Sunday, September 25, 2011

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It's officially fall! Just in time, N2N has out the Halloween rack plus coat racks for both kids and adults. And that's not to mention all the corduroy pants (Abercrombie, Gap, Hollister!) and jeans, sweaters, long sleeve tops...look out, winter! We're ready for ya'!


What's on sale?


This week, we're making room for more winter baby clothes, so Infantwear 0-24 months is 30% OFF (unless already marked less.)

And there there's the...


As you probably know, for years now, the first Friday of every month has been the day for our storewide half price sale. In October, the first Friday isn't until the 7th...and that's entirely too long to wait.

So, as a special gift to our newsletter and Facebook friends, here's a little something extra: just copy, paste and print the coupon below and bring it in on Friday, September 30th, for an extra day of half price shopping (First Friday rules apply.)


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Storewide 50% OFF Sale Coupon
Half price shopping on Friday, September 30, 2011
Discount on purchases made with cash, credit/debit cards or checks.
You may use your store credit vouchers but the discount won't apply.

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Oh, and don't forget, we'll be holding the First Friday Sale as usual on Friday, October 7th!


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 September 17th. Click here to read "Free programs can be great, but sometimes at a price."


My latest column was published September 16th. Click here to read "A long journey’s happy ending for bus employees." It's the sequel to this column.


21 uses for salt (besides seasoning)



This from wisebread.com: Salt is one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts.It gives our food flavor, our oceans healing properties, and our margaritas that kick we need after a long day.But salt has many more functions, from curing canker sores to repelling ants to de-icing driveways — and 18 more uses you can find by clicking right here.



Showtime!



"Honk! Jr" is the musical story of The Ugly Duckling, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms.

North Hall High School's Hollow Horse Players present "Honk! Jr" on Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, October 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $5.00. Performances are in the school theatre.

It's a wonderful show for little kids, a great way to introduce them to live theatre. This is a show you won't want to miss!


Feel Good Trivia!


We've mentioned this site before but it bears repeating. Run by the United Nations World Food Program, FreeRice is a trivia game that uses revenue from in-site ads to pay for 10 grains of rice for every answer you get right. Play a game and help people in need. Win-win!


There! I fixed it!


This blog collects user-submitted photos of people's lazy, albeit creative, solutions to their problems. The blog characterized these solutions as "redneck repairs" but I'm pretty sure a guy and his duct tape is a far more universal thing...


TypeRacer



Curious how fast you type in words per minute? Want to feel fiercely competitive while you find out? TypeRacer gives you famous movie and literary quotes to type in a race against not only the clock, but other users around the world. On your mark. Get set...


Whatcha Eatin'?


When our older daughter, Molly, went to work in Jackson in 2009, I made a blog of recipes that I thought she might find useful (click here to see Recipes for Molly in Mississippi.)

Now her sister, Rachel, will soon be going off to college and it's time to start a blog for her. I figure, initially at least, I'll put together recipes that can be fixed in a dorm room using only the most basic of appliances. Since she currently has a penchant for Middle Eastern foods, here's the first entry: Crock Pot Falafel.


Wise Words


Weekly this 'n' that


A few weeks ago, N2N's Facebook friends had an opportunity to print a coupon good for a day of half price shopping. You don't want to miss out on deals like that so click here to go to our fan page and click "like" to join up.


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.


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.
Call Computer House Calls at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com. Your computer will thank 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, September 18, 2011

Next to Newsletter- Monday, September 19, 2011


This week, we start putting out the Halloween costumes- the racks should be stocked by Wednesday at the latest. Come see!


What's on sale?


Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Infantwear 0-24 months
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Ladies' Pants and Jeans
Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Men's Shirts and Sweaters


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 September 17th. Click here to read "Free programs can be great, but sometimes at a price."

Rachel and Dave Leach, CEO of Greyhound

My latest column was published September 16th. Click here to read "A long journey’s happy ending for bus employees." It's the sequel to this column.


Taste of Gainesville


Get a "Taste of Gainesville" on Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. There will be food from local restaurants and local musicians performing. It's a fundraiser for the Lake Lanier Rowing Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the event. For more information, call 770-287-0077 or go to www.llrc.net.


Do you really need it?


Click here to see Nora Dunn's article on eight expenses you can do without.


Astounding...


Click here to see 100 breathtaking views photographed out of airplane windows.


N2N News


Many thanks to Arthur and Rachel who recently spiffed up N2N's sign!


Whatcha Eatin'?

I love chicken. I love coconut. Here's a splendid meeting of those two ingredients. Now that the evenings are cooling off it's a great time to serve up something spicy and hot.



Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 whole chicken legs (about 3 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) light coconut milk
1 1/2 cups canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 to 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 cup jasmine rice
2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces green beans (stem ends removed), cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, cook chicken until browned, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate (chicken will cook more in step 2).

To pot, add coconut milk, broth, 1/2 cup water, and curry paste; bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Add chicken (with any juices), arranging pieces in a single layer. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook, without stirring, until rice is almost tender, 15 minutes.Scatter bell peppers and green beans on top of chicken mixture; cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Cook's Note: You'll find Thai red curry paste (which keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator) and coconut milk in the Asian-foods aisle. For a spicier dish, stir in a bit more curry paste.



I also came across this recipe: Nutella cake in a mug! Mmmmm!


Wise Words


Before you speak, THINK:
T ~ is it TRUE?
H ~ is it HELPFUL?
I ~ is it INSPIRING?
N ~ is it NECESSARY?
K ~ is it KIND?


Weekly this 'n' that


A few weeks ago, N2N's Facebook friends had an opportunity to print a coupon good for a day of half price shopping. You don't want to miss out on deals like that so click here to go to our fan page and click "like" to join up.



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.


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.
Call Computer House Calls at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com. Your computer will thank 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


Monday, September 12, 2011

Next to Newsletter- Monday, September 12, 2011


Fall's here and we're working as hard as we can to get out all the sweaters, coats, jackets and other cold-weather gear. You'll want to stop by often- we're putting out about 400 pieces a day!


What's on sale?


Everybody loves the Wild Card Sale- pick a card to find out where your 30% discount is- tops? pants? kid's clothes? Pick a card and see!



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 September 3rd. Click here to read "Search engines are your browser's GPS."



My latest column was published September 2nd. Click here to read "How a broken marriage can lead to broken kids."


Learn something every day


Learn Something Every Day is a quirky little site that has an app and email to send you an interesting fact every day. Did you know that Britain's smallest bird is the Firecrest? It weighs the same as a teaspoon of sugar. Chick here to get your daily facts.


Recycle surprise


Here's a great video in which a flash mob shows a crowded mall why it's a good idea to recycle whenever you have the chance. Click here to check out the video with the surprising end.


Shopping support


Now here's a great idea: Smarterpresents.com lets you plug in the age and sex of the person you're shopping for and the site gives you suggestions for gifts in every price range. Then it directs you to the order page on Amazon.com. I did a couple of trial runs using Arthur and the girls as subjects and the suggestions were all good. Check it out and see what you think.


What kids see


Click here to view the difference between what we see and what kids see. So funny and so true!


N2N Family News


Our Rachel spent the summer in Israel as a Bronfman Youth Fellow. Many of you helped with her expenses by supporting her bake sales in the shop- thanks again! Rachel's written an article about her trip for The Times. Click here to read it.


Whatcha Eatin'?

Hummus


Since Rachel's returned from Israel she's had a taste for Middle Eastern foods- hummus, felafel, lots of fresh veggies and pita. Here's a great hummus recipe- oh, so good and much more economical than the store-bought kind!

2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste- in a pinch you can use peanut butter)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch paprika
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
Serve with fresh cut carrots, celery, cucumber, zucchini rounds, pita chips...the possibilities are endless.


Wise Words


An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life...

"A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy."It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.

The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.

This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old chief simply replied, "The one you feed."


Weekly this 'n' that


A few weeks ago, N2N's Facebook friends had an opportunity to print a coupon good for a day of half price shopping. You don't want to miss out on deals like that so click here to go to our fan page and click "like" to join up.


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.


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.
Call Computer House Calls at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com.


Your computer will thank 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