Happy New Year!

Black Friday, November 28th - Skip the mall.... Shop the Ward!

The day after Thanksgiving - time to start shopping for all your holiday gifts. Make your list and check it twice, then visit the Historic Third Ward for your best shopping adventure ever!

Start your day off at freckle face - It's time to give thanks and we are going to do so by giving away $20 gift certificates!

For every $100 you spend you will receive a $20 gift certificate for future purchases.*
*limited to 3 gift certificates per customer.

...and wait there's more - to make the holidays very bright, enter to win gift certificates donated by more than 30 merchants! Fill out an entry form at each participating merchant (no purchase necessary).

We've been Nominated!

Thanks to the support of all of you, freckle face has been selected as a finalist in the contest for America's Best Baby Boutique. Over 1,000 boutiques were nominated and only 20 finalists chosen!

Now, we need your vote again to win the final contest.

Everyone that votes gets gets entered to win a $1,000 shopping spree at the finalist boutique of your choice.

Portrait Day is here again!
Join freckle face boutique and Christine Plamann Photography
for another fabulously fun portrait event.

Friday, September 26th
Saturday, September 27th
Sunday, September 28th

These studio-style mini-sessions are complimentary and just in time for holiday gifts! For every $100 spent at freckle face between 9/26 and 10/18, we will give you a 4x10 mini photo collage. For more information or to register for this event, please call 414 298 1488.

Be sure to hurry, these events fill up fast!

Annual Third Ward Sidewalk Sale!

We only have 2 really BIG SALES a year and this is one
of them, the Annual Third Ward Sidwalk Sale!

All summer clothing from 50-80% OFF!!! (including Daily Tea)

That's right, nothing from summer will be less than 50% off!
and select items will be from 20-80% off.

$10 & $20 clothing racks too!

We need room for Fall - so we are getting rid of things CHEAP!!!

Click here for a list of other participating retailers and their promotions

freckle face update

freckle face is now settled into the new location and we have a lot more to offer our customers.


In strollers we carry Bugaboo, Orbit Baby (shown above), Bumbleride, and Baby Planet.

Did you know Baby Planet strollers are 100% recyclable?

In furniture we have brought in the nursery & bedding lines of Argington and Stokke as well as bedding from Dwell Studio & Q Collection Junior (all organic).

The baby care category has expanded to include more BumGenius products, like the BumGenius organic diapers, both the flannel & bamboo baby wipes, and the chrome diaper sprayer. For those of you not quite ready for the cloth diaper commitment, we also offer Gdiapers. Gdiapers are flushable and much, much less harmful to the environment than regular disposable diapers.

In the feeding category we have great travel snack packs from Innobaby, the feeding palette from SkipHop and other modern feeding plates and utensils from Boon.(all phthalate and Bisphenol A free too!!).

For toys we offer the Green Toys line (all the toys are made out of recycled milk jugs), Zid Zid & DeGlingos plush (shown below), Hip from Holland cardboard homes & forts, and lots more still coming.


There are too many products to list everything so come on down and visit us.

...and, if you're not local, we will be adding these products to our shopping website soon. Until then, just give us a call to place your order.

Grand Opening Party

The time has come! We have officially moved into our new space at 244 N. Broadway and we are ready to celebrate!

Please join freckle face & Christine Plamann Photography in conjunction with Gallery Night/Day for our Grand Opening Party!




Friday, July 25th
freckle face welcomes back Benjamin Jon Van Male and his latest work to our brand new space. Featuring Benjamin's collection of sculptures, drawings, and paintings concentrated on sheep, come discover a unique perspective as sheep jump over your head.

Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, July 26th
First 20 purchases receive a reusable eco-friendly freckle face tote bag*
*in the future we will pick selected dates to come shop and receive a discount on your purchases by using your freckle face eco-tote.

9a-12p - Free workshop
Artist Benjamin Jon Van Male will host an art workshop for the kids so they can create their own "sheep" art.

Photo frame craft (also free) will be held upstairs at Christine Plamann's Photography studio.

2p - Storytime at freckle face begins

All day - fill out a raffle ticket and have a chance to win 1 of 5 great giveaways:

-Christine Plamann gift certificate
-freckle face gift certificate
-Betty Brinn Childrens Museum one year membership
-Milwaukee Zoo one year membership (includes parking)
-Discovery World family membership

...and there just may be some other secret surprises too.

Thank you for helping us get to this milestone!

See you at the party!

Moving- UPDATE....

UPDATE*****************


We will be opening on July 8th (not July 7th)

Sorry for the delay and we can't wait to see you all
in our fabulouse new space on Broadway!

Our new store hours will be Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

Save the date - July 25th & 26th for our Grand Opening Weekend Celebration. Artist Benjamin Jon Van Male will be showing his latest work, they'll be an art workshop on Saturday for the kiddies, plus face painting,
storytime, raffles, and a whole lot more.

Stay tuned for more details...

freckle face is moving..............

We mentioned this to you several weeks ago, and now the time has arrived.

freckle face will be closing on June 29th at our current location.

We will re-open on Monday July 7th in our fabulous new space, just one block west of our current space at 244 N. Broadway, in the Historic Third Ward.

With this move comes an expansion of new categories including baby strollers, furniture, and gear! Additionally, the eco-friendly focus will continue to be a strong factor in all product areas.

Our new store hours will be Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

Save the date - July 25th & 26th for our Grand Opening Weekend Celebration. Artist Benjamin Jon Van Male will be showing his latest work, they'll be an art workshop on Saturday for the kiddies, plus face painting,
storytime, raffles, and a whole lot more.

Stay tuned for more details...

Think Baby bottles & sippy cups

freckle has added the Think Baby product line to our ever growing eco-friendly category.

Think Baby products are made of PES plastic which is a softer plastic that is free of bisphenol-A, pvc, lead, phthalates,and nitrosamines.

The bottles come in both 5oz & 9oz sizes and are all wide neck bottles. They have a patented venting system which reduces colic, and the nipples are made of a high grade silicone. The bottles are sold in packages of 2. The 5oz bottles retail for $16.49 and the 9oz bottles retail for $16.99.

The 9oz trainer cup has a high grade silicone spout, comes with easy to hold handles, and a travel cap to minimize spillage. This cup retails for $8.99.

All of the products are dishwasher safe (top rack only).

freckle face currently has stock in all 3 products.

freckle face is going to Broadway!

Broadway street that is.

freckle face is excited to announce some BIG news!

We are re-locating our shop from the current location at 407 E. Buffalo Street to just one block west at the corner of Broadway & Buffalo Street (244 N. Broadway).

With this move comes an expansion of new categories including baby strollers, furniture, and gear! Additionally, the eco-friendly focus will continue to be a strong factor in all product areas.

Our target transition is for July 2008 but we'll keep you posted.

Our mission remains the same : to provide our customers with the best quality products in a friendly and fun environment.

Stay tuned for more details.

Our favorite new carrier - b*eco baby carrier

Green to Grow baby bottles

Just in...Green to Grow baby bottles.

Green to Grow baby bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color.

They are free of bisphenol A - a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made.
These bottles are independently tested in the U.S. for bishpenol A, phthalates and lead.

Each bottle includes a beginner (slow flow, 0-3mos) nitrosamine-free silicone nipple. The bottles are dishwasher safe (top rack), and come in 2 sizes : 5oz & 10oz, regular neck & wide neck.

The nipples are made from a transparent, medical grade silicone that is heat-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. They are free of nitrosamines, a potenially harmful contaminent found in many rubber nipples and they are dishwasher safe. Replacement nipples come three nipples per package.

freckle face is currently stocking both the 5oz & 10oz bottles (regular neck) and all 3 stages of replacement nipples.
The 5oz bottle retails for $7.49, the 10oz bottle retails for $9.99, and the repaclement nipples (pack of three) retail for $3.99.

We are also stocking the Green to Grow gift tote. This re-usable organic tote comes with one 5oz bottle, one 10oz bottle, and one package of 3 beginner stage (0-3m) nipples. The basic gift tote retails for $44.99.
The perfect baby shower gift.

Stop by freckle face today to get your Green to Grow bottles.
Or, if you are not local, call us directly at 414 298 1488.

Happy & Healthy Living!

freckle face joins Harry W. Schwartz for a Green Weekend!

Celebrate Earth Day at the Harry W. Schwartz Green Weekend!



The festivities started yesterday and will last through Sunday with inspiring speakers, and lots of "green" shopping.

freckle face will be there for the Green Boutique on Sunday from 1:00- 5:00pm showing off our environmentally friendly products (clothing, furniture, toys, bottles & more). Come see the introduction of our latest item -
The Planet Baby recyclable stroller.

Click here or call the Harry W. Schwartz in Mequon at 262 241 6220 for more information on the entire weekend's events and a list of other participating retailers.

It's Easy Being Green!

Healthy Snacks DO Taste Good!

I know that healthy snacks can taste good.

I am sure a lot of you know this too.


But...do kids know this? or shall I say, do kids believe this?

Sometimes just the word healthy generates an automatic response of "I don't like it".

Well, this past Saturday at freckle face, perhaps initially skeptical, the kids agreed to enjoying the Banana Energy Sundae.

Suzanne Monroe, food coach and founder of Real Life Food, taught a hands-on snack class that was well informed, fun, and quite tasty.

All the children made their own banana sundaes. The ingredients used were bananas, nuts, cereal, almond butter, fresh fruit, and yogurt.

It was funny to see the expressions on the childrens' faces when they heard "almond butter" - I believe they all immediately followed up with "No, thank you." But, upon Suzanne's description of the similarity to peanut butter most of them tried it, and LIKED it too.

Suzanne introduced us all to a natural sweetener called Agave Nectar. It looks like honey, and it comes from the agave plant. Unlike white sugar, natural sweeteners still contain the original nutrients and fiber from the plants they come from. So we get the sweet flavor with the health benefits included.

I really like how this class combined knowledgeable information for the parents while also creating a fun activity for the kids.

I will admit that we did have one charming boy who was very happy to prepare the sundae and upon its completion immediately turn it over for mom to eat.

I also realize the kids may not go home and ask for almond butter tomorrow. However, if mom decides to slip some of these healthy ingredients into their snacks once in awhile, well..the kids just might not notice either.

Every little step we can take to provide healthier lives for our children and ourselves makes a difference.

I am already looking forward to planning another class and learning a new recipe.

freckle face internship

As many of you may already know, freckle face often participates in internship programs with fashion colleges.

The way most internships work is the student works a certain amount of hours (often unpaid) for a company and earns college credits. In exchange, the company provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom.

At freckle face, I work directly with the students to give them an understanding of how a small retail business operates. We review everything from customer service to merchandising, marketing, and buying.

Prior to opening freckle face, I worked in the fashion industry for ten years for much larger corporations. For many students, the related knowledge I can share with them is invaluable.

I also prepare a customized project for the student to complete by the end of the semester. This gets submitted to their professor for a grade at the end of the program. I work closely with the student throughout the program, ensuring deadlines are met and they are getting the direction needed to complete the assignment.

I greatly enjoy sharing my knowledge and helping to educate the students. I also benefit from the help they provide on the day-to-day duties of running the shop. The students often bring fresh ideas to the business too …freckle face always welcomes fresh ideas!

My current intern, Jessica Jimerson, is a fashion design student at Mount Mary College. Jessica’s project is to design a childrenswear collection for freckle face. This is a typical project at freckle face for a design student, with many steps and deadlines throughout the process. In the final stages, the student makes one of the outfits and we sell it at freckle face.

Jessica has shown such talent and enthusiasm with the project this season that we have decided to have her make the entire collection – 3 boys outfits and 3 girls outfits. This is no easy task, but Jessica is up for the challenge, and we are excited to see the outcome.

We will be showing the collection at the upcoming Gallery Night & Day on April 18th & 19th and hope you will come and see it.

Stay tuned for more details!

SIGG water bottles NOW available at freckle face!

The latest eco-friendly product to hit the freckle face shelves has just arrived.

SIGG water bottles for children!

SIGG is a Swiss company that has been around for 100 years making what some people call "the best water bottles on the planet".
Although they have been making these eco-friendly bottles for many years, they only recently launched the kids line.
...and NOW you can get them at freckle face.

SIGG bottles are made of aluminum, are 100% recyclable, and come in a variety of fun designs. The inside of the bottle is lined with a water based, non-toxic coating that remains flexible and crack resistant. This helps reduce the risk of bacteria build up (common in plastic water bottles) and is taste neutral to ensure that your drinks taste...like your drinks.

Additionally SIGG donates 1% of all sales to helping preserve the environment.

Currently freckle face is offering 6 different designs and 2 sizes.
The .3L bottles retail for $16.99 and the .4L bottles retail for $17.99

Young Yoga - This Saturday at freckle face

This Saturday YamaYoga returns for another Young Yoga class.

Boys and girls come celebrate the coming of Spring with a fun look at growing through yoga poses. Learn new stretches, bends, and twists to prepare you for the outside activities coming your way this season.

Marietta Pucillo, of YamaYoga heads up this fun class!

Saturday- 9:00am
Cost- $12.00 per child
Best for ages 4-7yrs
Call or email to sign up today - 414 298 1488, frecklefaceboutique@gmail.com

Spring is in the air at freckle face!

I know I am ready to kick off my boots for good and put an end to the daily salt cleaning off the floors. I also know its these cold winters that make the anticipation of spring that much sweeter.

The sun is shining more lately, and I have been hearing
birds chirping - two definite signs of its approach.
I feel it, spring is in the air!

...and freckle face is feeling more and more like spring
every day.
We have lots of new arrivals in from Tea Collection, Imoga,
and Pura Vida Nyc. Included are great spring sweaters, dresses, and holiday outfits for both boys and girls.

Additionally the first spring shipment of Daily Tea is on its
way and should be here next week.

So, even if it is still winter outside, come inside to freckle face and you'll feel the sweetness of spring approaching.

Just in at freckle face!

The Wee*go baby bottles and the bumGenius reusbale diapers are now available at freckle face.


The Wee*go bottles are glass baby bottles with a protective sleeve that prevents breakage and allows for easy grip during feeding time. The nipple is latex free, and the entire bottle is free of bisphenol A, phthalates, and PVC.

They retail for $18.00 and are offered in 6 fun colors : pink, rasberry, orange, yellow, light blue and royal blue.

bumGenius one-size, reusable diapers are soft inside, waterproof outside and gently fitted to prevent leaks. Easily adjustable sizing fits most babies from 8-35lbs. This 100%reusable diaper and diaper liner is environmentally friendly, prevents landfill waste and saves money.

They are available in 4 great colors: blossom, grasshopper, twilight, and butternut. They retail for $17.95 each which includes one reusable liner that holds up to 15 ounces of moisture.

The Flat Stanley Swap!

The Flat Stanley Swap!

Join freckle face for a fun and adventurous project!

Flat Stanley is the story of a boy that was flattened when a bulletin board fell down and crushed him. No need to worry, he was ok. As a matter of fact he was happy because this enabled him to be mailed in an envelope, fly like a kite, and do many other things he couldn’t have done before he was flat.

That is the original story of Flat Stanley. But now, with your help, we are going to add a whole new chapter!

Beginning February 15th:
Come and pick up a Flat Stanley at freckle face. Personalize him yourself (you could even make him a Flat Stacey instead). Then...give Flat Stanley to a friend or relative for a couple of weeks. Have him or her take Flat Stanley on their favorite adventures and record them.**

No later than April 11th: He or she should drop off the completed Flat Stanley adventure journal to freckle face and we will display it at the next Gallery Night & Day - April 18th & 19th.

April 18th & 19th- Gallery Night & Day:
Come to freckle face and find your Flat Stanley on display and see all of his travels. Perhaps your friend took Flat Stanley to a park you never heard of, or on a plane ride to another city. Maybe you'll find out about certain places or things you didn't know about before.

After the show, you can take your Flat Stanley & his journal home with you to keep.

**If you want to take someone else's Flat Stanley on an adventure too, then pick up 2 Flat Stanley packages - one for you and one for your friend. After you both personalize them, swap, and let the adventures begin!

The Flat Stanley Swap!

The Flat Stanley Swap!

Join freckle face for a fun and adventurous project!

Flat Stanley is the story of a boy that was flattened when a bulletin board fell down and crushed him. No need to worry, he was ok. As a matter he was happy because this enabled him to be mailed in an envelope, fly like a kite,and do many other things he couldn’t have done before he was flat.

That is the original story, and we are going to do something similar with Flat Stanley, but not without your help.

Beginning February 15th:
Come and pick up a Flat Stanley at freckle face, personalize him yourself (you could even make him a Flat Stacey instead). Then....give Flat Stanley to a friend or relative for a couple of weeks. Have him or her take Flat Stanley on their favorite adventures and record them.**

No later than April 11th: He or she should drop off the completed Flat Stanley adventure journal to freckle face and we will display it at the next Gallery Night & Day- April 18th & 19th.

April 18th & 19th- Gallery Night & Day:
Come to freckle face and find your Flat Stanley on display and see all of his travels. Perhaps your friend took Flat Stanley to a park you never heard of, or on a plane ride to another city. Maybe you'll find out about certain places or things you didn't know about before.

After the show, you can take your Flat Stanley & his journal home with you to keep.

**If you want to take someone else's Flat Stanley on an adventure too, then
pick up 2 Flat Stanley packages- one for you and one for your friend.
After you both personalize them, swap, and let the adventures begin!

The Safe-Sippy's are back in stock!!

The Safe-Sippy is back in stock at freckle face.

Not familiar with the Safe-Sippy?

The Safe-Sippy is a stainless steel drinking cup that is free of Bishphenal A or other harm inducing chemicals. Visit our website for more information.

Come in and get yours today.

Accepting Spring/Summer Consigment NOW

It's time to go through the closets and pull out those fabulous spring/summer clothing items that your children barely got a chance to wear. Bring them over to freckle face and make some cash!

Not familiar with how our consignment works, go to our website and you can download the full consignment policy.

Flat Stanley

Familiar with the story of Flat Stanley?

The book, Flat Stanley is about a boy who gets flattened when a bulletin board falls on top of him, leaving him only 1/2" thick. But, Stanley is not hurt. As a matter of fact, amazing things start happening to him.

Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. The story continues with all the great adventures that Stanley embarks on due to his flat-ness.

The book was also inspiration for a common project in the classroom for young children. Each child makes their very own Flat Stanley, and then sends it to another child in a different classroom who takes and records Stanley's adventures with them. Then Stanley is returned to the original owner with a journal of his travels.

Often children take Stanley on vacations with them, or to the zoo, the museum, on a train or subway ride, sometimes out of the country. They get to take photos of Stanley with Mickey Mouse or just doing homework. The options are endless and the idea is to share the adventures with others so they can learn all about different places, people, and things they may not know about.

We'd like to have our customers join in on a Flat Stanley project with freckle face.

We'll provide the Flat Stanley and you provide the adventures and then bring them back to share with us. We'll take all the Flat Stanley's we get back and display them for the next Gallery Night in April.

Stay tuned for more details on how to participate......

Natursutten Pacifiers are in!

The new Natursutten pacifiers have arrived!

We have the orthodontic version in sizes 0-6mos & 6mos&up and they retail for $6.00.

If you missed the earlier post about these eco-friendly pacifiers, they are made of 100%rubber and molded in one piece so there are no crevices for bacteria to build up. Visit our website for more information about these great pacifiers.