Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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...

Thursday, June 19, 2008

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...

Thursday, June 5, 2008

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.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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!