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

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

Next to Newsletter- Monday, September 5, 2011

Labor Day's here and that means autumn can't be far behind. Pack up those white shoes and shorts and head on over to N2N for boots, coats, sweaters and everything else you need for chilly weather!

What's on sale

We've just done a HUGE markdown.

30% OFF all PURPLE tags

75% OFF all PINK tags

Clearance- YELLOW tags

All new sidewalk racks!

Come see. Come SAVE!

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."

In honor of Labor Day, click here to see a clip (Centennial HS in Bakersfield, CA) of the finale from Stephen Schwartz's "Working", a musical that explores the American workday from the Monday morning blues to a working person's pride in having "something to point to."

BTW- Gainesville High School Theatre will be presenting "Working" from October 4-6. When they staged "Working" in 2005, I went to see it three times- it's just phenomenal. Mark your calendars now and don't miss it.

Tons of Fun

From the Times: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is looking to show visitors that the state parks aren't just a place for fun trips; they can also play an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.With hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and walking trails, state parks can be a fresh-air alternative to trips to the gym. That's why system administrators have organized the Tons of Fun Fitness Challenge. Click here to check it out

Home remedies

With healthcare a pressing issue, prices going up, and cures in short supply, more and more people are turning away from their medicine cabinets and to their pantries and gardens for remedies. And they are experiencing a certain amount of success.

Whether looking to help a stuffy nose or something more serious, the answer can be as close as an arm’s reach away. Click here to look at these 100 healthy remedies that are right in your home.

100 Years of Style in 100 seconds

Has a commercial for a mall ever been this cool? In an advertisement for new shopping center in England, a man and a woman gyrate their way through 100 years of costume changes in 100 seconds — showing off a century of fashion and dance trends along the way. The ad begins in 1911, but stiff Edwardian style soon gives way to everything from flapper dresses to grungy flannel, culminating in 2011 duds. Click here to see.

Patty cake cats

Sorry, but I just couldn't resist sharing this video of cats playing patty-cake featuring voice-overs of their conversation as they play. Click here.

Expectations vs. Reality

Things don’t always go as planned. Click here to see a few examples of what happens when our expectations get punched in the face by reality.

Whatcha Eatin'?

If you have a little time and are feeling somewhat adventuresome, try making these homemade Twix bars. It's the dessert that they serve at Spago- minus the edible gold flecks.

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 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