My quest for finding something to anchor down the 10x10 Yelp festival tent continues... with…read moresuccess! I had started looking for something last week (with no avail) at Lowe's and gave up in disgust for a few days. But with Earth Day right around the corner, it's get 'r done time. A friend of a friend referred me to Bad Dog Productions - and it's a good thing because I never would have found them on my own. Hidden in an industrial park in Kirkwood, this shop is run out of what looks like a giant garage. From what I could gather from the short time I was there, they sell production equipment for film makers... and I guess the stuff they carry also applies to festival tents, too :) I got some custom sand bags that have a strap on them so the average person can carry them around AND not have to worry about them busting open if they get dropped or thrown around. Yes! The only drawback is that these high-quality sand bags come with a hefty price tag of $37.50 each. Ouch! I only bought two for now, since that seemed expensive. But if I need more, I know where to go. And it's a small price to pay for knowing that my tent won't blow away at the slightest breeze :)

I have been looking for a bread company for a while. I work in what is considered a "rural" area,…read moreso the only company I could find to deliver bread to us was Bimbo Bakery. It's not a company I am happy with, but I was stuck. I was so happy to see a Fazio's truck pass the store! I ran in and called and they deliver in my area! I originally only bought bread/buns for the sandwiches we make and kept Bimbo for the commercially sold bread and hot dog buns, but Bimbo flaked out again. I now order everything from Fazio's and I can't keep bread on my shelf! We blow right through the commercial bread I sell and I end up putting the sandwich bread out so the shelf isn't empty. The sourdough bread is one of the best I have ever had. The pumpernickel/rye swirl is phenomenal. The cranberry raisin bread works so well with chicken salad, and it's also great toasted and buttered. We have also started carrying and selling the toasted ravioli. Those are also great. We don't have a fryer, so we buy the ones made for the oven. The texture is a bit different than the fried ones, but it's not a bad difference. It's just an observation, not a complaint. The oven ones have a little bit more chewyness than the deep fried ones, so if you do order the oven ones you're prepared. The pricing on them is low, I can sell them for far cheaper than other places and still be making a profit. Everyone I have dealt with at the company has been very helpful, and they have just laughed at my bonehead mistakes I've made. You know, the typical ones you make when switching vendors. All I know is I'm very happy I looked up and saw their truck going past. The only thing I'd change is a twice a week delivery instead of the once a week I have now, but I also understand that being rural and not having huge orders (typically I spend $75-100 weekly) doesn't make it feasible to come more often.

wow- their bread really is good! And it's not super high calorie either -130 calories for 2 slices…read moreof the multi-grain- not bad! I picked some up at the kirkwood farmers market and will certainly buy more.

Geile/Leon or more affectionately known as GL is a fabulous agency! They have all the awards and…read moretalent you will ever need out of your ad team. I had the pleasure of working for Dave Geile and Tim Leon for about 3 years when I lived in Saint Louis. They taught me the ropes of being a creative in an agency setting. They are two of the best businessmen in the advertising industry. If you ever need a great team to handle your advertising needs, hop on over to GL and they'll take care of you. If you can't find them in the Penthouse at 130 S. Bemiston, try one of the restaurants in Clayton around lunch or possibly Starbuck's ;-)

This place is fantastic. Some of the best creative minds in the Midwest to work with.read more

Good quality shirts with affordable prices. They check each order to make sure it is sent out…read morecorrectly. The artwork is always amazing, and the finished product never disappoints.

I'm all about being supportive of local businesses in my neighborhood, that is until I had the…read moremisfortune of stepping foot inside this place. I was interested in applying for a job with this company because I'd seen the 'new' hiring' sign out front. Looking for an extra job I took the time to visit and was met by a very unwelcoming receptionist. When I asked if I could have an application she went to the file cabinet, got one out threw it upon the counter and had a look of disgust on her face. That was my first & last visit there. If you treat a potential job candidate or an employee in such a manner, I can only imagine how your relationships are with clients. I had very high expectations for possibly being a part of this company but with a receptionist who displayed such horrible behavior, I'm glad I didn't leave my day job! I will continue to support local business but I will do so with caution now.

Very talented group of people who provide some top notch web hosting solutions.read more

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