Posted in Louisiana May 07, 2016 by

Here Are 13 Things You Probably Heard Growing Up With A Louisiana Mama

Well, it’s Mother’s Day. It’s time to reflect on all that your mother offered you. Living in Louisiana, you probably taught some truly great and important things from your Louisiana mom. Here are some of the most important things that your Louisiana mom probably taught you when you were growing up:

1. Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
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This was a priceless tip from my mom!
2. Make sure you have that good ju-ju around you at all times!
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Yep, Louisiana moms sure have a lot of superstitions. I guess that’s how they kept us safe…
3. Work hard and play hard.
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It’s the Louisiana way, and our mothers show us how the best.
4. When life gets hard, call on the ones you love.
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Teamwork makes the dream work! We can survive anything if we do it together.
5. Go Do-do
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That's "take a nap" in Cajun.
6. When to put your spices in the pot is a true art.
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Put the spices in the beginning if you want a light taste, or make a roux if you want a real kicker. Garlic should go in at the end if you want a strong taste.
7. To keep your bread from growing mold in humid Louisiana, put it in the refrigerator.
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Yep, it's the best way!
8. Say hi to Ms. Whoever for me! And tell her to call me!
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Yep, you can bet your mom knew the moms of your friends, and their friends…
9. Why don’t you invite Charlie over for some red beans a rice?
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Louisiana mommas always looking for an excuse for company.
10. How do you like my pie/gumbo/etouffee?
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Louisiana moms love to cook…and they love to hear how much you love it too!
11. Boy, where are your mud boots? Bug spray? Hat?
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You can bet mom was lurking somewhere…making sure everything was alright with you.
12. Don’t make me come over there…or I’m gonna send you to the gators!
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This warning worked well when I was a kid.
13. Be kind.
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We learned it from our mommas.

So thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of the amazing mothers out there whose generosity and selflessness and love has made so many of our lives possible today. We’re so grateful for your love, mommas! Thank you for all that you do. What did you learn from your Louisiana mother? We would love to hear from you on this beautiful Mother’s Day!

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