Here Are 15 Things You Better Have If You Want To Survive In Louisiana

If you’re new to Louisiana, you might want to keep these tips handy. If you can master them all, you’ll be a native in no time. If you’ve been in Louisiana a long time; how do you keep your head above water in this state? We thought these things were pretty important…

1. A Grill

Ok, maybe you can survive without one---but why would you want to?

2. Mud Boots

If you have to do work outside, it’s pretty essential. Something like this makes it handy!

3. A Way to Listen to Music

Keeping the music going is a key to keeping smiles on our faces! Anyone still using a record player?

4. The Skill of Dodging Potholes

In some places, the potholes create a true obstacle course!

5. The Ability to Cook A Good Pot of…Something

If you live here, you’ll constantly be given invitations to eat delicious foods…so you better have something you can offer too!

6. A Taste for Spicy

Watch out! If you aren’t used to it, that Cajun spice can surprise you.

7. A Sense of Humor

While living in Louisiana, life is always throwing you curve balls. So you’ve gotta learn to keep a smile on your face.

8. Air Conditioning---or at least a VERY powerful fan

If you don’t have it in the summer, it can get really rough.

9. A Stocked Pantry & Plenty of Flashlights

Being prepared for storms is essential.

10. Bug Spray

Another essential item to survive a Louisiana summer.

11. A love of porch sitting

If you’re in a rush, you might just want to move. Sometimes it’s best to just take a sit on the porch.

12. Anti-frizz hair products

Your hair will get frizzy crazy fast!

13. Every Now and Then, A Drink

Don’t over do it now---but sometimes it’s the only thing that can turn around a crazy Louisiana day.

14. A Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez attitude

If you don’t know how to let loose and pass a good time, what’s the point of living here?

15. An Open Heart

If you love Louisiana---it'll love you right back!

What do you think? What would you have added or subtracted from this list? Let us know in the comments below!