L is for Lagniappe

Lagniappe? What's a lagniappe?  Or, more correctly, what is lagniappe? 

The dictionary tells us -
la·gniappe noun \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\

: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

Examples of LAGNIAPPE -
   -the meal was served with a lagniappe of freshly made cornbread

   -the hotel threw in some free shampoo as a lagniappe

Origin of LAGNIAPPE
American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
First Known Use: 1844


Whenever I get things from the Etsy shops, I am always so amazed at the little 'extras' the shop owners include in the package.  Often, the little surprises are as nice as the item I purchased!  These little 'extras' are lagniappe. Lagniappe is a good business practice - it leaves customers with a feeling of good will  that can encourage future purchases.  The old saying 'a baker's dozen' (13) is a tasty bit of lagniappe!


Here are 3 delightful sites where you will find lots of lovely lagniappe -  clip art, craft ideas and more!

http://justsomethingimade.com/freebies/
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/2012/12/a-year-of-free-digital-download.html
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/


Hope you enjoy visiting the sites and find something of interest!


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