Red Stick Mom

From One NICU Momma To Another :: You Are Not Alone My first pregnancy was completely normal … until it wasn’t. I could not wait to give birth to my first biological child. Having been in education for nearly a decade at that point, finishing the upbringing of a former student due to a tragic loss, and being blessed with a bonus daughter, I felt more than up for the challenge. I was fully invested in my prenatal care. I attended every doctor’s appointment, asked questions, and tried my best to be mindful of what I ate. Nothing about my pregnancy was out of the norm, and by all accounts I would go to term and deliver a perfectly healthy little...

Best Places To Watch LSU Football In Baton Rouge Living in the heart of Louisiana's Tiger Country makes football season even that much more exciting - especially when LSU takes the field. Whether you are a long-time diehard fan or just visiting town for the game, there’s no shortage of great places to watch LSU Football in Baton Rouge. From sprawling sports bars with extensive beer menus and mouth-watering bites to bistros with house specialties and creative cocktails, these are some of the city’s best spots to kick back and enjoy an exciting evening watching The Fighting Tigers battle it out on the field. If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we also have you covered. There is everything...

True Life Mom Confession :: “I’m A Member Of The Beyhive” It all started back in 1998 when I first saw the music video for Destiny Child’s “No, No, No (Part 2).” The catchy hip hop beat, the lyrics and the four young sirens singing them had teenage me hooked from that point on. While the group line up changed over the years going from four girls to “DC-3,” the standout star was always Beyoncé. She was beautiful but also down to earth with a cute country accent that was relatable to Southern girls like me. Before I knew it, I was a member of the Beyhive! Not in the obsessive Swarm kind of way, but I've followed her career from her...

September Is Suicide Prevention Month :: Sharing Traeh Thyssen’s Story September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness and discuss this tough topic that we simply don’t talk about enough. It’s a month to remember those who have died by suicide and to spread hope and information to those who are facing battles now or may in the future. Many of my photography clients become like family, but none more quickly than the Thyssens. They were one of the first families to book my services when I started my business and oh the fun we had during their first session wandering around downtown Baton Rouge together for hours! We were planning our second session for the fall....

Jumping Into The Fall Spirit With Your Loved Ones Fall in love with some of these cozy, fun creative ideas to get you into the fall spirit. Pull out those fall decorations and start setting out those pumpkins and lanterns, and let’s get in the mood for autumn. Don’t forget to have your little ones join in on the fun. I have put together 42 ways you can get into the fall spirit from decor, baking, and even threw in some fall fun festivities. Decor/ambience  Light some fall scented candles. Place pumpkins around your home.  Lay out warm tone pillows and throws. Hang a wreath. Decorate your mantle. Switch out your table with Autumn decor. Switch out those hand soaps for...