Disclosure :: we had such a blast at our Lil Bambinos playdate to kick off summer in Baton Rouge, and none of it would have been possible without our amazing community sponsors, including Lil Bambinos Playtorium, Painting and Pinot, Pelican State Credit Union, Hollis Orthodontics, Newk's Eatery, Tiger Deaux-nuts, Guichet Creative, Quaint+Whim and Capital Area CASA.
Slide Into Summer Playdate Recap
We were so excited to welcome parents, grandparents and their little ones who could make it out for this super fun morning at Lil Bambinos! Everyone walked in smiling, ready to munch on yummy treats and PLAY! There were lots of fun and age appropriate activities for all Baton Rouge kids to do, including climbing the jungle gym, playing with building blocks, grocery shopping, jumping in the bounce...
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!
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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...
Blueberries are in season and bountiful in south Louisiana! The Baton Rouge area is blessed to have many orchards around that will allow families to pick their own Louisiana blueberries, which makes for a fun and fruitful outing with the kids.
Tips From a Seasoned Louisiana Mom on Picking Blueberries
Call the farm ahead of time and/or check their website and social media handles. Most farms have set operating hours but will close if the berries are too picked over. I recommend that you wear socks and closed toe shoes. Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen, but be sure to apply both of those items in the parking lot to prevent chemicals from getting on the berries. Bring plenty of water...
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...
Ah, Louisiana. Home to the best food, music and culture in the world. And thankfully, we throw ourselves a party (a.k.a. festival) for just about everything! Step right outside your front door or take a short road trip to fully savor the non-stop fun only our state can provide from our list below. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
June
June 18-19 : Cajun Zydeco Festival - New Orleans - Experience live Cajun and Zydeco performances, food, arts market, and kids activities!
June 24-25 : Louisiana Peach Festival - Ruston - Don't miss the "A Peach of My Heart" parade, arts and crafts show, peach cookery and more!
June 25 : Gulf Coast Shrimp and Jazz Festival - Lake Charles - Come out for Jazz musicians,...
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Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
