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! 

Election 101 :: A Kid's Guide to the Presidential Election Discussing the presidential election with my kids, Jack and Jacob, is a daunting task, but I know it's essential to shape their understanding of democracy and civic engagement. As a parent, I want to ensure they develop informed opinions and critical thinking skills. Approaching the Conversation For Jack, my third-grader, I'll start with the basics: explaining the electoral process, the role of the president, and the significance of voting. We'll explore children's books like "The Kid's Guide to the Presidential Election" or "Grace for President" to make the concept more relatable and fun. For Jacob, my kindergartener, we'll focus on simpler concepts like leadership, community, and fairness. I'll use everyday examples, like choosing...
Best Places to Order Catered Thanksgiving Dinner in Baton Rouge The holiday season is upon us! In all the chaos, so many of us are looking to outsource & make this holiday season just a little easier and a little more enjoyable for everyone! So we got busy and did all the research for you. Here are all the delicious options the Greater Baton Rouge Area has to offer for take-out Thanksgiving meals! No matter what you're looking to order, we've got you covered! The bird? Check The ham? You betcha! Traditional sides? Done & done! Cajun sides? You know it! Desserts? We definitely didn't sleep on that one! Get ready to make some time for self-care, because Thanksgiving Dinner is one less thing on your...
Fun Fall Activities for Toddlers Fall is here and that means spending more time together as a family! With cooler weather, outdoor activities and events all around, there's so much to do with young kids! Here’s a list of fall fun activities you should do with your toddler before the season is over with. Decorate a pumpkin: Visit your local farmers market and pick up a pumpkin to decorate. Here's a safer way to decorate the pumpkin with your toddlers - instead of carving out the pumpkins, try painting and drawing funny faces on it with markers. You can also add stickers and other fun decor as well. Visit a local Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze: Our favorite pumpkin patches are Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin...
Halloween With A Theme :: Sibling Costumes Halloween. A night of mischief and fun and of course, as moms, we want to make sure our kids are outfitted in the cutest costumes. Having siblings that agree (or are too young to protest) to dress as a dynamic duo (or trio, foursome, etc.) is literally what dreams are made of. Looking for some cute, unique costume ideas for your crew? I got you girl! Cruella and the 101 Dalmatians: Umm ... so cute and easily done with a duo, trio, or a whole football teams worth of kids. Dorothy and Toto: Need I say more? You can even add in the Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion for more siblings. ...
How to Stand Up to a Bully and Take Your Power Back Sweet Girls Don't Always Win - Learn Boundaries Growing up, girls are taught to be sweet and nice, but no one tells you that you can be a good person, and still have boundaries. I was the ultimate "nice girl," and this can sometimes be perceived as a weakness to others. Adult bullies use all kinds of justification for their actions. I was told that the spew of profanities and gaslighting directed at me was because my bully was "passionate." He became more aggressive anytime I was sick, depressed, had a bad day, simply because he said that he wanted to "help me." If I cried and broke down, I...

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