Holiday treasure hunt

 

     You hear about shopping local for the holidays. Port Neches Avenue, the downtown of it all, has some fun options, and you can refuel at Avenue Axe Sports Bar and Redbird BBQ Cafe. On the avenue, you can also EXPLORE local. I stumbled into Treasures Untold and found some characters. Some were for sale. 

     I love a good mannequin and one greeted me at the door. She was nestled by a coffee pot and gazing toward some vintage drinkware. Options for a Culinary Thrill Seeker. I’m not sure the place was open for business when I visited, but I got a sneak peek and notice of an upcoming sidewalk sale.

     This place was jam-packed with items. A fellow at the door suggested I speak to Lyle and called out to him a few times. He then asked me to cover my ears and tooted an airhorn.

     "That'll get him coming," he said.

     It did, and Lyle Tanner introduced himself and guided me toward the extremely full warehouse. It's packed, but he assured, that is how you dig for treasures and find the good stuff. He had turned up a jar of teeth for one shopper,  and still has a denture mold on the shelves. A ladder full of shoes and other surprises fill this shop. Mr. T is planning a sidewalk sale to liquidate much of his stock. Look out for the rest of the mannequins all about the place. 

 

Santa may like these. I would.   

Manta – Sleep has never eluded me and I’m an earlier-than-many riser. Tips include a dark room and relaxing music and my Manta, which just got an upgrade. The new Manta Sleep Mask SOUND V2 is an improved version of a product I already loved. It’s the sound right in your ear, the adjustable eye cups that let you blink and the dreamy darkness that comes together for a great night. I’ll bet Santa has one of these to rest up for the big night. My sleep goes deep. Makers believe naps beat coffee hands down. Here's a link and tidbits of how makers describe this Manta: https://mantasleep.com/products/manta-sleep-mask-sound-new-gen

 

·        100% Blackout for Deeper Sleep — Just a pinprick of light can disrupt REM and deep sleep, leading to post-sleep tiredness. These keep you in the dark, in the daytime.

·        Infinitely Adjustable for Personalized Fit — Manta’s eye cups' position, angle, and strap tightness are adjustable to your unique face.

·        Soft, Breathable, Durable Materials

·        Zero Pressure on Eyes or Lashes — Deeply molded eye cups for complete comfort in every position. Side, back and stomach sleepers, you’re good.

·        100% Machine Washable for Easy Care —Use cold water, place the mask (eye cups and all) in the included carrying pouch, which doubles as a handy laundry mesh net, and then lay it flat to air dry.

 

Grassi, You’re Welcome – When you say Graasi, it’s a vibe of saying thank you. If you haven’t tried organic barley water, start with lemongrass ginger and flow through cucumber lime and citrus mint. They’re newbies from a South Carolina company and “give” vitamin C, D and zinc.  Some travel influencers first handed me a bottle of this stuff and it replenished me on the spot.

 

This barley is harvested at the peak of chlorophyl. Learn about the good taste and good-for-you survival story and how creators overcame factory closings to promote local jobs at www.graasi.com

 

Darragh Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie savoring the flavors of holiday gatherings. Share your family faves with her via panews@panews.com.