Next to Newsletter- Monday, August 8, 2011

Today's the day! Backpacks packed, lunch boxes filled and everyone out at the curb in time to meet the bus. Well, almost everyone.

This afternoon we'll all have writers cramp from filling out all the permission slips, information forms and all the other paperwork that comes with the first day of school.

Don't just sit at home, missing your babies and watching the clock. Head on over to N2N. We're marking down a new sale- new 30% off, 75% off and clearance items and a new sidewalk rack! We have lots of back to school items, both for warm weather and when it gets colder. Come see!

What's on sale?

30% OFF all pink tags

75% OFF all yellow tags

CLEARANCE on all green tags

BAKE SALE FOR BILLY

Many of you know N2N's Pennie. Tragedy struck last Tuesday when her husband, Billy, was involved in a terrible workplace accident. He is currently hospitalized in Alpharetta in ICU.

Here at N2N, we're trying to help Pennie with gas expenses for traveling back and forth to be with Billy. That's why we're having a BAKE SALE FOR BILLY. Today we have my homemade chocolate chip cookies and Rachel's banana nut muffins. Just pick some up for a donation. Everything goes to Pennie and Billy. Your donations and your prayers are appreciated more than you'll ever know.

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 August 6. Click here to read " Beware of phony anti-virus apps; they're really malware."

My latest column was published August 5. Click here to read "A bird in the hand may run afoul of the law."

Unlike previous years, I didn't write a back to school column this time, but here's the one that ran last year. It's one of my favorites.

Free Redbox

Why go to Blockbuster or Hollywood Video? Why pay $4-$5 for a DVD movie rental? Why pay anything for a DVD rental ever again? Wise Bread's Paul Michael tells you how to get free Redbox rentals from now on. Click here.

Going bananas

Love bananas? Here's the site for you: Banana.com! You'll find the world's most popular web site dedicated to one of the world's most popular and beloved fruits. We'll show you everything from how to Grow Bananas to the Nutritional and Medicinal benefits of Bananas. There's also the Banana.com Recipes Hall Of Fame, full of mouth watering recipes submitted by their readers, and if you have any questions or answers about Bananas, you can visit the Banana.com Public Forum.

If life gives you limes, make margaritas

This is a great fundraiser for a wonderful cause- the Guest House, a private, nonprofit adult day health care center. Come to their Calabash Party at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13. It's a beach-themed fundraiser featuring various seafood dishes, auction and live music by the Diversity Band. It's at the Elks Lodge on Riverside Dr. in Gainesville. Admission is$25. Call 770-536-4264 or for more information go to www.theguesthouse.org.

Backwoods Mom

There are some wonderful bloggers out there. Funny, wise, interesting...and one of the funniest, wisest and most interesting is Keri Riley, a backwoods mom in Ninilchik, Alaska where "I shuttle 8 kids around, fighting off moose, mosquitos and middle age."

In one posting she shares 20 words of wisdom to her teenagers. In another, she gives realistic advice to teenage girls. It's as hilarious as it is dead on the mark. Get to know the Backwoods Mom. She'll soon be one of your new online BFFs. Oh- and thanks to Sara Cohen for introducing me to her!

Whatcha Eatin'?

Peaches, plums, and nectarines (all currently in season and on sale) make a delectable fruit cobbler that's so easy because it's sweetened with currant jelly and topped with refrigerated flaky biscuits.

Click here for the recipe: Fresh Fruit Basket Cobbler.

Wise Words

"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." ~Christopher Reeve

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. July's winner was Kim Devereaux. Congratulations, Kim!

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, August 1, 2011

Good morning, all! Sorry this is a little late in coming out. Our daughter, Molly, was home for the first time since she moved to Winston-Salem and yesterday was devoted to family time. I figured you'd understand. Now, on with the show...

What's on sale?

Let's do the EXTREME WILD CARD SALE again!

Now, instead of drawing a card that gives you 30% off in different areas of the shop, you'll get 50% off! Come often- you'll be a winner every time!

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For the second year in a row there's no tax fee back to school shopping. Oh well, no worries...we have something even better:

Just in time for Back to School!

Storewide Half Price Sale

Friday, August 5
and Saturday, August 6

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.

Latest 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 July 9. Click here to read " It may be time to ditch your old programs."

He took a week off to help care for his mother in New York so there was no July 23rd column. He'll be back in the Times on August 6th.

My latest column was published July 22. Click here to read "Letting go, this time to Israel."

Dog days!

Through September 4, The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) is offering special discounted adoption fees for all dogs- half price! Click here to read more.

All adoptable animals at HSNEGA are current on their vaccinations, fecal tested/dewormed, heartworm tested, are up-to-date on heartworm and flea/tick preventative, health-checked, and, most importantly, spayed or neutered.

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (845 West Ridge Rd.) is open for adoptions Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Check out the adoption section of the Website to see all the animals available for adoption, or for more information, please contact HSNEGA at 770-532-6617.

Bring in your adoption form from any area shelter (within one week of the adoption) and get a $10.00 N2N store credit...just our way thanking you for saving a life!

By the light of the silvery moon...

See Lake Lanier by moonlight. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club is hosting Moonlight Paddles- Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm. The venue is at 3105 Clarks Bridge Road and admission is $15. For more information, call 770-287-7888 or email www.lckc.org

Showtime!

Don't miss the last Movie on the Green of the season! There will be an outdoor screening of "Gnomeo & Juliet" on Aug. 4 at the Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center Lawn, 331 Spring St. in Gainesville. Admission is free for members, all others are $4 for adults and $2 for seniors/children. For more information, call 770-534-2787 of click on www.theartscouncil.net.

Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub

Need advice on getting that mystery stain out of the carpet? What to do about a fridge that smells like last night's salmon casserole? Click here to go to ServiceMaster's super cleaning site. They have answers to all your cleaning questions- even some you never thought to ask!

Whatcha Eatin'?

There are some things that I never think to try to make from scratch- cream of mushroom soup (the kind to add to casseroles), powdered sugar, cat food...some things are just meant to be bought at the store, you know?

That's what I thought when a friend mentioned she was making her own ketchup. What? Really?

Indeed. There's a site that's everything ketchup: the history, more recipes than you can imagine (some without tomatoes!), even a forum for ketchup aficionados.

So if you have juicy red tomatoes ripening on the window sill, click here to get started.

Wise Words

Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness.

Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

~Scott Adams

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. July's winner was Kim Devereaux. Congratulations, Kim!

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 shout. 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

Next to Newsletter- Monday, July 25, 2011

The clock's ticking and the school bus will be at the door before you know it! Stop by N2N for great bargains for even the pickiest of middle school fashionistas- name brands, mall brands, incredible prices and mega markdowns.

Looking for something in particular? Give us a call (770-534-9070)- we'll be happy to check for you!

This week, we're ratcheting up the Wild Card Sale-

it's the EXTREME WILD CARD SALE!

Now, instead of drawing a card that gives you 30% off in different areas of the shop, you'll get 50% off! Come often- you'll be a winner every time!

The Coke Lady!

Many of you know about the Coke Lady (so named because of her employer.) She brings wonderful plus sizes and she's
coming back on Sunday (7-23) night!

She's bringing jackets, coats, dresses, 2 piece dress sets, pants, jeans, capris...you get the idea. Many are high end brands like Ralph Lauren and Talbots; many still have the tags on them. Sizes are 2X, 3X, 22 and 24.

We'll be hard at work on Monday morning getting them processed. Come early to get the best selection!

Latest 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 July 9. Click here to read " It may be time to ditch your old programs."

He's taken a week off to help care for his mother in New York so there was no July 23rd column. He'll be back in the Times on August 6th.

My latest column was published July 22. Click here to read "Letting go, this time to Israel."

Field Trip!

If your child has ever read (and loved) "To Dance with the White Dog" , treat them to An Evening With Terry Kay at the Spout Springs Library in Flowery Branch. It's at 6 p.m.on Tuesday, July 26th. Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Inductee Terry Kay will be on hand to meet readers. Admission is free. For more details, call 770-531-3311, ext. 194.

Somewhere out there, there's one proud mama...

I'm not a big baseball fan but this recent incident caught my attention. A young fan at an Arizona Diamondbacks/ Milwaukee Brewers game did the unimaginable. He caught a ball...and then gave it to the heartbroken younger child who missed it. Click here to see the whole wonderful story unfold.

Prime Produce

Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but with prices rivaling that of chicken, the last thing you want to do is buy produce that proves to be inedible. After all, who wants mealy apples of tasteless melons? Click here to get advice from a produce manager on picking primo produce.

Dog vs. Pool

Here are a couple of videos that are too cute for words. The first one has Gus the bulldog discovering his new pool. Then, he decides to relocate it...click here for video 2.

Whatcha Eatin'?

Turtle Cookie Cups

1 pkg	Betty Crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix
3 Tbsp	vegetable oil
1 Tbsp	water
1	egg
36	round milk chocolate-covered chewy caramels, unwrapped (I'm assuming they mean Rolos)
36	pecan halves

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place miniature paper baking cups in each of 36 mini muffin cups.

In large bowl stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.

Shape dough into 36 1-1/4 inch balls, place in muffin cups. If dough becomes sticky, dust hands with flour.

Bake 8 - 9 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately press one milk chocolate-covered caramel into center of each cookie cup.

Cool two minutes. Top with pecan halves. Cool completely. Remove from pan with narrow spatula.

Wise Words

Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.

~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. June's winner was Evelyn Sims.
Congratulations, Evelyn!

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.

From Arthur:

Arthur says that if you have an old computer- whether a desktop or laptop- and you have data on it that you'd like to have removed or copied, he can do that for you.

If you've recently changed computers or plan to soon, he can extract those photos and documents you may have thought were lost for good. Well, they are not lost and your computer may even be salvageable. Let him take a look at it. He can also replace a small or defective hard drive or add a second one if you've run out of storage space.

He reminds you that just as with your car, your computer requires periodic tune-ups, usually twice a year. He can clean the junk from your system, check it for viruses and malware and make it run faster. Even if you think yours is running fine, he can make it run faster. His rates are reasonable and he stands behind his work.

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