Monday, June 11, 2012

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In case you missed it last week:

The N2N Crew wants to let you know about an exciting new development.

From now on, rather than have First Friday Sales (50% off store wide on the first Friday of each month) we're going to make ultra-discount shopping much easier and convenient for you!

We're going to DOUBLE, even TRIPLE our number of half price shopping days! Some will be on week days; some will be on weekends...

Just go to our Facebook page and click 'like." You'll automatically receive our half price announcements!

The rules for these half-price shopping days are the same as First Friday- 50% off the original price of everything in the shop. You can pay with cash, credit/debit or check. You may use your store credit but the discount won't apply.

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.

My column, "12 million reasons to spay, neuter" ran on Friday, June 8th.

Click here to read it.

Arthur's column, "Free apps are fine, but some are worth paying for" was published June 9th. Click here to read it.

Movie Night!

One of my favorite summer activities is the Arts Council's Movies on the Green at the Arts Depot in downtown Gainesville.

Movies begin at dusk on a 35 foot inflatable screen. The gates open at 7:30 pm so that you and your family can enjoy a host of fun activities before the movie including face painting, magicians, art stations and a jump house. There are also food vendors selling everything from hot dogs and pizza to popcorn and ice cream.

Bring your quilts, lawn chairs, picnics and frisbees out to enjoy an evening under the stars.

This summer's movies include "Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked", "16-Love"starring Gainesville's own Chandler Massey and "The Lorax."

If you love documentaries, here's one for your favorites list- free, full length streaming documentaries on every imaginable topic! Click here to start watching.

Want to access a site but they're asking for your email address? If you don't want to be inundated with junk emails, just use Guerrilla Mail. Guerrilla Mail gives you a disposable email address which lasts for 60 minutes. There is no need to register, simply visit Guerrilla Mail and a random address will be set. You can also choose your own address.

You can give your email address to whoever you do not trust. You can view the email on Guerrilla Mail, click on any confirmation link, then delete it. Any future spam sent to the disposable email will be zapped by Guerrilla Mail, never reaching your mail box, keeping your mail box safe and clean.

22 Unique Uses for the Dishwasher

There are many unconventional items that can be cleaned in the dishwasher and there are some unique uses for the dishwasher itself. While I advise against washing your shoes with your forks (purely because of the grossness factor), there’s nothing wrong with using your washer to clean pesky household objects. Click here to take a peek.

Whatcha Eatin'?

Click here for some of the most delightfully decadent popsicle recipes EVER.

Wise Words

Friends are like walls. Sometimes you lean on them, and sometimes it's good just knowing they are there. ~Author Unknown

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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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Sunday 1-6

Monday, June 4, 2012

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Good Morning!

We've just done a HUGE mark-down:

PURPLE tags- 30% OFF

BLUE tags- 75% OFF

WHITE tags- CLEARANCE

and...

The N2N Crew wants to let you know about an exciting new development.

From now on, rather than have First Friday Sales (50% off store wide on the first Friday of each month) we're going to make ultra-discount shopping much easier and convenient for you!

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Just copy, paste and print this paragraph and bring it in on Sunday, June 10th or Tuesday, June 12th and enjoy a day of half price shopping! Plus, when you check out you'll get ANOTHER shopping pass for a date later in the month.

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Then go to our Facebook page and click "like." You'll automatically receive our half price coupon offers!

The rules for these half-price shopping days are the same as First Friday- 50% off the original price of everything in the shop. You and pay with cash, credit/debit or check. You may 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.

My column, "Beware of many juiced-up claims" ran on Friday, May 25th.

Click here to read it.

Arthur's column, "Taking solid states out for a test drive" was published May 26th.

Click here to read it.

The National Wildlife Foundation has a wonderful site with great ideas for exploring the outdoors: The Great Backyard Campout (June 23rd), the Be Out There Movement aimed at getting kids out of the house, suggestions on how to turn your garden into a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat, live bald eagle cams (I watched eagle chicks hatch just the other day!) and lots, lots more.

Seen the Grand Canyon? What about the Everglades? Plan a trip to one of these amazing family destinations while your kids are still little
(or at least before they're out of the nest altogether!)

Here's a list of must-see places to visit before the kids are grown.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of that iconic film, "Dirty Dancing", Skinny Cow Ice Cream is giving girlfriends across the country a reason and opportunity to reconnect with their best friends, slip on their dancing shoes and enjoy themselves. A partnership between the Skinny Cow brand and "Dirty Dancing" has created the "Dirty Dancing" tour.

The tour kicked-off on May 22 in New York City. Throughout the summer, in select cities across the country, fans will have the chance to enjoy exclusive screenings of the film, participate in movie trivia, have the opportunity to win door prizes and indulge in Skinny Cow treats. Think red carpets and swag bags.

To participate, log on to Facebook.com/TheSkinnyCowUS and register to have an amazing time at a special screening party of the celebrated film. Sign up will open for each city three weeks prior to the event date. The Atlanta tour stop is July 17-19. Free tickets will be available beginning June 26th.

Let's ALL go!

Whatcha Eatin'?

Evelyn Asher sent us this recipe for roasted chickpeas (garbanzo beans.) It is simple and results in a crunchy snack that will remind you of nuts.

Except, these aren't nuts - they are beans! They are filling, healthy and inexpensive. Just like roasting vegetables, you simply add some olive oil, flavors, and cook at a high temperature.

Click here to give it a try. Thanks, Evelyn!

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Monday, May 21, 2012

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Good morning!

It's good to be back.

The whirlwind of final exams and graduation is over and now we're getting back to normal...whatever that might be. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families!

What's on sale?

It's been a while since we had a Wild Card Sale, so let's do that.

You'll get 30% off SOMETHING...tops, pants, infant wear, men's wear, shoes...

pick a card to see where your discount will be.

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.

My column, "Speaking of optimism, a salute to our state champion " ran on Friday, May 11th. Click here to read it. You can click here to read the text of Rachel's speech and see a video.

Arthur's column, "Some inside tips to speed up your PC" was published Saturday before last. Click here to read it.

25 OTHER uses for bobby pins

Bobby pins have a myriad of alternative uses. Just click here to see.

Is there a refund waiting for you?

If you purchased any of Skechers’ footwear called Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Shape-ups Toners/Trainers, and Tone-ups since August 1, 2008, you may be entitled to a refund, ranging from $20 to $42, depending on the type of shoe you bought. If your claim is less than $200, you do not have to provide receipts.

Click here for details on making a claim.

Feeling hungry?

I'm coming up on my first anniversary with Weight Watchers. I'm down 40 pounds and feeling great. One great resource I've enjoyed is the Hungry Girl site. She sends out a daily newsletter with product reviews and skinny-ed down recipes that give WW points. She also has a show on the Food Network and has published some great cookbooks.

If you don't know Hungry Girl, click here and get acquainted. You'll be glad you did.

Whatcha Eatin'?

Tortilla Chip-Crusted Chicken

1 pound chicken breast tenders

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 large eggs

2 garlic cloves, pressed

Vegetable cooking spray

2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Stir together 1/3 cup flour and next 3 ingredients.

3. Whisk eggs just until foamy, and stir in pressed garlic.

4. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

5. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in crushed tortilla chips. Lightly coat chicken on each side with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack.

6. Bake at 425° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and done, turning once after 12 minutes. Serve with Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa, if desired.

Wise Words

Weekly this 'n' that

N2N wants you to like us...on Facebook! Click here to go to our 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!

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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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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Good morning!

Yep, this week's newsletter is a tad late- we've been busy with trips to Macon and multiple end-of-year graduation activities. We're enjoying every bittersweet minute since this is the last time we'll be doing it.

What's on sale?

NEW MARKDOWNS!

30% OFF BLUE Tags

75% OFF WHITE Tags

CLEARANCE GREEN Tags

All new sidewalk clearance rack!

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.

My column, "Workplace can spark a kid’s imagination" ran on Friday, April 27th.

Click here to read it.

Arthur's column, "Hard now to imagine living without a smartphone" was published last Saturday. Click here to read it.

Class of 2012

It's graduation time! Here at N2N, we've watched so many of the current grads grow up and we're proud of each and every one of you!

Everyone wants to look their best for those graduation day photos, so here's our little gift to you: Bring your graduation gown by N2N any time before May 15th and we'll steam out the wrinkles for you. Those package folds can be stubborn but they're no match for our steamer! We just ask that you stick around while we do it- no drop offs, please.

There's no charge- just our way of telling you congratulations!

Duct Tape- Not just for repairs anymore!

We've spent the last year scrolling through page after page of scholarship listings. One of the most interesting ones we found was the scholarship for creating the best prom outfits made using duct tape. Judging from these submissions, it couldn't have been an easy decision!

Genius! Pure genius!

Here are some great ideas- smart tips to make life easier!

Simply Beautiful

Click here to see some beautiful time-lapse photography from Norway. Thanks to Livingston+McKay LLC, our hometown, EMMY-winning producers for this link!

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(Rachel with Optimist International former President Mark Shriver)

Our Rachel was awarded first place in the Optimist International Oratorical District (State) Competition, held in Macon over the weekend.

This is the fourth and final tier of the annual speech scholarship contest. Each year almost 5,000 Georgia middle and high school students write and deliver a 4- to 5-minute speech on a designated topic. This year the topic was, "How my optimism helps me overcome obstacles."

Rachel, who plans to enroll in North Georgia College and State University's 2013 Honors Program, received a $2,500 scholarship.

Whatcha Eatin'?

This week's recipe is the Pillsbury Bake-Off's $1,000,000 winner:

Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

Click here to try it out.

Wise Words

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!