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Disclosure :: A very special thank you to the sponsors that have made this giveaway possible and to our loyal readers, especially Children's Hospital New Orleans. We wish you all a very Happy Mother's Day and we cannot wait to see who WINS this awesome giveaway package!  Red Stick Moms Are Worth Celebrating :: A Mother's Day Giveaway Extravaganza! Red Stick Mom is thrilled to share with you an awesome line up of Mother's Day gifts – many of which are from local companies! Even better, ONE lucky reader will win ALL the prizes (valued at over $3,300+)! We are overjoyed that we are able to spoil one lucky winner for Mother's Day this year. Now, let’s dish about these amazing...

Dear HGTV - It's Not You, It's Me {My Open Breakup Letter} Dear HGTV, This is very hard for me to say, but I think it's time for us to take a break. Before I explain further, please know that it's not you, it's me. You've been a huge part of my life for so long, from the early days of "Flip or Flop" to the glory days of Chip and Joanna Gaines, and now I find myself enchanted by the many spinoff shows featuring couples tackling renovations. Through the years, you've inspired countless ideas in me, pushing me to aim for those vaulted ceilings of my renovation dreams, and for that, I am thankful. But as you know, there's been someone...

What You Need to Know If You’re Heading to Strawberry Fest We’ve had our eye on the Strawberry Festival for a while and we were determined to make it happen. If we could manage with an infant and a toddler, you can, but we learned some things along the way. The Ponchatoula event is this weekend, April 12-14, at Memorial Park on North 6th Street. It’s the largest, free harvest festival in Louisiana, held each April. This is the 52nd year of celebrating local strawberry farmers and non-profits. The Schedule Now, the times are different each day and each day offers various attractions. Friday: 12 p.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.- 11 p.m. with a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. Strawberry eating contest starts at 1:45 on the...

Best Baton Rouge Family Photographers Capturing family memories via photographs that will last a lifetime is super important - on that we can surely agree quickly! That said, making time for family photos, choosing outfits, deciding on locations, and choosing an actual photographer and making the leap to schedule them takes a little more time. Our hope is that this guide to the BEST Baton Rouge family photographers makes your life a little easier and takes some of that guess work off of your (sometimes very busy) plate. Also, a friendly PSA :: Don't hesitate to get in the picture, mama! Gather up your confidence and make sure YOU appear in these memories with your family!  The premier Red Stick Mom family...

Looking for more fun to add to your family's summer calendar in 2024? We have you covered when it comes to summer camps, swimming lessons, and splash pads, pools and water parks around Baton Rouge. How about Vacation Bible School (VBS)? Local churches put on these camp-like events featuring Bible lessons, crafts, food, and more for kids all across Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. We have compiled a guide of Vacation Bible Schools in and around Baton Rouge. Don't miss out on the fun! Vacation Bible Schools In & Around Baton Rouge Baton Rouge The Chapel :: June 10-14 Church of the King :: June 3-7 Grace Life Fellowship :: June 24-27 Harvest Church :: July 15-19 Healing Place Church :: June 11-13 Istrouma :: July 8-11 Jefferson Baptist...