Back to School in the North Country

Whether we like it or not, the Summer of 2021 is slowly coming to a close, and the ’21-’22 school year is approaching and back to school is coming quick! Many districts around the North Country are hoping to have a “normal” school year – well, at least the most normal one we’ve had in two years. With a normal school year comes the need for preparation, so we’re here to give you the inside scoop on all the best local places to find school supplies, new school clothes, and the perfect items for a paper bag lunch for your kiddo(s).

Let’s start with school supplies – notebooks, planners, pencils, etc.

• Little Village Toy and Book Shop: Located at 81B Main Street in Littleton, NH, the Little Village Toy and Book Shop is a great place to go for school supplies and books for your kids. There are crafting tools, planners, writing utensils, and reading materials for all ages!
• Boxcar and Caboose: Located at 394 Railroad St, suite 2, in Saint Johnsbury, VT, this is the perfect place to find reading books for your kiddos, whether they’re required from school or just for fun!

 

Now onto school clothes – from shoes to jeans to winter coats, we’ve got you covered.

• New to You Consignments: Located at 199 N Main Street in Lancaster, NH, New to You is the perfect place to get affordable clothes for your children at a great price!
• Aylakai: Located at 36 Main Street in Littleton, NH, Aylakai has gorgeous dresses, masks, and jewelry to help your kids feel beautiful and safe as they head back to school!
• Connect With Kids: Located at 166 Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury, VT, this children’s clothing store offers great deals on all of the clothes your kiddos will need to be stylin’ and profilin’ at school this year!

 

 

Finally, for weekly lunch items, we’ve got a full list!

• North Country Shop and Save: Located at 24 State Street in Groveton, NH, NoCo Shop and Save has amazing grocery items at great prices, along with delicious pre-made deli items that would be the perfect school lunch for your kids!
• Whitefield Market and Deli: Located at 21 Jefferson Road in Whitefield, NH, the Whitefield Market (formerly Mac’s Market) has a wide selection of grocery items that would be an awesome addition to any packed lunch.
• Littleton Food Coop: Located at 43 Bethlehem Road in Littleton, NH, the Food Coop has wonderful hot and cold pre-made meals, pastries, and snacks that would be perfect for lunchtime. In addition, you can buy many snack items in bulk, like nuts and grains!

Please be sure to keep these businesses in mind as you prepare for the upcoming school year! Shopping local is more important now than ever before, and if you have the choice to support local business, why wouldn’t you?