Did you know that household waste increases by more than 25% from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, according to Stanford University Waste Reduction? Shopping bags, wrapping paper, bows, and ribbons, to the gifts given and the ones returned, contribute to millions and millions of trash entering landfills each week during the holidays. But here’s how you […]
The holidays are right around the corner again, which means it’s time to decorate your home. Finding holiday decor can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to shop or where to find affordable holiday decor. But don’t worry we’ve got you covered! No matter what you’re looking for or how much […]
‘Tis the season for sequins, sparkles and velvet right? Shine on, crazy diamond! Holiday dressing is especially fun at Arc’s Value Village because a whole outfit can be put together without spending your whole holiday bonus check! Our personal shoppers recently hosted a holiday dressing event at our New Hope location and offered tips and […]
Photo & Blog by Phil Davies In the fast-paced, oftentimes chaotic world of thrift, Greg Rue keeps the operation on track—and makes sure that everybody involved has a blast. A Bloomington native who has worked for The Arc Minnesota for 25 years, Greg oversees The Arc Minnesota’s stores in Richfield, Bloomington and New Hope. As […]
Karen Powell is our 2017 Volunteer of the Year! Karen is described as an “anchor” for the volunteer team in Richfield. She is a tireless volunteer and has been known to volunteer more than one shift in a day on many occasions. Last fall, she was in the Richfield store to help sort and set […]
By Guest Blogger Team Emma & Grammy Debbie My name is Emma, and I like to take pictures. I have been shopping at Arc’s Value Village since I was a little girl, and I usually get my Halloween costume there – like this year. Now I am 13 years old and can shop by myself! […]
Another Christmas season has come and gone. As I take down the tinsel, box up the ornaments, and pack away my Christmas decorations, I reminisce on this past season of joy and giving. This Christmas was very special because of a crazy thought I had last January. I love Christmas and one of my favorite […]
If you go: Location: Valley West Shopping Center, 10546 France Ave. South in Bloomington (France Ave & Old Shakopee Rd, by Cub Foods) Time: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. December 6 with scheduled events throughout the day Event website We’ve been working hard to prepare our fifth store location for our grand opening celebration happening […]
Just a Few Words About How Much We Waste: Wrapping Paper: From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste increases by more than 25%. Added food waste, shopping bags, packaging, wrapping paper, bows and ribbons – it all adds up to an additional 1 million tons a week to our landfills. (EPA and Use Less Stuff). […]
Occasionally donated items arrive that make staff and volunteers look at each other and wonder, “What in the world?” We’ve assembled our favorite holiday head scratching finds in a top 10 Arc’s Value Village White Elephant gift list just in time for the holiday season! Do you give gag gifts or exchange white elephant gifts with friends […]