Next to Newsletter- Monday, February 1, 2010

Whether General Lee sees his shadow or not, we have the fashions for the season! There's a great selection of warm winter duds and an equally impressive group of spring fashions. Six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Either way, you win!

SURPRISE!

Something will be an extra 30% off each day at N2N. I just can't decide what. Check back here on the Next to newsletter, stop by N2N or give us a call and we'll let you know what's the special that day.

UPDATE:

Monday-Thursday: 30% OFF Infantwear 0-24 months

First Friday Sale

Storewide Half Price

Friday, February 5

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 January 23rd. Click here to read Arthur's piece on cleaning out and speeding up your computer.

I took a week off from column writing because my asthma was acting up. I'll be back on February 5th with a piece about-- what else?-- asthma. In lieu of a new column, click here to go to one of my old favorites. It's about Bigfoot, of all things.

WEAR RED!

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 5. It’s your chance to show off a favorite red dress or shirt to support for women’s heart disease awareness. Guys can also participate by wearing a red tie or shirt.

Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. Awareness is increasing thanks to events like National Wear Red Day. However, studies have shown that many women still underestimate their risk of getting heart disease. Even when women are concerned, many still struggle to control risk factors for heart disease.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), risk factors for heart disease include:

• High blood pressure
• High blood cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Being overweight
• Being physically inactive
• Having a family history of early heart disease
• Age (55 or older for women)

It’s important that women begin working to protect themselves against heart disease as early as their teen years. A surprising 80% of women 40 to 60 years old have one or more risk factors for heart disease. According to research compiled by the NHLBI, just one risk factor doubles your chance of developing heart disease.

After menopause, women are even more prone to heart disease due to a decline in estrogen. Early menopause, whether natural or from surgery, means you’re twice as likely to develop heart disease as women the same age who haven’t gone through menopause.

Four of the most important things you can do to prevent heart disease will reduce your risk by 82%: eat right, be physically active, don’t smoke, and keep a healthy weight.

Visit NHLBI for more tools and resources to help prevent heart disease. And remember to wear red on February 5!

Mom cards!

Business cards aren't just for businesses...now there are Mommy Cards. These are basically personalized business cards for moms and families with your address, phone number and email address.When you think about how often you scribble out your contact info, these cards will soon become indispensable. Moms, get 100 Mommy Cards for $1.99 plus shipping (starts at around $4) from Vistaprint.

I've used Vistaprint for years and I've always been pleased with their superior products and customer service. Here's a tip- don't pay extra for speedy shipping. Their regular shipping option is actually much faster than they claim...you'll have your cards in no time!

Read It Forward: Pick from 3 FREE New Books

Do you love to read? As part of the Read it Forward program from Crown Publishing you can request one of the three books below for free. No purchase necessary.

• Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skoot

• Walking to Gatlinburg by Howard Frank Mosher

Sweet Doggie Dreams

Although I'm not very crafty, I certainly appreciate those who are. Some crafting genius came up with this idea- a cozy dog bed created from a men's XL cable knit sweater! Click here to see instructions.

Chicken Nachos

Nachos are a perennial favorite at the Glazer house. Click here for a great recipe for crockpot chicken nachos from Stephanie O'Dea. She started out in January 2008, blogging about her goal of using a crockpot every day for a year in her Year of Slow Cooking blog.

In typical Cinderella fashion, that led to guest appearances on Good Morning America and a cookbook deal (shades of "Julie and Julia") Even though she's no longer crockpot cooking and blogging on a daily basis, her blog is still up and it's a great addition to your favorites section. Also, if you have gluten issues, it's a great resource- all of her recipes are gluten free (with modifications for those of us who aren't)

Good Advice

Weekly This and That

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



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.

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 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

Next to Newsletter- Monday, January 25, 2010

Brrrrr! If the return of bitter weather caught you a bit by surprise, stop by N2N to stock up on warm, cozy gear. We've gotten in so much this week...lots of plus sizes, misses, juniors, kidswear, ADORABLE infantwear, shoes. We're also busy putting out spring fashions, too. There's something for everyone!



Let's do the Wild Card Sale 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.

Thinking about cleaning out some closets? Remember our mantra:
Recycle Reuse Resale!

Here's a refresher on our buying program:
Do the first cut for us. Don't bring anything with problems...spots, stains, smelly, outdated...you know the drill.

We do our store credit buying Monday thru Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. You don't need an appointment but our buying is on a first come, first served basis so you may have to wait a few minutes (Hint: we have TWO buyers here on Monday and Wednesday so if you're pressed for time, those days are your best bet.)

As a rule, we don't buy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There's often only one employee in the shop and it's impossible to give our customers the attention they deserve if we're up front buying. Thanks for understanding.

We want to buy your clothes. If your schedule prevents you from coming in during normal buying hours, just give us a call and we'll work out a time.

Computer Care

My husband, Arthur, writes the Computer Care column for the Times. He also runs Computer House Calls, repairing and optimizing computers, offering instruction and all that other techie stuff. He's one of the best.

Recently, we've barely seen him- he's been covered up with calls, mostly involving viruses, spyware and malware. This week, he took a break from writing his twice a month column so I thought this might be a good time to re-run one of his past columns...the one dealing with viruses and malware. Click here to read it. And here's another good one about viruses...

Internet Safety

Straight Talk about Internet Safety Seminar is at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lakeview Academy student center. Parents can learn how to set boundaries and put parental controls on iPods, cell phones, computers and gaming systems. For more information, call 770-531-2609.

Some Enchanted Evening

Gainesville Park and Rec's Daddy Daughter Dances are coming up soon. The dance for grades 7 and older is Feb. 9; for grades 4-6, Feb. 11 and for grades preK-3, Feb. 12.

Registration ends Feb.3.The cost is $20 per person. To register or for more information, contact the Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. You can click here to register online or call 770-531-2680

FREE Veggie Tales

Click here to get a Veggie Tales video for free- just pay $2.99 shipping. My girls loved these videos when they were growing up and now they're an essential component in Rachel's baby sitting kit.

I also saw a couple of Veggie Tales DVDs at the Just $2.00 store (on Shallowford Rd.) a few days ago for...that's right...just $2.00!

FOUND!

Have you lost a bluetooth headset? We've found it!
Just stop by any time during business hours to claim it.

Falconry Primer

This sounds SO cool: Learn about falconry with Buster Brown of the Georgia Falconry Association. 2-5 p.m. Feb. 7, Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. Preregistration is required. Fee is $20 for adults; kids are free. There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 706-878-3087. Pat and Ron, this looks like something your Scouts would enjoy!

Crescent Layer Bars

Canned crescent dinner rolls are SO versatile! I use them as crusts for pot pies, in last week's muffin tin quiches and now here's a great dessert recipe with crescent rolls as it's base. Also they're currently on sale at Ingles for $1.00 (plus they're offering triple coupons this week!) and you can click here to print a coupon for additional savings.

INGREDIENTS

	1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
	1 cup white vanilla baking chips
	1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
	1 cup slivered almonds
	1 cup cashew halves and pieces
	1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

DIRECTIONS

	Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark pans). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan.
	If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough. Place in pan; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Bake 5 minutes.
	Remove partially baked crust from oven. Sprinkle vanilla chips, chocolate chips, almonds and cashews evenly over crust. Pour condensed milk evenly over top.
	Return to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Quick Stitchin'

Judging from the sales at N2N, scarves are the hottest (and warmest) accessories out there right now, and they are a wonderfully easy project to complete. Any way you look at it, scarves rock. Click here to find the pattern for a quick, easy basket stitch crocheted scarf.

Weekly This and That

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. December's winner was Teresa Ruiz .

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.

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 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.


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, January 18, 2010

Good morning, everybody!

This last week's weather has run the gamut from icy winter to balmy spring and back to chilly again. Luckily, N2N has lots of cozy winter wear (and much of it discounted!) as well as plenty of spring fashions so you'll be ready for that next warm day.


What's on Sale?


Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Menswear


Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Infantwear 0-24 months


Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Ladies' Shoes and Bags

The Coke Lady's Back!

Great news! Many of you know about the Coke Lady (so nicknamed because of her employer)- she brings wonderful plus size fashions and size 9-9.5-10 shoes.

She brought us a car load of awesome on Saturday (January 17.) I think it's the most she's ever brought in one trip. There's everything- tops, pants, jackets, suits, skirts, after 5 wear, costume jewelry, shoes, boots, dresses...and many still with the retail tags!

Plan on stopping in soon- these bargains won't last long!

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 January 2nd. Click here to read Arthur's retrospective on the last decad e in computing.

My January 9th column is about the dangers of celebratory gunfire. Click here to read it.

Help Haiti!

We are raffling off a beautiful piece of Haitian tin art at N2N. Ironically, the name of this piece is "Tree of Life." It is handcrafted from a recycled oil drum and hand painted by a Haitian artist. It's a substantial piece of art- the diameter is 23". Each chance to win is only 50 cents and you can register as many times as you like. If you can't make it by the shop, you can buy your raffle tickets through PayPal (just send your donation via PayPal to next2new@aol.com) The drawing will be held on Saturday, January 30th.

All of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Red Cross and earmarked for Haitian earthquake relief.

Get Out Those Crayons!

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is holding its third annual “Be Kind to Animals Week” kid's art contest.

Kindergartners through 12th-graders are invited to submit their artwork celebrating their passion for animals by April 2. Entry forms are available at the humane society, located at 845 W. Ridge Road in Gainesville, or by visiting the agency’s Web site. For more details 770-532-6617.

During “Be Kind to Animals Week,” (May 2-8) the agency will hold special adoption events and shelter programs.

Essay Scholarship Competition

Optimist International is holding it's annual es say competition. This year's topic for the 400-500 word essay is "The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace?"

The competition is open to kids under the age of 19 as of December 31, 2009. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2010. For an application with contest rules, click here. For more information, contact me or Cheryl Hughes (this year's Evening Optimist Club president) at Next to New or email Gail Ingram at Gail.Ingram@lakeviewacademy.com .

Our Rachel was the 2008 state winner, receiving a $650 scholarship for her essay. There are substantial scholarships (up to $6000) awarded at the international level as well.

BTW- if your busy young writer is reluctant to compete, you might try mentioning that winners at the local level receive a $100.00 honorarium...money can be a great motivator.

My Doggie Valentine

I seem to be stuck on contests this week- here's one all of you grownups can enter. It's the My Doggie Valentine Photo Contest by Purina. All you have to do is upload a photo of your dog and explain why your dog is your Valentine. You must go to the Chef Michael’s website to enter by January 25, 2010.

There's a free Doggie Dinner gift package for the first 1,000 entrants. The grand prize winner gets a trip to New York City this February. The prize includes roundtrip coach airfare, four nights hote

l accommodations in a dog-friendly hotel, $1,000 prepaid gift card and one-year supply of Chef Michael’s canine creations dry dinners, any variety.

The trip is for two people and up to two qualifying dogs to attend the Be My Valentine Doggie Dinner Party on February 10. Please read all the official rules for more details, but you must be a doggie owner who lives in the US to qualify.

Even if you don’t win the contest, you’re still helping pets in need just by uploading your dog’s photo. Chef Michael’s will donate $10 to Adopt-a-Pet for every valid entry up to $7,500.

Alice In Wonderland

Join North Hall's Hollow Horse Players on January 21, 22, 23 at 7:30 pm as they take a trip to Wonderland and back again. Tickets are $7.00 The production is directed by seniors Kelsey Topa and Rob Brooksher. North Hall High School theater. Questions? Call (770) 983-9749

Welcome Home!

Air Force SSgt. Latessa Bortner, the N2N customer who has been serving in Saudi Arabia, will be home on January 19th! Thanks so much to all of you who donated goodies to send to Latessa and her fellow service men and women. We hope to have a reception for her sometime soon so you can all meet her and thank her for her service.

Individual Quiche Cups

	2 cans (8 oz each) crescent rolls
	1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
	3 eggs
	1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
	1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 (2 3/4x1 1/4-inch) muffin cups with Pam. Separate each can of crescent dough into 8 triangles. Press 1 triangle on bottom and up side of each muffin cup. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in onion, spinach, salt and pepper until well mixed. Fold in cheese. Fill each cup to the top with egg mixture (do not overfill). Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and edges of rolls are golden brown. Remove from pan. Serve warm.

Last Word

Weekly This and That

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. December's winner was Teresa Ruiz .

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.

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.

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 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