Thanksgiving In Rochester

Happy Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, celebrate gratitude, and create cherished memories. For moms, it can also be one of the busiest holidays of the year! Between planning meals, decorating, and finding ways to keep kids entertained, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But with a little planning and a few creative ideas, Thanksgiving can be enjoyable for the whole family—even for mom! Here are some practical tips to help you organize the day and make it fun, along with family-friendly events and activities that will add warmth and excitement to your Thanksgiving celebration.

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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.