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How to Save Money on Prom With Used Clothing and Still Look Fly

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05/05/2014 10:11 AM

How to Save Money on Prom With Used Clothing and Still Look Fly

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save money on promThe weather is heating up, school is almost out, but there’s one more event before you say goodbye to class for two months, PROM! Ohhhh, prom—where dreams come true and memories are made. Sigh. But the prices of paying for your outfit is forever remembered. Wait! There’s a solution! This year, buy used clothing at your local thrift store to save money and still look fly at prom!

Ok, ok, we know what you’re thinking. Shop for my prom outfit at a thrift or second hand store? Won’t I only find clothes that are super outdated and old or ones that look used? The answer is no! What you will find is something super original, still in good condition and half the price of what you would pay for something new.

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Style Like a Designer With Used Clothing, Without Breaking Your Bank

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04/29/2014 1:39 AM

Style Like a Designer With Used Clothing, Without Breaking Your Bank

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Spring TrendsWith spring here, fresh styles and inspiration are heading out to the stores right off the runway. But, who wants to pay top dollar for those new trends that will no longer even be “in” soon? Did you know you can stay trendy and hip but save money at the same time by purchasing used clothing? Yep, it’s true!

And guess where an awesome place to find used clothing is? Your local thrift store or second hand store. So, let’s go through some of this spring’s hippest trends so that you know what to look for next time you’re shopping for used clothing.

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Top 5 Thrift Store Blogs That Provide the Best Money Saving Tips

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04/15/2014 3:40 AM

Top 5 Thrift Store Blogs That Provide the Best Money Saving Tips

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While the majority of shoppers just head on down to the nearest store or to a big box retail store, there are others (hint, hint, you!) who like to save money and have fun while they are doing it—so you shop at thrift stores, also known as second hand stores. Smart thinking; you’re already ahead of the game and saving more money than most other people! We’re sure you also know that doing your research before you head out and shop can also help so that you have a strategy in place! Here’s our list of what we think are some of the best thrift store shopping blogs on the internet that provide the best money saving tips for all us thrifters alike!

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Here are our favorite thrift store blogs (other than ours, of course):

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Low on Cash? Learn Ways to Save Money on Clothing at the Arc Store in Oroville

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04/10/2014 1:33 AM

Low on Cash? Learn Ways to Save Money on Clothing at the Arc Store in Oroville

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Kaitlyn Park - ways to save moneyI rarely set foot in retail stores yet my closets and drawers are stuffed. Last week I bought two packs of hangers and cleared out the guest room closet to handle the overflow. My son owns more clothes than a boy his age cares about, and thats not counting the next two sizes waiting for him to grow into. I would rather jump off a bridge than pay retail these days. While the Arc Store in Oroville has a huge adult clothing section, it has a large children’s section as well. That’s why shopping at the Arc Store is so amazing. You get a large variety to choose from and only the best quality clothing at a decent price.

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Ways To Save Money By Spray Painting a Thrift Store Find

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04/07/2014 4:31 AM

Ways To Save Money By Spray Painting a Thrift Store Find

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ways to save moneySo, you already know that shopping at a thrift store offers great ways to save money—but sometimes you overlook certain items because they may look like they need a little TLC. Stop doing this right away! You are passing by some of the most valuable items you can find at thrift stores. Most of the time a big DIY project isn’t even needed for repair—a can of spray paint can do the trick.

That’s easy enough right? If you aren’t friends with spray paint yet, you should be! After trying it out you will never buy a new piece of furniture again once you see how much money you can save by spending just a little bit of time bringing an item back to life. Plus, spray paint is very affordable and can be reused on other projects!

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Entertaining Guests? Easy Ways to Save Money at the Arc Store in Oroville

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04/05/2014 3:30 AM

Entertaining Guests? Easy Ways to Save Money at the Arc Store in Oroville

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Spring_barbecueSpringtime is here and almost everyone you talk to is gearing up for all the fun entertaining opportunities, as well as those long-needed home improvements, and “sprucing-up” projects to make everything nice for company.  Here are some ways to save money while entertaining this spring and shopping at the Arc Store in Oroville.

#1. Small gifts on the run

Bet you spend more money than you think at the local dollar stores or the corner Walgreen’s for those last minute small items. Those “just a little something” items certainly add up quickly.

Need “just a little something” for that special grandchild (or grandparent) as you are getting ready to host a barbeque for them at your house? You can find good quality merchandise to grab and go for under $2 at the Arc Store in Oroville. We often have cute cards and envelopes too.

How about a beautiful $1.50 cut glass candy bowl for Grammy, or a $1.50 gardening book for Papa, just so they know you thought of them today? A mug for a friend for $1, or a $.50 ceramic angel for that cherubic child you love. We even have brand new, reasonably priced fashion jewelry for that picky teen diva! 

When a person says they hate to shop for birthday or holiday gifts it’s often because they never know what to choose. At the Arc Store in Oroville there is so much selection at such outstanding prices it will be difficult to come away with just one gift,

Our friendly team will be pleased to assist you in finding something to match, so no worries about spending hours wandering around endless stores in the mall. We have a little bit of almost everything you can think of at the Arc Store in Oroville (and a basket to pile it all in).

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Top 10 Thrift Store Shopping Tips That Provide Awesome Ways to Save Money

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03/31/2014 9:46 AM

Top 10 Thrift Store Shopping Tips That Provide Awesome Ways to Save Money

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166420580_optWe know that for some people, especially thrift store newbies, shopping at a thrift store can be a bit overwhelming or scary. Or maybe you feel like you never find anything or don’t know how to look for things. Let us help you feel more at ease by providing our list of top 10 thrift store shopping tips that we think will help to ensure your next thrift store experience is a positive one! After all, shopping at thrift stores offers awesome ways to save money and you have fun at the same time!

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Fool Your Friends Into Thinking You Went Designer With These Money Saving Tips

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03/26/2014 11:13 AM

Fool Your Friends Into Thinking You Went Designer With These Money Saving Tips

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BlueVaseWish you could achieve a professionally put-together look for a space in your home without the expense of hiring a designer and buying new furniture? You would be amazed at how fun it can be to fool your friends into thinking you “went designer” by using a few DIY money saving tips, and shopping at the Arc Store.

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4 Creative Ways to Save Money On Your Next DIY Decorating Project

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03/24/2014 12:14 PM

4 Creative Ways to Save Money On Your Next DIY Decorating Project

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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects are all the rage right now! They are fun but are also great ways to save money while decorating. Did you know you could save even more money by finding the items for your DIY project at a second hand store? Here at the Arc Store we have a ton of possibilities. Keep on reading to see some ideas and get some inspiration!

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Looking For Ways To Save Money In Paradise? Visit The New Arc Store!

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03/17/2014 9:56 AM

Looking For Ways To Save Money In Paradise? Visit The New Arc Store!

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Woohoo! Get excited! Why? Because the Arc Store is now Ways to save moneyopen in Paradise, California. If you don’t already know, we are a second hand store that sells new and gently used clothing, home goods, electronics, antiques and much more! You never really know what you’re going to find at the Arc Store in Paradise, which is all the fun!

Plus, we aren’t like most thrift or second hand stores. We sell quality items and our store is clean. So if you’re looking for ways to save money but still want products that are in great condition, we’re sure to be your favorite new place to shop.

Let’s learn a little more about ways to save money by shopping at the new Arc Store in Paradise:

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