Football season is here! It’s time to pull out your flags, bean dips, and your spirit. No surprise, 64% of Americans watch NFL Football, 73% of men and 55% of women (Source: TV by the Numbers). So, it’s safe to say most families are glued to the TV all day on Sundays. There&rsq
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It’s only a few days until Halloween. Do you know where your costume is? If you’ve waited until the last minute to assemble a Halloween costume, don’t worry, the Arc Stores in Chico, Oroville and Paradise are here to help you throw together a unique, last minute cost
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If you have ever shopped at the Arc Store in Chico you know that there is a huge array of items available for purchase. We accept donations every day and rely on those donations to keep the store full of quality items for sale. The Arc Store sells only the best of what we get and has a hig
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Your friend just raved about this vintage dress she found at the local second hand clothing store down the street. You smile and congratulate her even though you are really thinking in the back of your mind, “what the heck is vintage?” You have a vague idea but picture ima
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It’s time to begin making your holiday projects, whether for decorations or as gifts. Start your holiday projects by searching for bargain items you need at second hand stores. Check the internet, type in DIY projects and you will get many thousands of blogs and websites to find idea
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Looking for great ways to save money this year? I’ve got one! If you are a smart shopper you buy your winter coats in May and your swimsuits in October. Why? Because that’s when it’s going out of season and if it’s out of season it will most definitely be on sale. S
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Want to experience what Chico has to offer? Don’t miss the Taste of Chico September 14 in downtown Chico. This annual event showcases local and regional restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors. The Taste of Chico is super fun and will save you time and money so you
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Dating doesn’t have to be expensive. Yes, it’s great to splurge on a fancy dinner every now and then but when you’re trying to save money you have to find alternatives for every day dates. Check out this list of fun and cheap summer date ideas!
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Having a backyard that looks amazing and makes your family and guests feel comfortable is a great thing. It’s nice to have a place that you can escape to that’s well, right in your own backyard! When done right your backyard can be a place that is therapeutic, a vacation destin
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Often times there are a lot of things that people throw away and replace that could actually be repaired and/or found used. And guess what? Doing so would save you a whole lot of money! Plus, it’s better for the environment repairing things you already have or re-using something some
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