Local “Gems”

Author:  Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation #1  Gloria Gemma offers UNDERSTANDING Who would you call if you or a loved one found out you had breast cancer?  Who would you turn to after you told your family? You’d call Gloria Gemma and you would be embraced by compassion, understanding, …

Benny and Jack is the local source for all of your canine needs.  From outerwear to doggy decor and literally everything in between, you can find what you need at Benny and Jack in Wakefield.  This local pet boutique is committed to their “Four Paws Promise.”  Quality – “We bring …

 The Cranston Street Armory is featured here in 1958.  This structure was built in 1907 for $650,000 by architects William R Walker & Son and builder Michael J. Houlihan.  The Rhode Island National Guard occupied this space until 1996 and it is now listed as one of the “Most Endangered …

Small Business Saturday is on November 28th this year, the day after Black Friday.  Small Business Saturday is raising awareness about the necessity to support these local businesses by shopping small. Here are a few things small business owners should know about Small Business Saturday.  American Express launched the first …

 16 Places for Local Rhode Island Turkeys PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS FROM 2015.  BE SURE TO CONTACT THE FARMS FOR UPDATES! Thanksgiving is about gathering with family and friends and being thankful for what we have.  This year, be thankful for your local farmers because now there are many …

The ornamental flower of fall, the Mum, is widely available throughout the state. Here is a list of our favorite places to get fall mums! John and Cindy’s Harvest Acre’s Farm–  Located in West Kingston is offering 10″ Mums at $7.99.  You can also purchase 3 for $21.00 or 5 …

Ravenous Brewing Co. is located in Woonsocket Rhode Island at 840 Cumberland Hill Rd. inside an unassuming industrial building.  Upon entering, the vibe immediately changes from unassuming to welcoming, accommodating and delicious.  Owner Dorian Rave and brew master Chris Combs have created a “nano” brewery that is small in operation …

Town Beach IPA was released today, August 24th as the newest addition to the ” Gansett’s Sessionable Series”.  This beer represents the feel that comes with late summer and early fall.  Cool and crisp, the perfect for accompaniment for any late summer soiree.  Drinkable enough to be your sidekick on …

Every year during the Columbus Day Weekend the Scituate Art Festival returns, and this year is more exciting than ever! This festival has been running since 1967 to fund the restoration of a congregational church in Scituate. Now the fair boasts nearly 300 exhibitors! The Scituate Art Festival raises money …

Rose Island located at 41° 29′ 48″ N / 71° 22′ 4″ W between Jamestown (Conanicut Island) and Newport (Aquidneck Island) offers up the opportunity; for the willing traveler, the chance to be lighthouse keeper. The Native American name was originally “Conockonoquit” but it is said that it was given …