Christmas

Making {Easy} Elf Traditions I know the Elf holds really high feelings, loathing, loving, disdain, joy. That's fine, you do you. At my house, I LOVE the Elf! Not for behavioral reasons, but because of the magic and joy I can foster. Being a creative, coming up with Elf joy come really easy to me. That being said, our Elf isn't behavior based or naughty, they are just fun and full of magic! But that's not what we're here to talk about. There are some things our Elf does every year and that also helps knock down the days I have to plan Elf-capades. I'm here to share some of our Elf traditions with all of you, maybe you'll adopt a...

Keeping Kids Happy During The Holidays Oh how I love the holidays!!! My kids love the holidays too. We love to visit family for the holidays and bask in the love and activities. My parents always take the boys around to look at the beautiful Christmas lights. Sometimes, my parents drive the boys around to look for Santa flying in the sky. We make handmade ornaments every single year. I love our Christmas tree so much. There are so many wonderful memories captured in those ornaments. But the most important thing besides the reason for the season is maintaining our joy. Everyone is different. Some of us are extroverts and some aren’t. I’m unsure about one of us. So the holiday...

A Magical Christmas :: An Appreciation For The Mom Who Made It Special As an adult, I often find myself reflecting on the cherished memories of Christmases past. Each holiday season, the warmth and wonder of my childhood Christmases come rushing back, and it's impossible not to feel a profound sense of gratitude for the woman who made it all possible – my mom. Oddly enough, she is not fully captivated by all things Christmas. She prefers to sing carols in July and to skip the frenzy the holidays can bring. However, like most things regarding my mom, she is always selfless in taking stellar care of others, meticulously attending to their needs and interests. She always gave me the...

The 2023 Guide to Baton Rouge Holiday Events Are you visiting Baton Rouge with kids or looking for fun things to do with kids in the Baton Rouge area? The holiday season in Baton Rouge is beyond joyful for families; there are dozens of holiday events for families in the area! ‘Tis the season to shop, see lights, build gingerbread houses, and so much more in Baton Rouge! Make sure to add these exciting Baton Rouge holiday events to your family’s calendar this year. Some event details are still unfolding, so check back often for the most up-to-date information for celebrating the holidays in Baton Rouge. If you are looking for the best Christmas light displays or Baton Rouge area neighborhoods with...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored but we LOVE to bring you info about the best holiday events around! Looking for a complete list of Baton Rouge, family friendly, holiday fun? Check out the Red Stick Mom guide HERE.  Don't Miss Pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Barn Hill Preserve! Pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Barn Hill Preserve is the perfect opportunity to plan your Christmas Card photos with Santa! Barn Hill Preserve will have beautiful Christmas decor as well as holiday photo ops for you and your family to enjoy! This event is bound to make the holiday spirit come to life! 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐘 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐎! The event occurs every Saturday and Sunday from November...