Next to Newsletter: May 2011

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Next to Newsletter- Monday, May 30, 2011

Finally- summer vacation is here!

N2N can outfit you and your family for camp, the beach, the mountains...you name it! See us for all your warm weather gear and save, save, save!

What's on sale?

Monday- Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and sets
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Kids' Fashions Size 7-20

and of course on Friday...

First Friday Sale
at Next to New

50% OFF STOREWIDE
Friday, June 3

10 AM to 6 PM

Half off the 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.

and...

Saturday- Sunday: 30% OFF Ladies' Tops

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 May 28. Click here to read "High tech devices bring the future to the present." It's a keeper!

My latest column was published May 27. Click here to read "Proud to be old-school on manners."

Memorial Day

Click here to watch the video of "Some Gave All."

Little Miracle

Sometimes I think life is a series of little miracles. Click here to see one of them caught on camera in Tuscaloosa three weeks after the tornado.

My new favorite commercial

A German film school produced this Dirt Devil commercial that beautifully spoofs The Exorcist. Pure genius, IMHO.

And the there's this one about cats with thumbs...

Drowning doesn't look like drowning

Thanks to Myra at Hall Book Exchange for this timely advice. Please read it here and pass it on. It could save a life.

Chaiyya Chaiyya

The other night we were watching the Denzel Washington movie "Inside Man." I was intrigued by one of the songs on the soundtrack. When I Googled it, I found this video- it was made with no trick photography or harnesses of any kind.

This you've gotta see!

Happy Birthday, Molly!

On May 30th, our Molly turns 25. Little girl, in a blink you've grown from a happy baby in the playpen beside the cash register at N2N to a lovely, poised, brilliant young woman who is destined to change the world for the better.

Proud is a pale description of how we feel about you. You are a wonderful daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and friend.

Here are a few of our wishes for you.

Happy, happy birthday, Miz Molly.

Whatcha eatin'?

Pineapple-Shrimp Skewers

6 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing

4 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

4 tsp. brown sugar

2 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

24 frozen uncooked cleaned medium shrimp, thawed

12 fresh pineapple chunks (1 inch)

HEAT broiler.

MIX first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Add shrimp and pineapple; toss to coat.

THREAD 2 shrimp and 1 pineapple chunk onto each of 12 skewers.

BROIL, 6 inches from heat, 4 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink.

* Not a shrimp eater? try chicken chunks instead.

Wise Words

“If you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.”

~Conan O'Brien

Weekly this 'n' that

N2N wants you to like us...on Facebook! Click here to go to our fan page and click "like" to join up. We post great deals when we find them during the week and link to other great frugal sites. We have the Deal of the Day and Hot Flashes...you sure don't want to miss out on that!

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. April's winner was Mandy Purcell.
Congratulations, Mandy!

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.

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

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Next to Newsletter- Monday, May 23, 2011

What's on sale?

New markdowns!

30% OFF GREEN and BLUE Tags

75% OFF PURPLE Tags

Clearance on WHITE Tags

The Coke Lady's Back!

You know the Coke Lady, so named for her employer. She brings us great plus size fashions and gorgeous accessories. She's coming Sunday, May 22, after we close and she's bringing summer stuff- capris, tops, who knows what else. Stop by Monday for the best selection!

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 May 15. Click here to read "Free apps can make your computer run smarter, better." It's a keeper!

My column, published May 13, is "Lawsuit lottery benefits no one but the lawyers." Click here.

Nature!

Of all of PBS's fine programming, I think "Nature" is my favorite. Now you can access their website and watch full episodes. Forget that "Law and Order" rerun- click here to see "Why We Love Cats and Dogs" or "Animals Behaving Badly" or "Raptor Force."- amazing photography and insights that make you say "hmmm", all at your fingertips.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Are you a new graduate (high school, college, grad school)? Stop by N2N this week and pick up your graduation gift- 30% off your entire cash purchase. Good through Sunday, May 29. Congratulations!

Coupon Advice

Ramp up your money-saving skills with these six expert couponing tips to get the most from your coupons. Click here to get some expert advice from All You Magazine.

Normal?

Is there such a thing as a "normal" cat? Click here to watch this video of how Winston defies Wikipedia's standard for normal.

Kids Eat Free

Margie Sinclair sent us this site: www.mykidseatfree.com It's a data base of kid's night specials at over 6,000 locations nationwide. It's a good resource to have when planning your vacation travel.

They also have a sister site, www.mykidsgofree.com outlining vacation destinations that offer a break for families with kids.

Got cookies?

Our Rachel has been named a 2011 Bronfman Youth Fellow which means she'll spend the summer traveling and studying in Israel. To help raise money for all the expenses not covered by the Fellowship, she's holding an on-going bake sale at N2N. You can pick up homemade goodies for a donation. To date, donations have totaled more than $100.00. Thanks so much!

BTW- she can take bulk orders, too, so if you don't have time to cook for that family reunion or church picnic, just call 770-534-9070. Rachel can whip up a few dozen Earth Day Cookies or Mounds Bars for you.

One of her most popular cookies so far has been the Mounds Bar Cookie. She was kind enough to share her recipe:

Whatcha eatin'?

Mounds Bar Cookies

1/2 c. butter
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
14 oz. pkg. coconut
1 can Eagle Brand milk

1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Melt butter. Add cracker crumbs and sugar. Mix and press in bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Mix coconut, flavorings and condensed milk; spread on crust and bake 10 minutes. Then pour chocolate chips over top and spread as they melt. Chill to set the chocolate, then remove and let soften, then cut in bars.

Wise Words

This is some of the best advice I've ever read- perfect for all the new graduates with the ink still drying on their diplomas:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. ~Marianne Williamson

Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. April's winner was Mandy Purcell.
Congratulations, Mandy!

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

Message from Arthur:

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

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Next to Newsletter- Monday, May 16, 2011

It's been a great buying week at N2N- we've gotten in lots of baby items (including a Graco Baby Einstein swing- the Cadillac of swings!), mall brands for the tween and teen shopper, plus sizes, maternity, shorts and capris and more! Come see!

What's on sale?

Back by popular demand is the Wild Card Sale- pick a card and get 30% off some category in the shop. Shoes, tops, menswear, dresses...one card is for 30% off your entire purchase!

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 May 15. Click here to read "Free apps can make your computer run smarter, better." It's a good one to print and keep!

My column, published May 13, is "Lawsuit lottery benefits no one but the lawyers." Click here.

Family Fun!

It's JAKES Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 28 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center. It's a day of wildlife education and outreach.
There will be outdoor educational opportunities for archery, climbing wall, skeet shooting, turkey calling and more. Best of all, it's free! For more info, contact rschmitt@hallcounty.org.

The Owl and the Pussycat

Fum and Gebra are a special pair. Fum is a black cat and Gebra is a barn owl. Gebra flies far away but always returns to Fum, his faithful friend. And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon. Click here.

Other Uses for Mouthwash

Mouthwash is useful for so much more than just rinsing plaque away! When it was first invented, it hailed as a surgical antiseptic, and as such it has unique properties that can save you lots of money. So before you head to the store for an athlete’s foot treatment, sanitizer, or astringent (or over a dozen other things), click here to check out this list and see how you can replace them with mouthwash.

When they called it a fairytale wedding, they weren't kidding!

I've got this itch...

From Real Simple Magazine: What’s behind odd tics, pains, and other symptoms (and how to get rid of them). Click here to investigate.

Got cookies?

N2N is the village that has helped raise this young lady and you all share in her accomplishments. Thanks so much for your support.

And here's the goodie you've all been waiting for: On Monday, Cheryl's bringing in her Double Doosie Cookies- the most requested treat at all of her church functions. These you gotta try. Stop in, make a donation and a grab a handful- but come early. They won't last long!

Whatcha eatin'?

Generally, we all develop a sure-fire biscuit recipe early in our cooking career and that's that. Well, here's a secondary biscuit you'll want to add to your repertoire- what blends better than sweet potatoes and maple butter? Try it... you'll like it!

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Maple Butter
Yields approximately 18 (2-inch) biscuits

For the biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into cubes
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (approximately 1 large potato)
1/2 cup buttermilk, plus additional as needed

For the maple butter
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons real maple syrup

Preheat oven to 375°

In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender (or your fingers if you don't have one) cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is a mix of pea-size balls and small crumbs.

In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potato and buttermilk until well-combined. Fold into the flour mixture, adding more (up to 4 tablespoons) buttermilk if necessary. The dough should form a nice ball, and be just a bit on the sticky side, as opposed to crumbly and dry. Chill the dough for thirty minutes, if desired, although you can bake them off immediately if you would like. I happen to like the way the biscuits look when the dough has chilled (a bit more crackly on top), but the flavor is not affected by this step.

Pat out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about a 1-inch thickness (do not roll out the dough with a rolling pin). Cut out rounds using a well floured biscuit cutter. Gather the remaining scraps and repeat until all the dough is used. Place the biscuits on a large sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes (or bake in batches).

For the maple butter, mix the room temperature butter and maple syrup until completely combined and smooth. Serve with warm biscuits or refrigerate until needed.

Note: the cooked biscuits will freeze beautifully and can be pulled out at a moments notice. Just bake at 375° until heated through.

Wise Words

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. ~Maori Proverb

Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. April's winner was Mandy Purcell. Congratulations, Mandy!