Cheap Finds New Orleans

22/09/2025

Have you been to the new space along the called yet? It's a beautiful space for a picnic and area to play games
They're open on the weekend and free to enter. They sell alcohol and food.
There's also free musical guests - check the calendar for that.
Have you been yet?

18/09/2025

Let's go shopping! always puts me in the mood. The and especially during Halloween season has my wallet in a fright 🕷🧛‍♂️👻
Living in the suburbs it's always easy to hit the chain stores for deals. What locally owned stores have Halloween deals to visit next?

16/09/2025

Summer might be over in the North but down here in New Orleans we have another month of humidity and heat to go.
But, these delightful frozen boozy drinks are great year round in New Orleans. We focus on the French Quarter where you can get it to-go and wander while keeping cool.
Where are your favorite places outside of the French Quarter to find the best frozen alcohol concoctions?

20/03/2025

In the New Orleans region, there is never a lack of seafood options for Lenten celebrations. And with crawfish boil season underway, there are even more options.
We rounded up our favorite seafood recipes for no-meat Friday Lent, including some New Orleans Cajun-style recipes and a few others to provide some options.
There'll always be a debate on how to boil crawfish properly or what makes a gumbo a gumbo.
If a Shrimp & Okra dish is made without a roux - is it a Gumbo or a Stew?
And what's your preference for a seafood boil? And where are you located?
We've also included a form in the article for you to submit your favorite recipes, which we'll include in a later post.

Whether you're a practicing Catholic or want a few good New Orleans style seafood recipes for Lent - we have you covered.

14/02/2025

Season is on a roll starting tonight with in the and rolling tomorrow night.
We created a quick-access at-a-glance Mardi Gras with easy-to-see routes.
Let the good times roll! 💜💚💛 and see you out on the streets.

Our quick-access guide to parade route maps for Mardi Gras 2025 will help you navigate New Orleans during Carnival season.

08/01/2025

5 Popular

New Orleans has an endless supply of Vintage and Thrift Stores. These 5 popular must-visit thrift stores will help you save money and discover a new outfit for that special occasion or furniture to update your home style.

01/01/2025

For the last three years, NOEMS has been partnered with to provide outstanding prehospital care and save lives in the City of New Orleans. Following this morning's mass casualty incident, we are helping the blood center promote two donation drives that will be held over the next two days at their facility on Canal St.

NEW ORLEANS, we need blood donations! Victims of violence need blood to survive everyday in this city. Tomorrow and Friday, go to The Blood Center to donate blood and help the Bourbon St New Year's MCI victims.

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26/10/2024

Halloween is quickly sneaking up on us and there's so much to do it's difficult to keep track. Sightseeing decadent Halloween home decor in the New Orleans area is always a treat and always free.
We put together the essential guide most are familiar with here in the city but there's one we stumbled upon in the Lakefront area that's a must see.
If you're heading out to Kraken House to avoid the TSwift chaos and traffic downtown make sure you make the short trip to catch this one too.

The essential guide to Halloween decorated homes in New Orleans with addresses. And a new discovery that is a must see on your list.

15/10/2024

I know most people are interested in my posts and I'm trying to find affordable options. But, big changes in the past few years on pricing. I'm sure we're all aware of that one by now. And everyone has the same handful of affordable places to eat. Some of those I've tried and didn't feel the same.
Where do you go to find and food in region?

02/10/2024

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT: Please join us uptown as we open the doors for a FREE SHOW to raise funds for Direct Relief (directrelief.org) and aid in their mission to provide support for those directly impacted by Hurricane Helene.

We will have a full night of performances by some of our close friends – including Billy Iuso, Alfred Banks, and Funk Monkey Feat. Arséne DeLay – and DJ Khris Royal will be spinning throughout the show.

No tickets or RSVP's needed – but, donations are very much encouraged.

For more ways to show your support or to donate directly, please visit DirecRelief.org

20/09/2024

After a long break, Cheap Finds New Orleans is back. We'll continue delivering quality posts but on a slow schedule. We don't have revenue at the moment, and this site is powered by an individual on lots of caffeine.
There's a new 'Community' section. This section will include free public services, community services, non-profit organizations, and more. We hope this can empower residents regardless of their budget lifestyle and help build a stronger community.
And everyone has a different idea of what is low-cost. Not much is cheap anymore, so we'll cover everything possible but highlight costs so you can easily explore what fits your finances. Posts incoming soon and thanks for hanging around!

Cheap Finds New Orleans has returned from its long hiatus. New updates include a Community page to help highlight community services, public services, and non-profits in the City. Hoping to empower the residents of New Orleans to build a stronger community.