Next to Newsletter- Monday, August 31, 2009

Next to Newsletter

The thrill of shopping without the guilt!

Monday- August 31, 2009

A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

I can report with pride that we are SO ready for fall! There's a shop full of fall fashions- long sleeve shirts, sweaters, jackets and coats, racks packed with kidswear...you're gonna love it!

If you wear L or XL, power down the computer and come on over to N2N- we've gotten in wonderful name brand tops, jackets, outerwear (lots of suede and leather) and more. They won't last long, so hurry!

This Week's Specials
Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Shoes
Friday: STOREWIDE 50% OFF
Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Infantwear

Mark Your Calendar!


Storewide Half Price Sale

Friday, September 4
10 AM-6 PM

50% off original price
unless already priced less.

Cash, credit/debit card or check only, please.You can use your store credit but the discount won't apply.

The Coke Lady's Coming!

Good news! Many of you know about the Coke Lady (so named because of her employer)- she brings wonderful plus size fashions and size 9-9.5-10 shoes. We haven't seen her since last Spring- she's been recovering from knee surgery. She'll be bringing us a car load of awesome next Saturday (September 5) after the shop closes. I'll have it ready for you to see by the time we open on Sunday at 1 PM. Plan on stopping in early- these things won't last long!

Latest Columns

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times.

His deal with computing and technology issues.

Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy. His most recent piece was published on August 15th.

Click here to read Arthur's piece on the hidden costs of free programs.

My August 7th column is about planning for the inevitable. Click here to read it.

Movie Night

Want to try Blockbuster by mail FREE for six weeks? Click here. Pass the popcorn.

Google Maps and the Path of True Love

Click here to see the biggest valentine ever.

Great Advice

Regina Brett, a columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is one of my favorites. Last week she wrote a column that gave me one of those "Gee, I wish I'd written that!" moments.

She says, quite rightly, that kids need a commencement address when they start high school, not just when they leave it. Click here to read her wise, funny and right on target advice to the class of 2014.

Today is the first day...

The Best Life Program was created by exercise physiologist Bob Greene, best known as Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer.

TheBestLife.com is an online resource offering meal plans for each day of the year, weekly grocery shopping lists, recipes, and helpful news and tips from a variety of weight loss experts.

Now you can try the Best Life Program FREE for 30 days, sponsored by LIBBY’S Pumpkin. You register and give credit card info. If you cancel within 30 days, you won't be charged. If you decide to continue, you'll be charged $9.95 for each subsequent month.

I'm gonna give it a try- let me know if you sign up and we'll all support each other! Click here to get started.

Driver's Test

Now that Rachel's 15, she's getting ready to take her written driver's test. I wonder if any of the questions on the test are like this one?

Q.: You drive a car at a constant speed. On your left is a steep slope. On the right is a fire truck, driving with exactly the same speed next to you. In front of your car someone is riding on a huge pig, bigger than your car. Right behind you, you're followed by a combat helicopter three feet away from your bumper. The pig and the helicopter are also going the same speed as you. What would you do to get out of this dangerous situation?

A.: Just wait until the merry-go-round stops and then get out.

Mazel Tov!

Congratulations to all of our friends at East Hall Middle School. Their creativity, determination and hard work has paid off- the school is no longer on the No Child Left Behind "Needs Improvement" list! Click here to read all about it.

We're not one bit surprised. We've seen first-hand what the wonderful staff like Lisa, Sassy, Kay, Stephanie and Anne can do. They also have dedicated volunteers like Marsha to help make the magic happen. Kudos to all the faculty, staff, volunteers, students and parents!

This week (except on Friday) any EHMS staff member, student or parent of a student can take 25% off of any cash purchase. Just let us know you're part of that amazing school when you check out.

Grits Casserole

My family loves breakfast for dinner. The other night I tried this recipe and was absolutely blown away. It has a wonderful souffle-like texture and the blend of flavors is heavenly. Also, Ingles currently has 2 lbs. of grated cheese for $4.98!

6 c. water

1 1/2 c. grits

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

4 eggs, beaten

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

2 c. chopped cooked ham, turkey ham or kielbasa (or just add more veggies)

Bring water to boil, add grits. Lower heat, stir in cheese, eggs, etc. Pour into a 3 quart greased casserole. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours (yes, really) at 350 degrees. This can be made ahead, refrigerated or frozen.

Seen on a T-Shirt:

Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit.



If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.


Each week, we'll be doing cash buying for one area in the shop that really needs inventory. This week, it's SHOES .

We'll be buying shoes for cash all week- through Thursday, September 3rd. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.

Get a $5.00 store credit to you any time you bring us a new shopper. It's easy. Just bring in your friends who've never tried N2N shopping. When they check out at the register, we'll give YOU a $5.00 credit on the spot.

THEN- at the end of the month (starting September 30th) we'll hold a drawing of names of everyone who brought us new shoppers. That winner gets a $50.00 store credit. Also, if you brought us the MOST new shoppers, you'll get a $50.00 store credit.

Let's work to get the word out: friends don't let friends shop retail!

Computer Problems?

Don't hesitate to call Arthur if your computer has a virus or isn't running as fast as it should. He will come to you or you can drop off your PC at Next to New. His rates put the Geeks to shame and your satisfaction isguaranteed. One-on-one instruction available or get some friends togetherfor an even better rate. He can fix software problems through remote access if necessary, so no matter where you are, give him a call - your computer will thank you.

You can click here to go to his website.
www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100

That's it for now. Remember-email goes both ways...

If you run across any exceptional bargains or impressive new products, let us know. We'll put the word out! Have a remarkable week!

Teressa and the Next2New Crew

Next to New Resale Boutique

1705 Cleveland Hwy.

Gainesville, GA 30501

770-534-9070

Monday- Saturday 10-6

Sunday 1-6

Next to Newsletter- Monday August 24, 2009

Next to Newsletter

The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- August 24, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

Good Morning!

Maybe it's just my imagination, but there seems to be a touch a touch of fall in the early morning air and that's enough to get us going at Next to New! We're busy, busy, busy putting out great fall fashions...now's the time to pick up awesome coats, jackets, long sleeve tops and sweaters for very little moola.

Especially notable are the ladies' size XL racks and big girl's sizes 12-20. We also have an impressive maternity section and oh, gosh, if you're expecting a fall or winter baby...well, just wait till you see the infant's section!

What's on sale this week?

Let's do the Wild Card Sale. Pick a card to find out where your 30% off discount is. It could be pants and shorts, shoes and bags, infant wear, dresses and sets, even storewide...who knows?

And we believe in do-overs. If you don't like your first card, feel free to draw again!


There's CA$H in your closet!

Each week, we'll be doing cash buying for one area in the shop that really needs inventory. This week, it's SHOES .

Here's how it works... bring your shoes that are in great condition. We'll buy them for cash. You can bring in other clothing and accessories as well- we'll buy them for credit as usual. Please pack your shoes separately and let us know that you have cash items when you come in. Buying hours are the same: Monday thru Thursday 10AM to 4PM and other times by prior arrangement.

We'll be buying shoes for cash all week- through Thursday, August 27th. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.


FREE Store Credit!

Next to New opened it's door in 1986. After 23 years (20 of those in our current location) we're still greeting new customers every day. The present economy is encouraging even more people to find alternatives to full-price shopping. We'd like to help the process along a little and here's what you can do to be part of it:

We're offering a $5.00 store credit to you any time you bring us a new shopper. It's easy. Just bring in your friends who've never tried N2N shopping. When they check out at the register, we'll give YOU a $5.00 credit on the spot. It gets even easier- you don't have to come with them. Just have your friends tell us you sent them and we'll hold a credit for you at the register until you stop by to pick it up. Each week we'll publish a list in the Next to Newsletter of everyone who has a credit waiting for them. Note: these promotional credits are only good for 2 weeks so hurry in to pick them up.
THEN- at the end of the month (starting September 30th) we'll hold a drawing of names of everyone who brought us new shoppers. That winner gets a $50.00 store credit. Also, if you brought us the MOST new shoppers, you'll get a $50.00 store credit.

Let's work to get the word out: friends don't let friends shop retail!

Yard Sale!

After 15 years in the same house and 6 years in the same warehouse, it's time to clean out. You're invited to the Glazer family's yard sale, Saturday, August 29th from 8 am to 2 pm.

It'll be at our warehouse, located in the basement of Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Rd (just pull around back). HBE owner Myra and some of her family will be selling things, too, so stop by for great bargains on a myriad of items- televisions, furniture, surplus fixtures, knick knacks, paddy whacks, you name it!

In case you were wondering, Arthur and Rachel will be operating the yard sale...I'll be hard at work at N2N, as usual.

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times.

His deal with computing and technology issues.

Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy.

His latest was published on August 15th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on the hidden costs of free programs.

My August 7th column is about planning for the inevitable. Click here to read it.

Book Nook

Need textbooks? If you're a new college freshman or the parent of one, get ready for sticker shock. A semester's worth of textbooks can run as much as $900... if you pay retail. Instead, try some of these alternatives:

First, start out shopping locally. Check with Hall Book Exchange. They just might have the books you need and you can trade in the books you no longer need for credit.

Try www.paperbackswap.com. I found a lot of Molly's textbooks there. You can trade out books for credits or buy credits. Either way, it's a great deal.

Go to www.half.com. It's a site owned by eBay. They have a special textbook section where you can save up to 90% of the original cost.

Check out www.textbooks.com. They have the most used textbooks anywhere, the largest selection of digital textbooks and free shipping on orders over $25.00. Whether you are buying textbooks or selling textbooks, they back every order with their Total Satisfaction Guarantee.

Let me know if you come across any other alternatives to full price textbooks and I'll pass on the news.

Frugal Fun

Here's a great one-stop-shopping site for all things frugal/coupon/discount. Go to www.frugallivingandhavingfun.com. It's user friendly and comprehensive...what more could you ask for?

I ran into Kristy Arrmstrong at CVS last week when she was buying $90.00 worth of merchandise for about $25.00. She pointed me toward this great site: http://www.refundcents.com/. There's a small fee (I paid $4.00 to try it out for 3 months) but it's well worth the cost...lots of great bargains and an easy-to-use interface. Thanks, Kristy!

Sign Wanted

Our electric "OPEN" sign here at N2N is suffering a long, lingering death. It now reads O--N. I guess I could just go out an buy another one but that goes against everything I preach week after week. So...I figure someone out there has an open sign they're not using. Want to trade for store credit? If you do, just give me a call at 770-539-1911.

Be Bold, Be Bald

Wear a bald cap on September 17 and get friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you in order to raise the critical funds necessary to fight cancer. You don’t have to train or take valuable time off work or school. You just wear the bald cap to help build awareness and raise funds for cancer charities.

Simply sign up and they’ll send you your fundraiser kit complete with bald cap. You’ll also get the tools needed to spread the word, including your very own personal web page where people can submit their cancer donations to you online. 100% of all net proceeds will go to 501 (c) (3) cancer-related organizations. Click here to sign up now.

There's Still Time to Win a House in the Country

How would you like to own a 4200 sq. ft. log home on five secluded acres outside of Toccoa? How about if it only cost $105.00? Impossible?

Not really...My cousin, Angela Dyer, and her family are the home's owners. Right now isn't the optimum time to have $1M house on the market. After trying to sell for a couple years, they're now trying a different approach.

They're RAFFLING the house off. The tickets are $100.00 each plus a $5.00 service fee. 7500 tickets will be sold.The odds of winning a Megamillions jackpot are 1 in 175,711,536.

The odds of winning Angela's house is 1 in 7500. I like those odds.The raffle is being handled by Seed Sowers, a charity that works with people with special needs. To see all the details, pictures and specs on the house and the raffle, click here.

In the words of the New York Lottery: Hey, you can't win if you don't play.

Quesadilla Pizza

4 8 inch flour tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 tablespoons refried beans, warmed
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons scallions or green onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons ripe black olives, sliced
1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Sprinkle one tortilla with cheddar cheese. Place another tortilla on top and brush lightly with oil. Repeat with remaining 2 tortillas. Bake both in preheated oven for 4 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine pizza sauce and cumin and spread sauce on top of each tortilla. Evenly spoon 2 tbsp. refried beans on each tortilla and sprinkle each with chilies, green onion, olives and Monterey jack cheese.

Bake in preheated 450°F oven for 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Cut into wedges and serve.

Just sitting here thinking...

An optimist invented the airplane. A pessimist invented the parachute.


Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit.

If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.

Computer Problems?

Don't hesitate to call Arthur if your computer has a virus or isn't running as fast as it should. He will come to you or you can drop off your PC at Next to New. His rates put the Geeks to shame and your satisfaction is guaranteed. One-on-one instruction available or get some friends together for an even better rate. He can fix software problems through remote access if necessary, so no matter where you are, give him a call - your computer will thank you. You can click here to go to his website.

www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100

This Hot Flash was sent on Monday, August 24:

Here's a great offer for those of you feeling the stress of these, well, stressful times. Terri Bishop is an artist, teacher and yoga instructor. She's offering a FREE yoga class at Bethel United Methodist Church in Dawsonville (near the outlet mall). Contact Terri at tabishop03@hotmail.com for times and other details. Namaste!

Free Fragrance

Sign up here to sample four new Mary Kay fragrances, including Simply Cotton, Sparkling Honeysuckle, Warm Amber and Exotic Passionfruit.

Wrinkles aren't always cute!

Click here to get $10.00 in Downy Wrinkle Releaser and related product coupons.

That's it for now. Remember-email goes both ways...

If you run across any exceptional bargains or impressive new products, let us know. We'll put the word out! Have a remarkable week!

Teressa and the Next2New Crew

Next to New Resale Boutique

1705 Cleveland Hwy.

Gainesville, GA 30501

770-534-9070

Monday- Saturday 10-6

Sunday 1-6

Next to Newsletter- Monday August 17, 2009

Next to Newsletter

The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- August 17, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

Now that school's started back, we're gearing up for fall just as fast as we can. Stop in soon to get a jump on cool-weather shopping. There's still a great selection of summer items, too...and awesome discounts!

What's on sale?
Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets

Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Scrubs

Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Shoes and Purses


Wish List

Shoes...we can never have too many shoes!

Scrubs
Men's casual wear

Costume jewelry

Bring your like-new items by any time Monday- Thursday between 10 am and 4 pm.

While you shop, we will go through your items and accept what we can. Store credit buying is done on a first-come, first-served basis so you may encounter a short wait at times. There is a two bag limit, so things generally move along quickly.

If our schedule doesn't fit with yours, please give us a call and we will work out a time that's mutually convenient.

FREE Store Credit!

Next to New opened it's doors in 1986. After 23 years (20 of those in our current location) we're still greeting new customers every day. The present economy is encouraging even more people to find alternatives to full-price shopping. We'd like to help the process along a little and here's what you can do to be part of it:

We're offering a $5.00 store credit to you any time you bring us a new shopper. It's easy. Just bring in your friends who've never tried N2N shopping. When they check out at the register, we'll give YOU a $5.00 credit on the spot. It gets even easier- you don't have to come with them. Just have your friends tell us you sent them and we'll hold a credit for you at the register until you stop by to pick it up. Each week we'll publish a list in the Next to Newsletter of everyone who has a credit waiting for them. Note: these promotional credits are only good for 2 weeks so hurry in to pick them up.

THEN- at the end of the month (starting September 30th) we'll hold a drawing of names of everyone who brought us new shoppers. That winner gets a $50.00 store credit. Also, if you brought us the MOST new shoppers, you'll get a $50.00 store credit.

Let's work to get the word out: friends don't let friends pay retail!

Yard Sale!

After 15 years in the same house and 6 years in the same warehouse, it's time to clean out. You're invited to the Glazer family's yard sale, Saturday, August 29th from 8 am to 2 pm.

It'll be at our warehouse, located in the basement of Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Rd (just pull around back). HBE owner Myra and some of her family will be selling things, too, so stop by for great bargains on a myriad of items: televisions, furniture, surplus fixtures, knick knacks, paddy whacks, you name it!

In case you were wondering, Arthur and Rachel will be operating the yard sale...I'll be hard at work at N2N, as usual.

New Columns!

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times.

His deal with computing and technology issues.

Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy.

His latest was published on August 15th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on the hidden costs of free programs.

My August 7th column is about turning 55. Click here to read it.

Deja Vu All Over Again

Last week, Good Morning America featured a piece about how to get back-to-school clothes for your kids without spending a cent. How? By trading in like-new items for store credit! Sound familiar? It feels SO good to be ahead of the curve! Click here to see their take on resale shopping.




15 Already!

For Rachel's 15th birthday, we're buying a lovely cookie cake at Publix, sort of like this:

That got me to thinking about all of the cakes that don't turn out so well...like this one:


Click here to go the Cakewrecks, a celebration awful cakes.

Fun, fashion & science are all in one place in this quirky site about shoelaces. Whether you want to learn to lace shoes, tie shoelaces, stop shoelaces from coming undone, calculate shoelace lengths or even repair aglets, Ian's Shoelace Site has the answer! Click here.

Free Food!

Head's up, everybody: Chick-fil-A will be giving out free chicken sandwiches on Labor Day to people who wear a shirt with any sports logo on it. Mark your calendars on September 7th to pick up your free Chick-fil-A.

Salmon Rosemary Burgers

2 cans salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced Vidalia onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

In a large bowl, mash salmon with a fork.

Mix the salmon with bread crumbs, onion, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and eggs. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Form the salmon mixture into 8 burger patties. Lightly coat each patty with olive oil.

Place salmon patties on the grill, and cook 4 or 5 minutes on each side.

Bumper Sticker of the Week

Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit.

If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.

Computer Problems?

Don't hesitate to call Arthur if your computer has a virus or isn't running as fast as it should. He will come to you or you can drop off your PC at Next to New. His rates put the Geeks to shame and your satisfaction is guaranteed. One-on-one instruction available or get some friends together for an even better rate. He can fix software problems through remote access if necessary, so no matter where you are, give him a call - your computer will thank you. You can click here to go to his website.

www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100

That's it for now. Remember-email goes both ways...

If you run across any exceptional bargains or impressive new products, let us know. We'll put the word out! Have a remarkable week!

Teressa and the Next2New Crew

Next to New Resale Boutique
1705 Cleveland Hwy.
Gainesville, GA 30501

770-534-9070

Monday- Saturday 10-6
Sunday 1-6