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2015 National TLSM Single Moms Conference

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Juggling numerous hats and tackling a mile long to-do list is a constant in any mother’s life. However, daily tasks might come with an even bigger basket of burdens for a single mom who is struggling to be all and do all. The one thing single moms need the most is support. Thankfully, we have the best single moms support resource right here in Baton Rouge, Single Mom Ministries and the National TLSM Single Moms Conference. Women are coming to Baton Rouge from around the country to attend Single Mom Ministries annual conference; moms in the Baton Rouge area can attend the National TLSM Single Moms Conference without the added expense of travel and hotel! Of course a weekend sabbatical in a hotel would be a great thing too! 😉

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Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Maggio and The Life of a Single Mom Ministries presents the 2015 National TLSM Single Moms Conference on June 19-20 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This national event is open to single moms and single mom supporters from around the country who desire to be empowered, educated, and encouraged. Since its launch, women in 21 states have registered to be apart of the conference.

The event will host a variety of national speakers, authors, and award winning single parenting experts. Topics range from managing finances and parenting, to health and wellness and healing emotional wounds.

The conference will also host a career fair with a broad range of resources and local vendors. Meals included during the conference and a Cajun style after party is also included in the many festivities planned for the weekend.

Free childcare is provided for children ages 6 weeks through 11 years old. Registration is required and no children will be allowed in the main sessions.

Have you signed up for the 2015 National TLSM Single Moms Conference? You don’t want to miss this 2-day event! Learn more! 

For more information visit thelifeofasinglemom.com. You can also find The Life of a Single Mom Ministries on Facebook and Twitter.

About Jennifer Maggio

Jennifer Maggio is an author of four books and speaker, whose personal journey through homelessness, abuse, and multiple teen pregnancies is leaving audiences around the globe riveted. At 19, Maggio was had two children. She shares with great openness her pain, mistakes, and journey to find hope in Christ. She ultimately became an 11-time Circle of Excellence winner in Corporate America and founded the global nonprofit The Life of a Single Mom (TLSM). Today, TLSM has served more than 46,00 single moms in 1,500 cities worldwide.

TLSM has been featured in hundreds of media venues in print, television, and radio with The New York Times, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, Moody Radio, Power Women, and others.

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GIVEAWAY: TWO Single Moms will win a sponsored pass AND bring a friend!

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Winner will be randomly chosen and listed here on this post and on Facebook on Wednesday, April 15th at 8pm!

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Bring Out Your Inner Athlete

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Yes ,YOU can be a Triathlete and RKF of Rocketchix and Rocketkidz Foundation can help from young to old. All levels are welcome and are there with you every step of the way. What better way to set an example for your family in self-care, fitness and goal setting than to participate in an athletic event? RKF offers FREE training plans on the website and swim clinics in the race pool leading up to the event, including a practice swim at the last clinic. The Bicycle Shop provide FREE group training rides on Saturday mornings to help you get comfortable on your bike (any kind of bike). If you are lucky, you can catch Jen Ferruggia giving advice to regulars. The support you get along the way leading up to race day is INCREDIBLE (and yes I am speaking from experience as a non-swimmer, I learned how to swim in just one month thanks to the clinics offered. I can happily say “YES, I AM A TRIATHLETE!” Thank You Rocketchix!! )

Upcoming events:

  • Rocketchix I Triathlon and Duathlon April 26th at LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge.
  • Rocketchix II Triathlon and Duathlon July 25th at LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge.

Distances for the Triathlon: 350 meter pool swim / 12 mile bike / 2 mile run
Distances for the Duathlon: 2 mile run / 12 mile bike / 2 mile run

RKF believes there is an athlete in every woman, no matter how old or young, fit or not. Find your inner athlete and join for a great swim, bike and run on the beautiful LSU campus.

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Even the kids with their floaties and training wheels can join in the fun at BREC’s Rocketkidz Rookies on June 6th at Liberty Lagoon Water Park. Ages 3-10 years old, they also have non- swimmer divisions and the race is designed for FUN with distances that are super short. The bike for the older kids is about a mile, the younger ones do less and the itty bitties do a tiny sidewalk scoot. Everyone gets timed and gets a medal. Let’s have the kids get out and try something different and have fun doing something fitness-y while getting the superstar athlete treatment. The smiles are priceless and inspiring to many.

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For the older kids ages 6 -14 yrs wanting a taste of competitive fun there is the Rocketkidz LSU Triathlon on July 26th at LSU Natatorium. They must be able to swim unassisted in the LSU collegiate pool. Distances vary according to age and again everyone gets a medal. Let’s encourage the kids to set a fitness goal over the summer and try this out. There is no telling where it can lead them. I know that for me this journey has been life-changing, going from using effective diet tablets to TRIATHLETE!

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The mission of RKF is to create and sustain active, fit and healthy children, families and communities through programming, advocacy and education. Find your inner athlete and register.

*Kids with special needs or circumstances can be accommodated*

ROCKETKIDZ FOUNDATION SERIES 2015

Now for a GIVEAWAY! We are giving away a Rocketchix I Triathlon and Duathlon Registration for April 26th & ONE Registration for BREC’s Rocketkidz Rookies on June 6th! Stay tuned, another Run giveaway will be coming up in June!

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Champions for Kids – Snacks for Students in Baton Rouge

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According to the 2010 U.S. Census, over 16 million American children live in poverty, making hunger a daily challenge for families in need. In Louisiana, 27 percent of school-aged children are in poverty, or 212,904 potential students. The rate in East Baton Rouge Parish is tied with the state average of 27 percent. While the numbers are staggering, there are simple ways that each of us can give back to our community and make a difference.

General Mills, Kellogg’s, Emerald and Kettle Chips have joined forces to make it simple for communities to provide basic resources for students through in-store donations. The Snacks for Students program is part of SIMPLE Giving, a Champions for Kids program that seeks to make it simple for shoppers to purchase and donate items children need.

Baton Rouge Moms has partnered with Champions for Kids and the Big Buddy Program to donate snacks for students in the Baton Rouge community. All donations made at the Siegen Lane Walmart on North Mall Dr. will stay in the local community and be donated to the Big Buddy Program in Baton Rouge.

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A fundamental challenge facing many communities is how to support youth who are economically, educationally, or emotionally disadvantaged. The Big Buddy Program seeks to create opportunities for the community to empower and guide these children to brighter futures.

The Snacks for Students program is the first of several campaigns to launch nationally, with the goal to provide resources for more than 10 million children in 2015. Champions for Kids makes it simple to give kids in your community the resources they need to thrive. Since 2004, Champions for Kids has served more than 5.4 million children across all 50 states through in-store donation campaigns, service projects and community events.

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Through March 15th, the Baton Rouge community can purchase snacks for children and place them inside the designated donation bin found near customer service at the Siegen Lane Walmart on North Mall Drive. All donations made in-store will stay in the local community and be distributed to our Champion for Kids, the Big Buddy Program. 

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In addition, Champions for Kids, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Emerald and Kettle Chips will provide 13 awards, totaling $45,000, to participating youth-based organizations based on the total number of donated items collected in each store. 

Our goal is to give Baton Rouge moms the support they need to be the best moms they can be – and to encourage them to, in turn, give back to each other and to the community at large. We hope you will join us as we support Big Buddy Program with after school snacks for the kids! This is a great way to get the kids involved in giving back!

We would love to see your pictures too! Snap a selfie or a picture of your children donating into the Champions for Kids donation box at the Siegen Lane Walmart and tag them #SnacksForStudents #BRmoms

For more information, please visit http://www.championsforkids.org.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The companies who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” {Giveaway}

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Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience like you’ve never experienced before! You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor – dancing with fans of all ages! In addition to ongoing dance parties, Elmo uses his imagination to “Do the Robot,” Cookie Monster teaches all ‘feets’ to dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with the Sesame Street favorite “Shake Your Head One Time.”

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Tickets are available at the River Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at-1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please contact the Baton Rouge River Center at 225-389-3030.

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PLUS VIP MEET & GREET PASSES
{$120 Value}

Winner will receive 4 Meet & Greet tickets with 4 show tickets. Each adult and child (age 1 and up) in a group must have a show ticket and Meet & Greet ticket. All Meet & Greets start one hour before show time and last 20 minutes. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Please meet at the Sunny Seats sign in the main lobby. Don’t forget your camera!

Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter the giveaway!  To increase your odds, complete the extra entry options on the Rafflecopter and on our Facebook page.

Winner will be randomly chosen and listed here on this post on Saturday March 7th at 9:00pm.

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Giggles Baton Rouge – Love – Gift – Giggle – Giveaway

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Coming soon to Baton Rouge, Giggles is a specialty toy and treat store that offers unique, high quality gifts for babies, toddlers and tweens (and everything in between!) So much more than visiting a store, visiting Giggles is an experience for kids and kids at heart. Giggles is opening its doors this summer and will be located at the Settlement at Willow Grove.

Giggles is also passionate about providing high-quality, fun and educational classes for children. In addition to candy, unique toys and Pinterest worthy party supplies, they also hope to offer painting, storytelling, kids yoga, cookies, canvas and more! 

Giggles will not only tempt your taste buds but it will also be a treat for the eyes! Do you like gummy bears? How about 15,000 of them, molded in hi-gloss acrylic? Giggles will light up the store with a, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Candelier.

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The candy section of the store will be as sweet as it gets! Their unique candy wall will be a rainbow of bulk candy treats. In addition to “pick and mix” candies they will offer packaged candies including chocolates, sours, jelly beans, caramels, lollipops, hard candies and much more! 
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Everyone today wants to have a “Pinterest” party! Although sifting through Pinterest to find the trendiest theme for your little one is at the click of a button, it can be difficult to find the perfect party goods to make everything come together. Giggles will offer a select variety of specialty party goods so that you can host the perfect party! 
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Giggles will offer great gifts and toys organized by age and stage (baby – tween). And did we mention they will offer FREE gift wrap? They will!

The anticipation for Giggles’ opening is growing and the kids are already drooling!

Be sure to follow Giggles on Facebook as they are adding updates on the store as well as great information and resources on parenting, children’s activities and local news! 

Giveaway time!

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Join in the fun at the Mardi Gras Mambo 10k, 15k & 1 mile Fun Run on 2-21-15

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Bring the kids to the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana 1 Mile Fun Run

The best way to get your children interested in health is to approach it as a family. Kick off your family’s Mardi Gras Season, Mambo style with the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana and its Louisiana 2 Step. For the 1 mile Fun Run prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5 and under, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-14.

 

Mardi Gras Mambo 10k & 15K

The  10k  (6mile) and 15k (9.33mile) race courses have been updated for the 2015 event and should prove to be a fun, fast course showcasing downtown Baton Rouge and the Garden District neighborhood. These distance are great for those in half marathon training mode or for those stepping up from the challenge of a 5k. 

 

RACE REGISTRATION:

1 Mile Fun Run: Youth Registration (17 & Under) – $10
1 Mile Fun Run: Regular Registration – $20
 
10k Regular Registration (November 1 – February 13) – $25
10k Late Registration (February 14-20) – $35
10k Race Day Registration (February 21) – $50
 
15k Regular Registration (November 1 – February 13) – $35
15k Late Registration (February 14-20) – $45
15k Race Day Registration (February 21) – $65

 

RACE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Packet Pick-Up -Team Sportsplex (7122 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Packet Pick-Up – Team Sportsplex (7122 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015

7:00 am:  Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration Opens at North Boulevard Town Square.
8:00 am: Fun Run Start
8:30 am: 10k/15k Start
10:30 am: One Mile/10k Awards
11:15 am: 15k Awards

*Race registration is non-refundable.  Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after February 13, 2015.*

All  race registrants receive a long sleeve, soft-style cotton shirt, custom race specific finishers medal, personalized bib number, disposable chip timing, virtual race bag, post-race entertainment with food and drinks. The start and finish area will be located in the North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge with all post-race entertainment staged from Galvez Plaza.

 For more information and to register visit  www.runmambo.com The Mambo benefits the Sports Foundation and Club South in their mission to promote and grow competitive opportunities in athletics throughout the Baton Rouge area.

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Mardi Gras 2015: Family Friendly Baton Rouge Area Parade Schedule

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Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be family-friendly. The festival seems like it was made for children, with floats derived from the depths of the most ingenious imaginations, costumes and masks that express an unending creativity, bold colors and joyous music abounds through parades. And, most importantly, the beads, doubloons and other treats thrown to the crowds from the floats are a child’s delight.

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Baton Rouge Moms has put together a comprehensive Family Friendly Mardi Gras Guide with Mardi Gras  parades, a printable PDF and tips for parade goers.

Madri Gras Fun Fact: Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872 to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis  Alexandrovich Romanoff, whose house colors were purple, green and gold.

Mardi Gras 2015 – Family Friendly Baton Rouge Area Parade Schedule

Baton Rouge Family Mardi Gras

KREWE OF JUPITER and JUNO will not parade this year.

CAAWS MYSTIC KREWE OF MUTTS  Sun, February 8, 1:30pm

The CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts is a family-oriented, fun-filled, parade and promises all a very special day. Mardi Gras colored costumes and pet-sized floats will roll along North Boulevard on Sunday, February 8th at 1:30 p.m. Parade begins at North Boulevard and St. Ferdinand Street, turning North at 8th Street and ending at North Boulevard and Fourth Street.

The CAAWS main booth is located in the new North Boulevard Town Square (near Bus Stop) for registration, information, T-shirt sales, packet pick-up, etc. Bark in the Park activities will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. along North Boulevard, Registration from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and Costume Contest at 12 noon, Visit the booths and vendors along North Boulevard for a day full of food, shopping, pet adoptions, information, demonstrations, activities, contests and fun!

Krewe of Artemis “Come Rock ‘N’ Roll with Artemis” Parade Fri, February 6, 7:00 PM

The Krewe of Artemis 13th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, February 6th at 7 p.m. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street. 

The Goddess Artemis was known as the “Mistress of Animals” and the protector of children. The Krewe features a full length New Orleans style night parade and promises an evening of fun for all ages. Join the excited revelers as they line the parade route… Artemis style! Revelers will be treated with themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature high heeled shoe, along with footballs, tambourines, stuffed animals, float beads and lighted throws.

Krewe of Mystique de la CAPITALE  Sat, February 7th, 2:00 PM

The Krewe of Mystique de la Capitale welcomes you to the 2015 Mardi Gras Parade as they celebrate 38 years of parading in Louisiana’s capital city. We are the city’s oldest parading Mardi Gras Krewe and we’ve shared 38 wonderful years of carnival fun in Baton Rouge. The parade is family oriented and promises fun for all ages. The parade consists of marching bands, 12 to 14 floats that represent the Krewe along with many local businesses, and charitable organizations.

Krewe of Orion “Heroes and Villains”  Sat, February 7th, 6:30 PM

The Krewe of Orion’s 16th annual Mardi Gras parade will roll through downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, February 7th, at 6:30 p.m. This family-oriented parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street. Parade goers will be treated to a lineup of exciting, colorful traditional lighted and tractor-pulled floats. Rollin’ with the theme of “Heroes and Villains,” each float will be decorated to depict its well known theme. Masked and costumed riders will throw plenty of Orion parade theme medallions, footballs, cups, plush animals, swords, doubloons, lighted throws, and beads. Marching bands, as well as riding and marching units will be among the great sights and sounds at this wonderful parade.

Krewe of Southdowns  February 13th, 7:00 PM

 This parade is Baton Rouge’s family-friendly evening parade that rolls through the Southdowns Neighborhood the Friday before Mardi Gras each year.

31st Annual Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks

The 31st annual Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras parade will begin and end at the corner of the LA-1 Service Road and Oaks Avenue. Sunday, February 15 at 1:00pm. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Parade Route: east on Oaks Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, north on Jefferson Avenue to Court Street, west on Court Street to Sixth Street, north on Sixth Street to Louisiana Avenue, east on Louisiana Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, south on Jefferson Avenue to Oaks Avenue, west on Oaks Avenue to LA-1 Service Road

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Family Gras 2015 in Metairie

Family Gras 2015 will be Friday, 02/5 – Sunday, 02/8

This celebration of carnival and family takes place on the neutral ground of Veterans Memorial Boulevard across from Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana.

Entertainment for 2015 Family Gras includes Cowboy Mouth, Amanda Shaw, former Journey member Steve Augeri, former members of the Electric Light Orchestra, Courtney Cole, Blood Sweat & Tears, Wilson Phillips and Montgomery Gentry. Local and regional artists set up in the Art Market, where you can buy their work throughout the whole festival.  Flambeau Food Court vendors will be there cooking up Louisiana favorites, like jambalaya, crawfish pasta, muffulettas, pizza and gator-on-a-stick. There will also be local goodies like bread pudding and king cake.

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 If you are new to Baton Rouge  and or Louisiana, the only place you should avoid with kids is the French Quarter. It’s best to see the parades when they begin on St. Charles Avenue near Napoleon, since parades can go on well into the night by the end of the parade route. The Garden District are of St. Charles is also family area where you will see many families enjoying the day and planting themselves to see the parades.

The Sunday before Mardi Gras is particularly family oriented, with Thoth parading down Magazine Street and Bacchus rolling later in the afternoon.

The Krewe of Barkus is a delightful dog parade that rolls the Sunday prior to Thoth. It begins in Congo Square and parades through the French Quarter and is remarkable fun for children of any age.

On Fat Tuesday, visitors are encouraged to join the local tradition of masking. Zulu, an African American parade, leads the long day of parades on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras itself. Children scramble for the much desired coconuts handed down by float riders.

Mardi Gras 2015 New Orleans Parade Schedule
Mardi Gras 2015 Northshore Parade Schedule

Printable: Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Family Guide PDF

Mardi Gras Bucket List:

2014 Mardis Gras Parade Schedule

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

 

Source: New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau.

2014 Holiday Events and Christmas Activities in Baton Rouge & Beyond

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Find our 2015 Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide by clicking here or on the image below.

2015 Baton Rouge Holiday Event and Activity Guide_ Family Friendly Things to Do for Christmas

The Benefits of Shopping at a Farmers’ Market

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Eating healthy, locally-sourced produce has become all the rage and a growing trend across the country in recent years. Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes a National Directory of Farmers Markets which list farmers markets known to operate in the U.S.  You can clearly see the growth of the farmers market in the U.S. in the following graph.

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The Benefits of Shopping at a Farmers’ Market…

The benefits of shopping at the local farmers market are many. Markets offer a place to connect with neighbors, meet local farmers, support local small businesses, and provide nutritious food to neighborhoods in need. 

The concept underlying farmers markets is to get customers in touch with those who produce their food. In a highly processed world where much of our food is grown outside of our own country, that’s an admirable goal we should all aim to achieve.

Access to fresh, locally grown foods may be one of the greatest benefits to shopping at the farmer’s market. Farmers’ markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its freshest and tastes the best.

Buying local keeps our dollars circulating in our community and ensures that farming and local food production will remain viable in our area. What can be better than forming a relationship with those that grow your food, you can ask questions, know exactly where your food is coming from and how it’s grown.

Farmers markets are kid-friendly. Let your kids pick out something new to try. Then, let them help prepare a meal or choose a snack based on what caught their eye.

Baton Rouge Area Farmers Markets

 Our local farmers’ market includes not only farmers, but local producers of food, products, arts and crafts. Customers will find in season farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, locally produced salad dressings, hummus, sauces, artisan cheeses, fresh breads, honey, jams, handmade soaps, candles and more.

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 Red Stick Farmers Market Times and Locations:
225-267-5060 Main Office
Thursdays
(8am-noon) Pennington Biomedical Research Center at 6400 Perkins Road
 
Saturdays
(8am-noon) Downtown Baton Rouge at 5th and Main Streets

The Red Stick Farmers Market also has Red Stick Mobile Farmers Market, an effort to help expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables to areas of the parish labeled “food deserts.

According to a 2012 report by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists , as many as 103,000 East Baton Rouge Parish residents — including 25,000 children — live in food deserts — areas with high poverty rates and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers Market Times and Locations:
Wednesdays
9-11 am Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy
12:30-2 pm Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Drive
 
Thursdays
8:30-10:30 am Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley Street
12-2 pm Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center, 950 East Washington Street
 
Alexander’s Pop-up Market
The first pop-up market kicked off in May of this year. Be sure to check Alexander’s calendar for future markets.

Sunday our family took a quick stroll through the Pop Up Farmers Market sponsored by Alexander’s Highland Market. The pop up farmers’ market is much smaller than the Breada markets but continues to grow and does showcases some of our most popular farmers, local artisans and food producers, as well as food samples. 

The best part of these farmers’ markets… meeting the smart, innovative, entrepreneurs behind the goods that are sold.

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Ruth’s Hummus – the best in town!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander's Pop Up Farmers MarketFrom left to right Mystic Bayou Candles, Courtlyn & Company handcrafted frames and home decor, Grinning Jupitor Jammery and Red Stick Spice Company

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Re:- dressing and marinade is everywhere! We can’t get enough of this stuff!

 

Baton Rouge Farmers' MarketHollywood Livestock – {local grassfed} and Lucket Farms were also at the market, along with face painting for the children…

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As you can see, the Farmer’s Market is a lively spot and a great place to try a variety of local foods. National Farmers Market Week is coming up August 3 through August 9; if you have never visited one of our local farmer’s markets, National Farmers Market Week would be a great time to check one out.

Resources: usda.gov

Baton Rouge 4th of July Celebrations Guide – Fireworks, Parades & More

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Check out our 2019 Fourth of July Guide HERE!

 

We are fortunate to live in the land of the free, home of the brave, thanks to our founders and those who fought for freedom so long ago. The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Today, we celebrate America’s Independence with food, fun, family gatherings, fireworks and most importantly, honoring those who have served and continue to serve.

Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, we have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities…

Family Friendly Baton Rouge 4th of July

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July 3rd Fireworks on the River celebration

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Farm to Fourth Market –  8am – Noon. Local farmers and food artisans will be sampling their favorite Fourth of July foods at the Breada Farmers Markets on Thursday, July 3rd! Taste our smoked brisket sandwiches, marinated and grilled veggies, fresh salads made with local dressings, and find everything you need for your Fourth of July celebration! #eatlocal #farmtofourth

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade – “Learning to Love Liberty” – On this 70th anniversary of D-Day, come celebrate our nation’s birthday at the parade and join us for one of Baton Rouge’s premier Independence Day events! The parade features military and civic groups, bagpipers, antique cars, buggies, elected officials, horse groups, and more!!  Swing by Kenilworth Science & Technology School for the start of the parade. Enjoy the music of the Jemini Venture bluegrass band. Come visit with the animal adoption agencies who will be there. The Baton Rouge Sheriff Department wil be on the school grounds taking identification fingerprints for kids. Thursday, July 3, 2014 6:30 pm 

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Fireworks on the River – The annual July 3rd Fireworks on the River celebration will be held Thursday from 5-11 p.m. in Donaldsonville. The only public fireworks event in Ascension Parish, the show will be along the Mississippi River levee and Crescent Park. For details, call (225) 323-2555

4th of July Downtown Baton Rouge

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Downtown Development District Events:

8 a.m. – BASF Freedom Mile

Join BASF and Club South Runners for a one-mile race through downtown Baton Rouge. Race begins on River Road near the USS Kidd. A series of one-mile races and a half-mile Parent/Child Run. Transportation provided to start area. Watermelon, fruit, Coca Cola products and Mockler Beerages afterwards. 1st race to start at 7:30 a.m. with other events to follow every 20 minutes. For more information visit www.rrca.org or 927-9200, www.clubsouthrunners.net

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. USS KIDD Freedon Festival – FREE

They will have games, an inflatable 7 Element Obstacle course, a toddler bounce house, face painters, a balloonist, plate lunches for sale benefiting the KIDD, sno-balls, gelato, and much more!

Museum and Levee green North of Museum: Walk the decks of one of America’s most outstanding historic vessels, the USS KIDD (DD-661), and explore the Veteran’s Memorial Museum and learn of the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans to insure the freedoms we celebrate on the 4th. The USS KIDD will be open for touring until 3 p.m. with patriotic music broadcast. For more information call 342-1942 or visit www.usskidd.com No ice chests, barbecue pits, tents or pets allowed.

9 p.m. Fireworks On The Mississippi – This year’s fireworks display can be viewed from either side of the Mississippi River, either in Downtown Baton Rouge or in Port Allen. WBRZ would like to encourage the public to join us in our annual tradition of honoring our troops and our great nation. NOTE: No ice chests, BBQ pits, tents or pets allowed. Tours of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial will be available, at the regular admission price, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 4th of July.

North Bouleard Town Square : “Patriots on the Beacon”

Honoring our Patriots on the North Boulevard Town Square beacon with over 100 photos of men and women who are serving or have served in the military. Patriotic music and movies will also play throughout the day and night in the Square.

BATON ROUGE CONCERT BAND “INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. – All are welcome to hear BRCB at their annual Independence Day concert. Bring friends and family to enjoy great music and watch the fireworks display. Steps of the State Capitol. For more information visit www.batonrougeconcertband.org

 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hot-air balloons to light up the evening skies.

West Baton Rouge Parish

4th Fest – The best view anywhere in the Baton Rouge area for 4th of July fireworks on the Mississippi River. Held July 4th in downtown Port Allen at the Riverfront on the Mississippi River Levee. The fun starts annually at 4:00 pm and ends at 10:30 pm. Free to the public and includes face painting, magicians, clowns and space walks for the children. Beverage & food vendors line the levee for all to enjoy. Live entertainment with several local bands allow the crowds plenty of dance music to enjoy before and after the spectacular fireworks show on the river. Click on file below for more information.

4th Fest Flyer

Clinton

RED WHITE AND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: The opening ceremonies will begin Friday, July 4 at 12:00 in front of the Town Hall.  There will be various activities to include wild game cook off, gospel singers, choirs, soloists, liturgical dancers, inflatables, face painting, vendors, fresh blueberries, games, bands.  The fireworks presentation will take place on Friday night behind Lawyers Row.      

Everyone is cordially invited to come out and celebrate with the Town of Clinton as we embark on this momentous family oriented festival. (225) 683-5531.

Walker

Old Fashioned Family Day Celebration: 9:00am to 9:00pm Sidney Hutchinson Park. Come Join the FUN, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES! FREE ADMISSION, FREE EVENTS, FREE RIDES!

Schedule of Events
9:00 a.m. 16u Girls Fast Pitch Round Robin
12:00 noon Food, Rides, Inflatables, Water Slides, Snowballs, and more!
3:00 p.m. Join the Events: (Medals Awarded to Ages 6-12)
Old Fashion Races; Home Run Derby; Baseball Speed Throw
Other Events: Volleyball; Horseshoes; Tug of War; Sack Races; Wheel Barrow Races; 3-Legged Race

5:00 p.m. Dedication Ceremony
6:00 p.m. Walker Parks ‘Challenger Division’ Game
7:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment
9:00 p.m./Dark FIREWORKS!!!

Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and bug spray!!!
No alcohol is permitted in the park. Details at http://www.walker.la.us/.

Iberville Parish

14th Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration  7/04/2014, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Plaquemine Lock SHS will be open for tours and demonstrations, free admission.  Friends of the Lock will be sponsoring putt-putt boat rides beginning at noon.  The Iberville Museum will also open at noon and admission is free. 3:00-9:00 p.m.  Mouth watering food will be served from the Waterfront Park (please no ice chest, pets or tents).  3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Veterans Boat Parade – theme decorated boats are welcome.  6:00 p.m. Dancin’ on the boardwalk until the Firework Display at 9:00 p.m.! Phone: 225-687-3116 Website: www.plaquemine.org 

Pointe Coupee Parish

Old River Landing Fireworks 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jul 4, 2014 at Old River Landing, Batchelor Louisiana, 70715. For More Information Contact: (225) 492-3474 www.oldriverlanding.com .

West Feliciana Parish

Red, White, Blue Festival July 4-5: Clinton Lion’s Club patriotic Red, White and Blue Festival will be held in the historic town of Clinton for a two-day celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5.

The patriotic family-friendly event will be held at the American Legion Hall Fairgrounds.

A musical tribute to veterans and active military members, a patriotic fireworks program, golf cart parade, pony rides, two-day softball tournament, Eddie Hopper Greased Watermelon Relay Race, BBQ cooking contest, blueberry cooking contest, pancake breakfast, classic car and truck show, craft booths, Laser Tag, 5-K Run-Walk and live blue grass, country, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll music will entertain attendees of the festival.

Bring your lawn chairs and tents. All military and veterans are special guests and are particularly invited.

No coolers, food or drinks will be allowed in the parks as local restaurants and vendors will be selling food.

JULY 5TH

Baton Rouge

STAR SPANGLED SATURDAY: 8 a.m. to noon, Red Stick Farmers Market, Fifth and Main streets. 
Red Stick Farmers Market will celebrate the 4th of July with locally grown produce, live music and plenty of red, white and blue. Local musician John Gray will open the Market with a special rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and continue with other patriotic tunes throughout the morning with his jazz trio. Shoppers can find fresh items for holiday barbeques including sweet corn, squash varieties, sausage, shrimp, watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches and blueberries. Student chefs from the Louisiana Culinary Institute will join host chef Celeste Gill during the Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration with suggestions for patriotic picnic fare utilizing fresh produce from the Red Stick Farmers Market.

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual Boat Parade Will Be Held On July 5, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. This year’s boat parade will sail through New Roads on July 5 instead of on the Fourth of July. The date change allows the city to host the boat parade in conjunction with its annual River Rhythms Fest at Morrison Parkway. For More Information Contact: (225) 638-5360

St. Mary Parish

Rock the 5th – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration. Takes place Saturday, July 5 from 4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park and the Riverfront.  4 to 5:30 p.m. — Hal Bruni Band 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Band Camp 9 p.m. – – Fireworks over a Atchafalaya River Food and drinks will be accessible for purchase.

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you have a fun, safe and beautiful holiday weekend!