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Shopping Small in New England and beyond

Writer: Jenn Bakos
Jenn Bakos
Dec 6, 2024
4 min read

Hello everyone! I wanted to put together a list of small businesses I like to support and shop from through out the year, and of course during the holidays too!


For this list I did leave out restaurants just because I think that would be enough for another huge list or post itself. Maybe I'll create that list next! Or just ask what my favorites are in an area and I'd be happy to tell you :)


These are some of my favorite businesses selling a product and some selling a service, some of which are my clients and some are not, but all of these are small and generally working to be sustainable and low waste, or doing great things for the community. I hope you enjoy and can find some to shop from or buy gift cards from or just visit! If you can't support with money, it's always extremely helpful for small businesses if you share or interact with their social media, or even just keep telling other people about them. It helps a ton !


woman cashiering at farm store


Shops (and shopping at these means supporting many many businesses!)


Food Products


Tea & Coffee:



Spirits:



Chocolate & Sweets


Pottery


Beauty Products / Skincare 


Other Handmade Goods:


Art & Design


Fiber Arts



Jewelry



Baked goods / Bakeries / Cafes


Ice Cream



Farms


Bookshops 



Who to support? Nonprofits, mutual aid, and organizations to donate to: 




Businesses I love to support outside of the Northeast: 



Thank you for supporting local small businesses. When you shop locally and small, it goes directly into the local economy and directly affects families and people you know personally. It's so important!


Have a great holiday season :)



a steaming cup of hot cider with cinnamon stick and sugar on the rim


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