Jackie R.
Jackie is the Founder of Rochester Mom Collective. She grew up in Ohio and moved to California to work in film where she had lots of adventures on movie sets. She met her husband in Hollywood and they moved to the San Francisco Bay Area shortly after getting married. In San Francisco, Jackie found work at a medical clinic where she gathered parenting resources for new moms in need. After being on the West Coast for fifteen years, they moved with their three children to the Rochester area to be near family. Jackie has operated her own photography business, Jackie Rutan Photography, for ten years. Jackie enjoys her quality time with friends and family, fellowshipping at her church and drinking iced coffee.
To My Sons On Valentine’s Day
There is a box in my closet that is full of treasures.
It is filled with drawings, hand prints and many cards of crayon-drawed hearts with scribbles of "Mom". My younger son, you are...
50 Valentine’s Day Gift Basket Ideas For Kids
Valentine's Day sure has changed since I was a kid. Growing up, Valentine's Day was for cards and heart boxes of candy. Today, the holiday now has matching family pajamas. I try not to...
50 Things To Do During Winter Break
As someone who did not grow up in New York, it still feels odd to me that Winter Break happens in February instead of having a second week of Christmas Break, but I may...
February Building Up Challenge
At Rochester Mom Collective, we started 2024 off with intentionally building up positive habits that will help our well-being and allow us to build up our families and homes too. Each month, we are...
10 Chocolate Makers In Rochester
At Rochester Mom Collective, we want to support local Rochester businesses and we are excited to share with you these 10 Chocolate Makers In Rochester. These businesses are right here in our city, dishing...
How To Make A Hot Chocolate Bar
When it is cold out, it's the perfect time to whip up some hot chocolate! Making your own Hot Chocolate Bar is a fun winter activity to do with your kids, a party theme...
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
If there is a gateway soup to soup cooking, it is Chicken Tortilla Soup. It actually feels like it shouldn't be this easy. Chicken Tortilla Soup is delicious, made with chicken, corn, diced tomatoes,...
Rochester Businesses With Unique Buffalo Gear
It's that time of year again! And there are a few places with unique apparel and merchandise showcasing Rochester's favorite football team that moms should know about. Check out what makes these local businesses...
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Chicken broth is so good for you and easy to dish up in this easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe! Great to make when family members aren't feeling well or it's just cold outside. Here...
Easy Chili Recipe
In the winter, I am always happy to make chili. It is an easy, satisfying dinner and we normally have leftovers. You can make chili quickly on the stovetop or throw the cooked meat...