Are you planning to visit or move to Alabama anytime soon? If so, here’s a list of 12 necessary things that will definitely make your life much easier.
- Sunscreen: To survive the hot summers in Alabama, you’ll need to wear lots of sunscreen.
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- Air Conditioning: You’ll be so thankful to have air conditioning on hot and humid days.
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- Mosquito Repellent: You’re going to need lots of this!
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- A Love for College Football: If you expect to survive living in Alabama, you better love college football. If you’re not a fan of college football, you may have a difficult time fitting in.
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- Tornado Shelters: Tornado shelters are great to have for when severe weather moves in, and Alabama is no stranger to severe weather.
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- A Great Sense of Humor: People are going to make fun of you the instant they hear you’re from Alabama, so having a great sense of humor is a must.
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- A Great Pair of Boots: Whether you’re walking through the woods, working on a farm, or doing something as simple as horseback riding, you’re going to need a great pair of boots.
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- A Strong Work Ethic: We work hard here in Alabama and aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty. If you decide to move here, you’ll need to have a strong work ethic.
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- Milk & Bread: Even the slightest mention of a snowflake in Alabama sends everyone into believing they MUST have milk and bread if they expect to survive the snow.
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- Deep Fryer: Because how else will you cook your food?
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- Reliable Car: Getting around town will be so much easier if you have a reliable car.
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- Radar Detector: You’ll definitely need one of these for when you pass through any of Alabama’s MANY speed traps!
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What other things are needed for survival in Alabama? Let me know in the comments below!
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