Sunday, August 16, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday August 17, 2009


Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- August 17, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique



Now that school's started back, we're gearing up for fall just as fast as we can. Stop in soon to get a jump on cool-weather shopping. There's still a great selection of summer items, too...and awesome discounts!

What's on sale?
Monday-Tuesday: 30% OFF Ladies' Dresses and Sets
Wednesday-Thursday: 30% OFF Scrubs
Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 30% OFF Shoes and Purses


Wish List


Shoes...we can never have too many shoes!

Scrubs
Men's casual wear
Costume jewelry
Bring your like-new items by any time Monday- Thursday between 10 am and 4 pm.

While you shop, we will go through your items and accept what we can. Store credit buying is done on a first-come, first-served basis so you may encounter a short wait at times. There is a two bag limit, so things generally move along quickly.
If our schedule doesn't fit with yours, please give us a call and we will work out a time that's mutually convenient.

FREE Store Credit!



Next to New opened it's doors in 1986. After 23 years (20 of those in our current location) we're still greeting new customers every day. The present economy is encouraging even more people to find alternatives to full-price shopping. We'd like to help the process along a little and here's what you can do to be part of it:

We're offering a $5.00 store credit to you 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 on the spot. It gets even easier- you don't have to come with them. Just have your friends tell us you sent them and we'll hold a credit for you at the register until you stop by to pick it up. Each week we'll publish a list in the Next to Newsletter of everyone who has a credit waiting for them. Note: these promotional credits are only good for 2 weeks so hurry in to pick them up.

THEN- at the end of the month (starting September 30th) we'll hold a drawing of names of everyone who brought us new shoppers. That winner gets a $50.00 store credit. Also, if you brought us the MOST new shoppers, you'll get a $50.00 store credit.

Let's work to get the word out: friends don't let friends pay retail!

Yard Sale!


After 15 years in the same house and 6 years in the same warehouse, it's time to clean out. You're invited to the Glazer family's yard sale, Saturday, August 29th from 8 am to 2 pm.

It'll be at our warehouse, located in the basement of Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Rd (just pull around back). HBE owner Myra and some of her family will be selling things, too, so stop by for great bargains on a myriad of items: televisions, furniture, surplus fixtures, knick knacks, paddy whacks, you name it!

In case you were wondering, Arthur and Rachel will be operating the yard sale...I'll be hard at work at N2N, as usual.

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 August 15th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on the hidden costs of free programs.

My August 7th column is about turning 55. Click here to read it.

Deja Vu All Over Again



Last week, Good Morning America featured a piece about how to get back-to-school clothes for your kids without spending a cent. How? By trading in like-new items for store credit! Sound familiar? It feels SO good to be ahead of the curve! Click
here to see their take on resale shopping.




15 Already!



For Rachel's 15th birthday, we're buying a lovely cookie cake at Publix, sort of like this:

That got me to thinking about all of the cakes that don't turn out so well...like this one:


Click
here to go the Cakewrecks, a celebration awful cakes.





Fun, fashion & science are all in one place in this quirky site about shoelaces. Whether you want to learn to lace shoes, tie shoelaces, stop shoelaces from coming undone, calculate shoelace lengths or even repair aglets, Ian's Shoelace Site has the answer! Click
here.


Free Food!


Head's up, everybody: Chick-fil-A will be giving out free chicken sandwiches on Labor Day to people who wear a shirt with any sports logo on it. Mark your calendars on September 7th to pick up your free Chick-fil-A.



Salmon Rosemary Burgers




2 cans salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced Vidalia onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil


In a large bowl, mash salmon with a fork.

Mix the salmon with bread crumbs, onion, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and eggs. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Form the salmon mixture into 8 burger patties. Lightly coat each patty with olive oil.

Place salmon patties on the grill, and cook 4 or 5 minutes on each side.

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.

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. 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

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday, August 10, 2009


Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- August 10, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique



Morning, everybody!



Thanks to everyone who turned out for the First Friday 1/2 Price Sale on August 7! The next one will be September 4th so mark your calendars.

I hope everyone's ready for back to school- I always find the first week absolutely exhausting. It takes a few days to get back into the routine of early bedtimes and 6 AM wake-ups.

Here at N2N we've been busy busy busy putting out great fall fashions- come on in to get the jump on cool weather wear.



What's on sale this week?


Let's do the Wild Card Sale. 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!


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 SCRUBS .

Here's how it works... bring your scrubs that are in great 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 scrubs 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 scrubs for cash all week- through Thursday, August 6th. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.



This Week Only- PC Tune-Up Special



For only $30.00 (a $65.00 value), Arthur from Computer House Calls will tune up your desktop or laptop computer- it will speed up your system, increase Internet speed, give you a faster boot time, clean up junk files and optimize your registry. If you live in Gainesville, he can come to you or, if you're outside the area, you can drop off and pick up your system at N2N.

Call 770-540-5100 to set up an appointment. Offer expires Aug. 15, 2009.


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 August 1st. Click here to read Arthur's piece on getting rid of junk on your hard drive.

My August 7th column is about turning 55. Click here to read it.

Just call me Buttercup Elfdancer


I love name generators, those fun little programs where you put in your name and it gives you a new name.

You can get a
pirate name (mine's Jelly Legs Anita), fairytale name (that's how I became Buttercup Elfdancer), or a very British name (I'm Chelsea Gladstone.) The pen name generator dubbed me Cassandra Pennyfeather.

You can also get a
wolf name, vampire name, dragon name and superhero name.

Free Burt's Bees Products





Burt's Bees will be giving out free samples of their Natural Acne Solutions line starting this Monday 8-10. When free samples are available they will be located
here.


80% OFF at restaurant.com


Through August 13th, restaurant.com coupons are 80% off. Just use the coupon code PORTION to get $25.00 off coupons at great local restaurants like 2Dog, Pasquale's, and Carusoe's in Dahlonega for only $2.00! You can search by zip code, so they make great gifts for out of town friends and family. Go to http://www.restaurant.com/ to check it out
.


Diaper Testing: Free diapers plus $10




This is a call-in test panel.

If you have a girl in diapers call 1-888-342-7372 ext. 646
If you have a boy in diapers call 1-888-342-7372 ext. 634

Arquest is the research company that is doing the diaper testing. They send you free diapers and then you fill out a survey when done using the diapers. You will get a call back from Arquest and receive a check for $10.


Smoke on the Mountain



"Smoke on the Mountain," a yearly staple from
The Georgia Mountain Players will run 8 p.m. Aug. 13-15, 20-21 and 27-28; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 22-23 and 29-30.

The year is 1938. It’s Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC, and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family to provide an upliftin’ evening of singin’ and witnessin’. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time. More than two dozen songs, many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders provide a richly entertaining evening that has audiences clapping, singing, laughing, and cheering.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for seniors age 60 and older, students and children. Call the Georgia Mountain Center at 770-534-8420 for tickets and more information.



Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies



Ingredients:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter (chunky may be used if preferred)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips (or morsels)
Directions:
Stir together first five ingredients in medium bowl, using wooden spoon. Stir in chocolate chips/morsels.

Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350 F for 12 minutes or until puffed and golden (Cookies will be soft in the center). Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, remove to wire rack.

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.




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.

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

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Next to Newsletter- Monday August 3, 2009

Next to Newsletter
The thrill of shopping without the guilt!
Monday- August 3, 2009
A weekly publication of Next to New Resale Boutique



Morning, everybody!




We're hard at work putting out fall inventory- last week, we put out so much, we ran out of hangers! There's lots of summer stuff, too, so you'll have a great selection. The bigger girl's section is especially impressive- the racks for sizes 10-16 are packed! You'll find wonderful back to school savings for the kids and gorgeous fashions for the whole family.



What's on sale?


We've just finished a HUGE markdown...come early to get the best bargains:

30% off PINK tags

75% off YELLOW tags

Clearance (.50- $1.00) on BLUE tags

All new sidewalk sale items!




Mark your calendars!

Storewide Half Price Sale
Friday, August 7
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.



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 PURSES .

Here's how it works... bring your purses that are in great 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 purses 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 purses for cash all week- through Thursday, August 6th. Check next week's newsletter to see what the next buy-for-cash department will be.






Thanks to everyone who came out to the computer buying seminar with Arthur last Wednesday. They left with armed with great information to help with their tax free computer shopping over the weekend and Arthur surprised each customer with a coupon good for a FREE hour of computer instruction or tune-up from Computer House Calls...now that makes stopping in well worthwhile!






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 July 18th. Click here to read Arthur's piece on getting rid of junk on your hard drive.

My July 24th column is titled "We love our pets, but they're still animals."

Click here to read it.


Mysteries of History




Around the world, in places as diverse as Homestead, Florida and Yonaguni, Japan stand monuments and ruins whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Nobody knows exactly why Stonehenge was built, how a set of manmade ruins came to be submerged deep in the ocean or who commissioned a giant carved granite set of post-apocalyptic instructions for rebuilding society on a remote hill in Georgia. Click
here to begin exploring.



Happy Ending



Remember the little Aussie in last week's Next to Newsletter? The one who was on death watch and needed a home ASAP if he was going to survive? Here's the before picture:




and here's the after:


Yep, that's right- he's ours, or more specifically, Rachel's. His new name is Merlin and he's a sweetie- smart, housebroken, affectionate, calm...everything you'd want in a pup. And to think, a week ago he was about to be put down.






Beauty on a budget




Linda Kirkpatrick told us about this site and it just has to be seen to be believed. It's e.l.f. (that stands for eyes, lips, face.)


You can get beauty supplies for up to 99% off retail...really! Click here to be amazed. Thanks, Linda!




Let's party for a good cause!



Family TIES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families provide a safe, nurturing and positive environment for their children and teenagers by providing them with free parenting classes specific to their child's age. The programs seek to educate prenatal parents and parents with children up to age 18.


They also offer programs for teenagers whose parents are enrolled in their Empower Parents class, and for middle school students in the YMCA afterschool program. These classes are aimed at helping teens deal with issues of bullying, drugs, self esteem, anger management, and character building.


To help fund this important work, there's the annual "Diamonds and Denim" fundraiser.
It's a fun, casual evening with a dinner buffet (a low country boil from Luna's) a live band and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $50.00 in advance and $55.00 at the door. The ticket includes admission for one person, dinner and 2 drink tickets.


It's going to be August 22 from 7 pm - 11 pm on the front lawn of the Civic Center. You can click here to purchase tickets or contact Teressa for more details.


Check out this newsletter!




I get a lot of email newsletters. They give me ideas for this newsletter and Hot Flashes. Some are good, some are not so good and some are great. One of the great ones comes from J and J Foods. It's always full of yummy recipes- this month the focus is on homemade salsa and easy back to school snacks. There's good solid nutrition information, too, and even a shout-out to National Eye Exam Month (that's August, by the way.)

There's an interesting piece on the Internet's 40th birthday and links to the store's website where you can see the current sales ad and print coupons. Sometimes they have recipe contests- last year I won a $25.00 J and J gift card for my buttermilk praline recipe. Click
here to go to the website and here to sign up for the newsletter.




Easy Lemon Bars



1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding

1 egg

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/3 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Add the egg and oil; mix until well blended. Mixture will be slightly dry. Reserve one cup for the topping, and pat the rest into an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Crumble the reserved cake mix mixture over the top.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until filling is set and the topping is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.


Easy Breezy Pizza



Here's another recipe that's my new favorite. It makes a crust similar to a flatbread pizza without the yeast or the waiting. Another tip I just discovered- I like onion on my pizza but I don't like RAW onion. So last night I sliced a Vidalia and microwaved it in a steamer bag for 3 minutes before I put it on the pizza. It was perfect.

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a rimmed pizza pan or baking sheet. I used a casserole dish and it worked fine. For more of a pizza feel, you can sprinkle the dish with cornmeal.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Mix in eggs and milk; stir well. Pour batter into prepared pan and tilt until evenly coated. Arrange toppings of choice on top of batter.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Arrange pizza sauce and toppings of choice on top of crust and sprinkle on cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.


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 July winner is Cindy Furlow. Congratulations, Cindy!



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