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This Week Follow Us On Twitter Like us on Facebook Thanks for chatting with us on Twitter about Spring Cleaning! Miss the conversation? Our @AboutHomeGarden Guides have plenty of tips on how to start the season right. Is Your Puppy Happy? Sure, your puppy makes you happy -- but are you returning the favor? Here's how to be sure you're pleasing your pup. Grooming for All Coat Types Avoiding Harmful Treats See More About:  happy  play  love Keeping Baseball Uniforms Clean Baseball is a rite of spring for millions of kids. But for parents, it means keeping their uniforms in game shape. Keep their clothes looking new with these tips from our Guide to Laundry. Save Money on Detergent Ask Your Laundry Question See More About:  fabric care  stain removal  Golf for Beginners Thinking about hitting the links this spring, but don't know where to start? Our Golf Guide has you covered from clubs, to etiquette, to the history of the game. Golf Instruction Videos Rules of the Game See More About:  golf for beginners  golf rules  golf history Stylish Spring Shoes for 2012 Stay on trend from head to toe this season with can't-go-wrong recommendations from our Guide to Shoes. 6 Steps to More Comfortable Shoes Essential Men's Shoes See More About:  spring shoes  women's shoes  hot shoe trends This Week Ads House Cleaning Maid Spring Cleaning Fix Washing Machine Clean House Money Investing Featured Articles Good Spring Reading Picking the Right Plants Why You Should Bike Car Shopping for New Parents Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life The Best Green Tea   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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: Shoulder Shaping for Women

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Shoulder Shaping for Women Sleeveless shirts and strapless dresses will be here before you know it. Cecile Bayeul shares her workouts to give you great, shapely shoulders. See More About:  bodybuilding tips  bodybuilding routines  bodybuilding training Could You Run a 5K? Are your friends encouraging you to register for a 5K race or fun run? If you are new to running, you might be intimidated. Christine has advice and training tips to get you to the finish line. See More About:  5k traning schedule  beginner runners  3 Gadgets to Get You Moving I've tried out dozens of activity monitors and pedometers over the years. Once in awhile I fall in love with one. The recent batch I reviewed include the Biggest Loser SLIMCOACH and my newest love -- the Nike FuelBand. See More About:  activity monitors  buying pedometers  using pedometers Tabata Strength Workout This advanced dumbbell workout uses high intensity intervals and whole body exercises to challenge every muscle. This workout is best for advanced exercisers who are comfortable with complex movements and intense training. See More About:  tabata training  tabata workouts  strength training workouts Fitness Ads Fitness for Women Exercise Training Gym Fitness Aerobic Fitness Fitness Women Featured Articles Phone Cases and Mounts for Your Bike College Swimming vs. Olympic Swimming Kids' Stretching Exercises Yoga for Your Posture Knee Injuries in Weight Training 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Low Back Pain   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 When Exercise is, er, Pleasurable Why Music Helps You Exercise Easy Back Exercises for Spring Advertisement

About Food & Drink: How to Cook and Eat Spring Produce

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Food & Drink There's nothing like adding some fresh color to your plate for the new season. In this week's newsletter, we'll show you how to cook spring's ripest produce. Then we handpicked the best recipes to show them off. 8 Ways to Cook Asparagus Chefs don't have to look at a calendar to know it's springtime. Tender, bright green asparagus stalks tell them the weather is getting warmer, and the trees are budding. Asparagus With Champagne and Creole Mustard Vinaigrette Cold Asparagus Soup See More About:  asparagus  spring vegetables  cooking tips Everything You Need to Know About Strawberries Finally, the prices have come down on everyone's favorite berry. Brighter and juicier, strawberries are in their prime during spring. Look for dry, firm, shiny, plump berries that still have green caps attached. Strawberry Brie Bruschetta Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars See More About:  strawberries  berries  spring fruits How to Trim a Spring Artichoke While there is a second crop in the fall, the spring harvest of artichokes yields the largest thistles. Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Braised Artichokes with Lemon and Garlic Creamy Artichoke Dip See More About:  artichokes  baby artichokes  cooking tips Time to Meet Your Beets The rich pinkish-purple color of fresh beets is just as beautiful as the blooming flowers that line the street outside our office. But beets don't have to be thrown onto a bed of greens. Try these new takes on how to use this power veggie in your lunch. Beet and Yogurt Salad Chilled Beet Soup See More About:  beets  root vegetables  cooking tips Food & Drink Ads Food Recipe Food & Drink Cooking Recipe Recipes Food Spring Flowers Featured Articles 10 Pasta Recipes for Spring Low-Fat Recipes for Spring 10 Fresh Spring Vegetables Gorgeous Spring Menu for Two 12 Greek Recipes for Spring Easy Spring Soups   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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   Fun Mother's Day Gift Ideas Classical Bamboo Gongfu Tea Set Lucky Bamboo in Glass Vase Chopstick Lamp Advertisement

About Family: Spring Break Fun and Safety

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor The weather has been so beautiful that I'd be content to spend spring break at the local park...but then again, a getaway would be even better! Whether you're looking to travel for spring break, or planning to stay close to home, our Guides can help. Spring Break Ideas for Families It's not too late to plan your getaway. Try one of these ideas from Teresa. See More About:  spring break 2012  family spring break  Spring Break Activities Staying close to home? Try one of these activities from Katherine. See More About:  spring activities  family activities  holiday activities Spring Break Safety for College Kids Jackie will make sure your kids are prepared for a safe - and fun - trip. See More About:  college life  spring break  Prepare Your Teen for Spring Break As Wayne points out, 15% of spring breakers are high school kids. Make sure they're prepared with these tips from a safety-conscious dad. See More About:  family activities  parenting teenagers  spring break Family Ads Kids Summer Camp Camp for Kids Fun Kids Activities Summer Camps Kids For Kids Featured Articles The Hunger Games: Movie Trailers, Clips, and Info Spring Break Fun for Preteens Video: How to Clean a High Chair Should You Quit Your Job? 10 Questions for Your Doctor or Midwife Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 Time for 'Spring Organizing' Summer Camp Ideas Another Hunger Games Book! Advertisement