Sir Sherlock Howlsalot the Brave Stepping into a renaissance faire for the first time can feel like entering another world. The sights, sounds, and smells all combine to create an immersive experience filled with fantasy, history, and fun. Whether you’re drawn by the colorful costumes, the lively quests, or the unique trinkets, knowing what to expect can help you make the most of your visit. This guide covers everything from choosing your garb to navigating tipping culture, staying hydrated,...

Going to Bath and Body Works to get my free birthday treat and some hand sani today, I realized their fall scents were already gone! So much for my apple scented lotion! Already gone! The store was already glittering with holiday everything. The Grinch has already stolen Halloween. In retail world they are always a few months ahead. Bath and Body Works Wallflowers are so good this year! I'm getting real with myself. . . I also need to get a few months ahead. Have a plan etc. When I get...

Make A Wish! Birthdays are the best of times and the worst of times. Like the holidays they can make us very aware of who is around us (or not) and where we are in life vs where we thought we would be. I've spent them blissful, in love with a commitment and a confession from a crush, and I've spent them crying, once on all fours in a doctor's office that didn't take my insurance with my whole purse contents spilled across the floor right after being betrayed by a friend. year 34, I don't...