A couple years ago I did a “shop local challenge” and shared all my favorite places in my area. I’ve been working on revamping that as new businesses have come or gone for a few weeks now so I wanted to share! As a business woman, a referral is the biggest compliment I could ask for and I know my fellow business owner’s love a good shout out too! I love to eat and shop, so here goes nothing!

Let’s start with RESTAURANTS! Because let’s be honest…Katlyn doesn’t typically miss a meal and I don’t want you missing one either!

– Start your day off with a kick start at Coffee Connection with a fresh brewed coffee and lemon blueberry muffin
– Low on energy? Stop by Golden Nutrition and snag one of my favorite Georgia Peach
– Sweeten your day with some rolled ice cream from Curled Creme Co
-Bring your kiddos for Mickey Mouse Pancakes at the Waffle Shoppe
-Swing by Cecil’s for game nights and the Tiger Burger
-Shrimp and grits oh my! You better slide on into The Stadium and try that breakfast bowl
-Grab chargrilled oysters at Steamboat Bill’s
-If you’re craving steak, grab the Steak Tips at Double D’s
-You’re missing out if you’ve never had the the carne asada at El Viejo Tony’s
-Finish off your pizza dinner with the Cinnamon Bites at Gilbert’s
-Chocolate Peanut Butter is my go to smoothie flavor at Planet Nutrition
-Get some kickin’ chicken at Chicken Depot
–Lou Lou’s Cupcakes & More has delicious cupcakes and cakes
-Grab local produce from the DeRidder Farmer’s Market. With different businesses set up at all times, you’re bound to find something fresh and yummy

Not feeling the items I listed? Check out their menu and get your favorite!

Need a new wardrobe, gift ideas or just need a minute to enjoy some local shopping? Stop in these LOCAL businesses!

-Add a little sparkle and Judy Blue to your life at Dear Me Southern Boutique
-Stay shabby chic with an outfit from West Mane
-Looking for that unique gift? Check out Louisiana Cajun Culture
-Jazz up your closet with an outfit from Holly at The Rustic Cottage
-Refreshen your skin with a Blackberry Magnolia Scrub from Avery Grey Soap
-Looking to add a little decor to your home? Check out Huckleberry Cottage Farms
-Ready to boot scoot boogie? Step on in to Hooks Big D Corral for your new western look
–Nothing Fancy has a little bit of it all
-You’re bound to find a treasure at Treasure City Market
-Personalize shirts are their thing, stop by Bayou Vinyl so they can do the dang thing!
-For a house warming gift, check out LaTeDa Boutique

Have you gotten something great from one of these places? Let’s hear about it! Don’t see one of your favorites on here? Let me know and I can add them to list with something you love about it! *This definitely isn’t everywhere in DeRidder, but these are a few I have purchased from before*