Next to Newsletter -Monday, May 31, 2010

Morning, everybody!

Sorry this is a little late coming to you this week. I took off the first full weekend in recent memory and spent time with my family- Molly was home from Mississippi to celebrate her 24th (!) birthday and we all traveled back in time to the Renaissance Festival...good times!

Molly (left) and Rachel (right)

What's on Sale?

Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets

Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Ladies' Pants, Shorts and Capris

Friday:

First Friday Sale

at Next to New

Storewide Half Price

Friday, June 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.

Saturday- Sunday: 30% OFF Maternity

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Times here in Gainesville. His deal with computing and technology issues. Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy.

His latest was published on May 29. Click here to read Arthur's preventing malware and spyware.

My May 28th column is about teaching moments we have as parents and the KKK. Click here to see it.

Happy Memorial Day!

Thanks to Bobby Jones for this Memorial Day tribute from Johnny Cash- click here to hear "Ragged Old Flag"

Hard Work Pays Off

Click here for a list of the FREE Rewards for kids who bring home good report cards this year. In addition, kids, bring in a report card (through June 15th) with all As and Bs and treat mom to 30% OFF her entire cash purchase at N2N!

Extreme Sheep Herding??

Beth Aubuchon told us about this extreme sheep herding video- it has to be seen to be believed! Thanks, Beth! Click here.

Nothing Larger than a 20

Consumer reporter Clark Howard never accepts bills larger than a 20.

Click here to see why not.

Coming Soon...

Kudzu Family Playhouse in Roswell presents "Rumplestilskin" from June 3-26.

This light hearted adaptation has funny characters, a handsome prince, a royal wedding and if you throw in some help from the audience and a happy ending, it adds up to fun for the whole family. Click here for details and directions.

Rumplestilskin's title character is played by N2N friend Max River Roberts. This talented young man has just been nominated for a MAT (Metro Atlanta Theatre) Award for his performance as Winthrop Paroo in the Holly Theatre's production of "The Music Man" Congratulations, Max!

Good Advice

Reader's Digest recently compiled a list of things your mother wants you to know. Click here to read it...and looks who's lucky number 13!

Wal-Mart Warning

For the last couple of weeks I've told you about how Wal-Mart charged me twice for the same purchase. Their customer service people were less than helpful and I ended up having to file a fraud affidavit with my bank. Just thought I'd let you know, my money was finally returned to my bank account last Tuesday with no apology or word of explanation. Folks, learn from my experience-- DON'T pay by check at Wal-Mart.

If something goes wrong, you get no help from them.

Waffles!

For Molly's birthday breakfast, we dusted off the waffle iron and made blueberry waffles for the first time in years. I had forgotten how much better the homemade variety is compared to the toaster type. You can freeze leftovers, too.

Click here for some great, easy waffle recipes.

Wise Words

"Most of us wonder if our lives made any difference. Soldiers don't have that problem."

--Ronald Regan

Weekly this 'n' that

Next to New is now on Facebook! Click here to go to our fan page and join up. We'll be posting great deals when we find them during the week and linking to other great frugal sites. We'll have the Deal of the Day and any other Hot Flashes that come our way.

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 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!

...and don't forget Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

Since the economy began it's precipitous nosedive, N2N has been doing all of it's buying in exchange for credit in the shop. That move has kept us solvent and in business while so many other shops have folded.

Now, we've decided to stick our toes back into the cash buying waters...

Here's how it works: for cash, we're purchasing only name brand, mall brand and better fashions. We're only taking in-season pieces (spring/summer). They must be in perfect condition and have been bought new less than three years ago.

Just give me a call at the shop (770-534-9070) or on my cell (770-539-1911) I'll need to set up an appointment since I'm currently the only one who is doing the cash buying. I'm giving preference to areas of the shop that have the quickest turn-over in inventory- plus sizes, maternity, men's casual wear, shoes and toddler sizes.

Of course, we're still continuing the store credit buying and the amount we pay is about 30% more than the cash.

Cash or store credit- either way, we all win!

Computer Problems?

Computer House Calls will rid your system of viruses and malware and tune up your computer so it runs faster than the day you bought it. Arthur can sit down with you and teach you what YOU want to learn about your computer. Service is fast, friendly and personalized. If you run into him at N2N feel free to ask him about your computer. he loves to talk tech.

Arthur says there are LOTS of forms of malware circulating the Internet lately, so be sure your system is protected. Drop him a note or give him a call-

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, May 24, 2010

Morning, everybody!

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! We've gotten in beautiful summer wear in sizes M/L/XL- Ralph Lauren, Coldwater Creek, Uniform Woman, Kim Rogers...wonderful name brands. Shop soon for the best selection!

What's on Sale?

This week, it's the Wild Card Sale! Choose a card and get 30% off a particular department (ladies' pants, menswear, infant's clothes- you get the idea.) There's even one card for 30% off your entire purchase!

There's CA$H in your closet!

Since the economy began it's precipitous nosedive, N2N has been doing all of it's buying in exchange for credit in the shop. That move has kept us solvent and in business while so many other shops have folded.

Now, we've decided to stick our toes back into the cash buying waters...

Here's how it works: for cash, we're purchasing only name brand, mall brand and better fashions. We're only taking in-season pieces (spring/summer). They must be in perfect condition and have been bought new less than 3 years ago.

Just give me a call at the shop (770-534-9070) or on my cell (770-539-1911) I'll need to set up an appointment since I'm currently the only one who is doing the cash buying. I'm giving preference to areas of the shop that have the quickest turn-over in inventory- plus sizes, maternity, men's casual wear, shoes and toddler sizes.

Of course, we're still continuing the store credit buying and the amount we pay is about 30% more than the cash.

Cash or store credit- either way, we all win!

New columns!

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Times here in Gainesville. His deal with computing and technology issues. Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy.

His latest was published on May 15. Click here to read Arthur's primer on computer terminology.

My May 14th column is about graduation speeches. Click here to see it.

Memorial Day Parade & Family Fun Festival

Click here to go to the North Georgia Kids' Directory site to read about upcoming Memorial Day festivities and other family-friendly activities.

You can also pick up hard copies of the directory (issued monthly) and N2N and other locations around town. It's a must-have for busy families with kids!

When Cats Attack

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the garden...could this be the successor to Shark Week? Click here.

Dry Cleaning 101

A trip to the dry cleaner is just a quick errand for you. But the people behind the counter take a great amount of pride in the time they spend on your priciest garments. You could easily extend the life of your wardrobe if you heed their advice. The problem? Most customers are in too much of a hurry to ask for it. Click here to see what dry cleaners across the country would like to yell as you’re dashing out the door.

Wal-Mart Warning

Last week I told you about how Wal-Mart charged me twice for the same purchase. Their customer service people were less than helpful and I ended up having to file a fraud affidavit with my bank. Just thought I'd let you know, here at the end of week one, I haven't received my refund. I'll keep you posted... and remember, DON'T pay by check at Wal-Mart.

If something goes wrong, you get no help from them.

15 Foods You Should Never Buy Again

With the rising costs of groceries, we'd all love to save a few bucks at the checkout line. Now you can easily slash your bill with some clever shopping moves and DIY recipes. Manufacturers would like to make you think you're getting a good deal in exchange for convenience, but it's really just eating away at your food budget. Don't be fooled any longer.

Click here to read and cross these items off your list for good!

Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies

A perfect take-along to picnics and family reunions.

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350° F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with the nonstick spray.

Line the pan with a piece of parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides; spray the parchment with the nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugars, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture, then the pecans and chocolate chips.

Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool completely in the pan. Holding both sides of the paper overhang, lift the cake out of the pan, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 16 squares.

Wise Words

Someone's sitting in the shade today

because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

-- Warren Buffett

Weekly this 'n' that

Next to New is now on Facebook! Click here to go to our fan page and join up. We'll be posting great deals when we find them during the week and linking to other great frugal sites. We'll have the Deal of the Day and any other Hot Flashes that come our way.


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 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!

Congratulations, graduates! Bring in your tassel now through May 31 and get 30% off your entire cash purchase! Your parents aren't the only ones who are proud of you, kiddo!

...and don't forget Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

Computer Problems?

Computer House Calls will rid your system of viruses and malware and tune up your computer so it runs faster than the day you bought it. Arthur can sit down with you and teach you what YOU want to learn about your computer. Service is fast, friendly and personalized.

If you run into him at N2N feel free to ask him about your computer. He loves to talk tech.

Arthur says there are LOTS of forms of malware circulating the Internet lately, so be sure your system is protected. Drop him a note or give him a call-

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, May 17, 2010

Morning, everybody!

It's here! The last week of school! Summer vacation is about to officially begin. Stop in at N2N for shorts, capris, summery tops, swimsuits...all your warm weather goodies. We're buying like crazy and Lisa's putting out new inventory as fast as it comes in. It'll be a new and different shop every time you come in!

Congratulations, Graduates!

Bring in your tassel now through May 31 and get 30% off your entire cash purchase! Your parents aren't the only ones who are proud of you, kiddo!

What's on Sale?

Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets

Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Menswear

Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Infantwear Newborn-24 Months

There's CA$H in your closet!

Since the economy began it's precipitous nosedive, N2N has been doing all of it's buying in exchange for credit in the shop. That move has kept us solvent and in business while so many other shops have folded.

Now, we've decided to stick our toes back into the cash buying waters...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 (men's, women's, children's) that are in perfect 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 for the next week- through Thursday the 20th. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.

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 May 15. Click here to read Arthur's primer on computer terminology.

My May 14th column is about graduation speeches. Click here to see it.

Putting for Pets

On Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM join the staff & volunteers of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia for a day of fun and fundraising at their 9th Annual Putting for Pets Mini-Golf Tournament.

All ages are welcome and the monies raised will be used to help care for the animals in our shelter until they are adopted. The event will take place at The Oaks Miniature Golf, 2709 Whiting Road.

Registration is $15 per person or $50 for a foursome. To register, download the registration form (PDF: Download ) and mail in ASAP or call 770-532-6617.

For more information, contact Julie Edwards at 770-532-6617 or email her at julieedwards@humanesocietyhallcounty.com

EpiCute

From the folks who brought you LOL Cats...EpiCute: The Cute Food Blog. It's simply pictures of cute food...and it's addictive. Click here to get hooked.

Celebrity Bowling

Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons players, coaches and cheerleaders from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 26 at the Oasis Bowing Center, 1601 Horizon Parkway in Buford. There will be a barbecue dinner from Turnstile Deli. Preregistration is required. The event benefits Challenged Child and Friends. For more information, call 770-535-8372, ext. 309 or email gail@challengedchild.org

Memorial Day Blast

There's going to be a Memorial Day Blast in Helen at the May 28-31 at Unicoi State Park and Lodge. There will be crafts, games and boat rides along the river. Fees for events are $2-$4. Parking is $5. For more info, call 706-838-4706

Food Blog of the Week

The Smitten Kitchen features fearless cooking from a tiny kitchen in New York City. It focuses on a lot of comfort foods stepped up a bit, things like bread and birthday cakes made entirely from scratch and tutorials on everything from how to poach an egg to how to make tart doughs that don’t shrink up on you, but also a favorite side dish (zucchini and almonds) that takes less than five minutes to make.

The author is wary of fussy foods and/or pretentious ingredients. She doesn't do truffle oil, Himalayan pink salt at $10 per quarter-ounce or single-origin chocolate that can only be found through Posh Nosh-approved purveyors. She thinks food should be accessible, and is certain that you don’t need any of these things to cook fantastically. I think she's my new best friend.

Brontë Power!

Molly sent us this YouTube video of the Brontë Sisters Power Dolls...finally, superheroes for English majors! Click here.

Wal-Mart Warning

Last week I made a large purchase (almost $200) at the Wal-Mart on Shallowford Road. I paid by check (big mistake.) It was one of those long desk-style checks and the electronic check printer kept spitting it back out until the edges were mangled and the account number was unreadable. I finally wrote another check after I was assured the first check hadn't been processed.

I bet you can see where I'm going here...yep- BOTH checks cleared my bank account yesterday. I immediately went to Wal-Mart where I was told that the problem was my bank, not Wal-Mart. Then I trekked to my bank where they had incontrovertible proof that Wal-Mart had taken my money twice. Since Wal-Mart still would do nothing to correct the problem, I had to file a fraud affidavit at my bank. It'll be weeks before I see my money.

Life lesson: Never pay by check at Wal-Mart. And remember, at the house Sam Walton built, customer service is an oxymoron.

Wise Words

Amy Anderson introduced us to this video of author Katrina Kenison reading from her book "The Gift of an Ordinary Day." It's both beautiful and thought-provoking...especially for you parents of new graduates. Click here to see it. Thanks so much, Amy!

Weekly this 'n' that

Next to New is now on Facebook! Click here to go to our fan page and join up. We'll be posting great deals when we find them during the week and linking to other great frugal sites. We'll have the Deal of the Day and any other Hot Flashes that come our way.

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 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!

...and don't forget Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

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