Great Buys During Recession

The economy is still on the downturn but top financial experts say this is the best time to spend. According to billionaire Warren Buffett, "Buy when everyone else is running and run when everyone else is buying."

1. Electronics like computers, laptops, video games and even stereos have been dropping in price thanks to smart phones and tablets. The prices on these items hiked up substantially several years ago and the old addage of "What comes up..." is definitely in effect.

2. The home appliance industry has been hit hard by the foreclosure and real estate tank. Energy efficient washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters and even air conditioners are great buys that save you money in the long run. You may also be eligable for a nice rebate from the government also. Retailers such as Brandsmart USA, Best Buy and Lowes will do whatever it takes to move their merchandise from their sales floors to your home with free delivery, no sales tax or deep discounts.

3. The Cash for Clunkers program has ended but dealerships are still offering low prices. Some dealerships are offering vehicle returns or programs where they pay your payments if you lose your job.

4. Many restaurants have survived the economic downturn by offering groupons, coupons and two for one specials. Check your local salespapers for cut rate deals, you might be surprised that even the swankiest of places have followed this trend. Though you are getting a great deal, don't forget to tip your server on the "Original UN-discounted Price" of your bill.

My items on Etsy

Most of my creations are listed on my main online shop, adriansknitwits.storenvy.com but a few of my most awesome items can also be found in my etsy shop.

Working in Sandy Springs serving Pizza & More

After kicking around Atlanta for a few months looking for the right job match for me, I believe I have found it. During my time with Chuy's, I got to know many different managers but one in particular was just an amazing person to work for and just all around be around. The day he left to move on to another job in another state, the dynamic of Chuy's changed and not so much for the good.

While on my job search, I popped into Chuy's for lunch. I had heard it got even worse over the past year and really wouldn't have gone back even if given the chance. While I was there, one of the two faced managers that used to treat me badly behind my back and nice when I was looking at him meandered over to me. He was SUPER rude to me when he heard I was on a search for a job, as if I would've wanted to work there again...I'd rather eat fire in the streets for pennies than make a few pennies serving free food again. Our server, however, was gracious enough to tell me where my former manager now worked and I should give him a call. I did and today is day 3 of my training. I'm one of those servers that tends to pick up things by trial and error, you give me a test and there is a chance I will fail it...BUT when told what I missed on the test and what the correct answer is, I will NEVER forget it. Training is going well though. I should be on the floor by the end of the weekend. Come see me at Hearth Pizza Tavern in Sandy Springs...be sure to send me a message before you come just to make sure I'm there. ;-)

Thanksgiving was AWESOME and we had the usual fare for the day.

BTW my knitting shops are open for business...CHECK THEM OUT.
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