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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\ud83c\udf64 1. Backyard Boil Must-Haves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can\u2019t spell summer without seafood\u2014whether it\u2019s shrimp, crawfish, or crab, a backyard boil is a Louisiana tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Etsy Pick:<\/strong> Optional Tip:<\/strong> Use newspaper or butcher paper for easy cleanup and let the kids draw their own crawfish while it simmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beat the heat with a DIY sno-ball bar! All you need is a shaved ice machine, syrup, and some good cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon Pick:<\/strong> Bonus:<\/strong> Add your own printable sign that says \u201cSno-ball Stand: Open for Business!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep little hands busy with crafts that tie into our local culture\u2014think Mardi Gras masks, crawfish stamping, or beignet-shaped playdough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etsy Pick:<\/strong> Take story time outside! Louisiana is full of children\u2019s books with local flavor, from swamp tales to gumbo rhymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etsy\/Amazon Pick:<\/strong> Bring a picnic blanket and let the cicadas be your soundtrack.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a slow stroll through your neighborhood or a nearby trail and see what critters and plants you can spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freebie:<\/strong> Amazon Pick:<\/strong> Pour up some caf\u00e9 au lait over ice or whip up a pitcher of lavender lemonade. Bonus points if you drink it from a Louisiana-themed tumbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etsy Pick:<\/strong> Turn on the tunes while you cook or clean. You can\u2019t help but smile when a washboard hits the beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spotify Playlist:<\/strong> Etsy Pick:<\/strong> Give yourself a moment of peace\u2014grab a book, light a candle, and sit on the porch like a proper Southern woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etsy Pick:<\/strong> Pack some boudin, fruit, and lemonade and take the family to your favorite shady park. Let them run barefoot and wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon Pick:<\/strong> It\u2019s baby shower season! Whether you\u2019re the host or guest, go with gifts that feel homegrown and heart-filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etsy Picks:<\/strong> There\u2019s no summer quite like a Louisiana summer. It\u2019s messy and beautiful, loud and loving\u2014just like our families. Whatever your season looks like, I hope you find a little more joy in it, Louisiana style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer in Louisiana is hot, humid, and full of flavor\u2014from backyard boils to Sunday sno-balls. Whether you’re planning a staycation, entertaining kids, or just trying<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[4,18,3,8,7],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":159,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions\/159"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joyfullouisiana.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\ud83e\udd90 Cajun Boil Party Kit \u2013 Table Runner & Seasoning Labels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf67 2. Sno-ball Station at Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf53 Hawaiian Ice Maker with Louisiana-Style Syrups<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udfa8 3. Cajun Craft Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfad Louisiana Craft Kit for Kids \u2013 Printable + Physical<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcda 4. Read-Alouds Under the Oaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcd6 \u201cPetite Rouge\u201d \u2013 Cajun Red Riding Hood<\/a>
\ud83d\udcd6 \u201cGoodnight NOLA\u201d \u2013 Bedtime in the Big Easy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc0a 5. Bayou Nature Walk Bingo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udce5 Download my Bayou Bingo printable here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd0d Nature Explorer Kit \u2013 Magnifying Glass + Net + Bug Box<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf4b 6. Sweet Southern Sips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2615 \u201cLaissez Les Bons Temps Rouler\u201d Mug or Glass Tumbler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udfb6 7. Zydeco Kitchen Dance Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfb5 Search: \u201cJoyful Louisiana \u2013 Summer Mix\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd41 Mini Wooden Washboard for Kids or Decor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf3d 8. Mama\u2019s Porch Joy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f Louisiana Scents Candle \u2013 Bayou Breeze, Beignet, Sweet Magnolia<\/a>
\ud83d\udcd4 \u201cThe Joyful Louisiana Journal\u201d \u2013 Lined pages for reflections<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83e\uddfa 9. Picnic at the Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\uddfa Gingham Picnic Blanket \u2013 Waterproof & Foldable<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf81 10. Bayou Baby Gifts for Summer Showers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc76 Louisiana Alphabet Print for Nursery<\/a>
\ud83e\udd9e Crawfish Bib Set or Beignet Onesie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc9c Final Word:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n