Summer 2026

Greta Grimm’s Rosebud Kids Co. in New Monterey provides parents with a way to recycle their kids’ clothes and to replace them without breaking the bank. A s the mother of two boys, Greta Grimm knows how quickly children outgrow clothing—and how shopping stretch- es household budgets. With Rosebuds Kids Co., the U.S. Air Force veteran is providing new options for parents. Grimm opened her Monterey resale shop in August and expanded into the adjacent Foam Street space this spring. Shoppers choose from a rotating selection of gently used clothing and gear for newborns through size 10/12. Customers can also book appointments to sell pre-loved items for cash or store credit. “We carry anything that kids use or need, including clothes, shoes, toys and baby gear. We even have things like strollers, bouncers and bigger items,” Grimm says. She also sells pre-loved books for $2 each and hosts weekly story time events. Hours are extended for a monthly mom’s night out. Friends often come in to shop together, as their kids play in the store. Grimm finds connecting with customers— including a few women who were pregnant when the store opened and now have healthy, growing babies—to be especially rewarding. “I just felt like our community needed some- thing like this. It’s a place for parents to find each other and connect, but also to help the planet and keep kids’ clothes going,” she says. For store information and selling appointments, visit www.rosebudsmonterey.com . Monterey Resale Shop Focuses on Families B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S SHORT CUTS BUSINESS 84 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 Photo: Kelli Uldall