Need to shop for Thanksgiving decorations on a budget? You might want to add “second hand stores” to your list of things you’re grateful for. No need to break the bank – thrift stores like the Arc Store have you covered. Here’s four great ideas to spruce up yo
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As the weather cools off, you have two choices for avoiding a style rut: buy a seriously large number of sweaters or learn to dress up the sweaters you have in new and different ways. Sweaters are expensive, so like most people you’ll probably choose option B. While you can always ad
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It’s hard to believe that the 2015 Christmas season is fast approaching. For most Americans this represents a time of joy and family. There is nothing more exciting than seeing someone’s face light up when you give them exactly what they asked for. Although Christmas is conside
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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 w
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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 Ha
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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 hea
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Do you have time on your hands and are looking for projects to keep you occupied? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Do you have a surplus of old costume jewelry? If you don’t have your own supply, the local Arc Second Hand Stores in Butte County are a great, inexpensive resource to begin a
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The summer is a great time to move to Chico because you can easily settle in by having fun in the park, getting involved in local activities, or just relaxing at home in the air conditioning. If you’re planning on making the move to Chico, then it’s likely you’ll be needi
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I always seem to feel like I can take on any little DIY job. Sometimes I’m right, but sometimes I need a little help or inspiration. In my day I’ve seen some pretty clever ideas at my friend’s houses or in magazines, but nothing like the inspirations found at my local sec
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Whether you have a home full of people or a quaint little place for yourself we all love the coziness of a decorated home. I’m not just talking about the holiday season either; you can style your home with a variety of cute décor all year round. Use these helpful tips each sea
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