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Whether you are trying to cut down on furniture and consolidate in your home, or are looking to add more pieces of furniture to your humble abode, second hand furniture stores are your secret tool.

They can work in two ways for you: a place to find furniture at a reasonable price to add to your home, or serve as a place where you can take unwanted furniture to and donate!

Ok, so let’s get started on this re-vamping journey and explore how you can downsize or upsize with the help from second hand furniture stores. Read More Downsizing or Upsizing? Donate or Shop at Second Hand Furniture Stores →

Topics: Furniture

Hi, I’m Brooke! Here’s my story in a nutshell.

My husband and I are high school sweethearts. (I know so precious!) We dated for 4 years before getting married. Now 3 years later, we are expecting our first baby!

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As you can see in the picture, I’m eating a pink cupcake in hopes of a girl and my husband is thrilled to have found out it’s a boy. Of course, I was being dramatic for the sake of the picture. All I want is a healthy baby. Once the gender was known the shopping began. I soon found out that having a baby is very expensive; I needed to come up with ways to save money fast! Read More Oh Baby! Ways to Save Money for the Mom-to-Be →

Topics: Clothing, Money Saving Tips

Spring is definitely here in Northern California with blue skies, flowers everywhere, and soft warm breezes reminding us that the summer sunshine is about to blaze. Have you stowed away your warm winter things yet? Maybe you’re doing some spring cleaning and have items to donate to your local thrift store. The Arc Store is your go-to for fab and cheap used clothing outfits under $20 for all the fun occasions you have planned now that the weather is great and the school year is almost over! Read More Fab & Cheap Used Clothing Outfits You Can Put Together for Under $20 →

Topics: Arc Stores General, Clothing, Seasonal

Girl_In_Prom_dress_149328106 Prom season is coming up and we know that you are excited! Most importantly, you are excited to find “the dress” that will blow everyone away when you walk into prom. However, prom dresses can be really expensive. It’s just not fair. On top of the dress, you need to save money to buy accessories, shoes, get your nails done and so on. Why does prom have to be so dang expensive?

Topics: Clothing, Money Saving Tips, Seasonal

prom_couple For most high school young ladies and young men, prom is a very important event, and everything has to be perfect – from the outfit to the arrival.

Unfortunately for parents, making prom perfect isn’t cheap. Even a fairly modest prom can cost upwards of several hundred dollars. If you don’t have that kind of cash, don’t worry. Slashing the costs doesn’t mean that you have to dash your daughter’s dreams for the night. You can easily save money without it being obvious that you’ve done so, as long as you know where to cut costs. Here are a few ways to save money. Read More 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prom Outfit This Year →

Topics: Clothing, Money Saving Tips, Seasonal

I don’t know about you, but I love DIY projects for custom furniture, décor and gifts. I am a frequent shopper of second hand stores and for those of you who love shopping second hand, pay close attention to this great tip! Unlike most, I don’t usually pop in to second hand stores for the 100 year old antique piece or even a nearly-new swim suit for next summer. Guess what I’m usually looking for? A cheap, old, and outdated piece that speaks to me! Do you know why? DIY PROJECTS! With materials as simple as spray paint, you can surprise yourself with creative and crafty transformations. Read More Ideas to Revamp Lamps from Second Hand Stores [DIY] →

Topics: Arc Stores General, DIY Projects

dirty_garage_106438572 Did you know that only around 30 percent of us store our vehicles in the garage? Can you guess the reason why? Bingo, you got it! Way too much stuff in the garage! For some reason the garage has become a place where excess items we aren’t using can be stored and sometimes, it gets a little out of control.

Take back control of your garage and plan a day to clean and organize it! If you’ve been dreading the process, don’t worry! We have some amazing tips for you on how to begin and what to do with all of the items you don’t want—donating to second hand stores. Read More Tips for Organizing Your Garage & Donating to Second Hand Stores →

Topics: Donating

Easter is one of the oldest and most celebrated holidays in the United States. When I think about Easter, visions of plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies and colorful Easter baskets come to mind. Because so many Easter traditions are of a “cookie-cutter” nature it is sometimes hard to find a way to set your Easter celebration apart while still doing all the fun things that the kids love. A great way to make this Easter special is to go for a vintage Easter soiree calling upon the fashions and styles of Easter’s past. Read More Tales of a Frugal Fashionista: Money Saving Tips for a Fancy Easter →

Topics: DIY Projects, Holidays, Money Saving Tips

Typically, Easter baskets and their contents can be located down the candy aisle after Valentine’s Day at any grocery or drug store. The easy route is to purchase the ready-made variety enticingly enclosed in shiny cellophane; or you could be creative and fill your kid’s baskets with all of the sticky, fluffy, and pricey offerings that aisle has to offer. If you’re looking for ways to save money for Easter, you can really get creative and discover thoughtful, fun, and unique basket stuffers at the Arc Store. Read More Fun Ways to Save Money on Easter Baskets and Stuffers for Kids & Adults →

Topics: Holidays, Money Saving Tips, Oroville Store

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Category Archives: Uncategorized

Downsizing or Upsizing? Donate or Shop at Second Hand Furniture Stores

Oh Baby! Ways to Save Money for the Mom-to-Be

Fab & Cheap Used Clothing Outfits You Can Put Together for Under $20

WOW Everyone in Your Prom Dress with these Money Saving Tips

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prom Outfit This Year

Turn Vintage Luggage from the Arc Store in Chico Into Funky Furniture

Ideas to Revamp Lamps from Second Hand Stores [DIY]

Tips for Organizing Your Garage & Donating to Second Hand Stores

Tales of a Frugal Fashionista: Money Saving Tips for a Fancy Easter

Fun Ways to Save Money on Easter Baskets and Stuffers for Kids & Adults