Mom Tips, Tricks and Hacks

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As Baton Rouge moms, we know what it takes to keep a household running, and we understand that motherhood is hard. There’s always a ton to do and never enough time to get everything done! Sometimes us moms need a quick fix or advice from other moms on how to save time. Just like you, Red Stick Mom writers are always open to a more efficient way to handle things and willingly share their best mom hacks, tips and tricks when they find them.

Here at Red Stick Mom, we offer dozens of ideas from diverse perspectives in our mom hacks, tips and tricks category. From taking road trips from Baton Rouge to meatless meals to natural cold remedies, we’ve written about it. 

Curious how to freshen up your skin routine? We suggest you try slugging. Looking for a faster way to fix your hair? Try the lazy mom’s guide to hair. Wondering if there’s a better way to cook bacon? Try this mom hack for cooking the best bacon ever and thank us later. What’s motherhood without perfecting your bacon, are we right? That’s the kind of content our Mom hacks, tips and tricks section highlights. 

That said, not all of Red Stick Mom’s mom hacks, tips and tricks are about fixing food or mom’s self care. Maybe you are looking for a better way to store your family’s precious photo memories. Have you ever wondered what to do with the cupcakes that your kids inevitably didn’t finish? You haven’t really lived until you’ve tried “recycle cake.” We even get intimate with other topics like why every mom should try period panties and the value of a nursing cart when there’s a newborn in your home.

Our writing team of 25+ local Baton Rouge moms really work hard to ensure that local parents benefit from our tried and true mom hacks, tips and tricks. Our goal is to make living in Baton Rouge with kids – and motherhood overall – easier and more fun, and we’re here to share what we know! 

10 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale in the Greater Baton Rouge Area I have a love/hate relationship with garage sales, but there is no better motivation to make myself declutter and pick up some extra cash. Garage sales always make me take inventory of what I truly need. Organizing a successful garage sale requires planning and strategy. Whether you are clearing out your kid's clothes, toys or household items, these tips will help ensure your sale is a hit! 1.) Pick the Right Date and Time Baton Rouge summers can be brutally hot, so schedule your garage sale in the spring and fall. Opt for a weekend when most people are off work. You may want to make sure there is not...
Shop and Save :: Second Hand September (or Any Month!) If you're like me, your focus is all over the place you're in charge of balanced meals and balanced budgets. Kids grow so fast and something that fits one day may not fit the next. Shopping can become a chore or a challenge. I'm always looking for a great deal and shopping second hand is a great way to save. Selling your preloved clothing is also a great way to fund your new items. I'll be honest, I'd not heard of Second Hand September before I got email encouraging me to shop a resale site. I was interested. What was it? Why was it created? Is it just a marketing tactic?...
Rediscovering My Sense of Self and Purpose :: I Found Me! Have you ever experienced a time when you truly did not recognize who you were? You would wake up in the morning, while brushing your teeth and looking in the mirror, thinking “girl, what happened to you?" Life is what happens: we are all consumed with being a mother, wife, sister, friend, coworker, and even a business owner, that sometimes we lose our sense of who we are. Not only that, but we also put everything we desire on hold to make sure that everyone else's dreams are fulfilled. We have all disconnected from our true selves, and our value, purpose, passion, dreams, and desires.   As a Life Coach,...
{FREE} Local Home Depot Kids Workshops Kids love nothing more than doing things they are always told not to. Banging, hammering, making a mess with paint. It’s a perfect combo for a child. They get to do it all at Home Depot’s Kids Workshops. The best part for me — it’s not at my house, it's right in the store.  If you haven’t tried one yet, you need to. Building Coordination and Confidence The free in-store Kids Workshops are the first Saturday of every month, starting at 9 a.m. and running until noon, while supplies last. Home Depot provides all the materials for children to build a project; in the past they've put together trucks, goal posts, pinball machines, and holiday-themed builds. The next...
Hurricane Prep 101 :: A Tale of Two Brothers, Their Mom, and Old School Fun As the hurricane warning sounds on our phone, our household transforms into a whirlwind of prep mode. Jack and Jacob, my miniature managers, take charge with their expertise and enthusiasm. With their tips and my mom-hacks, we're ready to weather the storm in style. Jack's Tip #1: Get More Snacks "Mom, we need goldfish crackers and Fruit Roll-Ups... and cookies!" Jack's priorities are clear. I smile, knowing a happy belly equals a happy kid. Jacob's Tip #2: Bathtub Water Jacob, my little engineer, reminds me to fill the tub with water for flushing toilets and washing hands. "We don't want stinky hands, Mom!" (Cool tip: food coloring is...

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