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! 

{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...

The Persistent Dreamer

The Persistent Dreamer When I was a little girl, I had big aspirations. Pop star, model, veterinarian, nurse. I wanted to succeed. I wanted to do something groundbreaking with my life, something to make a difference. Then life happened. High school brought me down a road I didn’t anticipate in my younger days, and boy was that road bumpy. After becoming a teen mom, I figured my chances of becoming something were put on hold. I was right. For a long time, my dreams took a wayside in pursuit of raising my son. I worked as a waitress, a cashier, a bartender. Basically a string of customer service jobs that didn’t fulfill me. Don’t get me wrong. I have the...
You Cannot Heal Where You Are Hurting For the past 8 years of my life, I have had to let go of people who meant the world to me involuntarily. In those losses, I have learned that we experience loss whether it is people, things, tangible or intangibles, mentally or physically and it is inevitable. After each loss, there are periods of grief or mourning that we must go through. You cannot skip the process, and you cannot ignore it. There are stages of grief/mourning that you will have to go through. If you search the internet some say there are 5, 6 or even 7 stages. As for me, I have experienced 8 stages of grief multiple times. And...
The Francis Southern Table and Bar :: A Must Visit Restaurant in St. Francisville One of my favorite restaurants to visit with my family is located just outside of the Baton Rouge area. It is called The Francis Southern Table And Bar and is located in St. Francisville, LA. It’s a really a nice restaurant - the manager, host and waiters are all very welcoming. It's a vibrant restaurant that offers delicious dishes and drinks. There are so many seating options which makes this the perfect spot for family gatherings. The Francis Southern Table and Bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Both options come with views of televisions for the upcoming sports games. The outdoor seating is set on a deck...

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