While researching ugly sweaters, I came across a few that aren't necessarily Christmassy, but just plain 'ol ugly.

Check e'm out.

Perhaps they'll meet a need... fill a gap... or just take you back a few years.

When I started getting emails like this one:

Do you know where I could purchase that Santa Sweater featured in this article? I know its from a year ago, but I would love to be able to find one for myself. Thanks."

--Connor

...I realized it was time to break out this year's Ugly Sweater candidates!

(By the way, the ugly sweater you see me wearing in that article was created using the "make your own ugly sweater" link at the bottom of that article. Hence, the sweater doesn't actually exist. Unfortunately, that link isn't working any longer either. So that sweater is truly a classic... a one-of-a-kind heirloom. But this one is a close runner-up.)

Perhaps the following Ugly Sweater ideas will be helpful when you're searching for your very own Ugly Sweater to wear to parties this year.

Word to the wise... Ugly sweaters are one thing. You just don't want to become known as "Mr. Office Party Over Hugger", as described by Bud Light's Real Men of Genius: [Thanks, Don B.!]

Laura and the rest of the gang over at Hellish Holidays (you know, the ones who gave us all the great tips for planning an Ugly Sweater Party) are running a fun contest in honor of the New Year.

They are seeking people's worst New Year's Eve memories. The prize is a camcorder from Pure Video.

Are you the victim of a fashion faux pas?

Do you have more holiday sweaters than you can count? Worse yet, has your collection grown so big simply because you can't bring yourself to toss all the old sweaters out?... like from the 80's???

If so, then listen up... You're in luck. This is the year of "the ugly sweater"!

Recalling the gaudy styles of the late '80s and early '90s, holiday-sweater parties bring out the kitschiness of one-time high style. --Source

Did you know that you can actually rent a photobooth for your wedding or other special event?

What a great way to get candid and FUN shots of your party guests, right?

The photo strips could be used in a personal scrapbook (instead of using a traditional guestbook), or handed out to guests (what a FUN party favor).

And with everything going "retro" these days... it just makes sense that photo booths would be finding their way into weddings and other special events.

Here's the scoop...

Having some friends over for a Superbowl Party?

Regardless of how well-organized your party is in terms of invitations, decorations, and food & drink... here are a few fun activities that your party guests are sure to enjoy.

This is the one and only photo that exists of me dancing.

How do I know? Because this is the one and only time in my LIFE that I let my "friends" talk me into dancing... in public.

Never did it before then.

Haven't done it since.

Won't be doing it EVER again.

I just can't seem to get over the fact that I think most people look silly when they're dancing. Me included.

Listen to Bud Light's Real Men of Genius "Mr. Really Really Really Bad Dancer":

Watch the video for Bud Light's "Mr. Really Really Really Bad Dancer":

Of course, there are plenty of people who were born to dance, and they manage to look pretty smooth doing it... but those, I think, are probably the minority.

Here are some funny videos of people dancing. Or, TRYING to dance anyway. Some are really good... Others are really bad...

Kids (of all ages!) will have a ball creating these edible Halloween concoctions and one-of-a-kind party surprises that are sure to turn a few eyeballs.

Following are some "spooky" foods that will really gross out everyone, plus some interesting "eerie" effects that will work wonders at your party!

We drove a couple hours from a racetrack in Milan, Michigan to a beach house in Stevensville, Michigan.

Our destination: Chalet on the Lake, where our friends own one of the little chalets on Lake Michigan.

This was relaxed, beachy, summertime FUN at its finest!

Maybe it's just "one of those days"... or, maybe you've had too much to drink.

Here's how to know for sure and how to remedy the situation: