Short & Sweet

Changes all around, as I've mentioned in previous posts. I am ready to start updating the blog again regulary and the online store had some issues; so it was torn apart and is now again being worked on. Thank you for your patience.

Also, as a reminder I am no longer buying ANY resale items. Stay reading for announcements about the changes that have finally been finalized.

I do still have a store, at this time it is an unlisted address. However, I do take appointments and still ship and/or deliver locally. Yes, I can get you that last minute gift wrapped and on it's way so you have more time to spend doing other things.

My phone number remains the same, as does my email. Sorry for any delayed responses and/or any unreturned messages. My voicemail is not behaving. Please feel free to call again, and as always email or post below on the site to send a message to my email.

I will still be doing the SRFM, however dates are TBD. There may be some weeks when I will be working in the store or at other events such as street fairs. I will update regularly.

You can also visit our Facebook Page and/or Group (Fresh Picked Boutique). There is a link here on the blog. Follow us also on Twitter @FreshPickedB

Thanks for your continued support and reading. I love you all. Not only will I be contacting customers with store-credit cards on file (whether or not you have credit), but I will also plan on sending an email update in the near future to those on my mailing list. If you are not on it or have not received an email update within a week or so, please add your email by sending me one.

Then I will post more info here. I have LOTS of items that are marked down to be SOLD. Stay tuned. Keep cool. I'll be back!

Re-Opening - Moving - Donation Drive - SALE SALE SALE

Today, Thursday the 9th we are re-opening the store after a few week hiatus of preparation, sick kids, coordination donations and re-organization! 10:30-1:30 and phone/email/website all hours for messages!

Warm up with some BabyLegs and a Beanie. Get some new shoes for the holiday! At SALE prices :)

See the new merchandise from See Kai Run, See Kai Run Smaller, Inky Binky Baby, Binky Baubles, Melissa and Doug, Hippie Clippies, and more!

To thank you for your patience, for the remainder of the month, all in-store purchases will get a 5% discount! Bring a donation (please nothing with big stains or holes) and receive 10% off your purchase! If using store credit, I can only give you a 5% donation with donation. You can save your store credit if you want the discount.

New items are in and since we are moving the store (new location TBA, but will remain in the Scripps/Miramar type of area), we need to SELL and DONATE so there is less to move!

I will be in the store more hours than the "open" posted hours because I have lots to do. So always feel free to call because I may be able to meet you at the store, a mutual location, the Farmer's Market, or ship. Sorry for any inconvenience, as I have said before, but sometimes changes are for the best and it is our belief that this is the best way to accommodate all needs! Lots of thought and research have been put into this decision. I love my building, I love the neighbors and square footage and design but it just is not the best decision if Fresh Picked is to be around for years to come!

Hours will be posted regularly, as they will be irregular for the remainder of the month until we must move to a new location. All new products will be at the store, but some of the larger resale sizes have been moved. However, if that's what you are looking for I just need a little notice to gather them up and bring them in.

To end this ramble, I will update our ads and the sidebars by the weekend. Thursday's hours will be 10:30-1:30 for shopping. Friday will be 12-4 (pending an appointment I may be able to open earlier or have to close earlier).

Saturday (more info to come) repeat "it will not rain, it will not rain" I will be at the Scripps Ranch Farmer's Market along with the Humane Society and the Easter Bunny (10-12)! And commercial filming. Stop by for your chance to be on TV.

Okay, off to the store. Please call or email or visit regularly for store info and hours until new location is announced. I will be doing TONS of events on weekends, working on the website and doing shipping and everything I can do accommodate customers until a regular schedule is established.

Thank you for your patronage, your support, and for helping Fresh Picked remain a reputable business that I hope to pass down someday to my own children. We are not "closing our doors" just re-arranging.

Love you all for your continued support!

Still Here!

Sorry Sorry Sorry for the long delay!!!!!

Spring pounced upon us and so did millions of other things.

Good news:

Fresh Picked is still in business.

Inventory is full.

• meaning I am not buying anything at this time)



• meaning also lots to choose from once I get organized!

Other news (Bad? Depends on how you look at things!):

• It looks as though we will be moving locations, no stress probably very nearby, perhaps closer to most of you. Closer to my kids for sure- at least that's the idea.



• We will be open until the end of April at the current location. We will be at the SRFM all month. And thereafter pending other events only really.



• No new permanent address left- been looking at lots!



• All store credit is STILL GOOD. I will be calling with an online code also those customers because soon...



• The online store will be complete.



• Personal chaos , three sick kids (plus mom) and co-workers with also very sick with sick kids has set us behind schedule!



• But we will be better than ever.



• We will be accessible 24 hours a day.



• There will be a place to shop locally- even if smaller- until we get rolling and get a fantastic store-front smack-in-the middle location.



• Events being planned!

SO sad to leave my beautiful boutique but I know when to quit when I am ahead.

FPB is not going to close.

We will also be starting the Farmer's Market again (which if it wasn't for the eye infections would have started already!). Huge events like the Community Fair and Baby Expo are being planned.

• Playgroups and day cares will be notified. Our new address will be listed here ASAP.



• The store number will remain the same. It will be forwarded to a Cell Phone during all closed hours.



• Credits and discounts will be out of control! *Blush* Probably should've left that out.



• We are not losing any vendors- if anything we may be gaining some!



• I will have time to craft and design again myself :)

Many, many, many reasons went into this decision. Bottom lines- cut the overhead before it gets us, I am working 60-80 hours a week- why not 40-60 and take a 20 hour a week job with health benefits I really need if necessary?- online shopping keeps me working 40+ hours plus I get to spend time with the kids, more time for fairs and shows, and then one day, re-open bigger and better!

Oh of course, there is more and slowly it will come out.

But it's late, I must sleep. That's where I have been. Dealing. Searching.

WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS- WE ARE MOVING!!!!

Everyone will be contacted by the end of the month.

All donations will reach shelters this month for National Child Abuse Month.

Hours so far will still be by appointment. Sorry :( But appointments are great. And there will be days I will be there most/all of the day. If I have not returned your call- PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL because I lost a bunch of messages.

My kids have Spring Break and they all had ear infections and eye infections for the past couple weeks. I just could not open the store under those conditions!!!

Gotta find a new spot.

Got to get the web site LAUNCHED.

Customer's contacted.

Store ready.

A big sale coming maybe????

Shipping as always available. Coupons available through April- just ASK.

Stick through our spring transformation and watch the butterfly break free!

November 18th-21st

Sorry for the (1) lack of posting when there is so much going on and so much to write about and (2) for the last minute update and inconvenience of store hours.

From now until further notice, I will be open at 10:30 on Fridays and am trying to figure out how to make up for that lost time. I may be there sooner but not always so it seems like it might just be easier to say I will be open at 10:30 and you can always call first.

This week also on the 18th and 19th I won't be there until about 10:30/10:45. Wednesday for sure between 10:30 and 10:45 due to a doctor appointment that will not run late. And Tuesday I am not quite sure. I have court in the AM and am trying to figure out how to get it over as quickly as possible. Or get an extension and do in another time or an afternoon when I can get a sitter. This Friday however, there is a slight, slight chance that I may do my volunteering on Friday in the afternoon instead of the morning and as the week progresses I will keep updated.

Then the following week comes Thanksgiving and I am trying to figure out what sort of schedule is best for my customers. I can open Friday early, late, not at all? Sale on Saturday instead? New products are in for the Holiday shoppers! I will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and possibly close early the Wednesday before unless I get requests otherwise.

So this week and next, call call call if you are planning on coming in early! Or if you want to schedule some holiday shopping next week- I can also just open Wed/Fri by appointment and give special attention.

After that, regular hours will resume and I will be planning December events, specials and promoting new products and ideas. I hope to have a VERY busy month with lots of different activities and ideas. Now into our third month, I am ready to be as busy as possible.

There will be times when I do have to leave such as this week, but I am looking also into having someone that can cover me for that hour or so so that I won't have to close the store. Hey, I too am a mom. And with three young ones going at this alone things do come up. But I want this business to be a success so whatever it takes- even if I have to take an appointment when I wouldn't normally. Or I am available at other times for personal shopping if you (a) don't want to or (b) don't have the time (c) hate the holiday crowds or (d) can't find a sitter and even (e) want someone else to get those good deals for you.

I can also help plan showers, events, registries, and help with pre- and post-baby info. All the above can be discussed further at your request.

I'll update with some real postings again soon. Until then, stop by and check out price reductions on new merchandise and other great deals on high-quality products!

Sale on See Kai Run

Thank you to those of you who braved Miramar Road and came shopping during the Air Show! Hope you enjoyed your discount.

Speaking of discounts, I have put a sale on two of my styles of See Kai Run new shoes- Indria and Jackson. Now at the low price of only $32 due to the fact that they are more on the "summer" side of style. Below retail and no shipping, how can you resist? In our climate, these shoes can pretty much be worn year round. And yes, you can wear white after Labor Day!

Not only are See Kai Run shoes great first walkers (they were my sons and would not try and sell you on something I did not truly believe in!) but they grow fabulously with your child. They hold up great during that crawling-walking stage as well as later on the playground. And they can dress up or down. I would also like to see if there is interest in the larger sizes (9 and up) from their sister company eleven. Of course the prices are higher, but the quality is worth it. I will always work with my wholesalers to get the best deals for all of us.

These are fabulous boutique shoes and I hope my customers agree. If you haven't tried them yet, come on in and feel the buttery leather and flexible sole. And they are approved by the Pediatric Society. See Kai Run only are made in whole sizes, however they are great for all types of little feet. As we moms know, those precious feet come in all forms as they grow!

Help me make space so I can get some new styles in. Here is a closer look at what the the Indria and Jackson sale shoes look like:

Lots more going on, as usual. I have some other pictures to include in a future post. I also am discussing concepts on some possible policy changes on buying/selling that would be in the best interest for the store and the customers.

Our ad in Family Magazine should be coming out in the November issue and one in the Military Press this month! Our first real advertising! They are small but as always, thinking about keeping overhead low so prices remain low. Check the classified columns. I also want to write that post about going green and recycling fantastic clothing! And I'm working on an idea for my next giveaway drawing since the Melissa & Doug one has ended. Isn't it time for a new prize?

Also, I still am looking for votes on the Halloween Party. I need more votes than the 7 so far to put the work into it. And speaking of Halloween, I'll be putting the costumes up this week. I am buying quality costumes for store credit also! And I have free glow bracelets to go with every costume purchased. But quantity is limited; once they are gone I probably won't be getting any more in.

That's all for the moment. Plenty more to post as mentioned so keep reading!