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Celebrating one year in Dorchester

Celebrating one year in Dorchester

It's been a year (and change) since our Dorchester store opened. In that time we've welcomed hundreds of families, met wonderful neighbors, built an all-star team, and put down roots...

Celebrating one year in Dorchester

It's been a year (and change) since our Dorchester store opened. In that time we've welcomed hundreds of families, met wonderful neighbors, built an all-star team, and put down roots...

We're on the DotLife podcast!

We're on the DotLife podcast!

Our owner, Melissa, recently sat down with Erin Caldwell from DotLife Podcast, a podcast focusing on all things Dorchester. They discussed the back story of the Dorchester store, how things...

We're on the DotLife podcast!

Our owner, Melissa, recently sat down with Erin Caldwell from DotLife Podcast, a podcast focusing on all things Dorchester. They discussed the back story of the Dorchester store, how things...

Welcoming our Fall 2025 intern, Maddie!

Welcoming our Fall 2025 intern, Maddie!

We’re excited to welcome our intern, Maddie Rabidoux!  Maddie is a senior at Endicott College, currently taking part in College for Social Innovation's Semester in the City program in Boston. With...

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Welcoming our Fall 2025 intern, Maddie!

We’re excited to welcome our intern, Maddie Rabidoux!  Maddie is a senior at Endicott College, currently taking part in College for Social Innovation's Semester in the City program in Boston. With...

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Untangling circularity: Consumer behavior regarding resale - Merry Go Rounds - curated kids' consignment

Untangling circularity: Consumer behavior regar...

We’re on a podcast! 🎙️ Our CEO Melissa recently spoke on the Untangling Circularity podcast with Bianca from Recurate, Cynthia from Molte Volte, and Laura from Hyloh about consumer behavior regarding resale....

Untangling circularity: Consumer behavior regar...

We’re on a podcast! 🎙️ Our CEO Melissa recently spoke on the Untangling Circularity podcast with Bianca from Recurate, Cynthia from Molte Volte, and Laura from Hyloh about consumer behavior regarding resale....

On bags - Merry Go Rounds - curated kids' consignment

On bags

On January 1, we officially stopped offering recyclable plastic bags to customers at our store. This decision was a long time coming (some may say overdue), and a lot of...

On bags

On January 1, we officially stopped offering recyclable plastic bags to customers at our store. This decision was a long time coming (some may say overdue), and a lot of...

Happy Secondhand September! - Merry Go Rounds - curated kids' consignment

Happy Secondhand September!

Did you know that the secondhand movement has its own alliterative awareness-raising campaign? Oxfam, the global nonprofit that partially funds its work through revenues from its UK-based charity shops (the British...

Happy Secondhand September!

Did you know that the secondhand movement has its own alliterative awareness-raising campaign? Oxfam, the global nonprofit that partially funds its work through revenues from its UK-based charity shops (the British...