October 21, 2013
“I really like the people here (at work),” Tom Dixon says. “I love my huge cubicle that I can decorate how I want. It is like having my own apartment in there!” Tom is a part-time data entry associate at The Arc Greater Twin Cities, with almost four years on a job that originally […]
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October 11, 2013
It’d be difficult to find a craft/DIY/home decorating blog that doesn’t have at least one post on how to reuse the ever-so-humble Mason jar. Here is yet another version: decorating a table for a Halloween party. These jars were found at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores. By changing the colors shown here, this idea can […]
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September 23, 2013
I listen to FM 107 all the time. I am a fan and the My Talk ladies’ voices are instantly recognizable to me. But on Monday afternoon, I wasn’t just hearing their voices. I was seeing the faces of Alexis and Margery, chatting with them about fall fashion and Arc’s Value Village and they were […]
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July 22, 2013
By Adam Granger. I’m a collector. I collect small things, often miniature, but not necessarily. The only two criteria are that they’ve got to be small and I’ve got to think they’re neat. I’ve had this passion as long as I can remember. I still have items from my early childhood: a tiny black pot, […]
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May 13, 2013
My first apartments were shared, as a student and then as a newlywed. And now after … well after many years I’m back living in an apartment. I no longer own a lawn mower, a hose, a rake or a snow shovel. Love it. This past winter I just enjoyed snowstorms and didn’t have to […]
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May 1, 2013
2013 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the first series of Ball Jars designed by the Ball Brothers. The first Mason jar was patented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. Mason jars – of all sizes, brands and styles are still as useful now as they were back in the day. Since jars are so readily available […]
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April 17, 2013
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers have a remarkable story to tell. Believe it or not, in the past 30 years of selling and recycling, Arc’s Value Village has kept nearly 60 million pounds of clothing and household items out of landfills. In 2012 alone, Arc’s […]
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April 11, 2013
by Sally McGraw, Guest Stylist at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers I’ve been thrifting since I was 12 and I’ll be thrifting until I’m 112. I’m the type of person who sets her mind to a task and doesn’t stop until the task has been completed, which makes me an ideal thrift […]
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April 8, 2013
It’s no secret that I am a self-proclaimed jewelry junkie, so this season’s hottest accessory trend – layering necklaces – is right up my alley! Stacking multiple necklaces creates a dramatic, multi-dimensional look and adds visual impact to any outfit. Throwing on a few layers of bling sounds easy enough, but there are some simple […]
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March 19, 2013
I love how thrifting can be a rewarding experience for both the customer and for the community. Allow me to elaborate. Shopping at thrift stores gives people the opportunity to save money, recycle, and support a local business, but it also helps the community! Thrift stores, such as Arc’s Value Village, give back by using […]
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