Next to Newsletter- Monday, June 22, 2009

Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- June 22, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

Hi, everybody!

Whew! Now that summer's officially here, it sure feels like it! Triple digit temperatures, stifling humidity...most definitely tank top and shorts weather. We have lots of those and much more. Stop by and stock up!

We've gotten in about 75 new scrub pieces, mostly sizes medium and large. If you're expecting, it's a good time to get infant wear for both boys and girls- we've put out loads of it!


What's on sale?

Monday- Tuesday: 30% off SHORTS
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% off ANYTHING SLEEVELESS

The votes are in and the verdict is...

We're moving the First Friday Sale to Friday, June 26!
That's THIS Friday! Mark your calendars!

Storewide Half Price Sale

Friday, June 26

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.

Saturday-Sunday: 30% off (??mystery sale??) Call or stop in to find out what the sale will be...we haven't decided yet.

Wish List

We're still desperate for swim suits, especially men's and boy's.

Shoes, always shoes.

Menswear, especially jeans.

There's CA$H in your closet!

Each week, we'll be doing cash buying for one area in the shop that really needs inventory. Again this week, it's PLUS SIZES.Here's how it works... bring your plus size fashions (size 1X/18 and up) that are in perfect condition. We'll buy them for cash. You can bring in other clothing and accessories as well- we'll buy them for credit as usual.

Please pack your plus size pieces separately and let us know that you have cash items when you come in. Buying hours are the same: Monday thru Thursday 10AM to 4PM and other times by prior arrangement.We'll be buying plus sizes for cash all week- through Thursday, June 25th. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.

Happy Father's Day!

For Father's Day- click here to see this sweet one minute video from aish.com.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Don't need another blender? Include Heifer International in your wedding registry. HI is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty. It provides gifts of livestock and plants, as well as education in sustainable agriculture, to financially-disadvantaged families around the world.

HI gives gifts of regionally appropriate livestock, as well as tree seedlings. As of 2006, these animals and plants have been distributed in more than 125 countries around the globe. Each gift perpetuates HI's interest in agroecology and sustainability.
Heifer International works to ensure that the gift of each animal will eventually help an entire community to become self-sustaining. Animals such as goats, water buffalo and camels are "seven M" animals: they provide meat, milk, muscle, manure, money, materials and motivation. Heifer International provides a breeding animal along with the gift animal so that it can produce offspring. Participating families are required to "pass on the gift"- they must give at least one of the female offspring to a neighbor who has undergone Heifer's training. In time, that neighbor will pass along one of the offspring of its animal, and so on.

Currently, HI is embarking on a campaign called Hope for the Future, which is dedicated to raising $800 million by 2010 to lift five million families worldwide to self-reliance. Traditionally Heifer raises funds from chapters organized around schools, colleges and churches. It also offers a wedding registry in which engaged couples can register for gifts to Heifer instead of traditional wedding presents.

Beats the heck out of yet another blender.

Talk about Bargains!

Last Friday, Rachel and I stopped by Kelly and Mike Withrow's Just $2.00 store on Shallowford Rd. in front of Wal-Mart.

I thought I'd died and gone to bargain shopping heaven! The place was packed with "As seen on TV" items- PedEggs, Green Bags, energy saving light bulbs, Song En (an abrasive pad for legs that you use instead of shaving- Rachel swears by it) and lots more. All for $2.00! Kelly says they have plenty in stock, but to be safe, be sure to stop by soon- it's going fast!

100 Best Movie Lines ...

...in 200 seconds. Need I say more? Click here and pass the popcorn.

New columns

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times. His deal with computing and technology issues. Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy. His latest was published on June 20th. Click here to read Arthur's piece powering down your computer.

My June 21st column is about Father's Day. Click here to read it.


Recipe of the Week

Cool and refreshing- Caribbean Parfait. Perfect for these hot afternoons. Click here to see that recipe and more on Eagle Brand Milk's website.

The Glidden National Paint Giveaway Starting June 25

It's as easy as it sounds: This summer, pick out your favorite paint color and Glidden will send you a free quart. Then, start coloring your world. Click here on June 25 (Thursday) for an order form and complete details.

You don't want to miss this!


Lakeshore Mall SCAVENGER HUNT & FOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, June 23rd, 3pm-7:30pm
For ages 4-12. Bring a donation of canned goods to the carousel between 3 pm-7:30 pm, get a free carousel ride and pick up your scavenger hunt card. Visit all of the stores listed, find the "scavenger" item, get your card stamped, and bring it back to the carousel. You will be entered to win $100, $50 and $20 LAKESHORE MALL GIFT CARDS! Drawings will be held at 8:30 pm. All canned goods will be donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
To learn about other great family fun activities, go to www.northgeorgiafamily.com


Bumper Sticker of the Week

Weekly this 'n' that



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

If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.


All of Arthur's Computer Care columns are now accessible through his Computer House Calls blog. There are also key words to click to research specific questions or problems and lots of extra information and new product reviews.

You can add comments or questions and add the blog to your list to follow. Click here to check it out.

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 is 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. You can click here to go to his website.


www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100





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, June 15, 2009

Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- June 15, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique

Morning, everybody!

What a wonderful week it's been! Finally, it feels like summer. Stop in to get great deals of shorts, sun dresses, T's, tanks... your entire vacation wardrobe!

Let's put it to a vote...

Folks, I'm not quite sure what to do about July's First Friday Sale (for you newcomers, on the first Friday of each month we have a big storewide half price sale.)

Only thing is, the first Friday in July is the 3rd. I'm afraid a lot of you will be out of town for the 4th or otherwise busy with holiday preparations. What do you think? Should we move the sale to either June 26 or July 10? Keep it on the 3rd? Let me know which you'd prefer- email me at next2new@aol.com

Majority rules and I'll let you know the results in next week's newsletter.

There's CA$H in your closet!

Each week, we'll be doing cash buying for one area in the shop that really needs inventory. For the second week, it's PLUS SIZES. Here's how it works... bring your plus size fashions (size 1X/18 and up) that are in perfect condition. We'll buy them for cash.

You can bring in other clothing and accessories as well- we'll buy them for credit as usual. Please pack your plus size pieces separately and let us know that you have cash items when you come in. Buying hours are the same: Monday thru Thursday 10AM to 4PM and other times by prior arrangement.We'll be buying plus sizes for cash all week- through Thursday, June 18th.

Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.

What's On Sale?

Let's do the Wild Card Sale again. Pick a card to find out where your 30% off discount is. It could be pants and shorts, shoes and bags, infant wear, dresses and sets, even storewide...who knows? And we believe in do-overs. If you don't like your first card, feel free to draw again!

New columns

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times. His deal with computing and technology issues. Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy. His latest was published on June 6.

Click here to read Arthur's piece on picking out a webcam.

My June 12th column is about the shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Click here to read it.

Uncle Ron

My brother-in-law, Ron, is a professional photographer based in Manhattan and East Hampton. His mixed media images are absolutely amazing. Is it a photograph or is it a painting? I'm never quite sure. He now has a You Tube slide show of some of his work. Click here to see it. Wow.

June 14: World Blood Donor Day

June 14 was World Blood Donor Day. Why does blood donation need a day? Because it’s one of the simplest gifts of life and too few people give it. Why June 14? Because June 14th was the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the man who discovered the ABO blood system that is used to categorize the type of blood we have. Click here to learn more.

Bring in documentation that you donated blood during the week of June 14 - 21 and get 50% off that day's ENTIRE purchase. Just our way of saying thanks for giving the gift of life!

Let's ALL go!

Back again this summer is Movies on the Green, sponsored by the Arts Council. Thursday, June 18th you can see HOTEL FOR DOGS at the Smithgall Arts Center (the Depot) at 331 Spring St.

Gates open at 7:30 PM, Movie starts at approximately 8:45 PM (or as soon as it's dark.) This season will feature family oriented films shown on a giant inflatable screen on the lawn. The movies are FREE and will also feature fun activities (games and other kid friendly activities) prior to the start of the movie. Last year there were bouncy slides, strolling magicians and drawings for prizes. Food, candy, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase on site or you can bring your own.

Bring quilts or lawn chairs. We're gone for the past couple of years and it's been so much fun! Hope to see you there!

No more sandy seats!

If you're heading to the beach this summer, this is a good one to know! Remember how aggravating it is trying to get sand off of your legs and feet.. and hands and other parts?

It likes to cling to you and stay there, even after a hose-down. Little kids are always be the sandiest, and seem to spread it just about everywhere - especially all over the back seat of the car. There is a very clever remedy for this. Rinse well, and after you towel dry, sprinkle baby powder on and rub it in. Like magic, it removes all the leftover sand from your skin in a jiffy.

Pick UR Own!

I love blueberries but I don't always like the prices at the grocery store. Now's the time to get great deals on berries and other produce and have a fun family outing at the same time.

There are lots of pick your own farms nearby. This website provides local listings of pick your own (also called U-pick or PYO) farms in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries. There are

crop calendars for each local area to tell you what is available to pick throughout the year, local weather forecasts and really easy illustrated directions to show you how to make jam, jelly, salsa, pickles, spaghetti sauce, applesauce, apple butter and 150 other recipes with step by step step directions to can, freeze, dry or preserve the harvest.

Click here to locate farms in the north Georgia area.

Clinic!

The Humane Society of Hall County will hold a Microchip Clinic & Rabies Clinic at Tailwaggers Pet Boarding and Daycare at 2376 Murphy Blvd. in Gainesville on Saturday, June 27 from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon.

Rabies shots are $10.00. Microchipping (including registration) is also available for each pet for only $20.00. For the protection of all, every pet must be contained in a carrier or leashed. Puppies and kittens must be 3 months old for rabies shots.

For more information on other events, go to www.humanesocietyhallcounty.com or call 770-532-6617.

Bumper Sticker of the Week

Weekly this 'n' that



Remember to bring in your plastic grocery bags to recycle and register to win a $25.00 store credit. The winner of this month's drawing was Cynthia Vey.

Congratulations, Cynthia!

If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.


All of Arthur's Computer Care columns are now accessible through his Computer House Calls blog. There are also key words to click to research specific questions or problems and lots of extra information and new product reviews.

You can add comments or questions and add the blog to your list to follow. Click here to check it out.

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. You can click here to go to his website.

www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100


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, June 8

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The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- June 8, 2009
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You can click here to view our recipe blog.

Thanks to all of you who made our First Friday Sale such a success! The next sale will be Friday, July 3 so mark your calendar.


What's on Sale This Week?

Monday-Tuesday: 30% off Ladies' SHORTS
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% off anything SLEEVELESS
Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% off Ladies' DRESSES and SETS

There's CA$H in your closet!

Each week, we'll be doing cash buying for one area in the shop that really needs inventory. This week, it's PLUS SIZES.Here's how it works... bring your plus size fashions (size 1X/18 and up) that are in perfect condition. We'll buy them for cash. You can bring in other clothing and accessories as well- we'll buy them for credit as usual.

Please pack your plus size pieces separately and let us know that you have cash items when you come in. Buying hours are the same: Monday thru Thursday 10AM to 4PM and other times by prior arrangement.We'll be buying plus sizes for cash all week- through Thursday, June 11th.

Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.

Wish List

Swimsuits, especially for men and boys. Folks are going over to the Frances Meadows Center to swim, only to discover that they can't be admitted if they're not wearing a REAL swimsuit. Shorts just don't cut it. So...be sure to bring in all your surplus swimsuits when you come in to trade.

Shoes, always shoes.

Ditto for scrubs.

Stop the presses! New columns!

My husband, Arthur, and I each write twice-a-month columns for The Gainesville Times. His deal with computing and technology issues. Mine deal with whatever strikes my fancy. His latest was published on June 6. Click here to read Arthur's piece on picking out a webcam.

My May 29th column is about Joshua's Law and it's impact on teen drivers. Click here to read it.

Recommended Reading

Regina Brett is a columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She was a finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. She recently wrote a column called "45 rules for living and 5 to grow on" It's one of the best compilations of advice I've ever read. It starts with: . "Life isn't fair, but it's still good" Click here to read the rest.

Camp Cocoon

Camp Cocoon is a weekend camp for children and youth, ages 5-17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Campers have the opportunity to meet peers who are going through similar loss situations. They share their stories and learn from each other while having fun in a safe and caring environment.

The camp is fully staffed by healthcare professionals consisting of doctors, chaplains, nurses, administrators, hospice providers and nursing home directors, many doubling in their camping roles as moms and dads. This year's session is from August 7-9 at Camp Chattooga, adjacent to Athens Y Camp, Tallulah Falls, Georgia.

If you have a child, or know of a child, who has experienced a significant loss in his or her life, let them know about Camp Cocoon. Click here to go to the website for more info.

A personal note: As a former hospice social worker, I can't start to praise this camp concept enough. Please, please get the word out- this can make a real difference for kids who are dealing with loss.

Summer Theatre

This really sounds like fun!

Tickets are $8-12 and may be purchased via lakelanierislands.com
Concessions are available for purchase.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs and bug spray.

Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

This is a simple but elegant way to make breakfast fast. Assemble it the night before and bake while you're in the shower.


INGREDIENTS
1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (I use soy milk and it works just fine)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

DIRECTIONS
Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Great Grocery Deals

Ingles has lots of great specials this week- Friskies cat food is 2/$7, French bread is BOGO Free (that makes it 99 cents/loaf), Bryer's ice cream is $2.98/carton...and the bargains are even better if you combine them with manufacturer's coupons- Ingles doubles coupons up through 50 cents. Click here to see more.


Bumper Sticker of the Week

Weekly this 'n' that

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


If you'd like to be added to the N2N Hot Flash list and receive freebie and bargain alerts during the week, just email me at next2new@aol.com.


All of Arthur's Computer Care columns are now accessible through his Computer House Calls blog. There are also key words to click to research specific questions or problems and lots of extra information and new product reviews.

You can add comments or questions and add the blog to your list to follow. Click here to check it out.

Be sure to send your favorite recipes to include in the blog we're putting together so Molly can have a taste of home while she's out in Mississippi.

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. You can click here to go to his website.


www.glazerthepctech.com (770) 540-5100

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

N2N Hot Flash: $2.99 Revlon Hair Dryer!

How's this for a deal? You can get a Revlon hair dryer at Walgreens this week for only $2.99 after $10 Register Rewards.

The hair dryer is advertised in the Sunday insert for $19.99 but instead it's a Mega Saver deal for only $12.99. So, spend $12.99, get back $10 in Register Rewards.

BTW- this deal ends Saturday so don't delay!

See you Friday at the N2N Storewide Half Price Sale!

Buckle up and drive carefully,

Teressa and the N2N Crew