My husband and I have lived in Spanish Town since I moved here from California over 8 years ago. The quirky, walk-able neighborhood appealed to us along with its proximity to downtown, where we both worked. It also meant an easy walk home when we were finished at the bars and a night out. And most importantly, a prime spot for the Spanish Town parade! Our priorities at 23 were a bit different, but our love for the neighborhood hasn't faded.
I'd always said there is nowhere else in Baton Rouge I would rather live, even once we had a kid. Of course, once the kid actually comes along the thought process is a little different. Once I got pregnant,...
Being a working mom can feel isolating. You want to connect with local moms with kids the same age as yours, but it seems that all the moms groups and playdates take place on weekdays somewhere between 9:ooam and 5:00pm. So all the joyous mommy-get-togetherness is occurring when you're working.
Not anymore, Baton Rouge moms! Istrouma Baptist Church, which is centrally located in Baton Rouge off I-12 and Airline Highway, is launching MOPS/Momsnext, a special Baton Rouge moms group for all mothers of preschoolers and elementary-aged kids. Starting January 11th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Istrouma KIDZ Building and taking place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, the MOPS/MomsNext Baton Rouge moms group will be a place moms can chat, snack, hear a...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
The Mission to Help Kids Move More
Three quarters of children in the United States are not meeting physical activity recommendations, according to a recent report authored by concerned health experts from around the country and by scientists from Baton Rouge at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The report, compiled by the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance, indicates that nearly 63 percent of children are exceeding screen time guidelines, meaning that a majority of kids are sitting more and moving less. These habits put our country’s children at risk for obesity, diabetes and related chronic disease as they get older.
Here in Louisiana, one out of every two children is considered overweight...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by IDEA Public Schools.
IDEA Public Schools Is Joining the Baton Rouge Community
Attention families searching for a quality education for your child: IDEA Public Schools, an award-winning, tuition-free, public charter school network is coming to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In May 2016, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved IDEA’s application to open, up to, four charter schools in the city. In 2018, IDEA will open its first 2 schools, serving K-2 and 6th grade students in Louisiana’s capital.
Who They Are
Since 2001, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students in Texas to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA currently...
Disclosure :: Costco was our gracious host and sponsor for this event. We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with them!
Nearly 200 Red Stick Mom Blog readers, many with their cute kiddos in tow, came out for the 2nd Annual Costco MomHour! The event was held at our local Costco on Friday, November 4th as part of a nationwide event between Costco and City Blog Moms Network (CMBN). In addition to shopping an hour earlier than normal hours, guests were treated to delicious breakfast items, samples, fun swag and of course coffee.
Many of those attending MomHour were non-members who were coming to check out Costco for the first time and see what all the fuss was about. By the time the event...
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Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
It's that time of year we have been working towards all year long. Preparing three to...
