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When running your weekly errands, it’s so tempting to run by the nearest big box store. While there’s nothing wrong with shopping at a big box store, there are several small businesses owned and operated in Acadiana that offer the exact same … [Read more...]

Do you have family coming in town for the Thanksgiving holidays? Prep for your fam + guests with the help of local Acadiana shops and services. Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be stressful! For easy reference, we’ve made a short list below of businesses … [Read more...]

Now that the weather is getting cooler, there’s no excuse not to get out + about. Whether you are in the mood to do a little shopping or just explore, there’s something around town for the entire family. Before you head out, peruse our list of YOUR … [Read more...]

Attention sports fans all across Acadiana! If you want licensed sports apparel and other products to show off your team spirit, then you definitely want to make a trip to Hub City Sports. Lafayette local and sports lover Jared Gray owns and operates … [Read more...]

In 1973, Mary Jane Johnson was tasked with organizing the storefront of her husband’s pharmacy in the small town of Tallulah, Louisiana. Mary Jane picked out stylish clothing, jewelry, and accessories that became extremely popular and sold well … [Read more...]

Need an excuse to eat sweets all day long? How about because you’re celebrating National Dessert Day? Sounds like a legit excuse to us! On October 14th, make a trip to one of these Acadiana sweet shops to get your fill of sugar AND make it count by … [Read more...]

“What do you want to do?” “I don’t know, what do YOU want to do?” Is this a conversation you’ve had with your friends one too many times? Before you give up on making plans or decide to head to the same bar you go to every. single. week., consider … [Read more...]

What’s the official cuisine of the state of Louisiana? You know it – GUMBO! Your flavorful, stew-like dish is a heavenly, Acadian staple and, in honor of National Gumbo Day on October 12th, we want to encourage you to get out and fill your tum with a … [Read more...]

For delicious pizza, wings, sandwiches, poboys, and other yummy treats, you can’t go wrong with a visit to BJ’s Pizza and Deli in Lafayette. While originally part of a Louisiana chain, BJ’s was bought by the current owner, Kamal Borchalli, in 1991 … [Read more...]

Sometimes it seems like there’s no end to the fixes and updates you need to do on your home. From replacing old appliances to painting faded walls, there’s always something that needs to be done to keep your home in tip-top shape. Don’t get … [Read more...]