This November and December, the North Shore transforms into a winter wonderland filled with creativity, community, and festive cheer as the holiday season approaches. Behind every sparkling storefront and handcrafted creation lies the heart of our local economy – small businesses and creative entrepreneurs who pour their passion into making our region unique. When you support these local merchants, you’re …
There’s Fa-la-la-la-la-la-lots to do this month North of Boston. We’ve rounded up the best of events and Holiday Happenings, making it easy to plan your month and keep an eye on that guy with the bag. He’s a shifty character, always climbing down chimneys and eating your cookies. Holiday Markets BIPOC Makers Holiday Market | December 11th – 11am – …
Deck the halls, decorate the tree, stuff those stockings! Not only are these last minute gifties a lot of fun, but they’ll only set you back about as much as your subscription to Spotify Premium or two orders of Cinnamon Dulce Lattes with Oat Milk. P.S. We saw your Spotify Wrapped, you have great taste. Home, Hearth, and Kitchen Coasters …
The Holiday rush is overrated. The best way to shop is in your favorite onesie while watching the new live action remake of Cowboy Bebop (is that just us?). But having to go hunting for all of the best of online stores from local makers is also an annoying task and ugh, who has the energy? Luckily for you, we …
It’s almost time for #SmallBusinessSaturday. Couched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to #staylocal and support the businesses that are right there in their own towns. Many small businesses in North Shore communities rely on profits from shopping holidays to thrive, and small business Saturday helps point people in the right direction. Here is …
#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,” …
Cities around the North Shore started requiring face coverings again this week for all individuals aged two years and above in all indoor public spaces, or private spaces open to the public, except in some select cases. This means that maybe for all of us it’s time to pick up some new masks. If you are a local vendor who …
Editor’s Note: If you feel like something is missing from the list, send our editor a message at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com to let us know. Valentine’s Day is less than 2 weeks away, and whether you’re into the romantic part of that or not, you can take advantage of some of the treats of the season – including the very popular (and …
This holiday season, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. by Joey Phoenix District Trading Company is a small, vibrant store on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall in downtown Salem that boasts one of the largest collections of work by local artists the city has to offer. Owned and operated by artist …
This holiday season, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. Deck the halls, decorate the tree, stuff those stockings. You’ve got lots to do, so we’ve rounded up the best in stocking stuffers so you can get back to making Wassail and watching holiday episodes of Great British Bake Off. These gifts …
