Arts and Crafts

Looking for indoor activities in Baton Rouge? Look no further! There is no shortage of things to do with kids in Baton Rouge in general, but sometimes you specifically need an indoor activity. Whether it’s too hot or too rainy, here are Red Stick Mom’s top picks for family-friendly indoor activities in Baton Rouge.  Bring on the LSU crafting fun with this how to make bouncy balls: LSU Style! Bouncy balls ... all kids love them. They can be rolled around, bounced, and thrown through the air. Making bouncy balls at home is even more fun. This following activity will have your kids feeling like a scientist in the kitchen, LSU fan style. If you aren't an LSU fan, that is alright....

Here at Red Stick Mom, we offer dozens of ideas from diverse perspectives in our mom hacks, tips and tricks category. Curious how to freshen up your skin routine? We suggest you try slugging. Looking for a faster way to fix your hair? Try the lazy mom’s guide to hair. Wondering if there’s a better way to cook bacon? Try this mom hack for cooking the best bacon ever and thank us later. What’s motherhood without perfecting your bacon, are we right? That’s the kind of content our Mom hacks, tips and tricks section highlights.  That said, not all of Red Stick Mom’s mom hacks, tips and tricks are about fixing food or mom’s self care. Maybe you are looking...

I went to an allergist appointment a while back and he asked me a series of questions about home, work, and life. They were all things I expected, but near the end of the interview, he asked, so other than working and caring for a toddler what do you do, what are your hobbies? (apparently, people have hobbies that can introduce allergens) Hobbies? Who has time for hobbies? I think I muttered something about going to the gym, but it got me thinking. Here are some hobbies I've tried and how they went, or didn't, as well as some reasons to give them a try. Photography- I loved taking pictures as a kid and took photography classes. I had a...

There’s only a few things in life that I’m “extra” about, and one of them is dress-up days for my kids. I truly love when my children come home from school with a flyer about an upcoming themed-dress day. It might be Book Character Day, Star Wars Day, Crazy Hair Day, or Dress like a President Day – all I see is a good project! Truthfully, I haven’t come across a theme that I couldn’t handle with my trusty hot glue gun, a trip to the local thrift store, and some out of the box thinking. Pinterest Inspiration for the Win I want my kids to participate in everything, so my first go-to for ideas is Pinterest. Living in the era...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Party Time of Baton Rouge.  Let the Good Times Roll at Home With Party Time It’s January, which in Louisiana means Mardi Gras season is here! I’ll admit, I was bummed to have Mardi Gras parades and festivities cancelled this year. So, I tried to figure out how we could “Laissez les bon temps rouler a la maison” or “Let the good times roll at home” this year! I decided to visit our local Party Time on Bluebonnet by Airline Hwy and was so impressed by the selection of Mardi Gras house décor! Walking down aisle after aisle, they have everything from table clothes, ribbon/mesh, wreaths, signs, masks, plates, cups, throws and so much...