You may have a little German heritage, or just like the sounds of accordions and trombones – either way, you’ll love some of these US cities who go all out to celebrate this traditional German beer, food, & fun festival!

Oktoberfest, October 6, 7, 8 A celebration of German heritage that includes: oompah bands, bratwurst, and lots of beer! Their Strassen Zelt (street tent) features loads of family fun & music! Cincinnati, Ohio

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, September 15 – 17 Presented by Samuel Adams, America’s largest Oktoberfest event showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio [...]

If you’ve got plenty of holiday spirit but are short on time, you’re probably wondering when you’re going to decorate. Don’t despair! You don’t need to decorate every surface to get the warm glow of the season. It’s easy to decorate the seven key spots in just about an hour.

Simple decorations are elegant and easy. Plan ahead by getting organized. You can pull a few things from your stored holiday decorations or pick up some new items at the store. The rest you can grab when you grocery shop.

You’ll need to gather up the following items to decorate the top seven spots in your home:

Come January 1, it will be out with the Christmas tree—and in with the organizing. It’s time to find a place for everything and keep everything in its place. The key is reworking, refiling, and reordering. Celebrate the coming of the new year with some simple organizing projects for your office, your craft room, your kitchen and all your holiday décor. Here are a few organizing ideas and a little inspiration to get you started.