News Summary
Once Upon A Child is set to open a new location in Bluffton on March 6, 2025. The store will provide affordable, gently used children’s items, with exciting opening events and giveaways throughout the weekend. Owner Leah Baker aims to create a welcoming shopping experience for local families while promoting sustainability.
Bluffton Welcomes Once Upon A Child Store Opening on March 6
Once Upon A Child is set to open its newest location in Bluffton on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. The store focuses on providing affordable and sustainable shopping solutions for families, specializing in gently used children’s clothing, toys, and other items.
Location Details
The new store is located at 1202-A Fording Island Road, conveniently near God’s Goods Thrift Store, Hilton Head BMW, and Whisper Creek Spa.
Grand Opening Events
The opening weekend will feature several exciting events:
- Thursday, March 6:
- First 25 customers receive a $25 gift card.
- Giveaway of a gently used Radio Flyer Red Wagon.
- Balloon artist on-site from 5-7 p.m.
- Friday, March 7:
- Giveaway for a gently used wooden dollhouse.
- Face painting from 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 8:
- Giveaway for a new Little Tikes Bounce House.
- Princess Elsa will visit from 2-4 p.m.
- Sunday, March 9:
- Earn double points for every $10 spent.
- Enter to win a $200 shopping spree.
- Darth Vader on-site from 2-4 p.m.
Special Offers
Throughout the weekend:
- Customers spending $50 or more receive a $10 off coupon for future use.
- The first 25 customers to check out will receive an exclusive tote bag.
Meet the Owner
Owner Leah Baker, a lifelong thrifting enthusiast, was inspired by the Once Upon A Child concept 15 years ago. She signed a lease to open the store with her late sister two years ago.
The store does not require appointments and pays customers immediately for items they bring in. Stringent safety standards are upheld to ensure quality, including regular checks for recalled items.
Baker aims to create a welcoming space for local families to shop affordably and sustainably.
Store Hours
Once Upon A Child will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
About Once Upon A Child
Once Upon A Child is part of Winmark, a franchisor of multiple brands across the U.S. and Canada, and is recognized as a national leader in reselling gently used children’s merchandise, including clothing, toys, and baby equipment.
For further information, please visit the Once Upon A Child webpage or call (843) 757-7523.
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