Guide to Baton Rouge

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...

  Sometimes Mom and Dad just need a date night! But finding a sitter can be difficult and expensive. Enter the beauty of Parents' Night Out (PNO) programs. Churches and local businesses put on a fun evening for kids (and often feed them, too) so that kids actually want to go to PNO, and parents get to enjoy a childfree night out on the town. To help make it easier for you to plan your next date night, I've put together this list of organizations in the Baton Rouge area that offer Parents' Night Out programs. Baton Rouge David Vincent's Martial Arts - This martial arts studio hosts themed PNOs and pizza parties, such as "Nerf Gun Battles," "Jedi Lightsaber Training," and...

Baton Rouge and traffic go together like peanut butter and jelly. Everyone in the Red Stick is used to "stuck in traffic" as an acceptable excuse for tardiness. So next time you're stuck waiting through the same light for the 5th time, enjoy this post. We know you can relate.