About This Week: The Ultimate Car-Buying Guide

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This Week New or used? Sporty or sturdy? Green or gas-guzzler? Car buyers have never had so many options. Get informed before you buy and drive off the lot with confidence in your auto investment. Best Cars of 2011 Might as well start with the cream of the crop, right? Automakers introduced dozens of new and redesigned models this year: these are the best of the best. Latest Review: Mazda3 New Cars for 2012 See More About:  new for 2011  best new cars  Top 5 Biggest Car-Buying Mistakes Since vehicle choices are almost endless, finding the right combination of wants and needs with an affordable price tag can be challenging. Avoid these common mistakes when you walk into the dealership. See More About:  auto loans  used cars  financing Small Cars You Can Live With In response to ever-increasing gas prices, automakers have turned their attention to designing smaller, more fuel-efficient cars that address the needs of all vehicle owners. These are 10 of our favorites. Top Fuel-Efficient Cars Maximize Your Car's Resale Value See More About:  compact cars  fuel-efficient cars  20 Cars for a Limited Budget Looking for cheap wheels? The About.com Cars test team has driven all of these inexpensive cars, and this list will tell you which are the real deals--and which are the real duds. See More About:  inexpensive cars  fuel-efficient cars  compact cars This Week Ads Used Car Car Valuation Car Prices Car Loan New Car Featured Articles How to Set a Car Budget Should You Buy or Lease? How to Value a Used Car Best Cars for Moms What Your Tires Can Tell You Test Drive a Used Car   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: How to Burn More Calories Today

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Metabolism Boosters - Burn More Calories Today There isn't one magic solution to increase metabolism for weight loss, there are quite a few small steps, tips, and a long list of expert advice that may help you boost your metabolism, burn calories and lose a bit of body fat. Stress-Busting Workouts November is the start of the stress season. The pumpkins are swiftly replaced with Santas and our workouts can go by the wayside as our lives fill up with "events" and "celebrations." But workouts can help you relieve the stress. Here are some good ones from Paige. See More About:  stress  exercise and stress relief  stress relief When Are Kids Old Enough? What are the right ages to start your kids in various fitness and sport activities? Catherine runs down popular activities and discusses when to get kids started. See More About:  youth sports  children's physical activity  child development Heart Rates 101 You'll keep hearing that exercise is good for the heart. And you may even begin to track your heart rate. But what does it really mean? Paul explains the basics of what heart rate means. See More About:  health effects  heart  cardiovascular Fitness Ads Fitness Program Fitness Training Online Fitness Plan Fitness Workouts Calories Burn Featured Articles How to Help a Beginner Runner Before You Buy Exercise Bands What is a Fixed Gear Bike - Fixie? Swim Workouts - 50's Athlete's Foot Prevention and Treatment Tips for Exercising with Arthritis   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Fitness Tips for Starting Yoga Exercise Overcomes Obesity Gene 5 Habits of Successful Bodybuilders Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Warm Up with a Bowl of Soup

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Food & Drink The early signs of impending winter weather have already crept in for many of us, and that has our cravings changing dramatically. One thing we can't eat enough of for the next few months: hot bowls of hearty soup. 10 Warming Fish & Seafood Soups Seafood soups and stews are delicious year round, but the hearty goodness in these recipes from our Guide to Fish & Seafood Cooking is especially satisfying during the fall and winter. Pasta e Fagioli with Scallops Recipe Gluten-Free Lobster Bisque Recipe Warming Nordic Soups and Stews These delicious soup recipes from our Guide to Scandinavian Food are sure to help you create a sense of Nordic hygge (coziness and tranquility) around your dinner table. Nordic Salmon Chowder Recipe Cauliflower Soup Recipe See More About:  nordic stews  nordic soups  winter recipes Winter Vegetable Ragout Recipe Pair this hearty, French-style vegetable stew with a bottle of wine, a loaf of country bread, and a fresh green salad. French Onion Soup Recipe Flemish Beef Stew Recipe See More About:  stew recipes  wine recipes  vegetable recipes Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe This rich, cold-weather stew is catered to the unique flavor of Guinness, but you can also experiment with other stouts and porters. Don't forget, of course, to serve it with a glass of whichever beer you use. Newcastle Brown Ale Cheddar Soup Recipe Texas Beef & Beer Chili Recipe See More About:  beer and food  guinness  cooking with beer Food & Drink Ads Food Italian Food Recipes Food & Drink Drink Recipes Mexican Drink Featured Articles Spanish Lentil Soup Recipe Sweet Potato & Caraway Soup Recipe German Sausage Soup Recipe Black Bean Soup with Lime Recipe Egg Drop Soup Recipe Moroccan Dchicha Soup Recipe   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Plan Ahead for Sick Days and Emergencies

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor We're now a statistic - one of the 3,000,000 families who lost power between Maryland and Maine this past weekend, as a result of that unusual pre-Halloween Nor'easter. And all I can say is this: if you haven't create a family emergency plan yet, do it now. We were fortunate to be able to sleep at a relative's house, but let me tell you, it was cold at home! How to Prepare for Natural Disasters Katherine Lee outlines the things we need to do to be prepared - whether we face power outages, earthquakes, or other unexpected events. See More About:  first aid  home safety  emergency preparedness How to Juggle a Sick Child and Work For most of us, the biggest interruptions we face aren't as monumental as a natural disaster, but at times they can be just as challenging. Here, Katherine Lewis share tips for managing work responsibilities while caring for sick kids. See More About:  work-life balance  child care cost  career success Before You Buy Your Children's Cold Medicines Dr. Iannelli walks us through the information we need to know about over-the-counter children's medications. See More About:  children's cold medicines  cough syrup  antihistamines Prepare for Those Inevitable Sick Days Are those sneezes allergies or the start of a cold? Here are some things you can do to plan ahead when you see a sick day looming. See More About:  sick days  backup childcare  swine flu Family Ads Family Family Fun Vacation Family Disaster Kit Family Dentistry FL Fixari Family Dental Featured Articles Novemeber is National Adoption Month 5 Things to Do Before Thanksgiving Books for Kids About Sex and Sexual Health Schools Using Abusive Behavior Control Child Care Programs for Military Families Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Got Leftover Halloween Candy? Home Birth Summit Statement Released Crib Escape! Advertisement