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Christmas Decorating: Pinterest is Probably the Enemy

December 10, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

It’s December! Now that Thanksgiving is over, I give you permission to celebrate Christmas. (As if you needed it.) It’s time to candy stripe EVERYTHING! I’ll be completely honest – aside from our Christmas tree, the stockings, and a giant jar of colorful glass ornaments I set out by our fireplace, my Christmas decorating skills…

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Party On, Excellent: Navigating the Guest List

November 3, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

I have to confess: kids’ parties wear. me. out. But not necessarily for the reasons you think. Sure, it’s exhausting just to watch (let alone corral) a dozen toddlers souped up on cupcakes and ice cream, though that’s not what tires me anymore – I’m prepared for that kind of energy-suck. What makes me weary…

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Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

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