Naturally, the platform that serves as infrastructure for local manufacturers believes in local-for-local holiday shopping! From Nterprisers' own Josh Snyder, here are five categories with ideas for those last-minute,
local shoppers.
Toys 🎎
Little Kids, Inc. (Providence, RI)
A staple in play for more than three decades. From no-spill bubbles to major licensed brands, they keep reinventing what simple joy looks like. If you’ve ever seen a kid chase a bubble with absolute conviction, this company probably had something to do with it.
Canal Toys USA (Westborough, MA)
They’ve turned creativity into a science. From slime labs to creator studios, their kits pull kids off autopilot and into hands-on imagination. It’s the kind of stuff that keeps curiosity alive long after the holidays end.
Storytime Toys (Concord, MA)
Handcrafted, story-driven playsets built with heart. Their small-batch designs turn classic tales into tactile worlds, giving kids a screen-free way to explore storytelling. Charming work from a women-owned team.
Personal Electronics 📱
Drowsy Digital (Northborough, MA)
A company trying to solve a universal problem: terrible sleep. Their Ozlo Sleepbuds blend noise masking with data-driven sleep insights built by former Bose engineers. Not a gadget… more like a lifeline for anyone tired of being tired.
Personalized Apparel and Printed Goods 👕
Five-Ink (Cranston, RI)
A women and veteran-owned shop that treats custom apparel like a craft, not a commodity. From uniforms to event tees, their work shows up everywhere because they make the process straightforward and human.
Penny Pockets, Ltd. (Fall River MA)
A family-owned custom-apparel company that caters to specialized industries such as towing, trucking and waste disposal. Their "hi-vis" items are bound to turn heads for sharp designs (as well as their reflective contrast elements).
Health and Beauty 💄
Maka’s N.B. Secret (Providence, RI)
Handcrafted hair care built around natural ingredients and real results. Their growth-focused line has earned a loyal following for a reason.
Cardinal Comb & Brush Mfg., Corp (Leominster, MA)
The next time you visit your barber or salon, take a close look at their combs and brushes -- they might have been #MadeInMassachusetts by Cardinal. The company has been making sure everyone can stay stylish since 1920.
Pet Products 🐾
Buppy Pets (Warwick, RI)
Dog treats inspired by real fruits, veggies and seasonal flavors. Small-batch baking at Hope and Main gives their products a homemade feel pets pick up on instantly.
Paws & Claws Pet Bakery (Bellingham, MA)
A neighborhood favorite offering grooming plus a bakery full of organic treats, pupcakes and specialty goods. It’s the kind of place pets drag their humans back to.