Welcome to Local Merch – Where Gifting Meets Heart 💛

Hello, I’m Stephanie! I have always aspired to be an entrepreneur and started my own small business doing event planning and printing/making custom invitations, using thermography, at 18 years old. I stopped shortly after so that I could focus on my family and complete my college degree. I knew I had a passion to get back into business but have had many obstacles along the way. The earliest of which was a heart attack in April of 2022, smack dab in the middle of lease negotiations on our initial store space. Being in my 30’s, many people were shocked and assumed I would stop before I started. However, I didn’t give up on my dream about having a fun, welcoming, gift shop where people could go and find unique items for themselves or the ones they love. Our niche? We are bringing in merchandise that will support other small business owners across the country! I, along with my husband and best friend of 23 years, Danny and our 4 kids are excited to welcome you into our store, Local Merch! As high school sweethearts and former teen parents, we work hard every day to be the very best role models for our 4 kiddos. I want my children to know you may have setbacks and bumps in the road but with passion and perseverance to achieve goals comes the grit within you, add a whole lot of love, sprinkled with lots of support and I believe many things are possible. Don’t give up. PS. I am happy to share my story and symptoms of a heart attack just reach out to me- it may save someone’s life!

To deliver your favorite products, we have partnered with the most reliable companies. We are ready to entrust them with your orders. Please read through our return policy. We will be happy to assist you with eligible returns, the return instructions, and the shipping address. If you need a return or exchange, send us an email so we can discuss a replacement. Please email photos of items that are damaged for further instructions. No worn or used items may be returned. Clearance, food, beverage or bath and body products may NOT be returned. Since most of our items are handmade or from other small businesses, you have 30 days FROM DELIVERY to request a FREE return or replacement. Thank you for understanding the nature of small businesses!