Next to Newsletter- Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!

What's on sale?

Back by popular demand! Let's do the Wild Card Sale.

Pick a card to see where your 30% discount is!

and remember...

It's time for the First Friday Sale!
Storewide
Half Price Sale
Friday, November 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.

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 October 29th. Click here to read "Scrub unused programs off your computer"

I took some time off from writing columns this month so here's one of my favorite Halloween pieces from a few years ago. My column will resume on November 11th.

NOT just for dummies...

You know all those For Dummies books? The ones that teach you about almost any topic? Really, they cover everything from finance to writing to health care to religion to pet care...the list goes on and on. You can access all this online, just click here.

You're no dummy if you know where to go to get the right information!

Makes me think

Sometimes the most random everyday encounters force us to stop and rethink the truths and perceptions we have ingrained in our minds. These encounters are educationally priceless. They spawn moments of deep thought and self-reflection that challenge the status quo and help us evolve as sensible individuals.

Makes Me Think (MMT) is an online community where people share daily life stories that provoke deep thought and inspire positive change. Click here to go there.

Food on the table

This website should appeal to all of you multi-tasking, dual-income readers who can hardly find enough time in a day to apply body lotion, let alone cook a healthy meal for your family.

It's called Food on the Table, - an online service that helps families eat better and save money at the grocery store. All you have to do to get started is sign up and become a member and then enter the grocery stores that you primarily purchase your food.

Once you've input your neighborhood supermarket information, the website automatically shows a list of the "main ingredient" items that are on sale at your local grocery store. From there, you select the items you'd like to use to craft a meal around, and the site spits back recipes based around these items. Bon appetit!

Whatcha Eatin'?

Apple Oat Bars with Dulce de Leche

Warm from the oven, these apple oat bars are a wonderful fall dessert. It is kind of like an apple cobbler you can eat right out of your hand. If you’re an a-la-mode sort, then I highly advise adding a big scoop of ice cream drizzled with a little extra dulce de leche. But in a bowl, of course. No sense getting messy. Click here to get cookin'.

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.

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 him at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com.

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, October 24, 2011

It's finally, definitely autumn! We're ready and waiting for you to come stock up on coats, sweaters, boots, mufflers-
everything you need to stay nice and toasty this winter!

What's on sale?

Infantwear (sizes 0-24 months) is 50% OFF this week!

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 October 15th. Click here to read "We love our gadgets, but sometimes too much"

My latest column was published September 30th. Click here to read "Sugar and spice has little value in some minds."

What's for Breakfast?

Click here to see 50 of the world's best breakfasts...but don't view it on an empty stomach!

Longstreet Society Yard Sale

Are you a fan of yard sales? The Longstreet Society will be holding one on October 29 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Piedmont Hotel to benefit the continued restoration of that historic building.

There is lots of furniture, office equipment, knick-knacks, antiques, pictures, picture frames and much more. I was particularly impressed with the vintage linens. Donations are still rolling in, so there'll be lots to choose from. PLUS you'll get to see the historic Piedmont Hotel, an often overlooked Gainesville treasure. It's at 827 Maple Street. Call (770) 539-9005 or click here for directions.


Ghost Walk

If you've never been on one of the Northeast Georgia History Center's Ghost Walks, you've really missed out! It's a walking tour of area near History Center and Brenau campus, exploring legendary locations of spirits' activity. Tours are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29.
Tours leave History Center every 20 minutes beginning at 6 p.m. The last tour departs at 8 p.m. Ticket price is $10 and reservations are strongly encouraged. Ghost Walk is not recommended for children under 10 years.Participants should be able to walk a minimum of 6 blocks.
Call 770-297-9500 for details and reservations.

Shakespeare on Trial

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Jeremy Webb and Simon Henderson take Shakespeare on Trial on the road to theatres all over North Carolina and Georgia, this Fall. The Arts Council is proud to bring the works of the Bard for students and adults in Northeast Georgia.

This 60 minute fast paced introduction to Shakespeare is an amalgamation of Austin Power humor meets Monty Python. This one-time-only show will take place at Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 10:00am. Tickets are $10 each for students and $12 each for adults.

For tickets and information call 770-534-2787.

Whatcha Eatin'?

Last week I bought a butternut squash at the Friday downtown curb market and then I was at a loss for what to do with it. Then I found this recipe- Butternut and Apple Harvest Soup. Wonderful!


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.

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. September's winner is Kelly Lamparter.Congratulations, Kelly!

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'trunning as fast as it should. He will come to you or you can drop off yourPC at Next to New. His rates put the Geeks to shame and your satisfaction isguaranteed. One-on-one instruction available or get some friends togetherfor an even better rate. He can fix software problems through remote accessif necessary, so no matter where you are, give him a call - your computerwill thank you. Call him at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com.

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 Next to New Crew

Next to New Resale Boutique

1705 Cleveland Hwy. #4

Gainesville, GA 30506

Mon.-Sat. 10-6

Sunday 1-6

Next to Newsletter- Monday, October 17, 2011

Good morning!

Another day of golden opportunity!

BTW- I'm having some trouble with formatting the newsletter. For some reason, I can't insert the hyperlinks in the text. That's why they're typed out. Just so you know.

What's on sale?

Whoo-hoo! There's been a HUGE markdown!

30% OFF all GREEN tags

75% OFF all PURPLE tags

CLEARANCE all YELLOW tags

ALL new sidewalk rack!

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 October 15th. Click here (http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/75/article/57600/) to read "We love our gadgets, but sometimes too much"

My latest column was published September 30th. Click here (http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/24/article/57590/) to read "Sugar and spice has little value in some minds."

Read-a-thon!

It's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon time again! A yearly fundraiser for the Gainesville/ Hall County Alliance for Literacy, it's hosted by Hall Book Exchange on Thompson Bridge Road.

It starts at 5 pm Friday, Oct. 21st and ends at 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 22nd.

Readers come, sign in with a donation, register for door prize drawings then read for however long they wish to themselves. You may bring a book, borrow or buy a book from the store.

Free coffee and refreshments donated from the community are available. Grand prizes are awarded for the person who reads the longest and person who raises the most money for the Alliance for Literacy. Door prizes donated from throughout the local business community are plentiful...including some N2N gift certificates!

During this event authors will drop in to discuss and autograph their books with all proceeds from these sales donated to the Alliance for Literacy. You may choose to attend the author event instead of read and still count as an active participant.

Friday - 7:00 pm, Children's Bedtime Story (each participant twelve and younger receive a goody bag and are entered into separate door prize drawing). Our Rachel will perform "Martina, The Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale" from the book by Carmen Agra Deedy. This piece won her numerous first place awards and a slot as an alternate in national competition- it has to be seen to be believed!

There will be readings by local authors all day Saturday, too. Call 770-532-6693 for more details and to reserve your reading time slot in advance. You can visit Hall Book Exchange's Facebook page- http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=270641112976421- for updates.

Trick or Treat on the Trail

Kids will love Trick or Treat on the Trail from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 29. There will be trick or treating, petting zoo, bounce house food and more. It's at Rock Creek Park across from the main branch of the library in Gainesville. It's free to attend, canned food donations encouraged.

Showtime!

The North Hall High School Hollow Horse Players will present "A SHAYNA MAIDEL", this year's one-act play competition piece, on October 20, 22 (at 7:30 pm) and 23 (at 2 pm). Tickets are $5.00.

Rose Weiss emigrated to America as a child with her father, Mordechai. Stricken with scarlet fever, older sister Lusia stayed behind in Poland with Mama, planning to follow later. Now, it's 1946 and Rose is a young woman living in Manhattan when she learns that Lusia has been liberated from a concentration camp and is coming to New York. After a fifteen-year separation, the two women are almost like strangers and must struggle to reconnect.

"A Shayna Maidel" (meaning "a pretty girl" in Yiddish) is a powerful, poignant, and emotionally charged tale of sustenance and hope, and the belief that from a broken and bitter past, a better future may be born.

Something to Crow About

This is the most intriguing episode of PBS's "Nature" I've ever seen. Who knew that crows are some of the smartest animals, even more so than many primates? They can remember individual faces and teach their young to watch out for people they perceive as dangerous. They gather together to mourn as a community when one of their own dies. They use tools. Amazing. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/a-murder-of-crows/full-episode/5977/

Whatcha Eatin'?

A rotisserie chicken is a busy cook's best friend. Whether you get yours from the farmers market or from your local grocery store, nothing beats being able to have dinner on the table in about five minutes. When simple roast chicken gets boring, you can save time by using the precooked chicken in various recipes.

Go to http://www.wisebread.com/25-things-to-do-with-rotisserie-chicken
for a big list of recipes.

Wise Words

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”

- James Baldwin

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.

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. September's winner is Kelly Lamparter.
Congratulations, Kelly!

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 him at 770-540-5100 or email him at glazer.tech@gmail.com.

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