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Making An Impact In The Capital City A new year brings fresh aspirations and opportunities for growth. Whether you're diving into self-care or striving to become a better parent, many of us are eager to embrace a new challenge with full force. If your New Year’s resolution includes becoming more involved in your community, or you’re simply a mom looking for a community, here are some local organizations that are making a meaningful impact in the Capital City and beyond. The Safety Place -  Louisiana’s only nonprofit focused on child safety and injury prevention, The Safety Place includes nationally certified child passenger safety experts who educate families on proper car seat use and installation. They also help young drivers prepare for the...

Swim Lessons in Baton Rouge If you are looking for swim lessons in Baton Rouge, this guide to Baton Rouge swim schools and instructors is updated as of January 2023. If there is a Baton Rouge swim school (or private swim lesson option in the Baton Rouge area) missing, drop us a comment! We have pools in our backyards or at a friend's house and often take vacations to lakes or beaches. Water safety is so important when it comes to our kids, and it's never too early for them to learn. For many of us, it's hard to imagine experiencing a near-drowning incident, like one Red Stick parent shares. Having CPR training and being aware of what dry drowning looks...

IT'S HERE! King cake season is upon us, and both grocery stores and bakeries alike are stocking their shelves with the most delicious southern sweet treats of the year. And just in time, too, influencing us to cheat on our New Year’s Resolutions, piece by delectable piece. Some of us have to be extra careful when indulging in these scrumptious sweets. Whether we have a medical condition preventing us from spoiling ourselves with decedent desserts, or we are restricting our choices because we are sticking to rigorous diet routines, we are begging for healthy alternatives to arguably the most coveted cakes in our city. Be sure to check out the Mardi Gras Guide for a list of all parades and activities, grab...

Where to Find the Best King Cakes in Baton Rouge Are you a huge fan of those cinnamon-flavored dough rounds covered in sweet green, gold, and purple sugar or icing? It is hard not to be a huge fan when you live in Louisiana. It is officially Carnival season, and we are here for it all! If you are looking for one of Louisiana's best desserts, we got you covered.  You can enjoy all the feels of Mardi Gras without having to travel to New Orleans. Maybe you are planning to throw a Mardi Gras party this year. We've put together a guide of where you can grab your king cake around the Baton Rouge area, our 2025 Guide to King Cakes Around Baton...

The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of 2024 As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you. We also wanted to share the 10 most popular blog posts of 2024, determined by page views. They are stories of faith, humor, loss, marriage, motherhood and so much more. We hope you enjoy re-visiting them as much as we did. The Best of Red Stick Mom :: Top 10 Posts of 2024 1. The Best Breakfast Casserole Recipe for Christmas Morning If you have kids that are picky eaters, then you know that we have to find creative ways to make sure that...