With the New Year closing in quickly, families across America are headed off to second hand stores to donate their lightly used clothing, furniture and other household items. It’s a great time of year for cleaning and decluttering as well as getting a few tax deductions.
Here are some great tips and tricks to help you shop even smarter in this new year season. Read More Get Ahead With Good Habits: Shop Smart This New Year!
With the end of the year approaching, now is a great time to find a new home for all the extra stuff you might have laying around. If you find yourself ready to upgrade some of your household objects for the new year, or you just want to clear some clutter, it may be worthwhile to donate what you no longer need to the Arc Store before the end of the year. But where do you begin?
‘Tis the season for ugly Christmas sweaters, copious amounts of turkey, white elephant exchanges and of course, time spent around those you love and care for.
Whether you are hosting your company ugly sweater party, family Christmas dinner, or your book club holiday extravaganza, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank on holiday decorations.
Here at the Arc Store, we came up with some of our favorite tips, tricks, DIY’s and other ways to save money and help you impress your guests with your home décor this holiday season! Read More 7 Creative Ways to Save Money on Home Décor for the Holidays 
If you are hosting or planning an ugly sweater party during the holidays, then do we have a ton of great ideas for you! It doesn’t take much to add a few fun decorations and activities to make your ugly sweater party the talk of the season. The best part: most all of the supplies you need can be found without spending lots of money, especially if you are a thrift store shopper!
Here are a few things to think about to get this ugly Christmas sweater party started: Read More Thrift Store Shopper Tips: How to Host the Best Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
In Butte County we generally enjoy mild weather winters. We love the rain and snow, but we don’t usually stock our wardrobes with winter wear.
I know there were times when I needed a snow suit for my daughter, but since she would only wear it for an occasional day in the snow or trip to the mountains, it was hard for me to justify purchasing brand new snow gear.
If you find yourself facing this same dilemma, there are a few things you can do that don’t require you to buy full priced winter clothing: Read More Bundle Up with Second Hand Clothing for your Ice Skating in Paradise
Without a comfortable mattress, nothing seems quite right. That old comfy mattress which used to suit you no longer offers the support your body requires for a restorative night’s sleep. But a new mattress and box spring can cost several hundred dollars or more. You rub your aching back and budget your hard-earned cash elsewhere. Read More Ways to Save Money: Buy New Mattresses at the Arc Store in Oroville
Need to shop for Thanksgiving decorations on a budget? You might want to add “second hand stores” to your list of things you’re grateful for. No need to break the bank – thrift stores like the Arc Store have you covered. Here’s four great ideas to spruce up your dinner table – and make your guests think you’d planned weeks ahead!
Read More 4 Second Hand Store Finds to Be Grateful for this Thanksgiving