Guide to Baton Rouge

As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you. We are proud that over the course of 2018, Red Stick Moms Blog had over 530,000 page views, reached 320,000+ unique readers and hosted four successful events. To cap off 2018, we wanted to share the 10 most popular blog posts of the past year, determined by page views. They are stories of faith, humor, loss, marriage, motherhood and so much more. We hope you enjoy re-visiting them as much as we did. #BoyMom Problems Need to Disappear Why Do I Bring Out the Worst in My Kids? Sassy Isn't Cute How We Paid off $250,000 in Debt We'll Never Be...

When looking for a new activity or family outing, I often turn to my family and friends for inspiration. If my fellow moms or best friends suggest it, then it must be good, right? That’s why I put together three things I am loving right now to hopefully introduce something new to you and your family. Red Stick Farmers Market With the cooler weather here, I’m finding our family is spending more and more time outside. One of the ways we love to spend Saturday mornings outside is at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Located downtown on Main Street, this market is home to local farmers selling delicious local produce and meat. From Louisiana strawberries to local grass-fed beef, you can...

Why join a Red Stick Moms Blog Neighborhood group? I wondered this myself when we first moved to Baton Rouge.   About a year and a half ago, my family moved to Baton Rouge. I was trying to meet people and get settled in when one of my friends from out of town asked if I had joined a neighborhood moms group yet. I started looking for one, and right away I found the RSMB neighborhood group on social media. I had already been reading the Red Stick Moms Blog articles online, but it hadn't occurred to me to join a neighborhood group as well. They were having a get together that month, so I nervously ventured out to give it...

Baton Rouge, meaning "Red Stick" in French, is a town full of life, culture and delicious food. Located along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is a welcoming community with abundant French-Creole charm. As the capital of our state and  second largest city offering mostly warm temperatures year round, Baton Rouge is a great destination for a fun girls' weekend. To make your trip effortless, here are my recommendation for the must see, do and eats in our hometown. Lodging L'Auberge Casino & Hotel: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, L'Auberge offers plush accommodations and stunning views. During your stay, try your luck in the casino, take in some live music at The Edge Bar or enjoy...

We are thrilled to introduce our community to eleven new members of the Red Stick Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring mom in Baton Rouge, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know them both online and in person at any of our upcoming events. We are humbled and honored to have these women join our team. Trix Raney Her krewe: Adam (for 10 years!), Brue (almost 6), Lucah (almost 3), Josephine (4 months) Originally from: Georgia! Her favorite snowball flavor: I’d rather have a steak ... Her favorite Baton Rouge restaurant is: The Cove Hawaiian Grill! A tiny hole in the wall Hawaiian joint with the absolute best bulgogi fries & a spicy chicken bowl that...