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Need to find something for everyone on your lists. These RI shopping guides will help

Christmas is rapidly approaching and between baking cookies, decorating, holiday parties and the rhythm of everyday life you also have to find time to shop for everyone on your list.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
If you’re looking for an expensive, splashy gift or stocking stuffers we’ve got you covered and most of what you’ll find here are made or sold right here in Rhode Island. Want to slow down the pace of the season and enjoy a day shopping, we can also help.
Check your list, see who’s been naughty or nice, and make finishing your shopping a breeze this season.
Every gift guide has a hook. Maybe it’s the best gift for mom or the best gift for the chef in your life. Perhaps, it’s trying to sell you on the best gift to get your hard-to-shop-for teenage niece or one that promises to help you find the absolute best tech gadgets out there.
Here at The Providence Journal, we’re going to stick to what we know. This gift guide is simply Rhode Island-made items, with 45 gifts made by Rhode Island companies at every price point that are sure to impress.
Let’s be clear about who this gift guide is for: this is for the Rhode Island fanatic.
This is for someone who really loves Rhode Island and wants everyone to know they love Rhode Island. They eat Olneyville New York System Wieners and wash it down with Del’s lemonade because they already had a glass of coffee milk with their breakfast of johnny cakes. They have a favorite secret beach because they don’t have time for tourists. They have a Hello Neighbor bumper sticker on their car and greet the Big Blue Bug by name (Nibbles Woodaway, obviously).
You get the idea. If this matches someone on your Christmas list, this is where you’ll find the most Rhode Island gifts out there.
There’s a lot to be said in favor of gifting food.
First, it can be nostalgic, bringing back memories of days on the beach or family dinners. Second, it’s a great opportunity to shop locally. Third, it’s a pretty affordable gift. Fourth, it’s something you can give with some certainty the recipient will actually use it. And fifth, it doesn’t take up a lot of space in people’s homes.
If any of those sound appealing to you, we’ve rounded up some Rhode Island food gift ideas. Try rounding up a few into a taste of Rhode Island gift basket or use them as gifts for family, friends, coworkers or whoever else is on your list. Heck, some of these would even make great stock stuffers.
Gift-giving can be hard work, and sometimes it can simultaneously feel like there are too many options and not enough. Especially if you’re mostly shopping online and looking at gift guide after gift guide after gift guide.
In which case, consider doing it the old-fashioned way and shopping at a local brick-and-mortar store. There, someone else has already done the hard part of curating a selection of choices, and you just have to see which one inspires you. Plus, shopping small keeps more money in the local economy and gives you something to talk about when your recipient opens their gift.
Take a look at this selection of 15 small retailers in Providence to check out while shopping this holiday season.
The holiday shopping season is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a more festive alternative to the malls and big-box stores, why not consider a holiday market?
Popularized in European cities where vendors line the streets in stalls offering special trinkets and uniquely crafted gifts, holiday markets let you sip hot cocoa as you browse and embrace the spirit of the season while checking names off your shopping list. You’ll find many options around Rhode Island, with varying vendors, foods and vibes.
Here are our top picks, but note some have already passed and others – like the holiday itself – are coming fast.
The annual Oprah’s Favorite Things list has dropped in time for the holiday shopping season, and a Rhode Island business made the cut.
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This ‘Sopranos’ star has been posting around RI this summer. Here’s where.

Pizzaland in North Arlington known for The Sopranos appearance: Video
Owner Eddie Twdroos said Sopranos filming location bus tours would stop at the pizzeria, and the shop’s fame lead to the pizzeria shipping their pies.
- Actor Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos” has been posting on social media from Rhode Island this summer.
- The actor recently bought a house in Westerly after posting about his love of Longo’s meatballs, as well as the Ocean State in general.
You might know him by his famous role as Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos,” but actor Steve Schirripa is also a huge fan of Rhode Island.
That’s why he recently became a resident of Westerly, though he says he is still a New Yorker through-and-through.
Schirripa has been posting a lot of Rhode Island content to his social media, including a July 10 post from his Westerly home featuring his beloved dog, Willie Boy.
He’s also posted from other famous Westerly locales recently, including a meal at the Ocean House, also with Willie Boy, on June 10, saying the iconic restaurant was “one of the greatest places ever.”
(Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo agreed – she got married across the street at Watch Hill Chapel on June 29, 2024, and held the star-studded reception at the Ocean House.)
What did Schirripa say about Rhode Island in his Instagram video?
From his home in Westerly, Schirripa was showing off the dinner he prepared, with homemade shrimp, asparagus, sausage, turkey burgers and chickpea salad.
“It’s a beautiful night in Rhode Island and we are gonna eat good,” he said in the video, feeding his dog, Willie, as he filmed.
“Willie is enjoying his asparagus,” Schirripa quipped in the video, as his Dachshund munched down a spear of the vegetable.
Schirripa says Longo’s meatballs are ‘the best meatball I’ve ever had’
He’s also a huge fan of the meatballs at Longo Ristorante and Pizzeria, located on High Street. In a Facebook video he made in December 2024, Schirripa was filmed sitting at a table at the restaurant, eating a meatball.
“I’ve eaten a lot of meatballs in my day, my friend,” he said in the video. “And this is the best meatball I’ve ever had. I’m not just saying that. Trust me on this.”
Schirripa was recently at the Brockton Rox game
The actor also recently hosted a “Sopranos Night” at the Brockton Rox game on June 21.
As part of the event, Schirripa took part in a VIP meet-and-greet and Q&A with fans. Willie Boy, of course, was also there.
Besides ‘The Sopranos,’ what are Schirripa’s other acting credits?
Beyond “The Sopranos,” Schirripa is known for playing detective Anthony Abetemarco on the television series “Blue Bloods.” He’ll also be in on the new show “Dexter: Resurrection.”
Schirripa is also a producer and the host of two Investigation Discovery series: “Karma’s A B*tech!” and “Nothing Personal,” according to IMDb.
He was also a regular cast member of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and the voice of Roberto in the “Open Season” series.
Schirripa joined “The Sopranos” in its second season and remained on the show until the sixth and final season, which aired in 2007.
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Lara Trump enjoys paddleboarding in orange bikini during summer vacation in Rhode Island

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Lara Trump was all smiles as she showed off her toned figure while paddleboarding in Rhode Island.
During the outing, the “My View with Lara Trump” host was accompanied by her husband, Eric Trump.
Lara Trump enjoyed a paddleboarding outing with her husband Eric Trump in Rhode Island on Tuesday. (TMZ)
According to the outlet, the couple had members of the Secret Service with them.
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Eric, the son of President Donald Trump, and Lara tied the knot in 2014.

Lara Trump enjoyed an outing with her husband in Rhode Island. (Getty Images)
Earlier this year, Lara’s sister-in-law, Ivanka Trump, showed off her surfing skills while enjoying a family beach vacation to celebrate the Easter holiday.

Ivanka Trump impressed while surfing in Costa Rica. (Backgrid)
Ivanka, 43, shared photos of herself surfing in Costa Rica and gave fans a glimpse into the family trip with husband Jared Kushner, Joshua Kushner and his wife, model Karlie Kloss.
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“Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Spending Passover and Easter week surrounded by the raw beauty of Costa Rica was a gift beyond words,” she wrote on X.
“Time slowed. We surfed under golden skies, zipped through the jungle canopy, leapt into cool waterfalls, read until the sun dipped low, and surrendered to stillness and deep sleep.”
“Time slowed. We surfed under golden skies, zipped through the jungle canopy, leapt into cool waterfalls, read until the sun dipped low, and surrendered to stillness and deep sleep.
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“But more than the adventure, this week was about reconnecting – with the Earth, with faith, and with one another. Logging off and tuning in.

Ivanka Trump shared her gratitude for celebrating Easter in Costa Rica this year. (Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)
“Grounding in nature’s rhythm. Feeling the sacred in the silence, in the laughter of my children, in the breath of the trees,” Ivanka concluded.
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Roller Disco is Back in Providence – Rhode Island Monthly

Get groovy under the disco lights at The Providence Rink from now until October 31st.
Disco is back and better than ever—roller disco, that is. The Providence Rink will be hosting roller-skating nights from now until October 31, each decked out with their own themes, live DJs and more!
Every Thursday and Friday from 5-10 p.m., as well as the first Saturday of each month, the rink will be illuminated by colorful disco lights, accompanied by curated DJ sets. The rink will also be hosting Family Skate Days, with dates to come, and Learn to Skate workshops for beginners of all ages.
“Summer in Providence is a time to come together as a community, enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the vibrant, creative energy that defines our city,” says Mayor
Brett Smiley. “Roller Disco at the Providence Rink has become a summer tradition, bringing together neighbors of all ages. Events like this activate our Downtown and reaffirm our commitment to making Providence a more welcoming and connected city for everyone.”
Roller Disco admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children, with skate rentals available for $9. Season passes can be purchased for $65 for adults and $45 for children under 12 and seniors. Tickets are available at theprovidencerink.com, with limited walk-up access offered while availability lasts.
“Roller Disco at the rink is about creating meaningful experiences that bring people together,” says Brant Gawrys, Director of Athletic and Event Facilities for the Department of Parks. “Whether you’re lacing up skates for the first time or reliving childhood memories, this event encourages residents to stay active, enjoy our beautiful Downtown and connect with neighbors. It’s a celebration of community and the vibrant energy that makes Providence special in the summer.”
Providence Rink will also be hosting the Summer Fun Activities Club (SFAC) adults sports league Monday through Wednesday evenings. Join in on volleyball, dodgeball, pickleball and more by registering at superfunactivitiesclub.com.
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