4 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

Getting major anxiety every time you hear the phrase “last-minute gifts”? Below are some ideas to help you wrap up your holiday shopping. For the frazzled mom in your life ... You know, the ones who are too busy for Elf on the Shelf, or are looking in couch cushions or their car’s cup holder for…

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Buy Local on Block Island for the Holidays

Who doesn't love Block Island? Just 12 miles off the coast, it's a favorite destination for thousands of visitors every summer. Block Island in the winter, on the other hand, is a whole different experience. The crowds are smaller, for sure, and it's a bit chilly for sunbathing, but there's still…

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Buy Local for the Holidays

Rhode Island offers a great mix of traditional retail and unique, locally owned businesses, perfect for all your holiday shopping needs. You'll find an assortment of independent shops in Providence, including specialty stores filled with fun gifts you never knew you needed. Craftland is a quirky…

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A Sneak Peek Inside The Providence Flea Holiday Markets

The Providence Flea is holding its 12th Annual Holiday Markets, kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with the Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 29 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Holiday Markets continue every Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (days) and every Friday night through December 22. Each of the eight…

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Buy Local for Thanksgiving: 5 Holiday Essentials

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Sure, you've got the turkey and the trimmings, but we're talking about those little touches that make your holiday table memorable. We've been out exploring some local shops in Providence and around the state to find the perfect accessories for the host (or hostess)…

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Unwrapping the Best Holiday Shopping Destinations

Embrace the holiday spirit with an abundance of incredible gifts awaiting you in and around Providence, perfect for crossing off your shopping list or indulging yourself with something special. Jump to: Hope Artiste Village PVD Pies Providence Art Club The Providence Flea Homestyle Hope Artiste…

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Buy Local RI on Small Business Saturday

Is it just me or do the Black Friday sales start earlier and earlier every year? And it seems like the deals aren't as great as they used to be. I won't be getting up at the crack of dawn (or heading out shopping at 2 a.m.) to fight the crowds over discount TVs or the hot new toy on Nov. 29. This…

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Holiday Hosting Like a Pro

One trend that has become increasingly popular in the past few years is called tablescaping. A byproduct of Southern hospitality, the idea is that when you entertain, you design your table around a theme, and use the most creative, interesting and high-quality items and foods to really wow your…

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