Baton Rouge Family Fun

Drew Brees kicking off Football ‘N’ America youth flag football league in Baton Rouge

June 29, 2017

Something special is coming to Baton Rouge! Drew Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football league, Football ‘N’ America, that he hopes will grow into a safer alternative to tackle football across the country and possibly save the game of football. Registration for the leagues in New Orleans, Covington and Baton Rouge opens Friday, June […]

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Fostering Dogs in Baton Rouge to Make a Difference

June 28, 2017

When I used to think of animal shelters I imagined dark and dreary places with rows of sad animals who were left alone all the time. A year and a half ago- just a week or two after having our fourth child- I got it in my head we needed another dog. Maybe it was

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Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide: Sand Bag Locations, Lists, Numbers, Apps & Resources

June 20, 2017

There is still a lot of uncertainty with Harvey over Louisiana. Currently, rainfall is the main concern for our area. The National Weather Service is predicting that Southwest Louisiana will see 10 to 20 inches of rain between tonight and tomorrow, Central Louisiana one to five inches of rain, and South Central Louisiana two to

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Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital

June 1, 2017

This summer, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is once again celebrating the Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge with Mommy and Me (and Daddy too)! We are excited to share the events at the Mall of Louisiana for children and their families to learn more about good health and wellness. Mark your calendars of

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There is a child in foster care that needs your help

May 25, 2017

At the age of six, Pamela and her sister spent cold nights sleeping in the back of a U-Haul with no blankets. They didn’t know when they would eat. One night, Pamela’s mother awoke the girls suddenly and yelled at them to hide under a car in the parking lot. When a police officer pulled

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Fight Hunger. Spark Change. with Walmart and Your Local Food Bank

May 10, 2017

Disclosure: “This post is brought to you by “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.” Food insecurity is an issue facing families in communities across the country, nearly one in five children in America lives in households that struggle to put food on the table. Louisiana has the fourth

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Featured Baton Rouge Camp – Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp

May 1, 2017

We have a one of a kind, educational camp to share with you thanks to BREC, Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp! Let’s celebrate Baton Rouge! Magnolia Mound’s hands-on history camp is for those young historians looking for a fun-filled week of learning about the past! This summer history camp focuses not

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Listen To Your Mother Baton Rouge – Celebrating Motherhood

April 29, 2017

About six years ago I learned of a show celebrating motherhood happening in cities across America. I later auditioned for that show when I lived in New York and though I didn’t make it (thanks a lot, ridiculous talent pool) I fell in love with the process and the show. Four years ago I applied

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TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical – Veggie Spring Rolls Recipe

April 28, 2017

As moms, the health and wellbeing of our children is at the forefront of our minds. Balancing busy schedules with school, sports and social lives can make it hard for our kids to consistently eat healthy, exercise, perform well in school and manage the stresses of life in a healthy way. Summer is fast approaching

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A New Orleans Home Away from Home – 1201 Canal Condominiums

April 21, 2017

provide It’s the weekend and many families will be heading down to New Orleans to visit the city as a family, with visitors or possibly a romantic weekend getaway. Living in Baton Rouge offers families a plethora of options for weekend getaways. Many Baton Rouge families visit New Orleans throughout the year and I would

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Baton Rouge Moms Weekend Roundup: Family Friendly Things To Do in Baton Rouge

April 7, 2017

Baton Rouge Moms Weekend Roundup: Family Friendly Things To Do in Baton Rouge April 8th – 9th April 8th: BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center AgMagic Baton Rouge Monster Jam Garden District Easter Egg Hunt Community Egg Hunt: Highland 2017 Baton Rouge Blues Festival April 9th 2017 Baton Rouge Blues Festival Monster Jam LSU Rural

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Total Mom Makeover Show Premieres Tonight April 6th at 8/7pm Central

April 6, 2017

It’s something many of us dream about and long for, for different reasons and in different seasons of motherhood… a Total Mom Makeover!! When Diasy Teh of The It Mom put out a call searching for moms to tell their stories and share why they wanted a Total Mom Makeover, I jumped on it! I

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