Shop Smart & Host Holiday Events on a Budget [Event Budget Template]
Posted by staff
10/28/2015 5:12 AM
So you want to have a holiday party but are worried about sticking to a budget? Join the club, my friend! We’re here to help you shop smart with some tips on how to create a champagne style party on a beer budget. It can be done! Plus, we’ve included a free event budget template for you a
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How Cheap Party Supplies Can Help Set the Mood for Your Next Gathering
Posted by Jennifer Hatfield
10/23/2015 3:46 AM
As the season of entertaining starts, the pressure mounts to put together a gathering that will please everyone from your friends to your in-laws. Setting the right mood with your décor can put your guests in the mood to celebrate from the moment they walk in the door. Unfortunately, decoratio
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Topics: Decor, Event Planning
Best of Chico: The Arc Store Wins 13th Year in a Row
Posted by staff
10/21/2015 5:03 AM
The results are in! The Best of Chico businesses were announced last week and we’re ecstatic to share with you the results. Why are we so excited? Well, we may have happened to win in a section.
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Topics: Chico Store, Local Events, News
Easy & Efficient Costume Ideas from a Second Hand Shopping Guru
Posted by Dru Swanson
10/19/2015 9:24 AM
Halloween is just around the corner, but if you don’t have your costume yet, there’s still time to do some second hand shopping. Putting together a costume can cost a lot of money, but don’t worry. If you shop at thrift stores you can save a whole lot of dough. Here are some great m
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5 DIY Scarf Making Ideas From Local Second Hand Clothing Stores
Posted by Ashley Holt
10/16/2015 2:54 AM
Fall is here and it’s time to get out your cozy clothes and gather all your scarves. This season flannels are all the rage and what better way than a scarf to pair it with! Here are some simple DIY scarf making tips from second hand clothing stores. Scarves are always a fun, simple way to spice
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Topics: Clothing, DIY Projects
Creative Halloween Costume Ideas at Thrift Stores Near Me
Posted by staff
10/14/2015 4:31 AM
Want a cheap and easy Halloween costume this year? We don’t blame you! It’s silly to pay full price for a small and flimsy costume when you can find something original that you can put together from a thrift store near you.
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5 Scary Cheap Halloween Party Supplies Found at Thrift Stores
Posted by Dru Swanson
10/12/2015 3:54 AM
The weather is cooling off, the kids are back in school, and the spookiest time of the year is finally upon us. Whether your ideal Halloween is a night of family fun or a party for friends, you can inexpensively put a party together by shopping at your local thrift stores for cheap Halloween par
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Topics: Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays
Creative Ways to Save Money When Decorating for Fall
Posted by staff
10/09/2015 9:00 AM
Leaves are falling from the trees, turning orange, brown and red. Pumpkin spice items are everywhere. You start putting a jacket on during the evenings and snuggle up in your bed under the blankets. What do all of these things mean? Fall.
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Discover Spooktacular Savings for Halloween at the Arc Thrift Stores
Posted by Joe Thompson
10/08/2015 3:20 AM
It’s already October and along with the changing of the leaves comes a favorite holiday, Halloween! These days it seems that cruising your neighborhood, knocking on doors and yelling Trick or Treat is almost a thing of the past. Nowadays the shopping malls and centers stock up on candy and fami
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Topics: Holidays, Money Saving Tips, Seasonal
How to Make Your DIY Scarecrow Costume with Used Clothing
Posted by Kaitlyn Park
10/07/2015 10:57 AM
Somehow, summer is already over, fall is picking up steam, and it’s time to talk about Halloween. It’s hard to believe that we’re already discussing costumes, but ladies and gents, the time has arrived for costume planning. While we know you’ll always have a cat headband and p
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Topics: Clothing, DIY Projects, Holidays