The Polka Dot Tail

The Polka Dot Tail Welcome to The Polka Dot Tail! We offer a curated selection of organic wellness products, dietary-specific foods, and eco-friendly home goods.
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Visit us at 201 E Bowser Rd Suite B, Syracuse, IN, or online at www.thepolkadottail.com. A Splash of Better.

🥔🎉 TOMORROW! The Rooted Spud is Back at The Polka Dot Tail! 🎉🥔Looking for lunch plans this Friday?The Rooted Spud will b...
06/12/2026

🥔🎉 TOMORROW! The Rooted Spud is Back at The Polka Dot Tail! 🎉🥔

Looking for lunch plans this Friday?

The Rooted Spud will be serving up their delicious menu right here at The Polka Dot Tail on Friday, June 12th!

✨ 100% Dedicated Gluten-Free
✨ Fresh, delicious food
✨ Local favorites
✨ Perfect excuse to shop while you’re here

And don’t forget—we have plenty of gluten-free, allergy-friendly treats, snacks, drinks, and clean living essentials waiting inside the store too!

📍 The Polka Dot Tail
📅 Friday, June 12
🕙 Starting at 10 AM

🚨 Come early! Their most popular items often sell out.

Grab lunch, browse the shop, and make a little day out of it. We can’t wait to see everyone!

Who are you bringing with you? 👇

☀️ Why We Chose Think Sunscreen ☀️When we're deciding what products belong on our shelves, we look beyond the front labe...
06/08/2026

☀️ Why We Chose Think Sunscreen ☀️

When we're deciding what products belong on our shelves, we look beyond the front label.

We ask questions like:

✔ Is it something we'd use ourselves?
✔ Are the ingredients thoughtfully chosen?
✔ Does it align with our mission of offering "A Splash of Better"?
✔ Does it actually work for real families?

That's why we chose Think.

One of the biggest reasons many of our customers choose mineral sunscreen over traditional chemical sunscreen is that mineral formulas sit on the skin and help reflect UV rays rather than being absorbed chemically into the skin.

Think uses non-nano zinc oxide as its active ingredient and offers options for babies, kids, athletes, and everyday outdoor adventures.

And one thing we especially love?

☀️ Many of the newer Think formulas go on much clearer than traditional mineral sunscreens.

The Clear Zinc and All Sheer options have become customer favorites because they provide mineral protection without the thick white look many people remember from older mineral formulas.

Our current lineup includes:

👶 Think Baby Clear Zinc SPF 50
🧒 Think Kids SPF 50
💨 Think Kids All Sheer Mineral Spray SPF 50
🏃 Think Sport All Sheer Mineral Spray SPF 50
🌞 Think Sport Face & Body Stick SPF 30
👶 Think Baby Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
🖌 Think Kids Brush-On Sun Shield SPF 30

We also appreciate that Think has earned strong recognition over the years from EWG and remains one of the mineral sunscreen brands we feel confident recommending to our customers.

Are you team lotion, stick, spray, or powder sunscreen? Let us know below! 👇💙

📍 The Polka Dot Tail
Mon–Fri 10–6
Sat 10–4
Closed Sunday

☀️ Summer Is Peeking Around the Corner! ☀️Whether you're headed to the lake, planning a cookout, enjoying time outdoors,...
06/05/2026

☀️ Summer Is Peeking Around the Corner! ☀️

Whether you're headed to the lake, planning a cookout, enjoying time outdoors, or simply looking for better snacks and treats, we've got you covered at The Polka Dot Tail!

🌞 Mineral-based sunscreen for the whole family

🦟 Bug sprays, tick protection, and outdoor essentials

💧 Electrolytes and refreshing drinks to keep you hydrated

🍪 Gluten-free and allergy-friendly snacks for every adventure

🔥 Grilling favorites, seasonings, oils, balsamics, and beef tallow

🏺 Beautiful locally made pottery for entertaining, gifting, and summer gatherings

🍦 Ice cream, frozen treats, and baked goods to help you cool off on a hot day

From summer adventures to backyard get-togethers, you'll find a little bit of everything here—always thoughtfully selected with better ingredients, cleaner options, and your family in mind.

📍 201 E Bowser Rd, Suite B, Syracuse

⏰ Monday–Friday 10–6 | Saturday 10–4

🌿 A Splash of Better for Every Summer Adventure

☀️🥔 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🥔☀️The Rooted Spud is at The Polka Dot Tail today from 10 AM – 6 PM (or until sold out!)What a beau...
05/30/2026

☀️🥔 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🥔☀️

The Rooted Spud is at The Polka Dot Tail today from 10 AM – 6 PM (or until sold out!)

What a beautiful day to get out and enjoy Syracuse! Skip the cooking, soak up some sunshine, and let The Rooted Spud take care of lunch (or dinner!).

Their menu is 100% gluten-free, making it a fantastic option for those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, or anyone simply looking for a delicious meal.

🌟 Don’t forget dessert! Check out what sweet treats The Rooted Spud has available today, then stop inside The Polka Dot Tail for even more options. Our bakery and frozen treat selections are packed with gluten-free favorites, including options that are also dairy-free, allergy-friendly, keto-friendly, and more!

While you’re here, come explore:

🌿 Clean wellness products
🍯 Specialty foods & pantry favorites
🫖 Teas, supplements & natural living essentials
🐾 Pet products
🎁 Unique gifts and local finds
🍪 Gluten-free bakery treats
🍦 Allergy-friendly frozen desserts

Make a day of it:

✅ Enjoy a delicious gluten-free meal
✅ Treat yourself to dessert
✅ Shop local
✅ Support two small businesses
✅ Enjoy this gorgeous weather

📍 The Polka Dot Tail
201 East Bowser Rd., Suite B
Syracuse, IN 46567

🕙 Store Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
🥔 The Rooted Spud: 10 AM – 6 PM (or until sold out!)

👇 Tell us below:
What’s your favorite Rooted Spud creation? Or if you’ve never tried them before, what are you ordering today?

If you’re new here… welcome 💙People often ask:“What exactly IS The Polka Dot Tail?”And honestly… we’re a little bit of a...
05/26/2026

If you’re new here… welcome 💙

People often ask:
“What exactly IS The Polka Dot Tail?”

And honestly… we’re a little bit of a lot of things 😊

We’re a place for:
✨ Cleaner living
✨ Wellness support
✨ Allergy-friendly foods
✨ Unique gifts & local goods
✨ Encouragement, education & connection

Our mission has always been simple:
“A Splash of Better.”

Not perfection.
Not pressure.
Just helping people find better options that fit their life, their family, and their journey.

Whether someone walks through our doors looking for:
🥤 cleaner snacks
💊 wellness support
🎁 a thoughtful gift
🌿 lower-tox products
☕ coffee or conversation
or simply a place where they feel welcome…

we hope they leave feeling seen, supported, and cared for.

We’re so grateful to this community for helping our little store continue to grow 💙

If you’re already part of The Polka Dot Tail family… tell us your favorite thing about the shop below 👇

And if you know someone who would love what we do, tag a friend or two who needs to discover us 😊

📍The Polka Dot Tail
201 E Bowser Rd Suite B
Syracuse, Indiana

🕒 Hours:
Monday–Friday 10–6
Saturday 10–4
Closed Sunday

Memorial Day at The Polka Dot Tail 🇺🇸Tomorrow we will be OPEN regular hours10 AM – 6 PMAs we enjoy the holiday weekend, ...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day at The Polka Dot Tail 🇺🇸

Tomorrow we will be OPEN regular hours
10 AM – 6 PM

As we enjoy the holiday weekend, we also pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️

Whether you’re gathering with family, heading to the lake, preparing for summer adventures, or simply enjoying a slower day — we’d love to see you.

Stop in for:
✨ clean summer essentials
✨ snacks & drinks
✨ natural bug spray + outdoor favorites
✨ wellness support
✨ gifts + local finds
✨ and a little “Splash of Better”

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

— The Polka Dot Tail
📍Syracuse, IN
🕙 Open Monday 10–6

05/23/2026

🎥 LIVE NOW at The Polka Dot Tail! 🥧🇺🇸

Natalie from Rolling Pin Bakehouse is here until 2 PM today with homemade pie filling mixes and samples — including GLUTEN FREE options! 👏

We’re also sharing some of our favorite Memorial Day weekend picks:
🌮 Seed oil free chips + award-winning salsa
🍹 Alcohol-free mocktails from Free AF
🫒 Olive oils & balsamics perfect for grilling and cookouts
🔥 BBQ sauces, pickles & more

If you’re local, stop in and spend a few minutes with us today!

📍The Polka Dot Tail
201 E Bowser Rd Suite B, Syracuse, IN
Open today 10–6

TODAY 🥧✨Rolling Pin Bakehouse will be at The Polka Dot Tail from 11–2 with samples of their famous sugar cream and choco...
05/23/2026

TODAY 🥧✨

Rolling Pin Bakehouse will be at The Polka Dot Tail from 11–2 with samples of their famous sugar cream and chocolate cream pie mixes!

She’ll also be featuring gluten-free crust options so more of our customers can enjoy them too 💙

These easy-to-make pie mixes are perfect for:
☀️ Memorial Day weekend
🏖 Lake weekends
🔥 Cookouts
👨‍👩‍👧 Family gatherings

Stop in, sample them for yourself, and shop small with us today!

📍 The Polka Dot Tail
201 E Bowser Rd Suite B
Syracuse, Ind

We are beyond honored and incredibly humbled to share that The Polka Dot Tail was named Small Business of the Year by th...
05/23/2026

We are beyond honored and incredibly humbled to share that The Polka Dot Tail was named Small Business of the Year by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce💙

To our customers, fellow local businesses, the Chamber, our friends, our family, and this entire community… thank you.

This little store was built from a dream, a whole lot of faith, and a desire to create a space where people feel welcome, supported, educated, and cared for.

God has blessed us beyond words with a community that has become a safe place for us — especially as I continue navigating personal medical struggles — and we pray that same feeling reaches every person who walks through our doors.

Our mission has always been simple:
✨ “A Splash of Better” ✨

And we know that “better” looks different for every individual and every family. Whether someone comes in looking for wellness support, gifts, cleaner products, allergy-friendly foods, encouragement, education, or simply connection — we hope they feel at home here.

We may be a small business…
…but we pray we continue making a large splash in this community 💙

Thank you for supporting small business.
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for allowing us to grow far beyond what we ever imagined in such a short time.

We are so grateful for how far we’ve come, and we look forward to continuing to grow, serve, and pour back into the community we love so much.

With gratitude,
Marlene & Tracey
The Polka Dot Tail

05/21/2026

We’re excited to have Rolling Pin Bakehouse at The Polka Dot Tail this Saturday, May 23rd from 11–2 🥧✨

She’ll be sampling her sugar cream and chocolate cream pie mixes — including versions made in gluten-free crusts so more of our customers can enjoy them too 💙

These are such a fun and easy option for Memorial Day weekend gatherings, cookouts, lake weekends, and summer desserts ☀️

Stop in, sample them for yourself, and shop small with us this weekend!

📍 The Polka Dot Tail
201 E Bowser Rd Suite B – Syracuse

Address

201 E Bowser Road Suite B
Syracuse, IN
46567

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15742003112

Website

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