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7 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas You Can Find at the Arc Store in Chico

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12/17/2014 11:39 AM

7 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas You Can Find at the Arc Store in Chico

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Tired of using that everyday ordinary wrapping paper? Want to try something different and inexpensive? Shopping at the Arc Store in Chico made it easy for me to buy the materials that I needed to make this Christmas a designer Christmas to remember. If you’re like me and you want to make that special someone’s gift as special as possible try these awesome gift wrapping ideas.

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6 Things the Arc Store of Butte County is Thankful for

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11/26/2014 10:24 AM

6 Things the Arc Store of Butte County is Thankful for

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The Arc of Butte County is a non-profit organization. We have been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1953. We work very hard to help these individuals and their families have meaningful lives. Better yet, our Day Program Clients can earn a paycheck. The Arc Stores in Chico, Oroville, and Paradise give our clients the opportunity to learn social skills, work experience, and also helps them build self-esteem. The Arc Store is thankful for so much.

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Oroville Day Program Clients
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Ways to Save Money During Labor Day Weekend Sales

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08/25/2014 10:34 AM

Ways to Save Money During Labor Day Weekend Sales

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Labor Day ways to save moneyLabor Day, the first Monday in September, is a result of the labor movement and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

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Living Alone? 8 Money Saving Tips to Stretch the Budget

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08/20/2014 10:44 AM

Living Alone? 8 Money Saving Tips to Stretch the Budget

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I have often been called the “Bargain Queen.”  I don’t mind this term, in fact it is almost a little like a badge of honor. I think it is in my blood to be a smart shopper, always looking for a deal. It definitely came to surface during my years as a single mom – stretching those pennies as far as they could go and then some. Here are some great money saving tips for stretching the budget even though you live in a one-income home.

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The College Student’s Guide to Shopping at Second Hand Stores

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07/16/2014 12:38 PM

The College Student’s Guide to Shopping at Second Hand Stores

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college dorm room second hand storesAs a savvy college student, you’ve probably tried shopping at a thrift store, or “thrifting.” You may have even consigned your furniture or engaged in a ferocious bidding war on eBay. For the fashion-focused college girl or that hard to please college boy, second hand shopping is an amazing way to fill your dorm with great clothes and furniture without emptying the bank.

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7 Ways to Save Money and Stay Cool This Summer

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06/27/2014 9:00 AM

7 Ways to Save Money and Stay Cool This Summer

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stay_cool_ways_to_save_moneyLooking for ways to stay cool this summer, but still keep your pocket book from turning into an “I owe you?” It’s not easy to beat the heat these days, especially when the temperature decides to crank itself into triple digits. Check out these ways to save money and keep the sweat (and dollars) to a minimum, while maxing out your rest and relaxation.

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