About This Week: Need-to-Know Home Buying Tips

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This Week The process of becoming a new homeowner can be as stressful as it is satisfying. Whether you're definitely on the move or merely in the market, our Guide to Home Buying has a ton of useful tips -- all under one roof. 8 Reasons to Buy a Home You've probably gotten advice from friends, family, and coworkers about taking the plunge, but you need to make sure you're comfortable with your new purchase yourself. Buying vs. Renting Prepare Your Home for a Sale See More About:  buy a home  real estate agents  mortgages Should You Hire an Agent? Many home buyers think they can go it alone, but there are still good reasons to hire a real estate agent to help guide you through the process. Signing Broker Agreements 10 Myths About Real Estate Agents See More About:  real estate agents  first-time home buyers  home inspections Avoid These Home-Buying Blunders You can still risk losing your dream home even after qualifying to purchase it. Don't fall into making one of these common mistakes. Buying Brand-New Homes Pros and Cons of Fixer Uppers See More About:  home buying mistakes  mortgages  real estate agents Secrets for Timing the Real Estate Market We all know the mantra of "buy low, sell high", but knowing the ins and outs of the real estate market can help you buy under optimal financial conditions. Home Downsizing All About Mortgages See More About:  buying a home  home inspections  offer negotiation This Week Ads Buying a House Beauty Tips Letters Car Buying Beautiful Skin Tips Featured Articles Making an Offer Canceling Your Purchase Offer Negotiation Tips Lock in a Loan How to Fire Your Agent Where to Get a Mortgage   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 Food & Drink: Savory Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

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Food & Drink The winter food season is officially underway, which also means the start of the winter exercise season. Let's not put the cart in front of the horse, though: we have Thanksgiving planning (and eating) to worry about first. Our "Three Weeks of Thanksgiving" kicks off with succulent turkey and side dish recipes from our resident foodies. Next Week: Thanksgiving Desserts and Drinks The Bird is the Word (or Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes) Thanksgiving is, obviously, very much an American holiday, but while we have plenty of traditional recipes for a perfect turkey, we have loads of ideas with an international flavor, too. You'll find many of them here, along with preparation and cooking technique tips. How to Make Turducken Turkey Champenois Recipe Vegetarian Turkey Substitutes See More About:  selecting a turkey  boning a turkey  stuffing a turkey Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Ham is generally considered an acceptable substitute for turkey, but a Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, casseroles, cranberries, and pumpkin pie? That's practically sacreligious. More Side Dish Recipes Crockpot Cornbread Stuffing Recipe 11 Sweet Potato Casserole Toppings See More About:  thanksgiving recipes  christmas recipes  holidays Create a Thanksgiving Menu with Local Foods Check out our Guide to Local Foods' comprehensive plan for whipping up a wholesome Thanksgiving feast using nothing but locally sourced ingredients. Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Whole Foods Thanksgiving Recipes Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes See More About:  thanksgiving  fall recipes  fall vegetables Prepare a Thanksgiving Menu for Two It's tempting for couples spending the holiday alone to skip the hassle and either zap something in the microwave or order pizza delivery. Our Guide to Cooking for Two, however, says that preparing a smaller-but-still-bountiful Thanksgiving dinner is not as hard as you might think. How NOT to Thaw a Frozen Turkey Easy Thanksgiving Menus Thanksgiving with a South American Twist See More About:  holiday recipes  regional american food  Food & Drink Ads Recipes Traditional Food Culinary Food Food and Drink Spanish Food Featured Articles Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes Mexican Thanksgiving Recipes Latin Caribbean Thanksgiving Recipes Eastern European Thanksgiving Recipes Kosher Thanksgiving Recipes   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 Fitness: Crunchless Abs

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Crunchless Abs Tired of the same old ab crunches? Paige has 10 advanced ab exercises using an exercise ball and/or a medicine ball. Talk about gut-wrenching! See More About:  ab exercises  toning the abs  core strength 7 Useful Yoga Poses Standing on your head won't help you do the "public toilet hover," but the Awkward Chair Pose will. And the Cow Face Pose will help you scratch your own back. Here are useful yoga poses we should all practice. See More About:  yoga lifestyle  yoga advice  yoga photo galleries 10 Muscles that Make You Look Big So you want to impress your family with your fitness efforts when you visit them over the holidays. Which muscles should you work on to give them the best impression? Paul has the skinny on looking big. See More About:  muscle building  muscle exercise  lower body What's Wrong With My Toes? It's hard to do most exercise or sports activities without using your toes. Catherine tells about the most common toe problems. See More About:  foot problems  how to have pretty feet  toe problems Fitness Ads Fitness Program Fitness Training Fitness Workouts Women Fitness Fitness Exercises Featured Articles Digital Jump Rope and Resistance Bands Bodybuilding Diet for Vegetarians How to Prevent a Side Stitch - Video Scary Pilates Stories Increase Your Swim Speed - Video What is Center of Gravity?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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   Fitness Make a November Weight Resolution How to Winterize Your Bike 10 Ways to Die Walking After Dark Advertisement

About Family: Thanksgiving Dinner for First-Timers and Families

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor Get your kids involved in this year's Thanksgiving prep with these ideas from our Guides. Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes for First-Timers Are you hosting for the first time this year? Stephanie is serving up some easy recipes to help you impress your guests and serve a delicious holiday meal. See More About:  thanksgiving recipes  holiday food  thanksgiving side dishes Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy Robin shares a list of Thanksgiving foods expectant moms need to avoid. See More About:  soft cheeses  pregnancy cravings  weight gain in pregnancy Thanksgiving Activities for Older Kids Let your older children help out with these ideas from Jennifer. See More About:  thanksgiving  thanksgiving food  thanksgiving fun Raising Thankful Kids Apryl shares 5 ways to teach your kids to be grateful. See More About:  teaching values  kid manners  etiquette Family Ads Family Families The Family Dentist Family Fun Vacation Family Trees Online Featured Articles What Makes a Good Toy? Kids' Thanksgiving Movies Children's Books About Thanksgiving What to Wear on Thanksgiving Table Manners for Kids Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 Finding Time for Your Spouse Share Your Stories of Seasonal Strategies and Stress The Teenagers of the Mayflower Advertisement