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Any mom is on the lookout for places to go and things to do when you’re searching for something fun (or needed) to do with (and without) the kids around Baton Rouge. Here are some great finds in Prairieville I have stumbled on along the way: Fun Kid Activities: Southern Oaks Athletic Club :: Cozy, welcoming gym with childcare. Great pool, and always offers family fun events here and there. Anytime you can dine on chicken nuggets poolside with happy kids in tow, all is well. Did I mention childcare?! Jump and Jive :: You sit, and the kids play on the many, many inflatables. Yay for an indoor play date! Lil Bambinos Playtorium :: If it’s raining or too...

There are so many things to do with kids in Baton Rouge year-round! Whether you are visiting Baton Rouge with kids or you live in and around Baton Rouge year-round, there are tons of kid-friendly outings to choose from as well as swimming lessons when that warmer weather hits! It is easy raising red stick kids with a NOLA heart here in Baton Rouge! My husband and I were born and raised in New Orleans and moved to the Red Stick in Aug 2005, one week before Katrina…darn you hurricane!...but that’s a whole other story. Our original plan was to move back to NOLA in December after football season was over (my husband was a football coach), so he could join the...

Over the years, my husband and I have enjoyed going to Juban’s for date nights, especially for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. We loved the old-school feel and the classic cajun go-to's: their gumbo is one of our favorites in town with a perfect dark roux! We also thought it was a great location for several business functions we attended for my husband’s work. Needless to say, I was really bummed when I saw Juban’s was closing last year then pleasantly surprised when it was because of renovations and a re-opening just a few weeks ago. When our friends from out of town were coming to visit, I knew we had to try out Juban’s for a double...

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...