more etsy ideas I might try to recreate with a deb twist....

Everyone loves root beer. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that an alcoholic version, recently introduced into Massachusetts, is selling like mad. Not Your Father’s Root Beer is a product of Small Town Brewery, of Wauconda, Ill.

You're Better Than Waffle Cones. You Deserve A Chocolate Chip Cookie Cone.

t's time for the 3rd annual Boggy Creek Festival!

It's time for the 3rd annual Boggy Creek Festival, taking place the weekend of October 23-25th, 2015. Explore the lure of Bigfoot and discover what new information some prominent Bigfoot field researchers have to share at this three-day gathering nestled in the swamps of Boggy Creek. Whether you are a skeptic, enthusiast, believer or a true encounter veteran, you don't want to miss this event. The Boggy Creek Festival features live music, handcrafted arts and crafts, fun games, delicious food, sanctioned BBQ CONTEST,parade, health & safety expo, kids activities and a host of Prominent Bigfoot field researchers. Monies raised are put into the local community benefitting 5 local churches, the Fouke Museum, Fouke School District teachers and the local fire department. Participation is the best way to donate and have some fun at the same time, so join the parade, set up an activity, food or retail booth. Help keep this tradition alive and make it bigger and better than ever! Tickets are avaiable now, or it's just $1 per person to enter the festival. The "Fouke Monster" - or "Boggy Creek Monster" as it is sometimes referred to - is a Sasquatch-like creature said to haunt the network of creeks extending from the Sulphur River Bottoms in southern Arkansas to the small town of Fouke. Over the years, the creature has been seen by countless people, including respected citizens, experienced hunters, famous musicians, and even a police officer. It has inspired several movies, most notably The Legend of Boggy Creek, which became a drive-in sensation netting nearly $25 million during its run. The newspaper ACCOUNTS of the early 1970s may have brought the creature to worldwide fame, but sighting reports did not stop after Hollywood moved on. Near the small town of Fouke, southeast of Texarkana, people are still reporting encounters with this mysterious creature even today. The Beast of Boggy Creek will always be a stand-out among America's spooky legends due to his movie fame, CONTINUED popularity, and modern sightings. The creature is often mentioned on television documentaries including Monsters and Mysteries in America, Finding Bigfoot, MonsterQuest, Lost Tapes, and Weird Travels. If you visit Fouke, Arkansas, just remember to keep an eye on the woods just as the sun begins to set. You never know when you just might see the legendary Beast of Boggy Creek!

Join us July 17-19, 2015

Welcome to Moonglow Lodge -a warm, whimsical retreat on mysterious Caddo Lake. Our three cottages are on Taylor Island, on the west side of the lake in Uncertain, Texas. The ONLY NATURAL lake in Texas, Caddo Lake is a wetland of international importance, and a rich habitat for exotic plants, birds, and wildlife. Towering Cypress trees laced with Spanish moss, backwater bayous, shadowy sloughs, and swooping blue & white herons give it a haunting, primordial beauty like no other place in the world.

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system, topping in at over 400 miles long. All kinds of rare wildlife call these caves home and there are even more being discovered since there are still parts of the caves that haven't been explored yet.

Trees of Mystery

The Premier Nature Attraction on California's North Coast. Situated right in the center of the Redwood National and State Parks, we are California's original redwood Nature Attraction and have been welcoming visitors to this part of the world for over 65 years. We are the premier Nature Attraction on California's North Coast - welcome visitors young and old from the world over! We are a 8/10ths of a mile of groomed interpretive trail through the awe-inspiring redwoods. Part of the trail (the Trail of Tall Tales) is devoted to the mythology of Paul Bunyan, America's larger-than-life logger from the turn of the century. The trail, museum, GIFT shop, restaurant, and motel are all geared toward the family or group traveler. Our trails are open and maintained year-round. Plus, we OFFER a shuttle to SkyTrail for those who cannot easily walk the trail. . Year-round our 49 foot 2 inch tall Paul Bunyan and his 35 foot tall friend, Babe the Blue Ox, wave and welcome you to the trees of mystery. Additionally, we offer FREEADMISSION to the End of The Trail Museum - one of the very best privately-held collections of its kind in the world. The museum is truly a labor of love and it is with a deep sense of privilege that we open it to the public without charge. A 67-Year Commitment. For us it has been a half-century long love affair with the supernatural magic of the redwoods, the touring public, and seeing the wonder and amazement on the face of a five-year-old child hearing Paul Bunyan say "Hi there, friend! Welcome to the Trees of Mystery!" It has been our great pleasure to awe, entertain, and edify the traveling public for the past 67 years. What to Expect... Plan to spend at least half a day with us, there is much to see and do! The Trees of Mystery is located on Highway 101, 36 miles south of the Oregon border. We are 320 miles north of San Francisco. We are right in the center of the Redwood forests of California, adjacent to the world famous Klamath River, and of course, right on the Pacific Coast.

Albert The Bull

Audubon, Iowa Albert, the World's Largest Bull, has been guarding the peaceful streets of Audubon, Iowa since 1964. He is 30 feet tall and 33 feet long, and has a 15-foot span between horns. He also has baby blue eyes and giant concrete gonads. If you find yourself in western Iowa, hop off the interstate and stop by. The steelwork that forms his mighty frame was salvaged from abandoned Iowa windmills. Albert the Bull looks out towards the highway. Push a button in the information kiosk next to Albert's parking lot and gaze at him through scratched plexiglass as he tells you that he was built as a replica of the perfect Hereford bull, nine times larger than life-size and "authentic right down to my toenails." ACCORDING to the voice of Albert, 20,000 people visit him every year, and his media RESUME includes a cameo in Beethoven's 3rd, "and I was even a question on Jeopardy." Albert was named after a past president of a local BANK, who was also responsible for an annual local beef promotion named Operation T-bone -- which should not be confused with Operation Pork Chop, a local pork industry drive that lacked the vision to build a giant, talking pig to promote itself. For scale, the 6-ft. tall Hinged Man assists. Albert and his park are kept pristine, although we've received REPORTS that Albert's ample 'nads are sometimes painted in the colors of rival football teams or in a patriotic fervor. An autumn visitor might discover Albert with literally blue balls, rivaling those sported by a certain other oversized animal. Albert ends his message with, "Please drive carefully!" Visitors can then carefully drive into town and buy tiny ceramic replicas of the big bull -- but with black eyes, not blue.

Worlds Largest Buffalo!!!

Frontier Village is a tourist attraction just off Interstate 94 in Jamestown and includes a NUMBER of attractions including the “World’s Largest Buffalo” (a concrete bison statue named Dakota Thunder,) Frontier Village (a re-creation of a pioneer town featuring actual historic buildings which have been moved to the site from all over the state,) and the National Buffalo Museum

There is no ADMISSION charge to get into Frontier Village or to see Dakota Thunder, and a small fee to the National Buffalo Museum, totally worth the price for the opportunity to see North American Bison in a family-friendly environment. You can even get a ride in a real stagecoach. Next time you’re driving by on Interstate 94, stop in for a visit!

The buffalo is built of concrete, 26 feet tall, 46 feet long, and weighs 60 tons. Its butt faces the Interstate, which did not arrive until several years after the buffalo. His gonads are in the same all-star category as Albert the Bull (Audubon, Iowa) and Babe the Blue Ox (Klamath, California).

uses for dryer sheets!

Great Uses for Dryer Sheets

1. Use in your bathroom. Cut your cleaning time in half. Makes bathroom mirrors and fixtures sparkle. Cuts right through bathtub scum.

2. Use to get sticky dust right off furniture, blinds and baseboards.

3. Cleans up stove tops and greasy cabinets quickly.

4. Soak paint brushes with warm water and a dryer sheet. Watch the paint come right off.

5. Clean dead bugs off your car.

6. Wipes pet hair off furniture and clothing.

7. Run a dryer sheet over thread before sewing to keep tangles away

8. Keeps mosquitoes away.

Bigfoot applique.....

Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream Company – Columbia

Come to this eclectically decorated parlor for verrrrry unusual ice cream flavors, including Lucky Charms and...wait for it...Cicada!

Browne’s Irish Market & Deli – Kansas City

Try this charming, historic eatery for its infamous Irish breakfast and the best chocolate chip cookies in Kansas City!

The Scottish Arms – St. Louis

Checkout the cozy Victorian pub for authentic Scottish fare - including duck prosciutto and lamb burgers. The servers are dressed in kilts!

Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood – St. Joseph

This converted WAREHOUSE is an authentic Cajun restaurant. Try the alligator

Hannibal: Mark Twain's hometown lets you relive the life and times of Tom Sawyer. Also make sure to see this charming lighthouse on the Mississippi!

Historic St. Charles -- Missouri's first capital -- is delightful for history lovers. And complete with cobblestone streets!

Haunted Granbury!

Gettin' Ghostly in Granbury Granbury has long called itself the place “Where Texas History Lives,” but some know it as the place where Texas history DIES....and never leaves. Among the town’s folklore are tales of infamous characters such as Jesse James and John Wilkes Booth, both of whom are said to have lived out their life there, after cheating death elsewhere. Then there is the Nutt House Hotel where former owner Mary Lou Watkins is said to still check in on guests... “Haunted Granbury” author, Brandy Herr, has carved out a niche for herself hosting the weekly Ghosts & Legends Tour and the Last Mile Cemetery Tour. Brandy also founded the Granbury Paranormal Expo, which brings together a mix of enthusiasts and cult television stars each spring. So get in the SPIRIT with a visit to Granbury. Take a tour. Have a Stay. It may just have you adding the word “ethereal” to your vocabulary! But just a warning...you may never want to leave....EVER!!!!! Bwahahahahaha (that's a maniacal laugh if you couldn't tell...)

Located in Crossville, Tennessee, the Tree House took Horace Burgess 14 years to build around an 80-foot-tall white oak tree, with a diameter of 12 feet. The wooden edifice itself is 97-feet-tall and it’s supported by six other strong trees that act like natural pillars. #Travel #LargestTreeHouse #TreeHouse #IshaUSA #Crossville #Tennessee

The Minister's Tree House "this is the most amazing place I have ever been. I talked to several people at the "outlet center" just down the road, and they all said the same thing: "No one cares." No one cares, no one will report you going in, no one cares if you take pictures, and everyone is trying to save it. It is still trespassing to go in, of course, but the liability is yours, and yours alone. The structure is very sound, and there is an amazing swing that hangs all the way from the top. There is a room full of huge wood carved statues, which are simply incredible. "

Officially this is still a closed attraction on private property, and there are posted "No Trespassing" signs.

Closed by the State Fire Marshall. World's Largest (aka Minister's) Treehouse Yup. Closed. Padlocked. Plethora of NO TRESPASSING signs. Shut down by the fire marshall. No one to be found with whom to negotiate a visit. [Jason, 10/28/2012]

Luckily for Human Civilization, the treehouse isn't going anywhere (it's just too big). We hope that the minister and fire marshall can resolve their differences, and that the treehouse can reopen to the public sooner rather than later.

The Minister's Tree House (Closed) Address: Beehive Lane, Crossville, TN Directions: I-40 exit 320. Turn north onto Hwy 298, then make an immediate right at the stoplight onto Cook Rd. Drive almost a mile. As the road takes a sharp right, instead make a sharp left onto Beehive Lane. Drive about a half-mile. The pavement will end, but keep driving. You'll see the tree house ahead and to the right. Remember that when you visit, you will be trespassing, and that the treehouse is not a funhouse. There are no safety precautions. You visit at your own risk. Hours: Temporarily closed by the state.

The Bywater is bursting with New Orleans charm. Have you explored this historic neighborhood?

(not sure, but promise to if I ever make it back!!!!!)

Grand Teton National Park "Softly the evening came. The sun from the western horizon Like a magician extended his golden wand o'er the landscape; Twinkling vapors arose; and sky and water and forest Seemed all on fire at the touch, and melted and mingled together." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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if we ever get another grandbaby.....this is gonna happen!

The next best thing to sleeping under the stars. Moon roof. ☾

well, this is getting added to my cabin in the woods....