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What Kobe Was to Me

"We understand that while he was not a perfect man, he was a perfect example of what we all want to do in this life: find something we love and pursue it with everything we have." Read more...

The Pact behind the BackPact!

5 Pound Apparel has a new collection, and it arrived just in time for Back to School! BackPact is one of our many projects that directly gives back to the... Read more...

Springfield Things

Here are some of Springfield’s creepiest places that you can check out for yourself-if you dare... Read more...

Pride in Springfield, MO

June is finally here! For some of you this means lazy days at the lake, starting on your summer book list, or experiencing a new activity. In addition to all the amazing things that June brings us, it is also Pride month for the members of the LGBT+ community and their allies. This year, Pride month is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Springfield is pulling out the stops! Here are a few events happening around town this month in celebration of Pride: June 1 Pride Feast BBQ https://www.facebook.com/events/347104789267918/ When:... Read more...

5 Awesome Gifts under $20

At 5 Pound Apparel, it should come as no surprise that we advocate for gifts from the heart, but we also know that this sentiment can be expensive. The time of year has come for us to celebrate our parents, and a lot of us can’t quite seem to find a gift that shows our love for mom and dad without breaking the bank. Here’s 5 parent gifts that you can find at our stores that are under 20 bucks. Happy shopping and happy almost-summer! (P.S. all these gifts give... Read more...

Dog friendly Springfield

Spring has officially sprung in The Ozarks, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to bring your dog out and about with you to enjoy the sunny weather!... Read more...

Employee Interview - Nikki

Nikki is the store manager at 5 Pound, and she is an awesome member of our team! She’s a customer service rockstar and you can always find her with a smile on her face. She also knows everything there is to know about where our products come from and how they help others. Nikki’s positive attitude, great sense of humor, and obsession with dogs are just a few of the things we love about her. Here’s just a glimpse at all the things that make Nikki so amazing. What... Read more...

Employee Interview: Kelsey

Kelsey has been with Five Pound Apparel for almost 5 years. She is such a joy to have at the stores. She is an expert t-shirt folder and has an... Read more...

Valentine's Day plans?!!

"Whether you’re looking for a spectacular dinner, a riveting performance, or a little bit of both, Springfield has something for you and your loved ones. " Read more...

Did you make a New Years Resolution?

The phrase “New Year’s Resolution” has occasionally had a bad reputation, but you don’t have to be a resolution person to make changes in your life. Read more...

Get Gifty with It!

The holidays are the time of giving, but a few of you might be haunted by the ghosts of gifts past. Maybe this is due to a gift you gave... Read more...

Shop Small in Springfield MO

"Most local businesses have gifts and an experience that you can’t find online. You will be greeted by unique products, a welcoming environment, holiday music, decorations, friendly smiles, and, most importantly, a working heater." Read more...

Béljoy

Each purchase not only benefits the craftsperson, but Haitian communities, schools, and medical centers. Despite all the hardship the Haitian people have faced through the years, they see the world... Read more...

Let's Camp MO!

Camping is definitely one of our favorite things about summer. Whether you are sleeping, cooking, or hiking; we love the idea of living outdoors for a few days. Many people... Read more...

Summers in Missouri

Today is the first day of summer, yet it has felt like summer for a while now. School is out and folks are heading out for vacation. But now what? What is there to do in Southwest Missouri in the summer? Well, let us tell you a few of our favorite summer activities. - Sunset Drive-In in Aurora The double feature old fashion drive-in has been around since 1951. It is 1 of only 18 such theaters in the entire state. Show-time starts at dusk. The cost is $8 per... Read more...

Love MORE.

Almost 2 years ago, in the wake of the horrific Orlando tragedy, we launched a special edition Love Will Change the World Pride t-shirt. Five dollars from each sale was... Read more...

Indigenous Collection

Our Indigenous Collection is now complete. This collection is like nothing we have ever done before. All the designs are printed on a 100% organic cotton t-shirts. Each design is... Read more...

Mata Traders

Mata Traders is just one of the several Fair Trader certified clothing brands we carry at 5 Pound Apparel. Many may not know exactly what fair trade certified means so I am going to bring you up to speed here. Fair Trade Certification is a third-party certification process that sets standards for the way items are produced and set fair wage standards for the work being done. How can you tell if something is Fair Trade certified? The Fair-Trade label is a way for consumers to know these criteria were... Read more...

The Giving Keys

When someone mentions the phase “Pay it Forward”, I immediately think of Starbucks or some type of drive thru. When you pull up to pay for your order and the... Read more...

Half United

5 Pound Apparel has carried Half United in the stores since April 2015. We are pound to carry a brand similar to ours with the goal of helping to feed... Read more...

JOYN - handbags

The global apparel industry is valued at 3 trillion dollars, annually. Think of all the jobs, positions, and people that make up the fashion industry. Fashion is always growing, changing,... Read more...

Out of Print

If you have ever shopped at 5 Pound Apparel, you know that they have the cutest children’s and adult shirts, onesies, and socks that features children and young adult book... Read more...

Wonders of Wildlife is truly WOW!

In case you didn’t hear about the 60+ private planes or the fact that two former presidents were in Springfield last week for a grand opening. Well, we did. And it was all to celebrate the opening of the brand-new Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium. Johnny Morris really outdid himself with this one! As you walk in the museum portion, I would highly suggest you take a left to explore the smaller, FREE, portion of the museum that shows the history of Bass Pro Shops. It came from such... Read more...

Top 5 Reasons to Wear T-Shirts in Summer

T-shirts got this name due to the T-shape formed by the body after wearing by the person. History of T-shirts is as long as a century old, in the 20th century, Navy of The United States starting providing T-shirts to its sailors. These T-shirts were used as undershirts at that time, but the soldiers, sailors, and fighting army personnel often removed the uniform top to work just in their T-shirts. There came a time when T-shirts were also used as sportswear by the athletes, however, with the progression of time,... Read more...

Memorial Day - A Chance to Remember

Memorial Day means so much, to so many, in a variety of ways. It’s a time for us all to pause and reflect on those who came before us. We... Read more...

Downtown is the place to be! Here is why...

Downtown Springfield was in full swing this weekend. We wanted to share why we think downtown is the heart of this city! We love Missouri and especially Springfield. We love... Read more...

Mother's Day Gift Guide

We just published a Spring Gift Guide a few weeks ago, but Mom's are so special they deserve their very own gift guide. This guide is for the crafty mom,... Read more...

Going Green on Earth Day 2017

April always has us seeing green - the grass is springing back to life, trees are leafing, and the natural world is waking up. It’s the perfect time to consider... Read more...

What Giving Means to 5 Pound Apparel

As many of you already know, 5 Pound Apparel donates five pounds of food to regional food pantry Ozarks Food Harvest for each t-shirt purchased in our stores and online.... Read more...

A Letter from the Owners

January 2017 began the way most January's in Missouri do: unpredictable weather, setting of new goals, a close-knit family-based community, and generally trying to live “better” in the coming year. ... Read more...

Love Will Change the World

We believe in love. We believe that every one of us deserves to love without fear, and to be loved wholeheartedly. We believe in inspiring and empowering every beautiful... Read more...

6 Ways to Give Back ... to Your Mom!

Partnering with Ozarks Food Harvest

Ssekos Swims with the Sharks

Farmer's Market Product Guide

Valentine's Day 2015

Maddie

Meet Maddie! She is probably one of the sweetest people you will get to meet and we are happy to have her as an employee. You can learn more about her by reading out interview! 1. When and where were you the happiest? On stage for the ballet. Its such a great feeling to be doing what you love and being able to share that with an audience. Also, I love reading and baking! 2. You are such a talented ballet dancer! When did you start dancing and do you see yourself... Read more...

Jake

Meet Jake! He is a singing, cleaning, and folding machine! He always keeps things fun around the store and we are lucky to have him. Read our interview to learn more about him! 1. When and where were you the happiest? I have always had my happiest moments on stage, performing. My happiest moment that I can remember happened a few months ago playing a show with my band here in Springfield. There was one moment during that particular show where I felt God tell me that music is exactly... Read more...

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday

Nikki

Meet Nikki! She is one of the most positive people you will meet. When and where were you the happiest? I love exploring the world with my friends and family. If the exploring leads is a coffee place well I would be over the moon happy! When a cup of coffee involved I can't be sad. You always seem to be positive and relaxed even during less than ideal situations. How do you manage to stay so optimistic? I have know some Debbie Downers and I don't care for how... Read more...

Wacey

Meet sales associate Wacey- she is about 5'1 and full of spunk! You can learn more about her by reading our interview with her. What experience in your life has impacted you the most? I don't think I can say what the most impactful experience has been in my life but one of the most impactful experiences that I have had recently is going to the Miley Cyrus concert. During the concert she addressed her transition from Hannah Montana to who she is now and she said this: "The greatest... Read more...

Holiday Gift Guide 2014!

Amber

We are continuing our interview series with the team, so meet Amber!You are such an artistic girl! Whether it’s changing up the store displays or hand drawing a new sale sign, you always think creatively. When did you discover your love for art? I’ve always been a curious observer, drawing and making things from an early age. I guess every person has that creative urge within them, and in my particular case I was a pretty solitary child, raised on a farm with a lot of free time... Read more...

Tessa

Meet Tessa! She is the social media manager for the store and she has been working for us for 2 years now. Read our interview to learn more about her. 1. What do you do here at 5 Pound Apparel? Basically, I am the person who helps get the word out about our new products and brands that we work with by updating our social media accounts! I am getting great experience here that directly relates to my major, which is public relations. 2. You... Read more...

Becky

Meet the store manager, Becky Gourley! Along with the store owner Bryan, she makes working at 5 Pound a lot of fun! Read our interview to learn more about her. a 1. You are such a creative gal and we love the graphics work you do for the store! When do you think that you realized your love for design? Thank you so much! I have always been creative in some aspect throughout life, and in high school when I took a graphic design class for the first... Read more...

Katie

We are continuing are interview series on the 5 Pound Team! So meet Katie! 1. You have such sweet spirit and you are always kind to the people that you meet. Are there any experiences in your life that you feel have shaped you into the person you are today? In seventh grade, my English teacher shared her life story with my classroom and how challenging it was growing up for her being poor and bullied. It hit me right after hearing her story that I want to be kind... Read more...

Jonathan

Meet Jonathan! He is one of the new additions to the team and you can learn more about him by reading our interview below. 1. So, you are a really good cook and a few of us have been lucky enough to try some of the food you have made! Is there a reason that you enjoy cooking so much? Honestly, I love making food because it's edible art! I love cranking some tunes in the kitchen and getting to work cooking something good. I just get into my... Read more...

Sharon

Meet Sharon! She is one of the newest additions to the 5 Pound Fam and we already couldn't love her more. Read our interview with her below to learn more about her! You are such a real and down-to-earth person. Have there been any experiences in your life that you believe have helped shaped you into the level headed person that you are today? Growing up in New York, there is definitely a culture of straight-forwardness! Even though it isn't always the best to be blunt and it is important... Read more...

Olivia

Meet Olivia! She is one of the oldest additions to the 5 Pound family and we couldn't love her more. You won't meet a more giving and thoughtful girl than her. Read our interview to learn more about Olivia and drop by our Farmers Park store to see how sweet she is for yourself! You are such a selfless individual and your love for helping others inspires us! What inspires you to be so giving and thoughtful? Oh thank you so much! First off, I would say what inspires me... Read more...

Meet Kelsey

Here at 5 Pound Apparel, we have some pretty amazing employees, so we thought we should show them off on our blog! So meet Kelsey. She has been working for us for several months now at our Farmers Park location, and we love the light she always brings with her whenever she comes in. We love how you are such a happy person! You always bring joy wherever you go. How do you manage to stay so positive? Well first of all, I just really prefer to... Read more...

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