Moms

Running Through Jell-O

Today after Zumba class, I acknowledged my repeated absences to my instructor, Erin. “I’ve got to get my life back on track,” I said, referring to the fact that everything got turned upside down during our recent move and I basically became unable to do anything except water and feed the people around me. As […]

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Ladies Self Defense

Be more AWARE. Sounds simple doesn’t it?  You don’t want to be at the wrong place at the wrong time but if you are you owe it to yourself to be better prepared. Statistics show that one in four women will be attacked during her lifetime. Women who resist effectively are twice as likely to

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National Moms Night Out

Baton Rouge Moms was founded with the sole purpose of supporting and encouraging mothers in the Baton Rouge area. Motherhood can be exhilarating, exhausting, rewarding – and sometimes lonely. Our goal is to give you, moms, the support you need to be the best moms you can be – and to encourage you to, in

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Spring Cleaning 101

cThe fresh start of spring, the warm whether, new blooms and singing birds naturally get us in the mood to clean, right? Spring cleaning is ignored by some but practiced by many. It’s an old tradition that many of our grandmothers passed down to our mothers. Spring cleaning can be traced to the ancient Jewish

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10 Clutter Free Car Tips – Thirty One Car Organization & Giveaway

Today’s giveaway and post is sponsored by Marcella’s Chic Thirty-One Boutigue. Thirty-One Gifts offers functional totes, storage, purses, thermals and other organizational items for every day life! Moms often spend a good amount of time in the car, between shuttling kids around, eating on the run, shopping, running errands or commuting to work, our cars become

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Aim to Maintain

Coming from one of those “I lost half my size” stories I can tell you the story doesn’t end there. It can feel like it is never ending from the comfort foods we have here in South Louisiana (beignets and gumbo anyone?)  to the holidays that seem to be focused around food (king-cake and chocolate bunnies).

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Shine A Light On Slavery Day

Today has been declared Shine A Light On Slavery Day by the folks at the End It Movement. Millions of people all over the world have fallen victim to modern-day slavery. Sadly, it’s happening right here in Baton Rouge,  in our own backyard. Baton Rouge ranks in the top 10 cities in the nation for

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Parenthood Is Not Romantic.

It’s nearly impossible to think romantically with Veggie Tales blaring in the background.   I know this because I want to talk to you about romance after kids, but I am having a hard time focusing because I used to be romantic with my husband, we have small children as a result, and now neither

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WINTER’S TALE “Valentine’s Day Prize Pack” Sweepstakes

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated Social Savvy Mom 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. This Valentine’s Day don’t miss Akiva Goldsman’s story of miracles, crossed destinies, and

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