The kids are going back to school, the leaves are turning color, and Halloween costume stores are already popping up around town. Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still time for one more summer bash!
Have your cake and eat it too by throwing a party to end the summer without draining your bank account. Don’t forget your free event planning budget template available at the bottom of this article.
Read More Plan an End-of-Summer Bash on Budget [Event Planning Budget Template]
It’s almost the end of summer, and the opportunity for camping trips and backyard barbeques is coming to a close. It’s time to get ready for the new school year and to settle back into a routine. But there’s still time for one more vacation!
Labor Day, the unofficial last weekend of summer, will be here before you know it. So don’t delay, make your plans while there might still be a vacant “room at the inn” for your family. But first, take a look at these money saving tips to make the most of these last few weeks of summe, without blowing through the last of your summer budget. Read More 3 Easy Money Saving Tips for a Last Minute Vacation
The first day of school will be here before you know it! Time for back to school shopping. Notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and clothes can really add up if you’re not careful. Why not take your kids’ wardrobe off your mind? By shopping at second hand clothing stores, you can find quality items for all seasons without spending big bucks at national retailers or warehouse stores. Check out your local Arc Store and find deals on all the basics like jeans, jackets, backpacks, and shoes. Read More Complete Your Kids’ Wardrobe at a Second Hand Clothing Store
The summer is a great time to move to Chico because you can easily settle in by having fun in the park, getting involved in local activities, or just relaxing at home in the air conditioning. If you’re planning on making the move to Chico, then it’s likely you’ll be needing some new furniture when you get here. There’s no need to spend a ton on brand new furniture from a big box store when you could save a bundle on unique items from the Arc Store in Chico. Read More Moving to Chico and Need Furniture? Visit the Arc Store
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat and have a great time without breaking the bank. Your local Arc Store has some money saving tips for your Memorial Day BBQ, and some other fun ideas too! Read More 7 Money Saving Tips for Planning a Memorial Day BBQ
With the end of the semester coming up and the summer ahead now is the perfect time for some spring cleaning! But what do you do with all of the stuff you want to get rid of?
Did you know your local Arc Store will pick up your donations at no charge? Instead of overloading your car or having to call up the one person you know with a pick-up truck, call the Arc Store nearest you and schedule a home pick up. Read More Donate, Don’t Dump Your Stuff! The Arc Store Offers Free Pick-Up
Everyone knows that shopping at a second hand store is one of the best ways to save some money, but what you may not know is you could actually be making a profit off your favorite hobby! A growing part of our community is turning to resale as a way to make some extra cash.
The Arc Store has quite a few customers who find low-priced treasures in our stores and sell them for profit – from antique aficionados to those with a keen eye for valuable electronics. People are taking advantage of the idea that one man’s trash could be another man’s rent check! Read More How to Make Money Online With Your Second Hand Store Finds
