Thriftmas is in full swing at Arc’s Value Village! If you’re not familiar with Thriftmas, here we go: Each Arc’s Value Village location (New Hope, Richfield and Bloomington) collect donations year round, which if it’s holiday related, they collect and collect until November each year. When it gets to the time where they need to […]
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 […]
By Michelle Raven Crisper, cooler temps are settling in, the leaves on the trees are beginning to turn stunning hues of orange and yellow. We’re stashing away our tanks, shorts and sundresses we loved all summer long and making room in our closets for the cozy layers of fall. today football predictions from […]
Planning my upcoming wedding has been an all-consuming part of life as of late. As anyone who’s ever planned a wedding knows all too well, there are so many details to tend to and so many decisions to be made, both big and small. I’ve learned that a clearly defined theme can help guide those […]
Winter can feel like a crummy time to thrift. We’re sluggish and uninspired, so the prospect of digging through the racks may be overwhelming. But in my opinion, thrifting is a four-season sport and there are many great bargains to be had even during the dark, cold months. Here are a few things to keep […]
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 […]