Guide to Baton Rouge

June and Summer are here! Whether you beat the heat with indoor crafts or dino adventures or explore the outdoor swamp or zoo, enjoy the extra time with family while experiencing your favorite summertime activities in Baton Rouge. We have gathered our favorite family-friendly events in the Baton Rouge area this month and featured them here in the monthly guide. Red Stick Moms Blog maintains a full calendar of events here. If you have a great family-friendly Baton Rouge event to add, please do that here. ***Don't forget to check out our 2017 Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in Baton Rouge, 2017 Louisiana Summer Festivals and Vacation Bible Schools Throughout Baton Rouge to add even more summer fun to your calendar!*** Mom’s Guide to June {Baton Rouge Family-Friendly Events} This month, we're highlighting a...

It's important to know when an opportunity for something great is available and as a good friend to you, I want to make sure you know about it before it's OVER! If you're interested in the Magnet School Program in East Baton Rouge Parish for your child that will be school-age in the fall of 2017, you've got a few, short weeks to get those applications in! My oldest is in first grade at one of the Magnet schools in EBRP and we LOVE it. We went through this application process two years ago. My husband and I are products of the Magnet Program, having both graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School. It was an experience we still treasure...

We are thrilled to introduce our community to eight 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. Kodi Wilson Her krewe: Braden (10) and Laila (1) Originally from: Dodge City, Kansas (Lived in Baltimore, Chicago and Wichita too) Her favorite snowball flavor: wedding cake, stuffed Her favorite Baton Rouge restaurant is: Parrain’s or Coyote Blues During LSU games you'll find her: A) at a tailgate, B) in the press box, C) watching from home, or D) getting some quiet time shopping while everyone...

South Louisiana, specifically Baton Rouge (and surrounding areas) and Lafayette, have been devastated by the recent flooding. In an effort to share the most up to date information for our Red Stick Mom Blog readers, we’ve compiled this list of resources and information to help Louisiana flood victims. We’ll keep it as updated as possible in the coming days – please leave a comment if you know of any drop off or donation opportunities that are missing. Many families in South Louisiana have lost absolutely everything, and the need for help and service will last for a while. All contributions of all sizes will make a positive impact on those who are suffering right now. Note :: if you are...

  You've covered every recipe tagged as "easy" or "quick" on Pinterest and asked the internet world for suggestions with the select list of items you already have on hand in the pantry. Maybe it's late in the afternoon and you haven't been to the grocery in days. Or perhaps you just want to pretend your kitchen is always this clean... "Let's go out for dinner!" you say. Visit one of these restaurants around town that offer kids eat free nights or kids specials! We update this post as needed. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Monday BRQ Seafood & Barbecue :: Kids eat free, one per adult entrée or BBQ platter Burger smith :: Kids eat free, one per adult entrée Cowboy Chicken :: Kids 10 and under eat free after 4:00pm, one...