Delicious drinks from the grower-owned Ocean Spray are made from the cranberries found in Cape Cod, while the northern part of the state is home toYankee Candle’s irresistible scented merchandise. Closer to Boston, the innovation scene spawned everything from Keurig coffee makers to iRobot Roomba. Enchanted in Salem offers handcrafted wands, glistening crystals, and potions to make for a magical holiday season, and nearby there’s Gorton’s of Gloucester, a seafood company founded in 1849. These treats go well with Samuel Adams Boston lager and as long as the holidays are near – how about an old favorite like Marshmallow Fluff, now available online. If this loot hasn’t impressed you, Living Proof might be just the ticket. Based in Cambridge's innovation sector, science and glam are fused in Living Proof beauty products co-owned by Jennifer Aniston, and founded by a team that includes the world's most cited engineer, Professor Bob Langer of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In 1947, Cape Cod Pizza was created. Known as the world’s best bar pizza, it’s available just about everywhere. You wouldn’t want to get pizza on a fine suit, say a Brooks Brothers suit made in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Still not impressed with the global brands that hail from the Bay State! How about a pair of New Balance sneakers for Black Friday to keep your feet happy while you walk the length of the malls? And, what would the holidays be without some delicious stocking stuffers like Necco Wafers and a more recent addition to the sweets scene, Taza Chocolate of Somerville. There’s even a chocolate factory tour. Working off all the treats is easy with custom made bicycles from the Watertown-based Seven Cycles. If you want one of these world-class bicycles, best to order soon at this time of year. All of these brands can be found online easily with Google, which boasts campuses in Massachusetts!
Alison Harris, is a communications professional in Boston and served in Governor Patrick’s administration, held three rising PR positions at Harvard, wrote for the Boston Herald, and worked for Liz Claiborne and Tommy Hilfiger.
From Boston: The Bay State boasts lots of loot!
By Alison Harris
sevencycles.com founder/CEO Rob Vandermark & production welder Mike Flannigan work on a high-end custom bicycle in Watertown, MA.