Have you bought all the gifts on your list and checked it twice? Now all the well-thought-out gifts have to be wrapped and the elves from the Arc of Butte County – a.k.a. staff, community volunteers and board members – will be happy to wrap 1 or 30 gifts for you.
Read More Let the Elves from the Arc of Butte County Wrap Your Christmas Gifts
Clients and staff take great pride in growing fruits and vegetables in the Arc of Butte County Community Garden in Chico, located on El Monte Drive, close to Marsh Jr. High. It all starts with seeds or starter plants and staff to instruct clients how and where to plant. Read More The Arc of Butte County Community Garden in Chico Plants Life Skills
As you fly the coop and establish your independence in your own place, you’re going to need some ways to save money. You’ve got to begin somewhere, so let’s start with the most used room in the house, the kitchen. You’ll find that friends and family will gather in the kitchen as you pour drinks, bake cookies, or test your cooking skills. Read More Leaving the Family Nest? 5 Ways to Save Money on Your First Kitchen
Is your baby graduating? It’s been a long time coming and is a milestone that can’t pass without a celebration. With college costs looming on the horizon, many parents can’t spring for a huge graduation party, even though it’s well deserved. Take some of the tips and suggestions from the experts cited, create an event budget template, and throw a well-deserved bash without breaking the bank or dipping into the college fund. Read More Tips for Planning a Grad Party on a Budget [Free Event Budget Template]
If you’re asking yourself, what is an Easter outfit, then you might think it’s a thing of the past – but that doesn’t mean that the outfits you’ll find in a second hand store will be styles of the past. Back in my pre-teen and teenage years, nearly every child, teen and parent had an Easter outfit. Little girls got pretty new dresses and an Easter bonnet, little boys a new pair of pants, shirt and a tie. Mom and Dad had on their Sunday best, and everyone had freshly shined shoes. Read More Find Your Adorable Easter Outfits at the Arc Second Hand Store
January has been designated as National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth defects are common, costly and critical. The Arc of Butte County and the Arc Stores are joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes and their impact.
