Oh my firecrackers it’s almost the Fourth! Yes the 4th of July is upon us once again. With the heat quickly sneaking up on us as well, we better kick it into high gear and start planning. Do you need a few quick, easy, and fun ideas? Here are a variety of ideas from a patriotic outfit to table
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Topics: Event Planning, Holidays, Seasonal
Want to be let in on some top secret thrift store tips? You’re lucky you stumbled across this blog because we don’t just give these secrets away to anyone. Only the most dedicated thrifty fashionistas get to know these tips. Just kidding…you can go ahead and share them with your fr
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Topics: Money Saving Tips
The Arc Store in Chico has some very long time employees, and many of them are Arc clients with special needs. It is a testament to the positive effect the Arc organization has on the clients served when they are accommodated and encouraged to work with other employees. Working at the Arc boosts the
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Topics: Chico Store
So, your kids having a party. You love planning these parties but there have just been so many lately and you’re really trying to watch your budget and not go overboard like you did the last couple of times, whoops! We have some great tips and a free event budget template that will help keep yo
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Topics: Event Planning
With summer right around the corner, we’ll all be spending more time in our yards and patios. When was the last time you redecorated outside? A great way to whip up a comfortable outdoor seating area is by repurposing indoor furniture, which can be found in abundance at second hand furniture st
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Topics: DIY Projects, Furniture
Can you believe it’s almost the 4th of July already? With the heat upon us it’s time to cool down and start enjoying the summer holidays. Do you need a new patriotic outfit for that 4th of July BBQ you’re attending? Here are some great ideas with pictures and directions on how to ma
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Topics: Clothing, DIY Projects, Holidays
Thrift stores are full of old wall art that has been donated by people who no longer want it or think it’s outdated or junk. However, the saying is definitely true; “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” because some of these wall art pieces you can find are amazin
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Topics: DIY Projects
Summer is here, and the heat is on to save money on your seasonal wardrobe. These money saving tips for summer clothing will help you refashion last winter’s pieces and make it easy and fun! Even if you aren’t an expert seamstress, you can turn old winter clothes into something you’
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Topics: Clothing, DIY Projects, Money Saving Tips
Yay for summertime! A double yay for summertime in Chico. There are so many fun things to do in Chico, California during the summertime, but unfortunately you are on a budget. What gives? No need to worry! If you didn’t know already, there are so many things to do in Chico that are fun and adve
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Topics: Chico Store, Community Support
Throughout this country, millions of people spend time camping almost year around. It could be a young family sharing the joys of the outdoors with their children for the first time or a group of seasoned back packers looking to lose themselves in the high country. Whether you’re a beginner or
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Topics: Money Saving Tips, Seasonal
