Free Spirit Children's Store

Free Spirit Children's Clothing 1st Birthday

2011-08-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE FREE SPIRIT'S 1st BIRTHDAY!!!
ENTIRE STORE WILL BE FULLY STOCKED WITH Fun Back-to-School wear!

We want to THANK ALL OF OUR LOYAL customers, new & established with fashions shows, CAKE & great savings!! Hope you can come!

There will be a Bounce House for the Kids!!
A Miniature Golf Course will be there.

10am- Fashion Show- Toddler up to size 8
-Back to School trendy / brand name fashions at a GREAT SAVINGS!!

11am- Second Fashion Show - Toddler up to size 8
-Back to School trendy / brand name fashions at a GREAT SAVINGS!!

1pm - Third Fashion Show
Back to School trendy / brand name fashions at a GREAT SAVINGS!!

Brand Name Fall Clothing perfect for back to school shopping!
Come check us out and see what we have to offer!

Huge Sale on all Summer Items. Clothing and Toys!!

Carter's Boys Cargo Pants - 3t and 4t - 80% OFF

2011-08-04T07:55:00.001-07:00

Carter's - camo pants (Sizes 3t and 4t)
Brand New with tags.
Suggested retail price tagged - $26.00.
We have 25 of each size. These will go fast!! Order online today pickup later.We will also ship USPS.

http://www.shopfreespirit.com/dealoftheday.asp

2011-07-29T09:32:00.001-07:00

New Item Coming Soon – Toddler Double Ruffle T – 2T 4T 5/6T – various colors - let us know what you think – comments:

Order at www.shopfreespirit.com

CATCH THE SPIRIT

2011-07-28T07:43:00.000-07:00

CATCH THE SPIRIT
Free Spirit that is. Are you a Free Spirit? We believe that a “FREE SPIRIT” lies within all of us and its time to show the world – be the first… and order now – special introductory offer.
Youth Tear Drop T Rainbow - Introductory offer $11.95 - sizes S M L

www.shopfreespirit.com

Coupon Code Kids Clothing

2011-07-27T04:34:00.000-07:00

30% off everything online until Friday July 29th.
All kids clothing, Melissa and Doug items.
Coupon code: SUM30
www.shopfreespirit.com

How it all began. . .

2011-07-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

Free Spirit opened its doors on August 14th, 2010.

As a frugal mom of two, Ruthann has always looked at shopping consignment as part of her own children’s wardrobe. When shopping in a consignment store on her way home from a family trip, she said to her husband, Heath, “I would love to do this!”
It was all uphill from there! With support from her father, Mike, they started building their dream of being the place where “MOMS & KIDS COME FIRST.”

The FREE SPIRIT NAME:
The “Free” comes from the last name, Freeland and the “Spirit” is in spirit of our family members and friends who have passed away of cancer. It was especially sensitive as the family just lost Heath’s grandfather to cancer over Christmas. It was important to keep the spirit “ALIVE” by giving back to the community! When you put the two together, the FREE SPIRIT definition is “a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination.”   It was perfect to attract people who don’t care if their clothes are new or used, as long as it is great style that suits each individual!
Our mission is to provide quality clothing at reasonable prices while making the community a priority! A play area was a must, so moms can have a “break” while they shop! Buying local was also important. Free Spirit buys clothing outright from the community so they can redistribute it back into out local economy. Lastly, providing free community events that would bring families together and have an enjoyable experience was what makes Free Spirit truly unique from other stores!
Because Ruthann and Heath both work full time jobs, Free Spirit started with being open just 1-2 days per week. Because of the demand, it has now expanded to being open over 30 hours per week with the help of the excellent Free Spirit staff! Free Spirit has grown to add on a global, on-line store so others can experience the same great values!
Some of the unique activities that Free Spirit offers are a Charity Shoe Drive, where all proceeds go to a local little girl with Leukemia, an Easter Egg Hunt, Fashion Shows, Fund raiser for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey providing support for patients and families facing the battle against pediatric cancer, Princess Tea Party,
Story Time, Moms Groups and more!

Free Spirit is grateful to those who worked hard to help in the beginning to get started. We also thank those who continue to support our store. We have great pleasure in serving the community and look forward to many years to come!

With Many Thanks,
Ruthann & Heath Freeland
Proud parents of Lauren and Drew
www.shopfreespirit.com

Name Brand Children's Clothing

2011-07-21T06:55:00.000-07:00

Free Spirit is continuously offering coupons, special deals, sales, promotions, a deal of the day and special features, etc to keep its prices as low as possible. All clothing is personally checked to insure there are no holes and stains. Each piece of clothing is then neatly ironed. We take a personal pride in the appearance of all of the items that we sell to our customers. We know what we would expect and we try to keep these same high standards for our customers.

Free Spirit Children’s Clothing also offers its customers new Melissa and Doug children’s toys and art supplies. And anyone that knows children’s toys knows that Melissa and Doug toys are top notch. From puzzles to puppets, plush to play food, magnetic activities, music and more, Melissa & Doug® is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of educational toys and children's products. Started in 1988 in their garage, Melissa & Doug® has something for everyone, with over 1000 unique and exciting products for children of all ages!

Website - www.shopfreespirit.com

Where Moms and Kids come first

2011-07-19T04:10:00.000-07:00

Free Spirit Children’s Clothing is a family owned and operated community oriented business. It is where Moms and Kids come first to get quality kids clothing at unbelievable prices. Moms know how fast their children grow out of their clothes. Free Spirit is also very customer friendly.

Free Spirit Children’s Clothing provides kids clothing that is 50% new 50% used at prices that won’t disappoint. Free Spirit carries all sizes of children’s clothes from new borne to size 8 and occasionally some larger sizes We are continuously adding new items to our inventory and striving to do everything we can to offer our customers the biggest bang for their buck. Buy new and like new “Brand Name” quality children’s clothes at unbelievable prices. In today’s economy, why spend more when you can buy quality children’s clothes at very affordable prices?

The physical store actually looks more like a child’s clothing boutique than a consignment store. It’s where moms can shop while their children play in the kids play area. Free activities and events specifically for kids are also conducted on a regular basis at the store.

Free Spirit Children’s Clothing also offers its customers new Melissa and Doug children’s toys and art supplies. And anyone that knows children’s toys knows that Melissa and Doug toys are top notch. In addition, Free Spirit presently offers a few accessory children clothing items like fancy hair bands and hair bows.

We also believe that a “Free Spirit” lies within each of us. And in order to give our customers the opportunity to share that attitude and display it to the world, we offer our own line of clothes that will give everyone an opportunity to do just that. Yes we offer Free Spirit clothing items for everyone. Free Spirit even offers Free Shipping for all site to store orders.

Online Store:
www.Shopfreespirit.com

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675 Williams Grove Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Ady's Angels - SHOE DRIVE Newspaper Article

2011-07-18T05:13:00.000-07:00

A Mechanicsburg consignment store, named in memory of family and friends lost to cancer, has stepped up to help one of its customers fighting the disease.

Free Spirit Children's Clothing, located at 675 Williams Grove Road, held a shoe drive Saturday to raise money for 4-year-old Ady Machemer, a customer diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia in May.

By 11:30 a.m. the store had received roughly 700 shoes and sold roughly 200, raising $500. By 3:30 p.m. the store had raised $1,000.

"We had people that donated financially, even if they didn't buy shoes," said Ruthann Freeland, who owns Free Spirit with her husband Heath and father Mike Stefanick.

Shoes not sold Saturday will be available for purchase online at www.shopfreespirit.com, with 100 percent of the proceeds still going to Ady.

An obvious choice

Ady is the daughter of Jill Baker and Scott Machemer.

"Her mother Jill was a customer of ours," Freeland said. "The same day that she was here, she found out her daughter had leukemia."

In the 48 hours following Ady's May 19 diagnosis, she had already gone through four blood transfusions and chemotherapy. She also was put on a two year treatment plan.

"We offer to do something to help," Freeland said.

An offer that isn't difficult to understand for anyone familiar with the story behind Free Spirit.

Approaching the one year anniversary of its opening in August, the store was named in memory of those who lost their fight with cancer. While the free in Free Spirit comes from Ruthann and Heath's last name, the spirit is a memorial to family and friends lost to the disease.

But now the owners of the store and its employees are joining the fight, Ady's fight.

"She's a customer of ours so we just wanted to help," Freeland said.

"It's seriously probably one of the best things I have ever done," said Amber Bichop, Free Spirit apparel specialist. "It makes me feel so good."

Ady and her family were not at the shoe drive, but her mother did send a written update on the girl's condition. Free Spirit employees were handing them out to everyone who showed up for the fundraiser.

"Another huge thank you goes to Free Spirit Children's Clothing of Mechanicsburg," she said in the update. "Hugs go out to those that have or will donate shoes on Ady's behalf.

"As I told Ruthann on the phone yesterday, you always hear about negative issues, circumstances and people on the news. I have found that there are good people with enormous hearts all around us. We will get through this because of the angels that walk among us."

How to be a free spirit

2011-07-11T15:57:00.000-07:00

celebrate life, embrace authenticity, laugh out loud, dance for no reason, have fun, dream big, be bold, create new paths, make mistakes, walk talk, try something new, take risks, inspire, be inspired, shine brightly, enliven joy, make things, connect, love unconditionally, live fully, be an explorer, never stop learning, never stop growing, be curious, be present, give hugs, enjoy spontaneity, open your mind, expand your heart, play daily, be still, fly, color outside the lines, share, be enthusiastic, be yourself always, be kind.
At Free Spirit Children's Store - www.Shopfreespirit.com
We provide kids clothing that is 50% new 50% used at prices that won't disappoint. We are adding new items to our inventory daily and are huge collection of Melissa and Doug items.

Moms and Kids come first -
How would you like to buy new and like new "Brand Name" quality children's clothes at unbelievable prices? Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Gap, Carter's, Children's Place, Justice, Abercrombie, Nike and many more.