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5 Festive Ways to Save Money on Stocking Stuffers This Christmas

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boy_with_stockingIt’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 so sad if they woke up to an empty stocking. Christmas shopping has really stretched your budget this year and you would desperately like to save money without sacrificing good stocking stuffers. What to do?

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The Arc Store Elves Are Ready To Wrap Your Gifts

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the_arc_store_elfSanta’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’s Sporting Goods. Each day the booth will open at 11 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve it will close at 4 p.m.

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The Spirit of Giving at Second Hand Stores

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giving_shopping_second_hand_storesWell 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 personal remembrance of Christmases past, we are fortunate at the Arc second hand stores that we get to witness the spirit of giving as our customers shop for others.

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Give Back: Donate Gently Used Clothing to Local Second Hand Stores

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166668169Are 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 your gently used clothing to local second hand stores!

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[NEWS] The Arc Stores Celebrate International Day of Persons With Disabilities

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support_the_arc_storesThe 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 interest in and– support for –the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disability. So many gains have been realized from this exercise in basic understanding of our human condition. The full integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life is an everyday mission at the Arc Stores of Butte County, and one we enjoy with all of our hearts!

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Get the Perfect Ugly Christmas Sweater at Second Hand Clothing Stores

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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 task. Your best bet is to get the perfect ugly Christmas sweater from local second hand clothing stores. This is a great way to ensure that your sweater is unique, authentic and affordable.

Here are 3 types of ugly Christmas sweaters you can find at second hand stores:

The “Vintage” Ugly Christmas Sweater

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6 Ways to Save Money & Not Go Broke Buying Christmas Gifts

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christmas_shoppingChristmas 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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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. You can also turn used clothing into wrapping paper and table settings for the Christmas season. Here are a few ideas of how you can turn used clothing from the Arc into affordable, adorable Christmas projects.

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6 Things the Arc Store of Butte County is Thankful for

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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, Oroville, and Paradise give our clients the opportunity to learn social skills, work experience, and also helps them build self-esteem. The Arc Store is thankful for so much.

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Oroville Day Program Clients
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5 Genius Ways to Save Money on Black Friday

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blackfridayYou’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, long waiting lines and that rude woman who stole the last pair of jeans out of your hands.

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