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Living in Baton Rouge, it’s no surprise that our community knows how to celebrate! From the excitement of New Year’s to the patriotic pride of Independence Day, and the magic of Christmas, the holidays are a time for our city to shine.

Red Stick Mom is your go-to resource for all things holidays in Baton Rouge. From festive parades to family-friendly activities, we’ve got everything you need to make the season unforgettable!

Our guides and blog posts have everything a Baton Rouge mom needs to celebrate in style. Explore our guide to Easter egg hunts and fun truck or treat ideas to our  Ultimate Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping Guide , and tips for making Mardi Gras wagons for kids.

From neighborhood light displays and spectacular holiday lights festival to our holiday events guide Red Stick Mom is the ultimate Christmas resource for moms in Baton Rouge. Discover guides, blog posts, and event calendar to help you fully enjoy the holiday season.

If it’s a holiday in Baton Rouge, you can count on fun for the whole family. Whether you’re planning for St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, looking for the best spot to catch Fourth of July fireworks, or ringing in the New Year, Red Stick Mom has you covered.

Discover all the tips, ideas, news, and reviews you need to make every holiday and season unforgettable with Red Stick Mom. It’s your go-to resource for helping moms create the perfect celebrations!

The Best Restaurants To Try On Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is right around the corner. To make it a little easy for you and your special one, I have listed some great intimate restaurants that would be perfect for that special night. A few of these restaurants are also offering a special menu for Valentine’s Day. I also included a special event held at one of the restaurants for a Daddy and Daughter dinner with a kid friendly menu. Here’s a list of Restaurants :: Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar Supper Club BR 18 STEAK Supper Club BR Texas de Brazil *on February 14th Texas de Brazil will extend their hours from 4pm-10pm J. Alexander's Restaurant Ruth’s Chris Steak House Tallulah Crafted...
Let’s Celebrate Black History Month!! We celebrate Black History Month the entire month of February. It’s so refreshing to learn about our history. This gives us a chance to celebrate who we are, study those that came before us, and investigate historical patterns. We learn about historical events that shaped the world and those that are hidden. We learn about leaders and their sacrifices.  Carter G. Woodson was devoted to showcasing the contributions of Black Americans. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week on the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (12th) and Frederick Douglass (14th). Woodson's concept was later expanded into Black History Month. Every year for Black History Month, my boys and I choose...
Let The Good Times Roll :: My Favorite King Cakes It’s the best time of the year ... Mardi Gras!! Everyone loves king cake. Are you wondering where you can find the most delicious king cakes in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area? Well, I have listed some of the best bakeries that offer freshly baked king cakes. Would you like to send a family or friend some delicious king cake? Some of these bakeries offer shipping as well. It’s a great way to tell your loved ones Happy Mardi Gras!! Gambino's Bakery  Gambino's Bakery is known for its one-of-a-kind king cakes that are hand-made and baked fresh every day. The sweet, Danish dough is mixed with cinnamon swirls for a...
2024 :: Resolutions Of Hope Happy New Year! It’s time for resolutions! I love planning for a new year. There are always new adventures, new music, shocking events that no one saw coming, and memories to make with your loved ones. As I grow older (physically, I think I’ll say 31 for a couple more years), I realize how short time really is and how fast life changes. If you told me I’d be in this exact position last year, I’d never believe it. But the awful things I’ve overcome give me a sense of pride I never thought I’d feel. These are my resolutions: Let the people I love know I love them. I dropped the ball with this. After so...
Setting Your 2024 Goals - and Keeping Them! If you close your eyes and reflect on 2023, or the many years before, can you recall making resolutions at the start of a new year? Did you keep them? Were they life-changing, achievable, and worth the effort put in? Did they require sufficient sacrifice, altering of annoying habits, and financial investments for the betterment of self? New Year's goals are nothing new, and roughly 4/10 of us set goals every year. And with that said, most of us have historically set similar goals. According to Forbes' New Year's Resolution Statistics, the top goals set for the new year include some form of fitness goals, finance goals, and goals for improving mental health....

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