Halloween is just around the corner, but if you don’t have your costume yet, there’s still time to do some second hand shopping. Putting together a costume can cost a lot of money, but don’t worry. If you shop at thrift stores you can save a whole lot of dough. Here are s
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Want a cheap and easy Halloween costume this year? We don’t blame you! It’s silly to pay full price for a small and flimsy costume when you can find something original that you can put together from a thrift store near you.
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Leaves are falling from the trees, turning orange, brown and red. Pumpkin spice items are everywhere. You start putting a jacket on during the evenings and snuggle up in your bed under the blankets. What do all of these things mean? Fall.
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It’s already October and along with the changing of the leaves comes a favorite holiday, Halloween! These days it seems that cruising your neighborhood, knocking on doors and yelling Trick or Treat is almost a thing of the past. Nowadays the shopping malls and centers stock up on can
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On October 3 and 4, 2015 the Arc Store in Paradise will staff a booth at the Johnny Appleseed Days Festival. It’s the second largest event in town and along with historical tradition provides plenty of fun and entertainment for anyone who stops by.
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Are you looking to squeeze in one more camping trip before winter hits? We’ve already passed our last day of summer and are now into fall, so really there’s no point to go out and buy all brand new gear. You know a good spot to check for cheap outdoor gear this time of year? Se
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Beer, brats and polka music—that must mean it’s Oktoberfest time! You’re only missing one thing, your Oktoberfest outfit. Have you ever thought about looking for your Oktoberfest outfit at the Arc Store in Chico? You never know what you can find at a thrift store, so come
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It’s still summertime up here in Paradise when a little tree shade is very welcome, but the leaves are starting to fall and will soon need raking. This yearly chore heralds in the cooler fall and winter months. Besides yard work it makes you start asking yourself if you’re read
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It’s Football Season! Another chance for men to relive their glory years, another chance to wonder why their wives don’t get it. I admire the way my better half loves to throw a party and save money at the same time, so let’s share a few ideas on how to throw a footb
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The kids are going back to school, the leaves are turning color, and Halloween costume stores are already popping up around town. Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still time for one more summer bash! Have your cake and eat it too by throwing a party to end the summer without
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