The Best of About.com This Week

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This Week In this week's edition, our Guides prep you for a successful college semester, share tips for popping the big question to that special someone, preview the year in movies and TV, and bust some of the world's biggest travel myths. Follow About.com on Twitter Like About.com on Facebook Start Your Semester Right Forget slowly easing your way back into your college routine. Semesters fly by faster than you think, and if you don't hit the ground running you may find yourself scrambling to make up for lost time later. Get to Know Your Professors Don't Stress Your Stress How to Stop Procrastinating See More About:  handling college classes  college academic tips  getting ready for college Proposal Dos and Don'ts No pressure or anything, but you only get one chance to make a perfect marriage proposal. We'll help ensure your big moment goes off without a hitch, with a few tips on where to do it, when to do it, and how to pick out a ring. What to Discuss Before Marriage Make a Diamond Look Bigger Engagement Rings on a Budget See More About:  marriage proposals  engagements  2012's Most Anticipated Movies Franchise-crazy Hollywood is at it again. Many of this year's most-anticipated films are either new entries in popular franchises (The Dark Knight Rises, The Bourne Legacy, Skyfall) or the first film of what could or will be a series (The Hunger Games, The Avengers). 2012 Comedy Movie Preview New Midseason Dramas Action Movies in the Year Ahead See More About:  2012 movies  the avengers  the hunger games Europe's Top Myths and Misconceptions It's true that the dollar-to-euro exchange rate isn't particularly favorable at the moment, and that the days of easily backpacking your way across the country on a shoestring budget are essentially over (at least for now). Visiting Europe, however, is still anything but an impractical extravagance. Myths About Canada Myths About Spain Myths About the UK See More About:  european travel  destination based savings  budget travel strategies This Week Ads Depression Symptoms Stress Travel Europe Proposal Ideas Exchange Rate Featured Articles Best New Cars of 2012 Traveling in Dr. King's Footsteps Secure Your Facebook Timeline The Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake Why Has the Rate of Twins Increased? Overcome Your Fat Phobia   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: Staying Motivated for Exercise

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Staying Motivated to Exercise Two weeks into the new year, are your resolutions wavering? Paige offers ways to keep motivated to exercise. See More About:  motivation  committing to exercise  how to lose weight Weight Training 101 Are you ready to tone, shape and strengthen with weight training? Paul has how to get started. See More About:  beginner strength training  strength training principles  getting started How to Start Doing Yoga Are you envying those lean, lithe yogis? Ann shows you how to pick the right type of yoga and get started. See More About:  yoga for beginners  yoga styles  yoga equipment Should You Train to Run a Marathon in 2012? I like to register for a challenging race to force myself to be motivated to train throughout the winter and spring. Christine helps you decide if this is your marathon year. See More About:  marathon running  marathon training  marathon training schedules Fitness Ads Exercise Weight Loss Exercise Workout Routines Fitness Training Fitness Workouts Featured Articles When Kids Don't Like Sports Keep Your Feet Warm on Winter Rides Strength Training for Swimmers Great Arms for Women Calorie Camp   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Fitness Easy Exercise Ball Workout Treadmill Workout Mistakes to Avoid Quick Core Workout Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Let There Be Soup!

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Food & Drink Soups and stews are to winter what grilled meats and veggies are to summer... though we don't recommend eating soup with your hands. 10 Warming Winter Soup Recipes Indulge your soup tooth with our Guide to British Food's 10 favorite winter-friendly recipes, all of which vary in taste, texture, and ingredients. Beef Barley Stew Recipe Winter Vegetable Ragout Recipe See More About:  soup recipes  vegetable recipes  winter foods 10 Ways to Make Chicken Soup Besides sharing a cherished family recipe for chicken noodle soup, our Guide to Cooking for Kids also gives her fowl an international kick with ingredients commonly used in Mexican, Asian, and Italian cooking. More Chicken Soup Recipes & Prep Tips Soup and Stew Thickeners See More About:  chicken soup recipes  comfort food  soup recipes Your Favorite Vegetarian Soup Recipes You don't need us to tell you how delish these veggie-friendly recipes are: you and the rest of our readers made them the most popular soups on our Vegetarian Food site. 20 Dairy-Free Soup Recipes Bunch o' Soup Recipes Using Beans See More About:  vegetarian soups  healthy recipes  vegetarian recipes Lobster Bisque and Other Gluten-Free Soups What's the secret of our Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking's lobster bisque? Sweet rice powder, which acts as a thickening agent and gives it a silkier, richer body. Gluten-Free Crouton Recipe Gluten-Free Parmesan Flax Crackers Recipe See More About:  gluten free soup recipes  gluten free soups and salads  gluten free recipes Food & Drink Ads Soup Recipes Food Recipes Chicken Potato Soup Soup Ingredients Beef Barley Soup Featured Articles Latin Caribbean Soup Recipes Lentil Bean Soup Recipe Popular Korean Soup Recipes Pork & Sweet Potato Stew Recipe Best Thai Soup Recipes Pork & Tomatillo Stew Recipe   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Kids' Books and Movies for 2012

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor From The Lorax to The Hunger Games, several upcoming movie releases are based on popular children's and young adult books. Why not plan ahead and read one with your kids now? Parents' Guide to The Hunger Games I read The Hunger Games with my son and couldn't put it down, but it's definitely a Young Adult title. Find out more about the book, which will be released as a movie in March, with this resource from Denise. See More About:  books for teens  teen culture  teen movies Video: Books for Harry Potter Lovers Looking for something new to read with your kids? Check out one of these titles for Harry Potter lovers from Elizabeth. Motivate Your Preteen to Read Tired of struggling to get your middle schooler to read for pleasure? Try these ideas from Jennifer. See More About:  children and reading  children's books  tween book clubs Boost Your Young Reader's Skills With Sight Words Working to teach your young child to read? These sight words from Ann will boost your child's confidence and help to develop his reading skills. See More About:  teaching reading  teaching strategies  Family Ads Kids Birthday Party 2012 Divorce with Kids Kids Books Teach Kids Reading Featured Articles Fire Safety Tips for Families How to Throw a Crafty Birthday Party   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Remembering My Dr. Spock Days Chicken Casseroles the Whole Family Will Enjoy Readers Respond: Help for Teens Who Stink Advertisement