Christmas

For five solid years, I was strong. For five years, I didn’t cave. I said I wasn’t doing it and I kept my foot down. I had some really good reasons for my anti-elf stance. Mainly, I didn’t want any unnecessary responsibility and I viewed Elf on the Shelf as one more chore that clogged up the couple of peaceful hours after my kids' bedtime. My to do list is already a mile long and steadily not getting accomplished, I would be crazy to add anything else.   For five years, I watched other parents create so much magic and so many fun memories with their elves. I watched via Facebook as all of my parent friends created some really magical times...

It’s that time of year again. Whether you’re the family that waits to put up the Christmas tree after Thanksgiving or immediately after Halloween, the warmth of the holiday season is certainly in the air! Here’s a list of things my family does to delight in some Christmas cheer. Twinkling Lights There’s a brief window of time with the weather before the cold snap hits in the month of December where it’s pleasant to be outside. One of the first things we do is visit the lights at the Baton Rouge General Hospital on Bluebonnet. It’s about a 10-20 minute visit. If we go early enough, we like to drive around the neighborhoods afterwards and find the best decorated home while...

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Toddlers are adorable, toddlers are magical, and toddlers love everything. They also tend to be destructive to themselves, their siblings, and the homes they reside in. So here are some ideas for toddlers that are not a passive-aggressive message of revenge to their tired, hardworking parents. Tonies Happy Nappers (They are Cringey COLORFUL, but kids do appreciate an infomercial they have memorized. Marketing works, Disney Jr.) Kitchen Doll Changing Table Station Garden center Arcade Tent Kids Lounge Chair Bike Folding Wagon Squishies Costumes Fishing Pole Educational Toy Rocket Launcher Light-up Tracing Pad Dinosaur Eggs Mess-free Markers Magnetic Tiles Spill-proof sippy cups (preferably the brand they already use. You can never have enough sippy cups.) Non-glitter Bath Bombs  Ask toddlers. They will tell...

At Red Stick Mom has ideas on how to keep a strong circle of friends and family, whether it’s ways to bring new people into your life or how to keep toxic people out of your life. We’ve also got thoughts on how to find time for marriage and relationships while maintaining a tough schedule. The women at Red Stick Mom are Baton Rouge moms who understand the pressure of raising kids while also trying to make marriage work! They are willing to share everything from the book that will change your sex life, to what it’s like to raise kids as a single mom, to navigating grief amidst your marriage and motherhood. We also know how much fun the Christmas...