Shop Local

It's back to school time and we're excited for freshly sharpened pencils and a new backpack. Shop local for all your supplies! We couldn't pick just one rug to highlight at DAHR. So instead, just look at how many you have to choose from!

"I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time.' So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.

- Steven Wright

1. PUT IT IN THE NEED

Column. Because this tote is something you definitely need. Find it at Cotton & Grain, inside DAHR. 2. TIE THE ROOM

Together with these awesome vintage Turkish rugs. Skip the IKEA and go for one of a kind. Head down to DAHR in Southern Pines. 3. LUNCHIE LUNCH

If you're in the market for a new lunch bag, go to Bump & Baby for some cute options! 4. SNACKIE SNACK

To build big brains we gotta make sure we're feeding them. Snacks are the perfect way to stay fueled. Get these at Purple Thistle in the Village. 5. NOM NOM NOM

Your kids will eat more vegetables if they're in this adorable carrot snack case. Available at Purple Thistle. 6. BREAK YOUR FAST

In the best way possible. Make some pancakes in the shape of a monkey. Bears and pigs available too! Get 'em at Purple Thistle.

Total comfort from Cotton & Grain!

1. NEW BLING

A new school year means some new bling. Check out this gorgeous lariat necklace from Cooper & Bailey's. 2. LET'S GET JOGGING

Perfect for lazing around after school, these joggers are comfortable & sustainable. Sweet! Pick 'em up at Cotton & Grain, located inside DAHR. 3. DRINK UP!

Once sports seasons start, parents will be cheering on the sidelines. Stay hydrated while using these adorable cups. Find 'em at Cooper & Bailey's. 4. KEEP IT CUTE

Sometimes you just want to dress up for school. This Charles mini is perfect for fall when temps are still steamy. Get it at Cooper & Bailey's. 5. BUTTON IT UP

You need a classic white button-up in your wardrobe. It's timeless and versatile. Get it at Cotton & Grain, located inside DAHR in So. Pines. 6. NEW KICKS

Who doesn't love a new pair of shoes? Make sure they're comfy yet stylish. Check out Courtney's Shoes for a ton of styles.

A little mischief and some fun never killed anybody.

1. FOR YOUR MONKEYS

Back to school doesn't have to mean the end of fun. Introduce your kids to some old-school games, like Barrel of Monkeys. Pick 'em up at Flowland in Aberdeen. 2. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN

We're not over hand sanitzer yet, people! But you can get these cute bird hand sanitzers at Bump & Baby and we know you want to. 3. HE WHO SMELT IT, DEALT IT

Now we're not condoning using this fart machine to do an epic prank at your school, but we're not NOT condoning it either. Get it at Flowland. 4. GIVE ME A HAND

Think of Flop Ball as the hackey sack for your hands. Great for some eye/hand coordination and more important, fun! Get it at Flowland. 5. SEED SHOOTER

Let's help the birds, bees and butterflies by shooting wildflower seeds in our backyards. Find it at Lily Rose in Aberdeen.

Bump & Baby

3 Market Square, Pinehurst thebumpandbaby.com

Cotton & Grain

168 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines shopcottonandgrain.com

Cooper & Bailey's

21 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst cooperandbaileys.com Courtney's Shoes

135 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines courtneysshoes.com

DAHR

168 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines furnitureinthepines.com

Flowland

1200 N Sandhills Blvd A, Aberdeen flowland.net Lily Rose

122 W. Main Street, Aberdeen jackhadden.com

Purple Thistle

100 Magnolia Road, Suite 102, Pinehurst purplethistleshop.com

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