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We at Red Stick Mom share guides to Baton Rouge that cover a wide range of interests, needs, and situations. One of our most popular posts is our tips for visiting Baton Rouge with kids. We make navigating the greater Baton Rouge area as easy as possible! Whether you are looking for where kids eat free in Baton Rouge or need to plan a birthday party, Red Stick Mom has you covered-even as a new mom! Being a new mom in town. Moving is hard. Moving more than 500 miles from your friends and family with a 9 month old is scary. Being the new mom in town is, in a word, terrifying. When my husband and I made the decision...

Our guides to Baton Rouge cover a wide range of interests, needs, and situations. One of our most popular posts is our tips for visiting Baton Rouge with kids. We make navigating the greater Baton Rouge area as easy as possible! Whether you are looking for where kids eat free in Baton Rouge or need to plan a birthday party, Red Stick Mom has you covered. A visit to the pumpkin patch is a must. There are those fun activities that I always hear about but never do. Well, finally, I did it! At the first sign of fall, I loaded up the girls and made the quick trip to Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch in Hammond. When we arrived, the nicest lady...

  Whether you are planning to visit Baton Rouge for a quick weekend or have a longer trip planned, Red Stick Mom is your one stop website for enjoying Baton Rouge with kids. If you need things to do with kids in Baton Rouge during summer, or are looking for the best splash pad in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. Whether you need to entertain the kids indoors in Baton Rouge or prefer hiking adventures in the great outdoors, our goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for Baton Rouge parents. Must Have Summer Passes, Memberships, and Deals in Baton Rouge The summer is here, and we are all about it. Especially if we can make the most of...

As a mom of 2 boys who LOVE to read, we find ourselves making a trip to the library in Baton Rouge at least once a week. And during the summer, we pretty much live at the library. Here are some tips and tricks to navigating the library like a pro. 1) Have a designated library tote. It’s a great place to store books ready to be returned, and when it’s time to go to the library, you’re not rummaging through mounds of toys/bookshelves to locate them. Also, it’s nice to have a bag handy when you’re at the library and you’ve got kids hurling books at you left and right. Lastly, it establishes a limit on books, “Sorry kids,...

There are so many family-friendly places in and around Baton Rouge. Here are 5 of my favorite hidden gems you should check out! Frenchtown Road Conservation Area: You've heard about Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, but have you heard about this one? Stretching over 497 acres, BREC also operates this conservation area. Families can either hike over three miles of trails in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest with the view of a swamp and forest. Coming soon will be a new Nature Station Facility. Pack a backpack with snacks, lunch, binoculars, and more for a day in nature! Cheeky Monkey's: Get some work done with free WiFi, enjoy free coffee while the kiddos play inside a contained, indoor playground? Yes, please! Not only is this...