At Red Stick Mom, we are on a journey to continuously learn about the importance of supporting our neighbors in marginalized communities where disparity is far too prevalent, specifically in the black community. We’ve been happy to share in supporting various black-owned local businesses and are having conversations with our kids about race. We want to continue to show support which is why are highlighting local organizations who are working diligently to serve our neighbors of color in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Our hope is to raise awareness about the great work they are already doing and share it with others. We are excited to put the spotlight on an amazing non-profit organization, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater...
As we approach the holiday season, it’s getting time for us mamas to kick it into high gear. And while things may not look exactly the same this year, I doubt we will completely evade the hustle and bustle that lasts from Halloween until Mardi Gras. During the holiday season, our minds and to-do lists are usually focused on other people. Whether that’s purchasing Christmas presents, figuring out holiday plans, or baking cookies for neighbors, our already precious little time to ourselves diminishes even further.
So, mama, in the midst of it all, here are eight ways to treat yourself this holiday season:
1. Order coffee and a treat from a coffee shop and actually sit down to enjoy them while...
At Red Stick Mom, we are on a journey to continuously learn about the importance of supporting our neighbors in marginalized communities where disparity is far too prevalent, specifically in the black community. We’ve been happy to share in supporting various black-owned local businesses and are having conversations with our kids about race. We want to continue to show support which is why are highlighting local organizations who are working diligently to serve our neighbors of color in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Our hope is to raise awareness about the great work they are already doing and share it with others. We are excited to put the spotlight on an amazing non-profit organization called Project 70805.
How did Project 70805 start?
In...
Pumpkins are out and October is finally here! We have featured our favorite family-friendly events in and around Baton Rouge this month here in the monthly guide sponsored by Children’s Hospital.
Red Stick Mom maintains a full calendar of events here. If you have a great family-friendly Baton Rouge event to add, please do that here.
***Be sure to also check out our Baton Rouge Area Fall Family Events Guide 2020***
Red Stick Moms Need to Know :: Baton Rouge Activities in October 2020
The Funky Bunch
My friends and I have tailgated in the same spot for ten years. 2020 would have been the eleventh. It started as a way to stay connected in the wake of graduating from college and not having the go-to sorority and fraternity tents to flock to. It started with an ice chest, a couple of bags of chips, and a scattering of our parents’ tailgate chairs that were too few in number for everyone to sit comfortably. That year the tailgate gained some tents, a grill, and a cover charge. At one point there was a great blow-up tiger, so you could say that things escalated quickly. That first year transformed into a social club of sorts...
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