Wondering where to travel this year? Why not make it an experience that will one-up everyone else’s story?

 

Here, in one place, the 50 strangest, funniest, most noteworthy festivals in the U.S., alphabetical and separated by state (because I’m that anal retentive)… enjoy!

 

(And, if you’d like to read my sarcastic and occasionally funny commentary on each festival, click through: …

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Happy New from Spain: Feliz Ano Nuevo

Along with a few hundred of my closest Spanish and American friends and my beautiful Rota family, I celebrated New Years Eve amidst bubbles, strobe lights, Jello-oh shots and grapes, in the beautiful seaside town of Rota, Spain.

That's right grapes! This wonderfully unique Spanish…

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Cake decorating is one of our more elaborate parts of party planning.  We have put a lot of time and effort into decorating some pretty awesome cakes.  However, the downside is that means less time to relax, spend time with family, etc…

 ”Yes, it’s a cupcake!”  With Roundabout Cupcake sleeves, you can transform your cupcakes…

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The charming village of Essex, Connecticut has celebrated Groundhog Day by hosting a parade with the center of attraction being Essex Ed, an almost 8-foot tall, 200 pound foam and fiberglass character known for his infamous weather predictions! (Read More)

Did you know today is Grandparents Day? No - - it's not a Hallmark holiday. 31 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation making September 12th the official day for US residents to celebrate their grandparents. So be sure to show your own grandparents the love - - and the… Continue

Ummm, this Foodie Friday has nothing to do with food. And no, not yet celebrating ten years of blogging.

Ten years ago today I married my love.

Miraculously, my soul mate and I traveled through the same public schools since age ten before meeting one another.…

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