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This Week Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Vote in the Readers' Choice Awards New Theme Park Rides of 2012 Calling all thrill-seekers: Get the lowdown on the new roller coasters, attractions, rides, and shows debuting this year. More from Theme Parks: Nominate Your Faves in the RCAs Photo and Video Galleries Florida Theme & Water Parks See More About:  six flags  disney theme parks  universal theme parks What is 'Smart TV'? Is it old-fashioned dumb TV made more complicated? See what the talk of this year's Consumer Electronics Show was all about. More from TV/Video: Picking the Right TV Your HDTV Questions, Answered Best TVs for Sports Fans See More About:  video  tv  streaming How to Wear Layers If you haven't been much into layering, get in front of the mirror for a little cami+sweater+scarf snow day experimentation. You might just create new looks for winter without altering your clothes at all. More from DIY Fashion: Make Your Own Pants Free Hat Patterns How to Make Arm Warmers See More About:  winter fashion  how-to tops  diy accessories Make Your Readers' Choice Award Nominations The 5th Annual Readers' Choice Awards puts the power in your hands. Vote for your favorite products, services, destinations, entertainers, and more! More from the Readers' Choice Awards: Top Cars of the Year Best in Comic Books Grandparents' Awards This Week Ads Amusement Rides Theme Parks Knitting Patterns Crochet Patterns Water Parks Featured Articles How Abe Lincoln Became President Did Aliens Take Over a London TV Broadcast? Get Rid of Dry Skin The 15 Days of Chinese New Year 7 Must-Read Books This Winter How to Win at Scrabble   More from About.com What is PMDD? If before your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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: Beating the Winter Blahs

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Beating the Winter Blahs with Exercise It's cold. It's dark. And I still look fat in my gym clothes. But hibernating is not an option. Paige helps you recharge your enthusiasm with energizing exercises. See More About:  winter exercise  depression  exercise motivation Do Cave-man Diets Work? Are you enticed by the Paleo Diet, Warrior Diet, or Cave-man Diet that have you eating like it's the end of the Ice Age? Paul deconstructs those diets to see whether they make sense for today's fitness needs. See More About:  macronutrients  protein  food tips How to Beat Treadmill Boredom The treadmill is the very definition of "the same old grind." But you can change it up or distract your mind while your body works out. Here are ways to beat treadmill boredom and other exercisers give their treadmill tips. See More About:  treadmill workouts  walking to music  Ways to Get Out of Your Running Rut Have you fallen into the same pace, same route, same playlist on your iPod? Christine has ways to get out of your running rut. See More About:  exercise motivation  mental tricks  running clubs Fitness Ads Fitness Fitness Burn Fat Exercise Equipment Fitness for Women Lady Fitness Gym Featured Articles Yoga Safety Tips - Video Make Your Own Fitness Equipment Cold Weather Riding Tips Treating Groin Pain Nominate Your Pilates Favorites Nominate Walking Gear and Races   More from About.com What is PMDD? If before your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 5 Stress-Relief Exercises 6 Swim Turns Secret Anabolic Nutrient? Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Hearty Casserole Recipes

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Food & Drink Casserole for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? See below: I think our Guide to Cooking for Kids is onto something good. 10 Family-Friendly Casserole Recipes Have a casserole-crazy family? Here's a few recipes for every meal of the day, including a decadent overnight French toast casserole topped with a sweet walnut streusel. Casserole Recipes from Eastern Europe Casserole Recipes from Britain See More About:  casseroles  easy dinner recipes  make ahead meals Savory Bread Pudding Recipe We love sweet bread puddings as much as anybody, but this South American dish made with mushrooms, swiss chard, and lots of parmesan is proof that savory puddings can be just as satisfying. Dutch Specialty: Hunter's Dish Spanish Specialty: Lamb Casserole See More About:  bread pudding  swiss chard  mushrooms One-Dish Vegetarian Casseroles Short on time, but don't feel like delivery? These recipes couldn't be more simple: basically all you have to do is turn the oven on, toss a few ingredients into a casserole dish, and set the timer. Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Recipe Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Recipe See More About:  vegetarian casseroles  healthy recipes  quick and easy recipes Easy Enchiladas Recipe Okay, enchiladas aren't exactly a casserole, but the preparation is similar and, well, who doesn't love a hot plate of homemade cheese (or beef) enchiladas? How to Make Chile Rellenos How to Make Tamales See More About:  chile recipes  quick and easy recipes  budget recipes Food & Drink Ads Food Recipes Cooking Recipes Family Recipes Mexican Recipes Food & Drink Featured Articles How to Make Marmalade Rustic Breakfast Rolls Big Daddy's BBQ Sauce White Chocolate Nut Blondies Super Sunrise Citrus Smoothie Coconut Pancakes w/ Coconut Syrup   More from About.com What is PMDD? If before your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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: The Great Debate Over School Uniforms

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor Where do you stand on the issue of school uniforms? My kids are completely against it, but that won't matter when our district's new policy goes into effect in the fall... The Great Debate Over School Uniforms Share your thoughts with this "Readers Respond" feature from Michelle. See More About:  school uniform  parenting tips  share your opinion Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child Many preschools start accepting applications in January. If you're undecided, Amanda can help you choose the best preschool for your child. See More About:  choosing a preschool  preschool readiness  types of preschool programs 15 Virtual Field Trip Ideas Apryl will help you plan an educational trip without even leaving home. See More About:  field trips  virtual field trips  extracurricular activities 10 School Issues for Teens and What to Do About Them From falling asleep in class, to being over-scheduled or lacking motivation, Denise will help you cope with the biggest school-related challenges your kids throw at you. See More About:  teens and sleep  discipline  high school Family Ads School Uniforms Parents Kids Preschool Education High School Kids Games Featured Articles The Latest Work-Life Balance Research Delivery Room Don'ts Unisex Baby Names: A New Trend? 4 Promises Successful Dads Make Asynchronous Development Syndrome Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com What is PMDD? If prior to your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 Thrifty Thursday: Borrow Ideas From Children's Museums Keeping Your Teen Safer on Facebook, and Everywhere Else Best Ways Parents Can Feel Good and Look Good Advertisement