 2017 Momolutions

Danielle Rivenbark
January 1, 2017
Holidays

2017 will be the best year yet! Read more to find out how I'm going to make it so. 

Tagged: Holidays, Momolutions, New Year's Resolutions, Happy New Year

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Danielle Rivenbark
December 31, 2016
Holiday

What's your NYE hashtag?

Danielle Rivenbark
December 31, 2016
Holiday

Hashtags for events!

Tagged: New Year's Eve, Hashtag, Holidays

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Danielle Rivenbark
December 16, 2016
Security

Planners Beware: Don't Get Scammed

Danielle Rivenbark
December 16, 2016
Security

Event planners beware of those that try and take advantage of your people pleasing nature. You don't want to fall for a scam.

Tagged: security, scam, scammer

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Danielle Rivenbark
November 21, 2016
sports

The Pre-Pregnancy Agreement Clause

Danielle Rivenbark
November 21, 2016
sports

What did you make your spouse agree to before you had your children? Did they have to pull for a certain sports team? One household I know made it non-negotiable. 

Tagged: sports

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Danielle Rivenbark
November 14, 2016
Travel

We Are Being Held Hostage By Our Toddler... Help Us!

Danielle Rivenbark
November 14, 2016
Travel

We are trapped and can't leave the house!

Tagged: Travel

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Danielle Rivenbark
November 9, 2016
Election

I Voted #WithHer and He Voted to #MakeAmericaGreatAgain

Danielle Rivenbark
November 9, 2016
Election

I live in a household divided. Every four years during this time my husband and I are at odds. There are days where we can have candid conversations about our political differences. Other days we can't speak about it at all. And sometimes I feel like I am fighting for my marriage. 

Tagged: Election

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Danielle Rivenbark
November 7, 2016
Gifts

He Even Took a Picture With It!

Danielle Rivenbark
November 7, 2016
Gifts

Sometimes you just can't trust kids with secrets. 

Tagged: Surprise, Gifts

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Danielle Rivenbark
November 4, 2016
Study Tours

I'm Going to Rider University

Danielle Rivenbark
November 4, 2016
Study Tours

A recall of why headcounts are important. 

Tagged: Study Tours, Rider University

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Danielle Rivenbark
October 31, 2016
Holidays

Halloween: Themed Costumes

Danielle Rivenbark
October 31, 2016
Holidays

Anyone else have a love for themed costumes? Maybe it's just me, but I adore it. 

Tagged: Costumes, Halloween

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Danielle Rivenbark
October 28, 2016
Holiday

DIY Halloween Decorations

Danielle Rivenbark
October 28, 2016
Holiday

For all my crafty and not-so-crafty friends out there. Here are my favorite easy DIY Halloween decorations from Pinterest this year. 

Tagged: Halloween

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Danielle Rivenbark
October 24, 2016
Mealtime

Cooking Up a Different Perspective on Gender Norms

Danielle Rivenbark
October 24, 2016
Mealtime

You mean dads can cook too? And sometimes moms don't like to cook? Shocking I know!

Tagged: Gender norms, Cooking

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Danielle Rivenbark
October 21, 2016
SGMP

Southeast Regional Education Conference 2017 Reboot

Danielle Rivenbark
October 21, 2016
SGMP

2017 conference that shouldn't be missed!

Tagged: Conferences, SGMP, SGMPSREC2017

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