Next to Newsletter: January 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Next to Newsletter- Monday, January 30, 2012

Good morning!

What's on sale?

Let's do the Wild Card Sale...but with new and different cards this time. Come see what awesome discounts you can draw!

and remember:

First Friday Sale

at Next to New

50% OFF STOREWIDE
Friday, February 3

10 AM to 6 PM

Half 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.

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. As you can tell, our minds were on the same topic when we wrote our most recent columns.

Arthur's Computer Care column "Stop Online Piracy Act takes things too far" was published on January 21st. Click here to read it.

My latest column ran on January 20th. Click here to read "Let’s keep the Web a free-flowing source for ideas"

Resolve to coupon?

Remember the Extreme Couponing workshop on Wednesday, February 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown branch of the Hall County Library. Bring any of your extra coupons to swap.

13 Things

I love Reader's Digest's "13 Things" series. It's always an eye-opener. Click here to read "13 Things Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You."

Life Hackery is a site that has useful, unusual and sometimes ironic tips for hacking your life into shape. You can start here with 8 Essential Items You Never Thought to Keep in Your Car

Fundraiser for Sara

On Dec. 19, 2011, an otherwise healthy 26-year-old Sara Guevara was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Click here to read about her struggle. Fortunately, there is a cure. Unfortunately, the cure comes with a cost.

Sara's an award-winning photographer for the Gainesville Times so a photography fundraiser seemed in order. Friends of Sara are offering 30-minute mini portrait sessions for $50. Portrait sessions come with a disc of 15 images.

Portrait sessions are available in Atlanta and Northeast Georgia from Robin Nathan Photography or sometimes through Sara herself (when she's feeling up to it.) Portrait sessions are available in Northwest Georgia from Lindy Cordell Photography. If you are interested in booking a portrait session, please email portraitsforsara@gmail.com for details and availability.

Whatcha Eatin'?

You like Outback's Bloomin' Onion?

Well, give this a try- Bloomin' Onion Bread!

Wise Words

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle" - Albert Einstein

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.

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.

Shameless Promotion

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

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Next to Newsletter- Monday, January 22, 2012

Teressa's taking a week off from Next to Newslettering to tend to other writing business. We'll be back next week. Meanwhile, just click here to check our Facebook page for information on this week's sales and specials.

See you back here on the 30th!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Next to Newsletter- Monday, January 16, 2012

Good Morning!

I hope you all had a great MLK Jr. Day!

Sorry this edition of the Next to Newsletter is a day late. I took advantage of the holiday and the resulting day off from school to spend some time with Rachel. She'll be off at college next year so we have to grab these opportunities when they come along.

In case you missed the Facebook shout-out: If one of your resolutions is to eat less and move more, then N2N is here to help! We have a great selection of active wear (sizes S- 2X) and if your workout involves swimming, we're the go-to place for suits...after all, the way chlorine eats up elastic, the last thing you want to do is swim laps in a $100 suit!

What's on sale?

Monday- Tuesday: 30% OFF Men's Shirts

Wednesday- Thursday: 30% OFF Ladies' Skirts

Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Infantwear 0-24 Months

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 Computer Care column "Look for more QR Codes in the future" was published on January 7th. Click here to read it.

My latest column ran on January 6th. Click here to read "Overheard oddities and insults"

Got Milk?

During our day out on Monday, Rachel and I stopped at the Mountain Fresh Creamery at 6615 Cleveland Hwy. in Clermont. Oh. My. Gosh. Their natural, non-homogenized milk is the best I've ever tasted! They also carry butter and ice cream...wonderful ice cream. It's a fun place to visit- they're happy to let you sample!

Stop by N2N on the way there. We have some $1 off of a gallon of milk coupons...while supplies last.

Resolve to coupon?

Remember the Extreme Couponing workshop on Wednesday, February 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown branch of the Hall County Library. Bring any of your extra coupons to swap.

Time Savers!

Want to do things faster? Check out this video on speed-drying manicures, making sorbet, peeling potatoes, tying shoes...all sorts of time savers. Thanks to Rachel for the link!

ZOO News

Looking for a great family day trip? North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm is just minutes from Helen, Cabbage Patch and Dahlonega. They offer guided wildlife tours, a huge petting zoo area loaded with baby animals, camel encounters and more. They were featured on Dirty Jobs. Some of their famous animals are Mully the Water Buffalo who appeared on the Rachael Ray Show and the raven from Vampire Diaries. It's a small family run zoo that also features a petting farm.

They'll also bring the zoo to you. What a memorable birthday party or charity fundraiser!

On January 28th, there's going to be a dinner and auction to raise funds for a giraffe exhibit. It sounds like a lot of fun. Click here and scroll down to "January" for details.

Showtime!

North Hall High School's Hollow Horse Players present My Fair Lady at Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium on January 19-January 21 at 7:30 pm and January 22 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $8.

It's the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a well born lady.

The musical's 1956 Broadway production was a hit, setting what was then the record for the longest run of any major musical theatre production in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version, and numerous revivals. It has been called "the perfect musical".

Whatcha Eatin'?

I've been on Weight Watchers for almost six months now (down 32 lbs!) and there are a few recipes that have been life savers (or at least DIET savers) for me. Roasted vegetables and oatmeal with apples are top of the list.
Here's a link to favorite recipes from Jennifer Hudson, WW's current spokesperson. If you haven't tried sweet potato fries, there's no time like the present. The noodle-less lasagne is a great new twist on a high carb favorite. And the mini chocolate chip cookies...need I say more?

Wise Words

‎"Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."--J. Willard Marriott

Weekly this 'n' that

Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit.

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

Shameless Promotion

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

(This week's What's Up Pup comes compliments of Cheryl's daughter, Lindsay. This is her sweet Bella)

Sunday 1-6

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Next to Newsletter- Monday, January 9, 2012

Many, many thanks to all of you who showed up for our sales last week. It really started our New Year off with a bang!

Oh my gosh. We've taken in two HUGE batches of awesome fashions in the last few days.

First, if you're shopping for tweens and teens, size XS and Small, stopping by N2N needs to be a priority. There are over 100 pieces of name brands (Ralph Lauren, Hollister, BCBG and the like)- tops, pants and slacks, dresses and more. There are high end shoes (BCBG, Crocs, Carlos Santana, Jessica Simpson) in size 7 and 7.5.

Then, we've also gotten in gorgeous ladies' size XL and 16 tops, suits, jeans, slacks, sweaters and jackets. Brand names are Talbots, Ann Taylor, H & M and the like. Shoes and boots (also great name brands) are size 9, 9.5 and 10.

We're putting out both winter and spring fashions- now is a good time to fill in the gaps in your winter closet and get ready for warmer weather, too!

What's on sale?

Let's do the Wild Card Sale this week. You remember how it works: we have cards labeled with different 30% off departments- ladies' tops, infantwear, dresses, menswear...you get the idea. One card even wins you 30% off of 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 Computer Care column "Look for more QR Codes in the future" was published on January 7th. Click here to read it.

My latest column ran on January 6th. Click here to read "Overheard oddities and insults"

Fave Four

Evelyn Asher was the first to take up our challenge to list her top four Internet Favorites, sites she bookmarks and consults frequently.

Evelyn, formerly of Hall County, currently lives in Asheville. She's a writer, editor and a fervent supporter of worthy causes. She's one of those people who encourages others to try harder, strive longer and do more than they ever thought possible. Our girls call her Tante (Aunt) Ev.

Here are Tante Ev's Fave Four:

First, there's Dr. Weil.com. Ev says: "I had watched Dr. Weil on PBS years ago, loved his philosophy of not watching the news for better health, but didn’t appreciate fresh foods as much as I do today. Desktop delivery keeps my focus on health."

Next: In 2003, Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just 37 days later. She woke up on day 38 and asked her a question that she has asked every morning since: "What would I be doing today if I only had 37 days to live?"

Her award-winning blog, 37days.com, emerged from the lessons she learned by asking that question. And her most recent book, LIFE IS A VERB: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally, emerged from that writing. The 37 Days blog is one of Ev's Fave Four.

#3 and 4 (and 5): The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and The Times here in Gainesville keep Ev connected with the world, internationally, nationally and locally.

Thanks for the links, Ev! OK, whos' next? Send your list of favorite links to next2new@aol.com

Resolve to coupon? Pt. 2

Thanks to Macaroni Kid Gainesville , I found out about the couponing workshop at the Hall County Library. I attended the first meeting last week and it was time very well spent.

The group meets in the computer lab so there's access to Internet sites.

I've been couponing for years, yet I picked up some great new tips.The sites we looked at were: weclipusave, Southern Savers, The Krazy Coupon Lady, Coupon Mom and coupons.com.

I'm particularly intrigued by weclipusave, where I can order specific coupons for pennies apiece rather than clipping them myself. That sounds like an idea worth investigating.

There were also lots of coupon inserts for us to clip from. Attendees are encourged to bring coupons they won't be using to swap.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the downtown branch of the Hall County Library.

Crayon Craft

Here's a great way to utilize all those bits and pieces of crayons that every house with kids has. Click here.

10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise does more than make everything delicious. From cleaning to killing pests to giving you silky-soft hair, click here to discover all the surprising uses for this condiment.

Get good apps

Resources like CatchFree are indispensable at a time in which the creation and release of applications has become more and more democratized. While such a thing might not be bad from a competitive point of view, it is bad to consumers inasmuch they end up downloading/buying apps that are up to no good. That is what CatchFree is here to prevent. It is a community where people can recommend the best apps that they have tried, and tell the world at large why they are a cut above the rest.

The applications that are more widely-loved are all highlighted on the homepage and they are arranged by popularity. The ones that have received the best ratings all sit on top.

Whatcha Eatin'?

This is most certainly one of the most decadent desserts I've come across in a long time. The name says it all:

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

It's basically a layer of chocolate chip cookie, a layer of Double Stuffed Oreos and a layer of brownie. Then you top it with ice cream. Mmmmm boy howdy!

The recipe calls for making chocolate chip cookie dough from scratch but if you're pressed for time, just use a mix...or one of those tubes of cookie dough from the dairy case.

As luck would have it, Oreos are on sale this week for $1.98 at Ingles. Just be sure to use your Ingles Advantage Card.

“Help thy brother's boat across, and Lo! Thine own has reached the shore." --

Hindu proverb that appears on the gravestone of Berry Oakley, bassist for the Allman Brothers Band

(This week's quote comes from Candice Dyer, Facebook philosopher and author of Street Singers, Soul Shakers, and Rebels with a Cause:
Music from Macon .)