5 Festive Ways to Save Money on Stocking Stuffers This Christmas

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12/15/2014 9:36 AM

It’s two weeks until Christmas and you finally have all of your shopping done. You exited the last store yesterday, wrapped the last present this afternoon and can finally put your feet up and relax. Wait! You forgot about the stocking stuffers. Eek! This is a tradition and your kids would be s
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The Arc Store Elves Are Ready To Wrap Your Gifts

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12/12/2014 3:33 AM

Santa’s helpers, the Arc Store Elves will be working their magic and wrapping Christmas and Hanukah presents at the Chico Mall from Friday, Dec. 12th through Christmas Eve Wednesday, Dec. 24th.  The gift wrapping booth is located near the west end by the Food Court and the entrance to Dick
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The Spirit of Giving at Second Hand Stores

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12/11/2014 1:00 AM

Well it’s the Holiday Season again and everybody gets nostalgic strolling down memory lane. I’m sure you all have fond memories of childhood days when your excitement was at such a level about the gifts piling up under the tree that you had a hard time sleeping. In addition to our own per
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Give Back: Donate Gently Used Clothing to Local Second Hand Stores

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12/08/2014 9:35 AM

Are you running out of room in your closet now that you had to bring in your winter apparel from storage?  Every time something comes out of the wash are you trying to cram that sweater in and have to use your muscles and develop a strategy to do so? We think it’s time for you to donate yo
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[NEWS] The Arc Stores Celebrate International Day of Persons With Disabilities

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12/03/2014 3:00 AM

The observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992. The objective was– and is– to foster an international increase in general understanding of disability issues, and through true understanding, to garner inter
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Get the Perfect Ugly Christmas Sweater at Second Hand Clothing Stores

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12/03/2014 1:34 AM

Ugly Christmas sweater parties are on the rise and within just a few years, this popular trend has become a holiday tradition. Whether it is your family, your friends, or your office, you have likely been invited to an ugly Christmas sweater party. Finding the right sweater can be a daunting tas
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6 Ways to Save Money & Not Go Broke Buying Christmas Gifts

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12/01/2014 9:53 AM

Christmas shopping can be financially stressful, especially if you have a lot of friends and family to get gifts for. You definitely should keep reading if you want some ways to save money on Christmas gifts this year. Your wallet will thank you! 
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Turn Used Clothing Into Adorable, Affordable Christmas Projects

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11/28/2014 9:00 AM

Are you stressing about your budget for Christmas this year? Do you need cute gift and decoration ideas that won’t cost you a fortune? Shopping at second hand stores may not be ideal for your gift ideas, but there are many ways to take used clothing and turn it into unique personalized gifts. Y
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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

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, Or
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5 Genius Ways to Save Money on Black Friday

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11/24/2014 9:59 AM

You’re here because you want to learn how to save money on Black Friday, right? Great! These five tips will be sure to save you some time and money this coming shopping day. You’ll be so happy with the amount of cash you saved that you won’t even care about the masses of people, lon
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