Next to Newsletter - Monday, March 28, 2011

IT'S NO JOKE!

Friday, April 1 is the first Friday of the month and you know what that means...

Storewide
Half Price Sale
Friday, April 1 AND Saturday, April 2

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.

What's on sale the rest of the week?

Folks, we've had some complaints about the Wild Card Sale. Some people consider it gambling and are offended when we offer them cards to draw. We certainly don't want hurt feelings so here's the deal: if you'd like to play, just let us know. Draw a card to see where your 30% discount is!

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.

Arthur's latest was published on March 20th. Click here to read "Destroy data on old PC or it could come back to bite you"

My column, published March 19th, is "Spring launches Year of the Snake." Click here.

And here's Sparky with his latest catch. Rachel snapped the picture... I was too busy screaming.

eBay Changes

The world's biggest auction site is making some major changes, and you're gonna love them. Whether you buy or sell on eBay, these changes, scheduled for April 19th, will save you money and time. This is a prime example of what can happen with a company listens to its customers. Click here to read Wise Bread's Paul Michael's overview of the changes.

Money Oragami

Every now and then, when Arthur wants to give a little flourish to a monetary gift, he'll fold the bill in the shape of a bow tie. What a great idea. With graduation right around the corner, we'll all be handing out gifts, lots in the form of cash. Here's a way to make your present even more memorable.

Click here to find instructions on making everything from butterflies to gift boxes from currency.

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy during Spring Break? Click here for a couple of great suggestions- there's Critter Camp and Junior Lifeguard Camp compliment of Gainesville Park and Rec. Hall County Parks and Leisure Services have some Spring Break programs, too. Click here to download their brochure.

Giving Back

Wilson Orthodontics does so much for our community. Their latest contribution is the opening of a charity spa at their Gainesville location (1220 Sherwood Park Dr.) You can enjoy manicures, pedicures, massage chairs, acrylics, and paraffin treatments in a top of the line spa atmosphere. Sounds good, doesn't it? Well get this- 100% of the proceeds are donated to a charity that you choose! You can select from Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, Good News Clinics, Family Ties or CASA of Hall & Dawson County.

Call 770-536-0882 for more info and an appointment.

Bargains Galore!

So have you checked out Andy's Bargain Mart yet? The new owners are hard at work adding lots of inventory at great bargain prices- and now they have fresh boiled peanuts, too! PLUS, as a special gift to all our N2N friends, there's a discount!

Print this coupon and take it with you the next time you're headed to Andy's:

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$5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more.

exp. 4-15-11

Andy's Bargain Mart

3174 Cleveland Hwy. (4 miles north of N2N)

Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 am-7 pm

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Next to New Family News

Congratulations, Rachel! She's been chosen from among over 3000 applicants to take part in the Governor's Honors Program at Valdosta State University this summer. She will attend as a theatre major.

Kudos also to Raina Cundiff of Johnson High School. She's the daughter of long-time N2N shopper Mimi Cundiff and she's going to GHP, too!

Since 1968, The Georgia Governor's Honors Program has been one of the leading enrichment programs for intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students in the country. The six week program was almost cut from the budget last year but was saved at the last minute, although it was reduced to a four week format for 2011. Here's a column I wrote about the whole issue in May of 2010.

Whatcha eatin' ?

Now that fresh fruit prices are becoming affordable, it's time to call the kids into the kitchen and put them to work making a fruit pizza.

It's fun to make and even more fun to eat.

Fresh Fruit Pizza

1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 medium firm bananas, sliced

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

1 pint fresh strawberries, halved

2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1/3 cup orange marmalade

1 tablespoon water

On a greased 14-in. pizza pan, press cookie dough into a 12-in. circle. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Toss bananas with lemon juice. Arrange the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, kiwi and oranges over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Combine marmalade and water; drizzle over fruit.

BTW

Be sure to look for the great N2N coupon (30% OFF) in the March edition of Gainesville's Little Coupon Book!

Wise Words

Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other.

~Erma Bombeck

Weekly this 'n' 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 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 to use on your next visit.

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

...and remember Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

New message from Arthur:

Arthur says there are many forms of malware circulating the Internet. Some remain hidden in your computer, wreaking havoc with your system. Others appear as bogus utilities, warning you of non-existent problems. Often they will even give you a specific number of issues - something not possible if you hadn't run any scans with that utility. Others yet, are random pop-ups that you can't close. These all must be dealt with immediately. If they disappear on their own, they will return. They are not self-healing. If not eradicated, they will get worse, eventually blocking you from logging on to Windows, in many cases.

Call Arthur at 770-540-5100 or email him at arthur@glazerthepctech.com if you need to set up an appointment. He guarantees his work, has rapid response times and reasonable rates. You've read his columns in the Times, now let him go to work for you.

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, March 21, 2011

Good morning, everybody! The seasons seem to have leapfrogged straight from winter to summer. Here at N2N we're in high cotton- cotton tops, shorts, sun dresses, capris. There's everything you need for this wonderful warm weather.

What's on Sale?

Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF infantwear 0-24 months
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF children's clothes 7-20
Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets

Cleaning out closets? Here's the 411 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 me a call (my cell # is 770-539-1911) and we'll work out a time.

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.

Arthur's latest was published on March 20th. Click here to read "Destroy data on old PC or it could come back to bite you"

My column, published March 19th, is "Spring launches Year of the Snake." Click here.

And here's Sparky with his latest catch. Rachel snapped the picture... I was too busy screaming.

Brenau University's Golden Tigers Athletics is hosting a Fill the Bus event to benefit Good News at Noon. Bring canned goods to fill the bus from noon-2 p.m. March 24th at Honey Baked Ham, 1237 Thompson Bridge Road. You'll receive a free dessert or up to $10 off with canned food donation.

From 6-9 p.m. March 29th, take your canned goods to Texas Roadhouse at 895 Dawsonville Highway. You'll receive an appetizer with a canned food donation. For more details, call 770-538-4323 or 770-538-4687.

Thyroid Cancer Alert

Evelyn Asher of Asheville, N.C. sent us this timely tip:

"On Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women, thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don't bother to use it. Also, there is something called a "thyroid guard" for use during mammogram. "

"By coincidence, I had my yearly mammogram yesterday. I felt a little silly, but I asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had one in a drawer. I asked why it wasn't routinely used. Answer: "I don't know. You have to ask for it." Well, if I hadn't seen the show, how would I have known to ask?"

Sending a man to the grocery store

Jeanne Robertson is a great humorist and motivational speaker. Click here to see her talk about the hazards of sending her husband to the grocery store.

Driver Safety

The AARP Driver Safety Class is for all drivers, but especially senior drivers. There's an inside class with a lecture, video and discussion. It's from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 25 at East Hall Community Center, 3911 P. Davidson Road, Gainesville. The fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 nonmembers. Registration is required.Call 678-450-1540.

Bargains Galore!

So have you checked out Andy's Bargain Mart yet? The new owners are hard at work adding lots of inventory at great bargain prices- and now they have fresh boiled peanuts, too! PLUS, as a special gift to all our N2N friends, there's a discount!

Print this coupon and take it with you the next time you're headed to Andy's:

***************************

$5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more.

exp. 4-15-11

Andy's Bargain Mart

3174 Cleveland Hwy. (4 miles north of N2N)

Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 am-7 pm

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Bears Repeating...

Shannon Pitman is a long time N2N friend. I want to give another shout-out to her new business, Georgia Dirt Lawn Care.

Patchy lawn? Not for long. Koi pond looking scummy? No prob. Call Shannon at 770-572-0609- she'll be all over it. Want references? They're all glowing. We're talking GREAT prices, experienced service and just all-round nice folks. What more could you want?

Plus, a reminder

Be sure to scroll back to last week's Next to Newsletter to read about the great play coming up this week at GHS and the April writer's conference featuring "Cracker Queen" Lauretta Hannon.

Whatcha eatin' ?

Our daughter, Molly, sent this great recipe for individual chocolate cakes
microwaved in a mug. It's reported to be the most dangerous cake recipe in the world...

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg beaten
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (microwave safe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and stir. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.

Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.

Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.

Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes.

The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed.

Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

This can serve two if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?

Because now we are all only five minutes away from chocolate cake, any time, day or night!

BTW

Be sure to look for the great N2N coupon (30% OFF) in the March edition of Gainesville's Little Coupon Book!

Wise Words

"Maturity is the ability to do a job whether or not you are supervised, to carry money without spending it and to bear an injustice without wanting to get even."

~~Ann Landers

Weekly this 'n' 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 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 to use on your next visit.

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

...and remember Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

New message from Arthur:

Arthur says there are many forms of malware circulating the Internet. Some remain hidden in your computer, wreaking havoc with your system. Others appear as bogus utilities, warning you of non-existent problems. Often they will even give you a specific number of issues - something not possible if you hadn't run any scans with that utility. Others yet, are random pop-ups that you can't close. These all must be dealt with immediately. If they disappear on their own, they will return. They are not self-healing. If not eradicated, they will get worse, eventually blocking you from logging on to Windows, in many cases.

Call Arthur at 770-540-5100 or email him at arthur@glazerthepctech.com if you need to set up an appointment. He guarantees his work, has rapid response times and reasonable rates. You've read his columns in the Times, now let him go to work for you.

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, March 14, 2011

Good morning! Wow, is it already time to change the clocks again? As my dear old mother always said, "Time flies whether you're having fun or not." Or as Groucho said, "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."

So let's move all the clocks up and hour and replace all the smoke detector batteries...click here to learn all you need to know about Daylight Savings Time.

What's on Sale?

Let's do the Wild Card Sale again- pick a card to see where your discount is. It could be 30% off ladies' tops, kids's clothes, menswear, 50% off one item of your choice- one card is for 30% off your entire purchase!

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.

Arthur's latest was published on March 5th. Click here to read "Privacy online doesn’t exist, but that needs to be changed."

My column, published March 4th, is about a Georgia lawmaker's proposed legislation that's both hurtful and absurd . Click here.

Coupons!

N2N has a coupon basket, full of cents off coupons for name brand products. Stop in to get some you need, leave some you don't.

Cops & Kids BB Challenge

The 4-H Cops and Kids BB Challenge will be 8 AM to 1 PM on March 19 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville. Grades 4-8 will compete against Gainesville and Hall County law enforcement officers in marksmanship. Admission is free. For more details call 770-535-8291 or emailrhulsey@uga.edu. Click here to read about last year's event.

Showtime!

Gainesville High School theatre presents "The 25th Annual Putnam county Spelling Bee" on Wednesday and Thursday, march 23 and 24 at 7:30 PM. All tickets are $5.00.

The show centers around a fictional spelling bee at Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups.

You can reserve tickets by emailing ghstheatre@bellsouth.net They must be claimed by 7 PM on the night of the show or they will be released.

Calling all cracker queens!

Lauretta Hannon, author of "The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life," will speak from 1-3 PM April 6 at the Northeast Georgia Writers meeting. it will be at Peach State Bank, 325 Washington St. here in Gainesville. Admission is $25 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required- call 770-519-7279 or email holmeslynda@bellsouth.net.

If you've ever thought of writing a memoir but couldn't seem to get started, this may just be the jumpstart you need. Lauretta Hannon is a funny, inspiring, generous writer who has helped countless people tell their stories through her workshops and website. Click here to get a taste of what's in store.

Dream Rangers

One of my Facebook friends, Robin Hale, posted the link to this inspirational commercial - one of the best I've seen in a long time. It's based on a true story. Click here to take a peek.

Why old dogs are the best dogs

This is a wonderful article about life with an aging dog. It's one of the best I've ever read. Click here to take a look

N2N Family News

Congratulations to our Rachel! She placed second in the Gainesville Kiwanis Club's Charles J. Thurmond Performing Arts Scholarship Competition last week- $1500 scholarship! Thanks, Kiwanis Club!

For the competition, she sang "The Girl in 14G." I don't have a video of Rachel's performance, but you can click here to watch Kristin Chenowith sing the song, written especially for her.

Whatcha eatin' ?

Joyce Jones sent us this great recipe, a whole new take on stuffed cabbage.

"Unstuffed" Cabbage

1 head of cabbage
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup instant brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans tomato soup (or one large can crushed tomatoes)
1 can of water
Sprinkling of grated cheese

Chop cabbage, and spread in a 9 x 12 pan sprayed
with Pam. Brown meat with onion. Stir in rice, salt and
pepper; pour over cabbage. Mix soup and water (if using
crushed tomatoes, use full strength) Pour over meat
mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover tightly with
foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1.5 hours. Boiling the cabbage
first lowers cooking time to 1 hour.

Serves 4

BTW

Be sure to look for the great N2N coupon (30% OFF) in the March edition of Gainesville's Little Coupon Book!

Wise Words

Weekly this 'n' 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 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 to use on your next visit.

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

...and remember Senior Discount Day- each Monday, everyone 55 and over gets 30% off their cash purchases.

New message from Arthur:

Arthur says there are many forms of malware circulating the Internet. Some remain hidden in your computer, wreaking havoc with your system. Others appear as bogus utilities, warning you of non-existent problems. Often they will even give you a specific number of issues - something not possible if you hadn't run any scans with that utility. Others yet, are random pop-ups that you can't close. These all must be dealt with immediately. If they disappear on their own, they will return. They are not self-healing. If not eradicated, they will get worse, eventually blocking you from logging on to Windows, in many cases.

Call Arthur at 770-540-5100 or email him at arthur@glazerthepctech.com if you need to set up an appointment. He guarantees his work, has rapid response times and reasonable rates. You've read his columns in the Times, now let him go to work for you.

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