TGIF: Thank Goodness It’s Fall!

Summer is my favorite time of year here in Minnesota because the rest of the year is dreary and cold. However, this summer was just HOT! I actually couldn’t wait for it to be Fall and for the cooler temperatures. I’m sure a lot of you agree. 😉 On Sept 14th, we wanted to celebrate […]

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Tis the Season! Melissa is back!

Hello Villagers, I’m back! I took a little break from blogging, but I’ll be guest blogging for Arc’s once a month again, and  I couldn’t be happier and more excited! We’re in the middle of the holiday season, so what better timing than to talk about holiday fashion? Wardrobe from Arc’s Value Village / Styled […]

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When to thrift

Hi there! It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged for Arc, I missed all of you!!! I hope all of you are having a great start to your summer and enjoying being with friends, family and the outdoors post-quarantine! So what have I been up to….let’s see here. Well, I can tell you that I’ve been […]

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Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers

Crafty as we are sometimes known to be, we assembled some ideas for those who might be giving a baby shower.  With the exception of the shadow box, most items are super-simple and take practically no time at all.  Charming and inexpensive baby block and bootie planters help fill out the table.   You might even fill […]

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