Baton Rouge, we’ve made it!
We’re approaching our nine year anniversary, and we should celebrate!
But before we raise a glass, we should reflect on our relationship. We’ve had our very own Ragin’ Cajun of emotions, but I believe it has made our connection stronger.
You know how they say the first year is the hardest? It was no different with us. Initially moving here fresh out of college with no real friends outside of my spouse and family, it was tough. Lots of life happened and I blamed you. It wasn’t your fault, but I continued to pick you apart and compared you old loves of the past. You weren’t clean like Knoxville. Not as familiar as Memphis. Not as safe...
While planning a trip to see my husband’s parents in Tennessee last fall, my mother-in-law offered to watch our three girls for a couple nights so Matt and I could go on a small getaway. I immediately started researching cheap flights out of Nashville to see what our options were.
We would fly out super early and hit the ground running so we could make the most of our 48 hours. There were so many sights to see and activities to do. Who knew when we would get another chance to do something like this, so we needed to make it count. Then, we came to our senses.
A 48 hour jet-set vacay sounded exciting, but unfortunately, it also sounded exhausting....
Baton Rouge, meaning "Red Stick" in French, is a town full of life, culture and delicious food. Located along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is a welcoming community with abundant French-Creole charm. As the capital of our state and second largest city offering mostly warm temperatures year round, Baton Rouge is a great destination for a fun girls' weekend. To make your trip effortless, here are my recommendation for the must see, do and eats in our hometown.
Lodging
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, L'Auberge offers plush accommodations and stunning views. During your stay, try your luck in the casino, take in some live music at The Edge Bar or enjoy...
Disclosure :: Thanks to the generosity of our partners at Britax, 4 different Red Stick Moms Blog writers had the opportunity to test drive the new B-Mobile Stroller and we all reached consensus that this is a "must have" stroller. Any Amazon links included in this post are affiliate links; all opinions are 100% my own.
Britax B-Mobile :: The Little Black Dress of Strollers
Let's talk strollers, mamas.
How many strollers have you purchased in your motherhood lifetime? For me, a mom of four, I've probably owned ... six strollers? I know for a fact that of those six-ish strollers, two were travel system strollers and three were umbrella strollers. AND before getting this amazing gift from Britax, I was headed to grab a new lightweight stroller for my...
Lessons of a First Time Disney Mom
Last month, my five your old had her first trip to Disney World. I had been once before, but only for a couple of days and without a hint of planning. This time was different. I was determined to make sure that it was a memorable vacation for my daughter. We were blessed to be able to stay with my in-laws in their condo and to go to the parks with their Military Salute tickets. Because we stayed offsite and our tickets were purchased on base, I did not use a Disney Travel Agent. You may have read Jamie's recent post with her advice while planning her 5th Disney trip.
I don't claim to...
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