Holiday

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 Ultimate Holiday Movie Countdown It’s time!! Let’s bundle up and watch our favorite holiday movies. I have listed below a variety of some kid-friendly and adult holiday movies, as well as where you can stream them. This time of the year is my all time favorite. My family and l love watching Christmas movies and also making different festive treats. S’mores are our favorite quick and easy snack. You just place them on a pan, throw them in the oven, and you have s’mores. Pick out your holiday movie and bake your favorite festive treat. It’s time to enjoy this holiday season with our loved ones! Peacock Kid-Friendly Movies 48 Christmas Wishes The Grinch The Legend of Frosty the Snowman Curious George,...
Thirty Thanksgiving "Mom" Jokes Oh, so you got Dad jokes? Why are dads labeled as the funny ones? Us moms can be corny, too. Below are thirty “Mom” jokes to keep the kids' table giggling this Thanksgiving. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving? The letter “g.” Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn’t chicken. What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Lucky. What kind of key can fly but can’t open locks? A tur-key. Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building? 100%! Buildings can’t jump. What do you call sad cranberries? Blueberries. What happens when a turkey gets into a fight? It gets the stuffing knocked out of...
Making {Easy} Elf Traditions I know the Elf holds really high feelings, loathing, loving, disdain, joy. That's fine, you do you. At my house, I LOVE the Elf! Not for behavioral reasons, but because of the magic and joy I can foster. Being a creative, coming up with Elf joy come really easy to me. That being said, our Elf isn't behavior based or naughty, they are just fun and full of magic! But that's not what we're here to talk about. There are some things our Elf does every year and that also helps knock down the days I have to plan Elf-capades. I'm here to share some of our Elf traditions with all of you, maybe you'll adopt a...
Keeping Kids Happy During The Holidays Oh how I love the holidays!!! My kids love the holidays too. We love to visit family for the holidays and bask in the love and activities. My parents always take the boys around to look at the beautiful Christmas lights. Sometimes, my parents drive the boys around to look for Santa flying in the sky. We make handmade ornaments every single year. I love our Christmas tree so much. There are so many wonderful memories captured in those ornaments. But the most important thing besides the reason for the season is maintaining our joy. Everyone is different. Some of us are extroverts and some aren’t. I’m unsure about one of us. So the holiday...
6 Tips To Help You Prepare For Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you’re not quite ready, don’t worry. I have listed some great tips to help you prepare for your Thanksgiving dinner. It can get pretty crazy around this time, and these tips will not only help save time in the kitchen, but also make things a little easier. Here's a list of tips to help your Thanksgiving dinner go smoothly. Tip 1 :: Deep clean the kitchen Take any old food out of the refrigerator and throw it out. Wash all dishes and containers used to prepare and store food. This is one of the most helpful tips. Taking out all roasters, baking dishes, and slow cookers, cleaning them,...

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