Sunday, November 29, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday, November 30, 2009

Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- November 30, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique


Even though it's not officially winter for a few weeks yet, it sure feels like it's here! It has us rocking at Next to New- we're busy, busy, busy putting out great winter fashions...now's the time to pick up awesome coats, jackets, long sleeve tops and sweaters for very little moola. To make it even more enticing...


We're holding over the Wild Card Sale through Thursday...you remember how it works: we have cards labeled with different 30% off departments-ladies' tops, infantwear, dresses, menswear...you get the idea. One card even wins you 30% off of your entire purchase.


Wish List:


Menswear

Kid's Clothes

Shoes, shoes, shoes!
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 (770-534-9070) and we will work out a time that's mutually convenient.


First Friday Sale

Storewide Half Price

Friday, December 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.

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 November 21th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on the impact of the Internet.

My November 27th column is about, oh, this and that. Click
here to read it.





Restaurant.com is the leading website for restaurants and restaurant gift certificates. It connects restaurant seekers and food lovers to savings at more than 9,000 restaurants nationwide. Restaurant.com’s Feed It Forward program is donating $30 million in free restaurant gift certificates – over 30 days. It allows you to treat friends, family, and colleagues —anyone—to a $10.00 savings on a great meal out.

When you Feed It Forward, you simply choose whom to give to, and the site takes care of the rest. Each person who receives a gift through the giving site can help Feed it Forward, by giving free restaurant gift certificates to others. You can give one certificate each day. The program runs through Christmas. Click here to check it out.

Art with heart



If you're shopping in downtown Gainesville, be sure to stop by the Georgia Artists with Disabilities
art exhibit at The Arts Council's Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. (the Depot behind Hunt Tower.) Work from more than 50 disabled Georgia artists is showcased. It runs through Dec. 3 and it's free.

Pet Proofing the Tree




As beautiful as a Christmas tree is to look at, it is also a magnet for pets. Whether they are climbing it, toppling it, or attempting to eat it, pets love Christmas trees. Live or artificial, you are going to need a plan for protecting your tree from the wild animals who inhabit your home. Click
here to find some some simple tips for pet-proofing your Christmas tree this year.



Tour of Homes


The Christmas Tour of Homes benefits Gainesville High School's Drama Department. It's from 1-5 p.m. on December 6. Houses in Gainesville on the tour are Eddie and Becky Martin's, 1071 Green Street Circle, Phillip and Lydia Sartain's, 696 Dixon Drive, Darrell and Denise Rochester's, 965 Green Street Circle and Kent Tench's, 731 Crestview Terrace.

For more information, call 770-654-0758 or 770-533-2748 or email ghstheatre@bellsouth.net. Tickets are $20.00 and are available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the door or at Gainesville High School.

Feeling Crafty?


My daughter Rachel, a budding crafter, told me about this site:The ThreadBanger network is a landing point for people who want to create and discover their own style through alternative fashion: recycling, up-cycling and re-fashioning anything and everything with simple sewing tools and techniques.

From their episodes, forum and blog, to their newsletter, contests and viewer-take-overs, ThreadBanger is a multi-media network for people who want to share their passion for DIY, fashion and crafting with each other. ThreadBanger is a place to share ideas, tips and advice and help make the world more fashionable. Click here to go there.



Baked Apples with Cinnamon Sauce


5 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
4 apples (any variety but Red Delicious) peeled, halved, and cored, a thin sliver cut off bottoms so apples sit flat
1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch pie crusts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch


Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
Mix 3 Tbs. of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and all the nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.
For boxed pie crusts, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface. Pulling on sides of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square, then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares; brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set an apple half on each square. Bring up the 4 corners of dough around the apple and pinch edges to seal. Place on a large (at least 18- by 12-inch) parchment-covered baking dish. Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg white; sprinkle with sugar. Repeat process with remaining apples and dough.

Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 Tbs. butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tsps. water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce. Cover, keep warm.

For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate. Set apple dumpling over warm sauce; serve immediately.

Last Word



Weekly this 'n' that




The Gainesville Evening Optimist Club's 53rd Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser is in full swing. You'll find beautiful trees of all sizes and hand crafted wreaths at the tree lot on Browns Bridge Road next to Gallery (Wolfman's) Furniture. The Gainesville Evening Optimist Club is dedicated to serving the kids of our area and your tree purchase helps further that mission. Stop by the tree lot any time...if there's no one there, you can just pick out your tree and drop a check through the "Honest John" slot in the door. How's that for easy?




It's heartwarming to see how many people step up to help others during this season of giving. We get lots of folks in shopping for needy families. May I make a suggestion? Why not give a N2N gift certificate as part of your Angel Tree gift? I've discovered that often those who would most benefit from resale shopping don't know about us. They spend their meager clothing budget at cut-rate discount stores where the clothing is poorly made and wears out in no time. The same money goes MUCH further here at N2N and the items are well-made name brands and mall brands that are far more durable and (IMHO) cuter, too. We'll be glad to convert some of your store credit into a gift certificate or sell you a credit to use as part of your Christmas giving. You'll know the recipient will be able to find great fashions and learn about the many benefits of resale shopping at the same time. Now, that's the gift that keeps on giving!



We're still collecting both essentials and goodies to send to SSgt Latessa Bortner in Saudi Arabia. So far, the response has been wonderful- you've donated enough for us to send seven large flat rate priority boxes!

Packages will be going out to Latessa each Wednesday so please keep the goodies coming in!

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. October's winner is ANNA BELLE ILLIEN.


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, December 3rd. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.



Get a $5.00 store credit 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 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.

The winner of the $50.00 credit drawing is LYNNE SPICER. Last month's winner for bringing us the most new shoppers (5!) is ELAINE MINTER. Come on over and get your $50.00 credits, ladies!

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 is guaranteed. One-on-one instruction is 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

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday, November 23, 2009


Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- November 23, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

Morning, everybody!


Happy Thanksgiving!

Here at N2N, we're thankful for YOU- for your patronage, your friendship, your support, your humor, your clothes, your kids, your suggestions, your kindness...for everything about you!



...and can you believe it- we're 23 YEARS OLD! That's right, N2N has just turned 23! Time sure flies when you're having fun. This week, wish us a happy birthday when you check out and receive 23% off of any one item of your choice.



What's on Sale?


Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Scrubs and Maternity
Wednesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Tops
CLOSED THURSDAY- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets

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 November 21th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on the impact of the Internet.

My November 13th column is about the Honor Flight Network for WWII veterans. Click
here to read it.



Cell Phones for Soldiers



Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to turn old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. The phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. Click
here to learn more.


Trees, Trees, Trees!



The Gainesville Evening Optimist Club's 53rd Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser opens on Black Friday, November 27th. You'll find beautiful trees of all sizes and hand crafted wreaths at the tree lot on Browns Bridge Road next to Gallery (Wolfman's) Furniture.

The Gainesville Evening Optimist Club is dedicated to serving the kids of our area and your tree purchase helps further that mission. Stop by the tree lot any time...if there's no one there, you can just pick out your tree and drop a check through the "Honest John" slot in the door. How's that for easy?

Angel Tree


It's heartwarming to see how many people step up to help others during this season of giving. We get lots of folks in shopping for needy families. May I make a suggestion? Why not give a N2N gift certificate as part of your Angel Tree gift?

I've discovered that often those who would most benefit from resale shopping don't know about us. They spend their meager clothing budget at cut-rate discount stores where the clothing is poorly made and wears out in no time. The same money goes MUCH further here at N2N and the items are well-made name brands and mall brands that are far more durable and (IMHO) cuter, too.

We'll be glad to convert some of your store credit into a gift certificate or sell you a credit to use as part of your Christmas giving. You'll know the recipient will be able to find great fashions and learn about the many benefits of resale shopping at the same time. Now, that's the gift that keeps on giving!



Very Best Mac and Cheese


Ernestine Dubose makes what is undoubtedly the best macaroni and cheese I've ever tasted. She's constantly being asked to make it for church socials, wedding receptions, family reunions and any other special occasion. She generously gave me her recipe, just in time for Thanksgiving. I've added it to the recipe blog that I put together for our daughter Molly when she moved to Mississippi last summer. Click
here to go to it.

Also, CBS's Sunday Morning had an entire feature dedicated to mac and cheese. Click
here to see it.

I also came across this quick and easy corn casserole in case you're looking for another side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole


Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup sour cream


Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared dish.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.


Mega Bargain!


Disney's
Santa Buddies will be released on Tuesday, November 24th. It will retail for $19.99 at Target. Here's the deal: Santa Buddies DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack -- $19.99 Coupon: $10 printable Pay $9.99

Since both these rebates require copies of the receipt and one of the purchase tabs on the back, you can submit for both:

Santa Buddies: Get $5 back by mail when you buy Santa Buddies and (2) participating Kernel Seasons product. (Exp 2/28/10)

Santa Buddies: Get $5 back by mail when you buy Santa Buddies and a Butterball Frozen Turkey.

(Kernal seasoning is 98c each at Target and
here is a $2 Butterball coupon) That makes the movie free!

Or you can do this deal at Toys R Us:

Buy Santa Buddies Blu-Ray/DVD -- $24.99

Buy Snow White DVD -- $16.99

Coupons: $10 for Santa Buddies and $5 for Snow White

Receive an $8 discount from Toys R Us for buying both movies. Plus since it's over $40 in Disney movies, you will receive a $10 gift card. Total is just $8.98.

Since both these rebates require copies of the receipt and one of the purchase tabs on the back, you can submit for both:

Santa Buddies: Get $5 back by mail when you buy Santa Buddies and (2) participating Kernel Seasons product. (Exp 2/28/10)

Santa Buddies: Get $5 back by mail when you buy Santa Buddies and a Butterball Frozen Turkey. Your total will be a $1.02 profit!

Thanks to
Couponing to Disney for these great scenarios!

Daily Funny


Tom Mabe is a comedian who has elevated the candid camera concept to a whole new level. Click
here to see what happens when he takes a phone call in public...

Thanks, Kayanne!


Last Word



Weekly this 'n' that


We're still collecting both essentials and goodies to send to SSgt Latessa Bortner in Saudi Arabia. So far, the response has been wonderful- you've donated enough for us to send six large flat rate priority boxes!

Packages will be going out to Latessa each Wednesday so please keep the goodies coming in!

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. October's winner is ANNA BELLE ILLIEN.



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 MEN'S JEANS.

We'll be buying jeans for cash all week- through Wednesday, November 26th. 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 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.

The winner of the $50.00 credit drawing is LYNNE SPICER. Last month's winner for bringing us the most new shoppers (5!) is ELAINE MINTER. Come on over and get your $50.00 credits, ladies!

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 is guaranteed. One-on-one instruction is 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

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday, November 16, 2009


Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- November 16, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique




Last night, I was beside myself- despite my best efforts, I'd picked up a nasty computer virus. My mouse was erratic, I couldn't navigate and pages kept popping up at random.


All I could think was that I wasn't going to be able to send out the Next to Newsletter on time. Then came Arthur the PC Tech to the rescue. He ran scads of utilities, scrubbed my hard drive and rescued all of my data...my hero! Thanks, Arthur!



New Markdowns This Week!

All BLUE Tags- 30% OFF

All GREEN Tags- 75% OFF

All PURPLE Tags- CLEARANCE


What's on Sale?





I hope you like the Wild Card Sale 'cause we sure do...so much so that we're doing again this week. You remember how it works: we have cards labeled with different 30% off departments- ladies' tops, infantwear, dresses, menswear...you get the idea. One card even wins you 30% off of your entire purchase.



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 November 7th
.

Click here to read Arthur's piece on speeding up you PC bit by bit.

My November 13th column is about the Honor Flight Network for WWII veterans. Click
here to read it.



Check out Amazon!




Amazon.com has the 10
Top magazine subscriptions for 1 year for $5! Here are the magazines you can choose from:

Real Simple
Sports Illustrated Kids
Cosmopolitan
Southern Living
Smart Money
Popular Science
Travel and Leisure
Food and Wine
House Beautiful
People Style Watch

Go here to place your order before December 1st!

also...




Amazon.com is offering a

Free MP3 Download of a country artist who was nominated for a CMA award. There are over 50 songs to chose from.


50 free 4x8 or 5x7 photo greeting cards




Freebies 4 Mom has found an incredible deal on photo cards. You can get 50 free 4x8 or 5x7 photo cards with FREE SHIPPING from SeeHere by Fujifilm. Just use the code freebies4mom-1109 at check out. This offer expires November 30, 2009. To get started, go here and get all the details.


Coconut Lime Bars




This is in the tradition of lemon bars but with a nice twist.

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons lime zest
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine the coconut, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and the butter in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until a crumbly dough is formed. Press firmly into a greased 8-by-8-inch pan. Bake until just golden, about 12 minutes.

Sift together the granulated sugar, the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and the 2 tablespoons of flour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, whisking to avoid lumps. Pour the filling over the baked crust.

Bake until the lime curd is set in the center, about 22 minutes. Cool completely in the refrigerator, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.


GHS Theatre Presents


LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO



The Freitags, a Jewish family living in 1939 Atlanta, are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season, than they are with the events that are taking place on the stage of world history. Events take several unexpected turns as the family gets pulled apart and then mended together again with plenty of comedy, romance, and revelations along the way. November 17-19

and

MY FAIR LADY


Professor Henry Higgins takes a bet from Colonel Pickering that he can transform the unrefined, dirty Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a lady, and fool everyone into thinking she really is one, too! But when Higgins takes all the credit and forgets to acknowledge her efforts, Eliza angrily leaves him for Freddy, a young aristocrat. Suddenly Higgins realizes he's grown accustomed to her face and can't really live without it.
December 1-3

Tickets ($5.00) are on sale now for both plays. Email your request to
ghstheatre@bellsouth.net or tickets will be sold at GHS outside the lobby on Nov.17-19 and Dec. 1-3 from 11:30am - 2pm.



Improv This!


Join the students of the North Hall High School Improv Troupe as they explore the unplanned side of theatre. Performance is 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 19 in the school theater. Tickets are $5. Enthusiasm is mandatory.


Last Word




Weekly this 'n' that



We're still collecting both essentials and goodies to send to SSgt Latessa Bortner in Saudi Arabia. So far, the response has been wonderful- you've donated enough for us to send five large flat rate priority boxes!

Packages will be going out to Latessa each Wednesday so please keep the goodies coming in!

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. October's winner is ANNA BELLE ILLIEN.





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, November 19th. 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 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.

The winner of the $50.00 credit drawing is LYNNE SPICER. This month's winner for bringing us the most new shoppers (5!) is ELAINE MINTER. Come on over and get your $50.00 credits, ladies!

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 yourPC 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