About Books & Literature: Give Thanks!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor It's that time of year again, when we put up with our relatives for an entire day, all in the name of pumpkin pie. Funny Holiday Books I love my family -- of course I do -- but they're a bunch of nutters. The holidays, thankfully, provide plenty of fodder for stories to be told all year 'round... and I'm not the only writer who thinks so. See More About:  christmas books  holiday humor  david sedaris Best Children's Books About Thanksgiving I was at the bookstore the other day looking for some Thanksgiving books to pick up for the wee ones in our family to read as the big day approaches. I was sadly unprepared, though, and spent a ton of time sifting through drivel before I found anything decent. Don't make the same mistake -- start with this list! See More About:  children's books about seasons  children's books about holidays  Famous Authors on Thanksgiving Are you in charge of the Thanksgiving toast this year? (Or do normal families not sit around and wait for long-winded elder relatives to quit babbling before the turkey gets cold?) If so, perhaps include one of these excellent quips from classic literature in this year's big speech. See More About:  thanksgiving  quotes  author quotes Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' From Maine to California and Alaska to Florida, irony-inclined high school teachers across this great nation of ours are assigning The Crucible this time of year. Haven't read it lately? Check out our study guide and catch up on all of the gory details before your teenager comes to you for help with interpreting the symbolism of this great play. See More About:  the crucible  salem witch trials  arthur miller Books & Literature Ads Books Children Literature Best Fiction Books Authors and Books English Literature Featured Articles Advanced Comic Book Protection 'Healing Music' by Tatsumi Kaiya Edward de Vere - The Real Shakespeare? Best Thanksgiving Quotes Review: Lev Grossman - 'The Magician King' Reading as Writers   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 Books & Literature 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   Poems for Thanksgiving Day 'The Pumpkin' - John Greenleaf Whittier (1850) 'Thanksgiving' - Kate Seymour Maclean (1880) 'Fire Dreams' - Carl Sandburg (1918) Advertisement

About Healthy Eating: Last-MinuteThanksgiving Help

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor Chances are, you're all set for Thanksgiving. But just in case, we have some more recipes to share with you in the final run-up to the big day. Also, if you forget to thaw your turkey, don't panic! We have step-by-step instructions for cooking your frozen bird safely. Finally, instead of putting your feet up after your meal, you should probably take a nice long walk instead. Find out how far you need to go with our handy Thanskgiving Calorie Calculator. 10 Thanksgiving Soups Start your Thanksgiving meal with some delicious soup. It's a great way to take the edge of your appeitite while the turkey or ham finishes cooking or rests. See More About:  thanksgiving  soups  fall vegetables 10 Light Thanksgiving Desserts There's always room for dessert at Thanksgiving, no matter how much we've eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. So lighten your fat and calorie load by indulging in some lighter desserts, from mini pecan tarts to crustless pumpkin pie. See More About:  low fat dessert recipes  low fat holiday recipes  low fat thanksgiving recipes Help! I Forgot to Thaw My Turkey Oh, no, I forgot to thaw my turkey. Now what? Fear not, you can cook your bird in its frozen state, so long as you bear a few things in mind. Thanksgiving Calorie Calculator A nice long walk rather than a nap might be the best thing to do after your Thanksgiving dinner. But how far do you need to walk to burn off those calories? Find out the calorie content of your meal, then lace up those sneakers! See More About:  walking for weight loss  holiday calories  calorie calculators Healthy Eating Ads Healthy Eating Thanksgiving Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner Healthy Recipes Diet Recipes Featured Articles Low Carb Stuffing Dairy-Free Dinner Rolls Yam and Celery Root Puree Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Mini Pumpkin Tarts Leftovers Idea: Turkey Noodle Soup   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 Healthy Eating 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.com Health: A Thanksgiving Meal That Won't Weigh You Down

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor Is your mouth watering yet at the thought of turkey and all the trimmings? I know mine is -- just two more days until I can indulge in my in-laws' amazing cooking. A Thanksgiving meal is often a time for excess, but that doesn't mean we can't find a few ways to make it a little healthier. How to Avoid Packing on Holiday Pounds It's easy to overdo it at Thanksgiving -- who wants to skip Mom's famous pumpkin pie that only appears once a year? Remember: All in moderation, and try to squeeze a workout in there, too! Thanksgiving Calorie Counter Make Your Thanksgiving Fun and Active See More About:  holiday weight gain  holiday exercise  timesaver workouts Low-Carb Versions of Your Favorites Can't imagine the big day without mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other carbohydrate-heavy staples? We have delicious low-carb versions of everything. How to Limit Overeating Have a Healthy Holiday With Diabetes See More About:  low carb thanksgiving and christmas  low carb holiday menus  Stay Gluten-Free at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving can be worrisome for folks with celiac disease. Not only are many traditional foods laden with gluten, but the opportunity for cross-contamination is high, particularly if other guests aren't aware of the issue. Here's how to ensure Turkey Day doesn't make you sick. Tips for Hosting a Celiac Guest Food Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner See More About:  gluten-free thanksgiving  gluten-free food  gluten-free holidays 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in the Hospital Don't let a choking hazard or kitchen fire ruin your Thanksgiving fun. Brush up on some basic first aid skills so you don't spend the holiday in the ER. Tips to Avoid an Upset Stomach Holiday Eating with Inflammatory Bowel Disease See More About:  holiday first aid  home safety  Health Ads Thanksgiving Health Health Diet Tips Health Weight Loss Health & Nutrition Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter C-Section Rates Fall FDA Revokes Avastin's Approval For Breast Cancer Traveling with Medical Conditions Medications for Heartburn Should You Drug-Test Your Teen?   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 Health 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   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement

About Arts & Crafts: Thankful Gifts and Crafts

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! I'm probably out buying the groceries for our turkey dinner as you're reading this, then it will be home to finish up the decorating for the holidays, including at least one or two Thanksgiving Crafts from the Arts and Crafts Roundup. If Thanksgiving Day is on your calendar, hope it's a great one filled with fun, family, good food and friends! Gratitude Project This quick-to-stitch cross stitch pattern would be an appropriate present to give to Thanksgiving guests or take as a hostess gift. Remember I said quick, so get busy and whip up a few this week. See More About:  thanksgiving cross stitch patterns  saying cross stitch patterns  sampler cross stitch patterns Two in One Pumpkin Pie Pin You know how it is before that big Thanksgiving meal. You are starving for pumpkin pie. Then after the meal, you couldn't eat another bite of anything. This interchangeable pin says it all, literally. It includes two pin fronts, one that says Pumpkin Pie and the other that says Officially Stuffed. See More About:  thanksgiving jewelry  pie pin  Tablecloths for That Odd Sized Table Over the years, our dining room table has always been a weird size. Just how many 80" round tables have you seen that are not covered in plain white? Even when not taking the cost into consideration (within reason) they're always impossible to find the right size or the right color/fabric. I'm pretty much thinking this might be the way for me to go. See More About:  home decorating sewing patterns and projects  kitchen sewing projects  free sewing patterns and projects Coloring Pages Do the little ones get underfoot while you're trying to cook? If they need a little attention, how about putting them to "work" coloring these pages to help decorate for the big dinner. See More About:  thanksgiving  coloring pages  printable crafts Arts & Crafts Ads Craft Projects Arts and Crafts Christmas Craft Craft Ideas Craft Supplies Featured Articles Welcome to Our New Origami Guide Redwork Alphabet Devotional Prayer Candles Beaded Indian Corn Brag About Your Arts and Crafts Miniature Pumpkin Boxes   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 Arts & Crafts 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   More Thanksgiving Colored Fire Pinecones Over the river and through the wood . . . . Hosting for the First Time? Advertisement