For the last few years, the most trending topic in Washington DC has been the election and who will be the president of the United States.

Now that the election is over, it is time to focus on some other important issues in your life - like "How will I design my house this year?" 

The Washington Home and Garden Expo is the perfect opportunity to revamp your house and yard on the cheap. The trade show not only has the finest contractors under the sun but the website allows you to find out which will be attending in advance - allowing you to go right to the source on arrival. 

Last year's expo featured 16,000 square feet of exquisite gardens indoors and special guests Ty Pennington (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) and Todd Davis. (Room Crashers) This year will prove to be even bigger with promotional contests and other surprises. 

The 2013 Expo takes place in March on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Tickets will be available online for $3-$12; children under 6 are free.

This weekend, 2,800 exhibitors and 35,000 buyers will be attending the newest NYC attraction awaiting your discovery. Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift and lifestyle resources converge at the NYIGF offering an incredible selection of exceptional merchandise in one convenient, well organized marketplace. This year it will be located at Jacob K. Javits Center, August 18- August 22, 2012, discover for yourself the "design". Design breeds innovation. And innovation unleashes the new. New drives business. Which moves the market, creates trends, and infuses energy. Makes ordinary, extraordinary.

A lot of great things have happened for the merchandising manager at Motivators, Sarah Ellis. In a matter of a few months she has not only gotten married but has also moved out into a large and luxurious apartment. With all this new and exciting change, it's only appropriate that she decorate her apartment to match her style, mood and fashion.

I would recommend that her and everyone else from the Buffalo-area take one weekend and visit the Buffalo Home & Garden Show. Located at the grandiose Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, this tradeshow will feature business partners from the area showcasing their craft and products on site. Whether you're looking for a landscaping service or for an extension on a garage, the best of the best will be in attendance at this tradeshow. More information can be found on the Buffalo Home and Garden Show website. 

While there, be on the lookout for promotional product giveaways.