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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! 

Maximize the Disney Magic, Minimize the Voodoo Let me begin by declaring my undying love for Disney. I mean, who doesn’t adore it? The rides, the atmosphere, the shows – it's all pure magic. But here's the catch: I'm also quite frugal when it comes to spending money. Can you see my dilemma here? If you've ever experienced Disney, you know precisely what I'm talking about. Disney may sprinkle magic, but the way it can make your money vanish is more like the voodoo. Despite the financial sorcery, my family and I still find ourselves drawn back every other year. Over the years, I’ve found various ways to maximize our Disney vacations so we can continue making wonderful memories together. Below...
What You Need to Know If You’re Heading to Strawberry Fest We’ve had our eye on the Strawberry Festival for a while and we were determined to make it happen. If we could manage with an infant and a toddler, you can, but we learned some things along the way. The Ponchatoula event is this weekend, April 12-14, at Memorial Park on North 6th Street. It’s the largest, free harvest festival in Louisiana, held each April. This is the 52nd year of celebrating local strawberry farmers and non-profits. The Schedule Now, the times are different each day and each day offers various attractions. Friday: 12 p.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.- 11 p.m. with a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. Strawberry eating contest starts at 1:45 on the...
Best Baton Rouge Family Photographers Capturing family memories via photographs that will last a lifetime is super important - on that we can surely agree quickly! That said, making time for family photos, choosing outfits, deciding on locations, and choosing an actual photographer and making the leap to schedule them takes a little more time. Our hope is that this guide to the BEST Baton Rouge family photographers makes your life a little easier and takes some of that guess work off of your (sometimes very busy) plate. Also, a friendly PSA :: Don't hesitate to get in the picture, mama! Gather up your confidence and make sure YOU appear in these memories with your family!  The premier Red Stick Mom family...
Quick & Easy Healthy Salmon Recipe I have put together the perfect healthy salmon recipe that takes only 45 minutes or less to cook. This sheet pan salmon is perfect for those busy nights when you need a quick and easy dinner. Prepping the night before Prepping your salmon and vegetables the night before is the perfect way to save time. Marinate your salmon. Season your salmon to your liking making sure it is fully coated with the mixture and store in a ziplock bag overnight. Clean, cut and peel all vegetables and store them in a container as well. This will save a lot of time and make your night much smoother. Here’s a list of ingredients use to prepare this meal...
Mom's Me Time :: Binge Worthy Series If you’re like me, there’s no better part of the day than when your kids are settled in their rooms, tucked into bed and it’s time for some quality ME time. Usually, I find solace in a hot bath, a glass of wine, and of course a mini tv binge that often times leaves me staying up too late and absolutely exhausted the next day. Is the sleepiness of the next day worth it? OF COURSE IT IS! Here are 6 of my absolute favorite, very binge worthy shows. 1. Grey’s Anatomy :: Y’all, this is my safe show. The one I could watch a million times and still come back to time and time...

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