The 2009 Deana-Fication Recession Awards! Pt 1

The First Annual Deana-Fication Recession Awards are awarded to products, places, people, and trends of the Great Recession. To qualify, the award winner must have been a "replacement" for another item or place and cost less but still be comparable to the original. These are products or activities I have switched to in the last year.

Best Shampoo and Conditioner
In the past I was an Aveda junkie. But I recently tried Avon Techniques shampoos and conditioners, and my hair has never looked better!
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=36965

Best Skin Care Line
In the past, I was a skin care junkie. Dermalogica, anything from a spa, you name it, I tried it. But when my wallet went dry I returned to a tried and true moisturizer that I used back in the day, and it's just as good - if not better - than the more expensive brands.

Olay Complete Moisturizer
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=17074&catid=21503

and the best cleanser is

Olay Total Effects Anti-blemish, Anti-aging Cleanser
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=151042&catid=21234

Best Body Lotion
Jergens Skin Firming Body Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=156056&catid=10394

Best Foundation
Loreal True Match
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=138996&catid=107415&cmbProdBrandFilter=42837

Best Mascara
Covergirl Lash Blast
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=181952&catid=98577&cmbProdBrandFilter=53667

Best Salon
The Mane Event, Ramona, CA - $20 for a cut

Best Clothing Store
-Tie-
Kohls
New York and Company - with a coupon

Cheapest Drinks
Molly Molones, Ramona, CA - $1.50 Drink Night

Sushi
Eda-Mami, Del Mar, CA - 5-7 daily happy hour, rolls 50% off

Cheapest Entertainment
Santa Ysabel Casino - Santa Ysabel, CA
$4.95 prime rib dinner, and plenty of $5 black jack tables

Best Place to Live
Parents' house - Ramona, CA
Can't beat the free rent


Stay tuned for more awards as we count down to the end of 2009