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!