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Quick & Easy Healthy Salmon Recipe I have put together the perfect healthy salmon recipe that takes only 45 minutes or less to cook. This sheet pan salmon is perfect for those busy nights when you need a quick and easy dinner. Prepping the night before Prepping your salmon and vegetables the night before is the perfect way to save time. Marinate your salmon. Season your salmon to your liking making sure it is fully coated with the mixture and store in a ziplock bag overnight. Clean, cut and peel all vegetables and store them in a container as well. This will save a lot of time and make your night much smoother. Here’s a list of ingredients use to prepare this meal...

Mom's Me Time :: Binge Worthy Series If you’re like me, there’s no better part of the day than when your kids are settled in their rooms, tucked into bed and it’s time for some quality ME time. Usually, I find solace in a hot bath, a glass of wine, and of course a mini tv binge that often times leaves me staying up too late and absolutely exhausted the next day. Is the sleepiness of the next day worth it? OF COURSE IT IS! Here are 6 of my absolute favorite, very binge worthy shows. 1. Grey’s Anatomy :: Y’all, this is my safe show. The one I could watch a million times and still come back to time and time...

Embrace Your Child’s Superhero Every child is a superhero. They can’t fly or have superhuman strength (Mohammad Ali came close as a baby). But they’re good at so many things that sometimes we, as adults, don’t pay attention to. That doesn’t make it any less amazing. Their pride brings so much joy. Their joy brings adults so much happiness.  Here are 5 ways I celebrate my superheroes achievements :: The amazing flips. I can’t be the only one who screams with excitement and claps when their kid does a half flip. They’re also so proud. And it’s contagious. Maybe the half flip roll it IS the best thing you’ve ever seen. The beginning-to-read reader who stops at every word but is...

The Holy Twelve :: Louisiana Festival Essentials As a mom of two small children attending festivals in South Louisiana, it's essential to be prepared for a day of fun and potential challenges. Here's a list of tried and true festival essentials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience :: Stroller or Wagon :: If your children are still young, a sturdy stroller or wagon will keep them secure and make it easier to navigate crowded festival grounds. Wagons are also useful for storing festival food or crafts you snag along the way. Sun Protection :: Pack sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your family's skin from the sun's harmful rays. Don't forget sunglasses, hats, and lightweight clothing...

2024 Red Stick Mom Teacher of the Year :: Nominate YOUR Favorite Teacher TODAY! There are not enough ways to say THANK YOU for all that our beloved teachers have done for us and our children, especially over the last few years. Thank you for your flexibility, thank you for you putting in extra hours, thank you for coming up with creative lesson plans to keep your students engaged, thank you for spending your hard-earned money on classroom supplies. Thank you for your unending devotion to our children and our families. One small way we thought we could extend our appreciation is to honor one very deserving teacher with our 2024 Red Stick Mom Teacher of the Year title! Whether s/he...