Baton Rouge Area Schools, Admissions and Open Houses
If you live in Baton Rouge with kids, it's likely that choosing a school is a big decision for you and your family.
Red Stick Mom aims to make living in Baton Rouge, LA easier for parents. There’s a good chance that Red Stick Mom has a resource for what your family needs, whether that’s a list of fun splash pads or a list of the best schools in Baton Rouge. Choosing a school is a BIG decision and not one that comes easily. It is our hope that this guide to Baton Rouge schools and open houses will make it easier for you to navigate open house season and any educational decisions that your...
Quick Roadtrips & First Concerts :: How To Make Precious Memories On A Single Mom Budget
You remember Middle School, it's the time when music really starts to resonate with you and you start to relate to the meaning of all those personal lyrics and you drown yourself and your newly developing hormones in solitude and become one with your favorite artist, wearing your air pods or dancing secretly in your bedroom. Nothing is better than this escape and you start to dream of seeing your favorite artist in concert.
Seeing your dream concert isn't as accessible these days with the high cost of concert tickets and the rising cost of living, especially as a single mother, but when my daughter...
Each month the Red Stick Moms Blog team will be sharing some of our Favorite Things. This month we are highlighting some of the beautiful, local parks in and around Baton Rouge that we have come to love.
"BREC's Highland Road Park is my favorite park. I've been going since I was a little girl, so there are a lot of childhood memories there. I love bringing my kids to roll on the hills, walk around the big trees, watch a game of tennis or frisbee golf (from afar), or ride bikes on the new pathway. We even held my son's 2nd birthday at one of the covered pavilions and all of the kids had such a blast running in...
If you live in Baton Rouge with kids, then you know that South Louisiana gets a lot of rain. Thankfully, there are dozens of things to do with kids in Baton Rouge that are indoors. Whether your family wants to get artsy or active, we hope you can make the most of a rainy day in Baton Rouge with these ideas.
What To Do In Baton Rouge When It Rains {Or It's Just Too Hot}
The weather in Baton Rouge can be unpredictable. One minute it's sunny, the next minute there's a torrential rainstorm and you're getting a flash flooding warning alert on your cell phone. Other days it's so hot and humid outside that there's no way you're going to have outdoor...
Happy Barbecue Month :: Let’s Celebrate
The month of May is National Barbecue Month! It gives everyone a chance to get together with family and friends and enjoy some barbecue. So let’s fire up those grills and cook some barbecue.
When it comes to eating yummy barbecue, the sides served are very important. A side that’s a must for me is potato salad. I can’t eat barbecue without it. Some other common sides are baked beans, macaroni and even some delicious corn on the cob. In honor of Barbecue Month, I have listed a few restaurants below that serve some tasty barbecue. Don’t forget you can also celebrate by grilling in your own backyard on a nice sunny day.
Here’s a list...
Around Baton Rouge
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
