Merrick & Maupin Mercantile

10/17/2026

Garage Sale & Flea Market TODAY, Saturday, October 17th from 9am-4pm. Over 100 vendors, FREE admission, FREE parking, TWO Buildings, food vendors onsite.

10/17/2026

We hope you’ll swing by and check out the local makers and crafters! We’ll be there with our Blind Date with a Book collection!

Don't forget about our Spooktacular Market kicking off tomorrow at 11am! Market hours are Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Shop from a great variety of local makers.

10/17/2026

If there’s an event in Monroe this weekend, we’re probably there. 🫣

Unfortunately, we won’t be at the Monroe Farmer’s Market, but we’ll return next week!

You can find us at:

Saturday:
Monroe County Fairgrounds for the garage sale and flea from 9-4

The Mall of Monroe for the The Majestic Tiger LLC craft show from 11-5 (or later)

Zion Lutheran Church for their craft show from 10-4.

Sunday:
The Mall of Monroe from 12-5

Berlin Charter Township Farmers and Markers Market from 10-2

We hope to see you this beautiful fall weekend! 🌸📚🦋

10/16/2026

Live from setup at the Monroe County Fair for the Garage Sale and Flea. Tomorrow from 9-4. See you there!

10/14/2026

Book friends: be sure to check out Writers on the River at Ellis library!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Ellis Library & Reference Center
➡ Book Lovers of All Ages!

Check out this year's authors at:
https://mymcls.com/events/writers-on-the-river

🌊📖 We've got BIG STORIES from local talent on the horizon! 📖🌊

Each November, the Ellis Library & Reference Center hosts Writers on the River, a celebration of writers, readers, and books. This unique annual event, held in the Ellis riverside expansion, gives attendees the opportunity to speak to local and regional authors and purchase personalized copies of their works.

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Ellis Library & Reference Center
➡ Book Lovers of All Ages!

Check out this year's authors at:
https://mymcls.com/events/writers-on-the-river

10/13/2026

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Watch to the end to see when this new chapter will unfold!

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you!

10/12/2026

Please consider donating or sharing if you’re able. 🫶

Reece’s Little Pieces and I are teaming up for a hygeine product drive to benefite PAULA'S HOUSE, a local non-profit that has worked incredibly hard since 2004, to support women facing homelessness and/or transitional housing.

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PAULA'S HOUSE supports women who may be transitioning from rehab and/or shelters with new skills, newly found confidence, and the appropriate resources to become confident members of their community.

Together, we can make a positive impact for these women by putting a hand out, and giving them a boost UP!

Remember, if you can't get by the shops to drop off items in person, you can always shop our Amazon Wish List and all items will be delivered right to us!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32U03SY6TED9D?ref_=wl_share

10/11/2026

Far and away, one of the greatest gifts this business has given me is the opportunity to meet so many incredible young ladies who stop by our booth. I’ve met girls who are beautiful, creative, thoughtful, and full of so much wonder and joy. Their enthusiasm is contagious, their imaginations are endless, and I’m always grateful when something in our little corner of the world brings a smile to their faces.

If you’ve shopped with us, you may have noticed that we include envelope with an inspirational message with every purchase. It’s a small thing, but it’s intentional. I believe in kindness. I believe in encouraging others. I believe that a few thoughtful words can make a difference in someone’s day, and that the world could always use a little more joy.

Today, I was reminded that kindness has a beautiful way of coming full circle. 🥹

Three absolutely exceptional young ladies returned to our booth carrying a personalized goodie bag created just for me. Inside were thoughtful treats and a beautiful message that touched my heart in a way I can hardly put into words.

I spend so much time hoping to make someone else’s day a little brighter that I wasn’t prepared for how it would feel to have that kindness returned to me.

What might seem like a small gesture to some was an enormous one to me. It was thoughtful, unexpected, and so incredibly meaningful.

To these three wonderful young ladies: thank you for reminding me that kindness matters, that the little things aren’t little at all, and that the joy we put into the world really can find its way back to us. You made my day in the most beautiful way.

And to their wonderful mom: thank you for raising young women who think of others, take the time to show appreciation, and understand the power of a thoughtful gesture. The world needs more of that, and I hope you know what a beautiful thing you’re nurturing. ❤️

Some gifts are simply too precious to put a price on. This is one of them. 🦋❤️