Mardi Gras Parade Route Essentials
The time has arrived - Mardi Gras is here! My family would argue that Mardi Gras is the best time of the year. We try and catch as many parades as we can during carnival season. Parade routes are filled with long lines for food, drinks, and the bathroom. There is also the waiting to hear the sirens of the next parade to roll through. After so many parades, I’ve learned a few things to make life on the parade route more manageable (especially with children).
Safety First
I always have my handy first aid kit with me on the route. You can pick one up from your local pharmacy, order on Amazon, or make your own...
If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. There is everything from indoor Baton Rouge family fun, Baton Rouge Summer Camps, to weekend day trips, all pre-approved by our team here at Red Stick Mom! Whether you live in Baton Rouge or are traveling to Baton Rouge with kids, there is plenty to do in this friendly Louisiana city with the family.
This is where this guide to: Best Places to Eat Outside with Kids in Baton Rouge comes in to make things easier when wanting to eat outside with kids!
Best Places to Eat Outside with Kids in Baton Rouge
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Tips for Taking Your Kids to a Pelicans Game :: A Fun Road Trip Idea from Baton Rouge
We love the Pelicans!! We’ve been season ticket holders since our oldest was a baby. That’s right. We’ve taken a baby (and later little boys) to Pelicans Basketball games.
Here are the best ways to navigate bringing little ones to the game:
Make sure you prepare for the game. After you choose the perfect matching Pelicans outfits, take a deep breath, then choose more clothes. Choose a backup outfit for the littles and another shirt for you. The odds are rare that you will need these backup clothes but it’s better to be prepared.
Place the backup clothes in your car yourself. If...
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 also wanted to share the 10 most popular blog posts of 2022, 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.
Top 10 Posts of 2022
1. Cheer is More Than Big Bows and Glitter
A few summers ago, after her relentless begging, I gave her a choice: she could do cheer, but had to quit dance and tumbling. She couldn’t do everything, I told her. “Ok!” she said. She was all in. Read...
Looking for activities to do with the kids in Baton Rouge? Look no further! There is no shortage of things to do with kids in Baton Rouge in general, but sometimes you specifically need an indoor activity. Whether it’s too hot or too rainy, here are Red Stick Mom’s top picks for family-friendly indoor activities in Baton Rouge. Of course, we also have suggestions for outdoor adventures in Baton Rouge, a list of activities to keep your Baton Rouge kids busy all summer and a guide to the best splash pads in Baton Rouge.
If you're like me, you're always looking for fun things to do with the whole family. LSU Gymnastics in Baton Rouge may just be the perfect match for you. What...
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Oni225 :: Baton Rouge’s New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth...
Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
Oni225 came to fruition in February at the Asian Night Market when two...
