Holiday

The holidays are here. Family gatherings are around the corner. For most of us, that means navigating difficult relationships that we are only obligated to navigate twice a year. “Eliminate toxic relationships from your life” has become a buzz phrase as of late. While the notion had great initial intentions, it has become overgeneralized. There are two problematic ways people have synthesized this: 1) Eliminate anyone who thinks differently than you from your life. 2) Remove perplexing relationships from your life and label them as toxic for validation of your decision, rather than growing as a person by learning to navigate the relationship. I hear people stamp the “eliminating toxic relationships” mark on difficult family members in particular. In comes the United States Supreme...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Party Time. How to Host A Holiday Cookie Swap I don't know about y'all, but I absolutely LOVE watching the cooking competitions during the holiday season on the Food Network. I especially love the Holiday Baking Championship and the Christmas Cookie Challenge because I am always so impressed with the level of skill and creativity involved. While I am not necessarily as talented as the Food Network stars, it did get me thinking about hosting a cookie swap party in Baton Rouge myself. Have you ever been to one? Where everyone brings different cookies, either store bought or homemade, and you get to try them all?! Enjoying the sweets while sharing the labor across a...

Team Reintroductions: Fall Edition - Kirsten Your role with Red Stick Mom: Social Media Assistant and Red Stick Mom Contributor About Kirsten: Kirsten Beary is married to her husband Thomas Beary, who together parent Jaxon, Adelaide, and Declan. Kirsten is a Lafayette native and SAHM to her rambunctious bunch so you’ll often find her surrounded by dirt, diapers, and dishes. On the rare occasion she has spare time, you’ll find her luxuriously roaming the aisles of Hobby Lobby, crafting, and decorating. Top five things she loves are her family, online shopping, coffee/wine (depends on time of day), and Rae Dunn. Kirsten and her husband started a family very early on in life but she says it was her calling - what she was...

Team Reintroductions: Fall Edition - Karen Your role with Red Stick Mom: Director of Sales About Karen: Karen is a former NICU nurse turned work-from-home mom. Karen found “blogging” when she was transplanted to New Orleans for her husband’s fellowship. In an effort to find community and connection she reached out to the women of the New Orleans Mom. Her role has morphed several times from contributor to Events & Sales Coordinator and now Sales Manager. She moved back to South Florida but strives to carry the spirit, spunk and fun of New Orleans with her. Currently her days are spent running from the grocery store to pre-school pick up and basketball practices while simultaneously fielding sales calls and scheduling sponsored posts and social...

Disclosure :: this guide is brought to you courtesy of our sponsors Children's Hospital New Orleans, Dunham School, and Rapid Urgent Care. The 2021 Baton Rouge Family Friendly Holiday Events Guide Are you looking for fun things to do with your kids in Baton Rouge? The holiday season in Baton Rouge is joyful for families; there are dozens of holiday events for kids in the area. ‘Tis the season to shop, see lights, build gingerbread houses, and so much more in Baton Rouge! Make sure to add these exciting Baton Rouge holiday events to your family’s calendar this year. Some event details are still unfolding, so check back often for the most up-to-date information for celebrating the holidays in Baton Rouge. If...