Every now and then I like to share what I have saved in my browser favorites. Well, it has been awhile. So here are links I would like to share!
1. Pandora - I'd heard of this online radio before but never bothered to try to use it. Hubby started using it when his Sirius account expired and told me how great it was. I gave it a whirl and am addicted. Who needs to download music anymore when you have Pandora? You create stations based on your favorite artists and then can hit Quickmix and select which stations you want to mix up and listen to. I have Christmas stations setup now for the holidays! You can vote if you like songs or not and it will play accordingly in the future. Very cool.
2. Facebook - This is nothing new to some of you. I've been on facebook for awhile now, but at first didn't really get into it. Now, it has changed it's format and so many more people I know are on it so it has become fun. It is like my entire mom's club who I have lost touch with is on there now and that is so cool. I like keeping up with all the people I would otherwise probably not have time to talk with. And people's status updates are just so dang funny sometimes! If you aren't on Facebook get going already!
3. New Orleans Businesses - This is actually my own list on my blog of New Orleans Based Businesses you can support online. Check it out. Suggest sites!
4. Dirtycoast.com - This site has some of the greatest Nola t-shirt designs I have seen. Love it! Love it!
5. North Shore Free Use Network - This is a a yahoo group where everything is offered up for free! You can post a SEEK or an OFFER. I joined this group a few years back but have recently gotten back into actually using it. I have had several OFFERS and SEEKS in the last month. Times are tough. Time to recycle and reuse to save a buck or two! Not on the Northshore of New Orleans then find a similar group near you.
To read my other "What's in your favorites?" posts:
What's in your favorites? Part 1
What's in your favorites? Part 2
What's in your favorites? Part 3
Showing posts with label new orleans based businesses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new orleans based businesses. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
New site to check out!
Just launched www.whitewoodfarms.com for my client Anita. She gave me a jar of her New Orleans Key Lime Marmalade and it is soooooo good! Order and ship anywhere in the US or Canada. Her Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and Preserves make great gifts!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Old Town Praline & Gifts is now online!
I told you all that I was helping Old Town Praline & Gifts to get their online store setup. Well, they are up and running! So stop by their site www.oldtownpraline.com and send someone some delicious pralines today!
Limited items available through the website right now. More to come soon!
Limited items available through the website right now. More to come soon!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Old Town Pralines & Gifts
Yesterday my job gave me the opportunity to visit an extraordinary New Orleans business and meet the fabulous owners!
I visited Old Town Pralines & Gifts to meet with them and help them get their products online. (work still in progress!) My expectations were nothing out of the ordinary. Meet with client for maybe 2 hrs. Train, educate, discuss, etc. But what happened was that I got an education in the New Orleans culture like no other.
Mary Lou and her daughter were my fabulous hostesses for the day. I walked into their little yellow shop that now resides on Veterans Blvd near Bonnebel. My first impression was that this was like a gift shop found down in the quarter. Similar items for sale and of course pralines. I was immediately greeted and told they would be right with me. I identified myself as they were expecting me but have never met me and was warmly welcomed and invited back to the open area where they make the pralines. I took a seat at their computer which was also right there.
It was 1 hr. before they closed on Saturday. I showed up at that time so we would hopefully have few interruptions. However, the flow of people continued and here is where I say I was completely amused in what was going on around me.
It was like something I have only read about or seen in a movie about the south. And here I was witnessing it first hand. (Remember I am a northerner)
First customer: Elderly woman walks in. Owners greet her by name as they know her (and just about everyone else who walks in). She says her daughter says hello and gave her some money to shop there. I watch as she unrolls one $5 bill and three $1 bills.
"Whatcha want, hun?"
"Pralines."
"Big or small, hun?"
"I'll take the small."
"It is $10.80 for a dozen."
"I'll take that."
She goes to pay. She starts to count her money. She doesn't have enough. The owner says,"Whatcha got there, hun? Eight dollars is fine. Let's call it square." She takes her money and hands the woman her bag of pralines.
Second customers: Two women walk in. One the owners know. The other ends up being her sister and of course after learning that they all remember each other. They start talking about when they went to school together at the Cathedral in the French Quarter and Jackson Square being their playground. They talk about the nuns. They talk about aquaintances. As they are going to pay, the sister mentions she is living in Tennessee. And then I hear the owner say, "Don't cry hun, cuz I will start crying too. Tennessee is not that far away." She comes around the counter and hugs her. The sister mumbles "I can't come back." I later learn her leaving is a result of Katrina. The pain still lives on.
Second customers: Man walks in and sits on the church-like bench that divides the store from the kitchen area. He starts chatting away with the owners. They of course know him by name. He even addresses me when he talks like he knows me. I guess because I was behind the counter he assumed I was someone they knew or part of their family??? Anyway, he goes on and on about Hillary and Barack. Finally, they say they really need to get to work with me. He bows out. They mention he studies politics and history so much that he is like a genius. He can go on for hours. He has even been banned from all the talk shows because he stumps the hosts and drives them crazy with his rambles and knowledge.
We work for a little while. Then a knock on the door.
Third Customer:It is someone to pick up an order. (Store closed 30 minutes ago) The man is there to pick up a Havarti cheese covered in praline sauce that has hardened. It is for a shower. He and the owners start talking about this unusual recipe and discussing the intricacies of the sauce. I sit and listen silently. The gentleman looks at me and says, "You would think we knew what were talking about huh?" And he laughs.
"How much?"
"No charge."
"Aw. C'mon now."
"Nope. No charge. We have never made that recipe for anyone and we don't know how it will turn out so we aren't charging you. If it turned out right, just let us know and we will make it for you again."
I later learn that a caterer in New Orleans used to make this recipe and is no longer around since Katrina so the customer was trying to find someone to make it.
Back to work we went. However, everytime someone showed up at the door and peered in they opened back up for business and let them shop. They sold pralines, hand towels, chocolates, etc. This went on until 5pm - 3 hrs past closing time.
And the phone rang off the hook after hours. Family members calling both the ladies. Apparently, they take care of a lot of elderly family at home and they all knew the shop should have been closed and were summoning them. I learned that every friday they feed lunch to their "cantankorus uncle" and his buddies who come into the shop, setup a card table and play cards. Never mind the customers shopping.
After our work was done, I stood there and talked with the ladies for almost 2 hrs. They have the gift of gab and were fascinating and intelligent ladies to speak with. I learned so much about their lives in New Orleans growing up and just general new orleans culture. Oh the stories!
I also learned that they used to be located on Royal Street in the French Quarter for many, many years. Then, they moved to Metairie Road after the storm. Then that location FLOODED! Now, they are hopefully high and dry on Veterns Blvd. (Read more about their history.)
What was so apparent that day was that the effects of Katrina still lives on. These women told me so many stories. They joked that they became social workers after the storm. People would come in and just sit there on that bench and let it all out. They listened. They cried. They hugged. And as I saw that day. They still do it.
As I was leaving I decided to make a few purchases. I bought my kids these great plates:
I also bought each kid a big swirl-ly lollipop as that is their fav. As I was paying, the owner walked up with two pralines and two bags of her version of Heavenly Hash called N'awlins Hash. "Just a little lagniappe for your kids." (That's means a little something extra for all you out of staters.)
Well, let me tell you this much! Heavenly Hash can't stand a chance to Old Town's N'awlins Hash! Here is a picture and it is incredible!
So if you are in the area be sure to stop by to visit Mary Lou and her daughter. Support an old New Orleans business that is struggling to keep going since Katrina.
Don't worry, you will get your laginappe!
I visited Old Town Pralines & Gifts to meet with them and help them get their products online. (work still in progress!) My expectations were nothing out of the ordinary. Meet with client for maybe 2 hrs. Train, educate, discuss, etc. But what happened was that I got an education in the New Orleans culture like no other.
Mary Lou and her daughter were my fabulous hostesses for the day. I walked into their little yellow shop that now resides on Veterans Blvd near Bonnebel. My first impression was that this was like a gift shop found down in the quarter. Similar items for sale and of course pralines. I was immediately greeted and told they would be right with me. I identified myself as they were expecting me but have never met me and was warmly welcomed and invited back to the open area where they make the pralines. I took a seat at their computer which was also right there.
It was 1 hr. before they closed on Saturday. I showed up at that time so we would hopefully have few interruptions. However, the flow of people continued and here is where I say I was completely amused in what was going on around me.
It was like something I have only read about or seen in a movie about the south. And here I was witnessing it first hand. (Remember I am a northerner)
First customer: Elderly woman walks in. Owners greet her by name as they know her (and just about everyone else who walks in). She says her daughter says hello and gave her some money to shop there. I watch as she unrolls one $5 bill and three $1 bills.
"Whatcha want, hun?"
"Pralines."
"Big or small, hun?"
"I'll take the small."
"It is $10.80 for a dozen."
"I'll take that."
She goes to pay. She starts to count her money. She doesn't have enough. The owner says,"Whatcha got there, hun? Eight dollars is fine. Let's call it square." She takes her money and hands the woman her bag of pralines.
Second customers: Two women walk in. One the owners know. The other ends up being her sister and of course after learning that they all remember each other. They start talking about when they went to school together at the Cathedral in the French Quarter and Jackson Square being their playground. They talk about the nuns. They talk about aquaintances. As they are going to pay, the sister mentions she is living in Tennessee. And then I hear the owner say, "Don't cry hun, cuz I will start crying too. Tennessee is not that far away." She comes around the counter and hugs her. The sister mumbles "I can't come back." I later learn her leaving is a result of Katrina. The pain still lives on.
Second customers: Man walks in and sits on the church-like bench that divides the store from the kitchen area. He starts chatting away with the owners. They of course know him by name. He even addresses me when he talks like he knows me. I guess because I was behind the counter he assumed I was someone they knew or part of their family??? Anyway, he goes on and on about Hillary and Barack. Finally, they say they really need to get to work with me. He bows out. They mention he studies politics and history so much that he is like a genius. He can go on for hours. He has even been banned from all the talk shows because he stumps the hosts and drives them crazy with his rambles and knowledge.
We work for a little while. Then a knock on the door.
Third Customer:It is someone to pick up an order. (Store closed 30 minutes ago) The man is there to pick up a Havarti cheese covered in praline sauce that has hardened. It is for a shower. He and the owners start talking about this unusual recipe and discussing the intricacies of the sauce. I sit and listen silently. The gentleman looks at me and says, "You would think we knew what were talking about huh?" And he laughs.
"How much?"
"No charge."
"Aw. C'mon now."
"Nope. No charge. We have never made that recipe for anyone and we don't know how it will turn out so we aren't charging you. If it turned out right, just let us know and we will make it for you again."
I later learn that a caterer in New Orleans used to make this recipe and is no longer around since Katrina so the customer was trying to find someone to make it.
Back to work we went. However, everytime someone showed up at the door and peered in they opened back up for business and let them shop. They sold pralines, hand towels, chocolates, etc. This went on until 5pm - 3 hrs past closing time.
And the phone rang off the hook after hours. Family members calling both the ladies. Apparently, they take care of a lot of elderly family at home and they all knew the shop should have been closed and were summoning them. I learned that every friday they feed lunch to their "cantankorus uncle" and his buddies who come into the shop, setup a card table and play cards. Never mind the customers shopping.
After our work was done, I stood there and talked with the ladies for almost 2 hrs. They have the gift of gab and were fascinating and intelligent ladies to speak with. I learned so much about their lives in New Orleans growing up and just general new orleans culture. Oh the stories!
I also learned that they used to be located on Royal Street in the French Quarter for many, many years. Then, they moved to Metairie Road after the storm. Then that location FLOODED! Now, they are hopefully high and dry on Veterns Blvd. (Read more about their history.)
What was so apparent that day was that the effects of Katrina still lives on. These women told me so many stories. They joked that they became social workers after the storm. People would come in and just sit there on that bench and let it all out. They listened. They cried. They hugged. And as I saw that day. They still do it.
As I was leaving I decided to make a few purchases. I bought my kids these great plates:
I also bought each kid a big swirl-ly lollipop as that is their fav. As I was paying, the owner walked up with two pralines and two bags of her version of Heavenly Hash called N'awlins Hash. "Just a little lagniappe for your kids." (That's means a little something extra for all you out of staters.)
Well, let me tell you this much! Heavenly Hash can't stand a chance to Old Town's N'awlins Hash! Here is a picture and it is incredible!
So if you are in the area be sure to stop by to visit Mary Lou and her daughter. Support an old New Orleans business that is struggling to keep going since Katrina.
Don't worry, you will get your laginappe!
Friday, February 1, 2008
New Orleans based businesses you can support no matter where you live!
I've had this list on my blog left side bar for some time but thought it might be a good time to make it a blog post! These businesses offer their products via their website or provide a service that can be utilized by customers nationwide. If you know of a business that meets the above criteria and should be added please email me at mybayouvieux@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting New Orleans based businesses! (I do not make money on these listings. This is just free promotion!)
AngMarie Jewelry
Hand-made and beautiful!
American Tradeshow Services
Registration, attendance tracking, products
Audubon Dermatology
Order skincare products online!
Bayou Country Store
Everything Louisiana!
Blue Roof Denim
Premium denim boutique for men and women
BSI Comics
We’ve got issues!
Crescent City Packaging
Your total packaging solution!
Framin’ Place Gallery
New Orleans Art and Custom Framing
Gambinos
New Orleans World Famous Bakery!
Haydel's Bakery
Home of the world famous Cajun Kringle!
Imagination Movers
Featured on Disney Radio and TV!
Johnette Downing
Music and books for children!
LiquorGear.com
Officially licensed beer and liquor apparel and accessories!
Mamas Little Monkeys
Handcrafted items for children and adults!
Mignon Faget Jewelry
Everyone in New Orleans collects this!
Old Town Parline & Gifts
Pralines, New Orleans Gift Baskets and more!
Orient Expressed
Children's Clothing, gifts, home decor.
Papillion
Cajun, zydeco & New Orleans kids music!
Perlis
Cajun Clothing Company!
Randazzo's Bakery
King Cakes and more!
Ross Downing Autos
SGM Baby Bags
Create your own custom baby bag, blanket or other accessory!
SJRP Custom Creations
New Orleans artist - Slate, Canvas or Pottery!
Toledo Enterprises
Butterfly chairs, directors chairs and more!
Whitewood Farms
Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Marmalades, Butters and Gifts!
Wireless Broadband Internet
Sprint wireless cards for laptops and pdas!
AngMarie Jewelry
Hand-made and beautiful!
American Tradeshow Services
Registration, attendance tracking, products
Audubon Dermatology
Order skincare products online!
Bayou Country Store
Everything Louisiana!
Blue Roof Denim
Premium denim boutique for men and women
BSI Comics
We’ve got issues!
Crescent City Packaging
Your total packaging solution!
Framin’ Place Gallery
New Orleans Art and Custom Framing
Gambinos
New Orleans World Famous Bakery!
Haydel's Bakery
Home of the world famous Cajun Kringle!
Imagination Movers
Featured on Disney Radio and TV!
Johnette Downing
Music and books for children!
LiquorGear.com
Officially licensed beer and liquor apparel and accessories!
Mamas Little Monkeys
Handcrafted items for children and adults!
Mignon Faget Jewelry
Everyone in New Orleans collects this!
Old Town Parline & Gifts
Pralines, New Orleans Gift Baskets and more!
Orient Expressed
Children's Clothing, gifts, home decor.
Papillion
Cajun, zydeco & New Orleans kids music!
Perlis
Cajun Clothing Company!
Randazzo's Bakery
King Cakes and more!
Ross Downing Autos
SGM Baby Bags
Create your own custom baby bag, blanket or other accessory!
SJRP Custom Creations
New Orleans artist - Slate, Canvas or Pottery!
Toledo Enterprises
Butterfly chairs, directors chairs and more!
Whitewood Farms
Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Marmalades, Butters and Gifts!
Wireless Broadband Internet
Sprint wireless cards for laptops and pdas!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
I am going to help you with your holiday shopping!
I have compiled a list of toys I recommend (because they have been tried and tested by my own kids) as well as books that we love to read. Find the links on the right over there. Also, I have compiled a list of New Orleans based businesses that you can support by shopping online at their websites this holiday season.
I will be adding to all the lists as I think of more so keep checking it!
Now, get shopping!
I will be adding to all the lists as I think of more so keep checking it!
Now, get shopping!
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