When it’s sunny and hot out you don’t think too much about the cold weather that will follow in a few months. If you are like me you wait until the very last minute when you are tight for cash and have NOTHING to wear come winter time! (Even though my closet is full of last season’s clothes). Everyone likes to re-vamp their wardrobe to reflect the latest trends so why not do it for a fraction of the cost? Here are some easy money saving tips when building your winter wardrobe.
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Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday among American families, often celebrated with friends and loved ones. Everyone gathers around the dinner table for an evening of delicious food and good times. It’s the time of year when many families are in need, and many families are starting to save up for their Christmas shopping. If this is the case for you, or if you just want to give back to the community, shopping at second hand stores for your Thanksgiving necessities will save you money and time. Here are 5 must-haves for cooking your Thanksgiving dinner that can all be found at second hand stores.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With the growing popularity of Pinterest and the DIY (Do It Yourself) lifestyle there is even more pressure to set a fancy, chic and unique Thanksgiving celebration. Even if you are not one for fancy dining, you can still set a fancy Thanksgiving table with items found at second hand stores. If you’re 
Are you ready for the holidays? Sometimes it seems like you get asked this question way too often, especially when you’re not. Have you considered shopping at second hand stores for your holiday needs? There’s always a rush to get things ready around the house for the holiday season. First, the yard that keeps getting deeper and deeper in leaves and pine needles. Then there’s all the old holiday decorations that just barely made it through last winter which still need to be found, brought out, tested and put up.
Football season is here! It’s time to pull out your flags, bean dips, and your spirit. No surprise, 64% of Americans watch NFL Football, 73% of men and 55% of women (Source: 
Are you planning a wedding and are trying to figure out how to save some money? You’ve come to the right place! Did you know you can shop second hand clothing stores for your wedding dress and still look amazingly beautiful on the big day? That’s right! Keep reading for tips on how to find the best dress at a great price!
It’s only a few days until Halloween. Do you know where your costume is? If you’ve waited until the last minute to assemble a Halloween costume, don’t worry, the Arc Stores in Chico, Oroville and Paradise are here to help you throw together a unique, last minute costume for a few bucks. Why waste $50 or more on a costume you will only wear one night?
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If you’re a mom, you probably have multiple Halloween costumes to prepare for this year. There are the usual trick-or-treating type for your younger children and you have a picky high schooler with a costume dance. All the girls at the office just mentioned that they plan to wear a little something that day, so you’ll need something for yourself as well. Oh, and the hubby has that invitation from his co-worker, and you wanted to dress in some sort of 