Worth The Road Trip :: Festival Season In South Louisiana
I saw recently that a year in south Louisiana can be divided three ways: Football season, Mardi Gras, and Festival season! And here we are in the full swing of festival fun. It is a tradition of our family to attend festivals both in Baton Rouge and south Louisiana. Giving my kiddos a front seat to the one-of-a-kind culture of this beautiful state is one of the perks of being a mom in Baton Rouge.
Here is what we plan to check out this festival season.
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, April 12th-April 14th - Ponchatoula
The Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is a delightful celebration of all things strawberry, where locals and visitors...
Family Friendly TV :: Percy Jackson And The Olympians On Disney+
Looking for a fun, family-friendly TV series that is actually entertaining for both kids and adults? Look no further than Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Based on the YA novels of the same name, with heavy involvement from author Rick Riordon, the Disney+ series follows the story of young Percy Jackson and how his life changes when he learns he is a demi-god because his dad is a Greek god. As a result, Percy is thrust into a world of myths and monsters; finds friends (Annabeth and Grover) and enemies, and learns some important life lessons along the way.
The target audience for both the books and the series is...
Getting Your Kid A Passport :: Everything You Need To Know
Getting a passport for yourself can be a bit overwhelming add in getting one for your kid and the stress level multiplies. There are so many rules, requirements, and just things that you need for a successful application.
Here is what you need to know to be fully prepared.
The Basics
Passport Book vs. Passport Card. Okay let's clarify this first and foremost.
Passport Card = you CANNOT fly with a passport card, it is for land and/or sea travel. If you plan to drive across the Northern/Southern boarders a lot, then hey, it may be good for you, otherwise the card is not worth it. While it is alluring to some...
Broken Bow :: Short 6 Hour Drive From Baton Rouge
If you're in any sort of mom group on social, you've likely seen the question, "Where can we go on vacation? I'm tired of X, and don't want to drive far!" Well, I've got the place for you!
Just a short six hours from Baton Rouge is a beautiful, stunning area called Broken Bow, OK. I know that when someone says Oklahoma, outside of singing the song, beauty may not be the first thought that comes to your head -- so let me paint a picture. When you drive in, it will seem you're driving into the flatlands, much of what you visualize Oklahoma from the tales of yore. As you...
3 Must Haves On A Long Car Ride With A Toddler
Travel with a toddler can be lots of fun but takes a little preparation. Here are my 3 must have items for a long car ride!
Essentials
This consist of everything that is absolutely needed. I always pack my daughter's diaper bag the night before so that I won’t forget anything. I include diaper change necessities, such as diapers, wipes, changing pad, vaseline and a spare change of clothes. Toddlers are likely to spill something on their clothes and if so, you want to be prepared. I also pack a mini zip bag to store dirty clothes, if needed, and a medicine bag. I always pack children’s Tylenol, thermometer, allergy medicine...
Around Baton Rouge
Gluten Free King Cakes in BR and Where to Find Them
IT'S HERE! King cake season is upon us, and both grocery stores and bakeries alike are stocking their shelves with the most delicious southern...
