Planning a fun evening for St. Patrick’s Day this year? Seems like plans always fall into place last minute for holidays like this one, especially since it falls on a weekday this year. If you find yourself in need of some festive and inexpensive clothing and accessories, why not dre
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I love clothing, shopping, fashion, and fun. I love the thrill of breaking in a new pair of jeans or busting out my newest little black dress for Friday night fun. I also love living and growing up in a friendly small town like Chico. Even though I love both, it’s sometimes hard to f
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We know you’re always on the lookout for some good tips when it comes to saving money. Who isn’t? That’s why we’ve done the research for you and found some of the best blogs and websites out there that provide money saving information. So, keep reading to discover a
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You begin your day at the gym, like so many of us. But…today happens to be one of THOSE days. The kids are late for school, so you are late for yoga, work, and wait…that birthday party is TONIGHT!  Eeek! How do you pull it together and get through the day looking polished
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Whether you are planning a bridal shower for a relative, friend or yourself, you know it can be stressful and can cost a fair amount of money. Don’t let those worries get in the way of having fun and planning a beautiful event. Ultimately it’s not about how much you spend and y
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Although there are various thrift and second hand stores in Chico, the Arc Store is the go-to second hand store for any smart bargain hunter. The Arc Store has been voted The Best Thrift Store for over 15 years in a row by the Chico News & Review. That’s proof that there is somet
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The special day of love, Valentine’s Day, will be here before we know it! Whether you are in a relationship or are single, you can often find yourself forking out quite a bit of money to please the one you love or are pursuing. We all know love isn’t about money, but of course
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Many people would like to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but honestly just can’t afford it, or they don’t like the fact that it is such a commercial holiday making trillions of dollars for candy makers and florists. But hey, what are you going to do, ask your sweetie to be yo
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Did you know that second hand stores have a lot of really cool jewelry for a great price? They have new jewelry, the latest fashion trends and vintage jewelry. All of these different types of jewelry can be bought and used for the sole purpose of what they were designed for, or made into r
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Valentine’s Day is nearing and love is in the air. Anytime a holiday is brewing my 2 favorite things to do is buy gifst and decorate, but these things can be expensive. Since I’m a problem solver, I decided to take on a few popular DIY Valentine’s Day projects made from i
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