About This Week: Celebrate Earth Day

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This Week Sunday is Earth Day, which means it's the ideal time to get outside, enjoy the spring weather, and appreciate all that our planet has to offer. Whether you want to recommit to living sustainably or teach your kids easy ways to go green, our Guides will help make this your best Earth Day yet. Follow @AboutDotCom on Twitter Like Us on Facebook 7 Important Earth Day Facts Celebrated every April 22, get the low down on all the basics behind Earth Day. A Brief History of Earth Day 2012 Green Holiday Calendar See More About:  earth day  green kids  green holidays Earth Day for Kids There are lots of fun activities that are sure to capture your kids' attention and teach them about protecting the planet. Earth Day Crafts Plan an Earth Day party 8 Ways to Start Living Green Want to take some action with your post-Earth Day plans? Try @AboutGoGreen's advice and make these quick, easy changes to your life. How to Recycle Anything What Makes a Building Green? See More About:  green shopping  green home products  recycling Why You Should Eat Locally Eating locally produced foods seems to be the trend these days, but what's the benefit? As it turns out, eating locally can be good for your health, community, and local economy. Where to Find Local Foods A Guide to Seasonal Produce See More About:  eating locally  fresh food  environmental benefits This Week Ads Earth Day When Earth Day Activities Earth Day Earth Day Fun Earth Day Facts Featured Articles Run Like Usain Bolt! (Video) Countdown to College Best New Cars for Teens Easy Mother's Day Dessert Recipes Where Do New Words Come From? Learn a New Swimming Stroke   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: Belly Fat to Flat Belly in 12 Weeks

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor From Fat Belly to Flat Belly in 12 Weeks Do you want to start working on your swimsuit shape and exposing those abs this summer? Paul's 12-week program uses strength training, circuit training, walking and jogging in progression. Plus, the biggest fat-reducing exercise of all, pushing away from the table. See More About:  belly fat  abdominals  crunches 3 Best Tummy Toning Exercises You may not want to spend a lot of time on your abs each day, but you can sneak one or more of these three moves into your routine. They target the upper abs, the lower abs, and the obliques. See More About:  abdominal exercises  inner thigh exercises  butt exercises Best Fat-Burning Exercises Do you want to start working on your swimsuit shape and exposing those abs? Paige has her favorite exercises for burning fat and building strong, sleek muscles. See More About:  burning fat  burning calories  high intensity exercise Does the Fat Burning Zone Really Burn Fat Faster? Should you stick with moderate intensity exercise to burn more fat, or should you go hard and fast to burn more overall calories? Elizabeth dissects the controversy. See More About:  exercise physiology  exercise myths  workouts Fitness Ads Lose Belly Fat Fast Lose Belly Fat Fat Burning Workout Free Belly Fat Lose Fat Belly Featured Articles Yoga Warrior Poses Sequence Swimming 400s Three Ways Before You Buy a Spinning Bike Make Your Own Protein Bar BMI vs. Body Fat Percentage Top 5 Running Injuries   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 The Dangers of Food Rewards for Kids Eco-Friendly Walking Tips Running with Allergies Advertisement

About Food & Drink: Cooking For Two

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Food & Drink This week's newsletter is dedicated to our Cooking For Two Guide Kevin D. Weeks, who recently passed away. We picked Kevin's best dishes to feature, and our other Food and Drink Guides contributed their perfectly proportioned recipes down below. All in honor of Kevin. Beef Wellington A chef himself, Kevin described this dish as "elegant, easy, exceptional." While classic Beef Wellington - a popular dish in high-end steakhouses - may sound intimidating, Kevin's recipe is easy to follow. It's a sure treat for date night at home. See More About:  elegant recipes  beef recipes  Italian Apple Cake "So good it should be illegal," were Kevin's own words for this dessert. And we have to agree! The succulent dish may be great for the colder months, but apples are always in season. See More About:  baking  apple recipes  italian food Muffaletta Sandwich While Kevin resided in Tennessee, he loved this famous New Orleans sandwich. The meal takes 10 minutes start to finish, so it's a quick dish to put together tonight (or a picnic this weekend!). But, don't leave out the olive salad, a component that Kevin said is a must. See More About:  sandwiches  italian food  regional american food Beer-braised Lamb Shanks Save this dish for a night when you have lots of time on your hands. Kevin was all about hearty meals, and he poured some of his best restaurant expertise into this one. We recommend grabbing a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for this meal. See More About:  braise  lamb recipes  Food & Drink Ads Food & Drink Food Recipes Food Quick Recipe Food Health Recipe Recipes Food Featured Articles Curry Shrimp for Two Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with Berries Chicken Quesadillas Recipe Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Chocolate Sauce Snowy Spice Girls - A New Veiled Country Lass Cuore Fondente, or Melting Heart   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   Gas Grills between $500 and $1,500 Weber Genesis S-320 Broil King Sovereign XLS 90 Weber Summit S-420 Advertisement

About Family: Earth Day Activities for Families

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor It's hard to believe that April 22nd is the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. I had no idea that Earth Day preceded me - by a smidge. Try celebrating with one of these family-friendly activities: Earth Day Activities Introduce the concept of Earth Day with these fun crafts from Sherri. See More About:  earth day  recycling crafts  april holidays Popular Characters Celebrate Earth Day and the Environment Liz introduces us to popular children's book characters who draw attention to Earth Day. See More About:  children's books about holiday and events  beginning reader books  picture books Earth Day Activities for Tweens Encourage your tween's sense of global responsibility with these activities from Jennifer. See More About:  earth day  outdoor activities  outdoor fun Helping Your Children Become Environmentally Aware Wayne reminds us that teaching our children to care for the environment is our responsibility. See More About:  environment  conservation  recycling Family Ads Kids Activities Family Activities Family Fun Activities for Kids Fun Kids Activities Featured Articles Host Your Own Grandma Camp Top 50 Baby Names Quiz: Do You Spend Enough Time With Your Teen? Video: Symptoms of Mono 5 Ways to Make Your School More Inclusive 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 What Equal Pay Would Mean for You: Another $10,784 a Year Encouraging Twindividuality: Tips for Parents of Twins At the Heart of Brave: A Pixar Story Advertisement