About Books & Literature: Help Your Kids Have a Literary Summer

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor My kid is only two, so I don't have to think about summer camps and reading lists quite yet. Or maybe I should rephrase that... my kid is only two, so I don't get to ship him off to camp for a couple of weeks quite yet. How To Pick a Theater Summer Camp for Kids Between my allergies, my lack of athletic prowess, and my intense distaste for creepy-crawlies, I think I would've been a great candidate for a tidy, bug-free theater camp. There wasn't one in our vicinity or price range when I was a kid, so I was doomed to bunk beds and animal track identification (shudder), but my budding literature-loving self would've just loved the opportunity, I'm sure. See More About:  children's theater  acting class  drama workshops Shakespeare For Kids I saw an ad in the paper the other day for a Shakespeare summer camp. A Shakespeare summer camp, people! My inner 12-year-old is jumping up and down and clapping her hands at the very thought! (My inner 12-year-old is, for the record, an enormous geek, but she's very lovable anyway, I assure you.) See More About:  shakespeare activities  shakespeare fun  shakespeare for kids 2012 Summer Reading Lists Speaking of geeky 12-year-olds, am I the only one who got really excited about summer reading lists as a kid? Man, I could not wait for that thing to get passed around. "What do we get to read this summer?" And here I am, ahem, ahem years later, still copping ideas from high school teachers and librarians far and wide. My, how far I've come. See More About:  recommended reading lists  summer reading  libraries How To Set a Reading Schedule Even with the best of intentions, a summer reading list can go quite unread without too much trouble -- those lazy sunny days just slip right away, and school sneaks right back up on you. Help your kids (and yourself) set a good reading schedule to keep them on track for the whole season. See More About:  book lists  reading schedule  when to read Books & Literature Ads Children Summer Camp Summer Camp Kids Summer Camps Kids Summer Camp for Kids Kids Summer Camps Featured Articles Summer Poetry Contest Deadlines June 2012 New Releases Adam Warren Interview How To Argue Like Socrates, Ben Franklin, and Columbo Graduation Quotes How To Choose a Piece of Comic Book Art   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 © 2012 About.com   Reviews of Recent Releases 'In One Person' by John Irving 'The Newlyweds' by Nell Freudenberger 'Reticence' by Jean-Philippe Toussaint Advertisement

About Healthy Eating: Complete Guide to a Low Carb Summer

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor As summer approaches, there's no excuse to avoid eating better. If you eat low carb, you can still take advantage of the abundance of fresh produce that graces farmers markets and grocery stores during this time. Plus, we have great ideas for low-carb grilling. Also this week, begin your day with a low cal, high-protein breakfast. We'll show you how. Guide to a Low Carb Summer Warmer weather means an abundance of fresh foods. Here's how to enjoy a fabulous low-carb summer, from foods for the grill, fresh fruit and vegetables, and delicious sides. See More About:  summer shape-up  low carb grilled meats  low carb salads Low Calorie, High Protein Breakfasts A low calorie, high protein breakfast is the perfect way to jumpstart your day, keeping your blood-sugar levels stable and providing the right kind of energy your body needs. Here are some ideas to get you started. See More About:  counting calories  healthy recipes  healthy grocery shopping No-Flip Grilled Salmon Many of us hesitate when it comes to grilling fish. For whatever reason, the flipping part often ends in disaster, but that needn't be the case. Here's a delicious grilled salmon recipe -- no flipping required! See More About:  salmon recipes  healthy american fare  grill recipes Sweet-Potato Salad Here's a nice twist on potato salad, employing highy nutritious sweet potatoes, in a mildly spiced mayo/vegenaise dressing. Delicious! See More About:  macrobiotic vegetable recipes  macrobiotic sweet potato recipes  Healthy Eating Ads Low Carb Diet Foods Low Carb Diet Low Carb Diet Food Recipes Food Healthy Eating Diet Featured Articles Green Beans with Sesame Dressing Grilled Lemon-Lime pork Tenderloin Vegan Raspberry Gelato Blueberry Smoothies Chocolate for Breakfast? Cut Fat and Calories in the Kitchen   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About.com Health: Keep Your Skin Safe from the Sun

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor If your daily morning routine doesn't already include a healthy dose of SPF, listen up. Applying sunscreen isn't just for a day at the beach or an afternoon spent outside at a festival. The sun's rays can reach you -- and cause damage -- even when you're driving in your car (as evidenced by this guy). 5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes It should be simple, but the act of properly applying sunscreen is wrought with the potential for mistakes. Don't make them. Is Your Sunscreen Expired? Upcoming Changes to Sunscreen Labels See More About:  skin cancer prevention  applying sunscreen  spf Protecting Kids from the Sun Covering them in sunscreen is a good first step, but there's a lot more you can do to ensure that your child's skin stays protected. Best Sunscreens for Kids Sunscreen Myths See More About:  using sunscreen  preventing sunburn  vitamin d requirements Is Tanning Addicting? The term "tanorexia" has gotten a lot of media attention in recent years, and some researchers have even looked into it. Turns out that for some people, going tanning can become addictive, thanks to feel-good chemicals that may be produced in the brain. Can Tanning Cure Acne? How to Fake a Summer Tan See More About:  tanorexia  melanoma  skin cancer symptoms How to Treat a Sunburn Okay, so despite all this sage advice, maybe you've found yourself wincing in pain after getting a little too much sun. We've all been there -- here's what to do. Allergic to the Sun? Medications That Increase Sun Sensitivity See More About:  outdoor first aid  burn first aid  burn assessment Health Ads Health It Skin Acne Treatment Health and Nutrition Diet Health Sun Damage on Skin Featured Articles Can You OD on Caffeine? How Excess Weight Affects Your Sleep Diet and Breathing in COPD Family Planning with Colon Cancer How to Stop Fighting about Money Low-Carb in the Summertime   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement

About Arts & Crafts: Summer Crafting

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Arts & Crafts With the beginning of summer soon upon us in the northern hemisphere, we've selected some interesting summer themed arts and crafts projects for you this week. Happy Crafting! How to Press and Dry Flowers Pressed flowers are a lovely way to capture a little piece of summer. This tutorial explains how to press flowers that you can then use in a variety of projects. See More About:  gifts to make  flower crafts  garden crafts Outdoor Scrapbooking Ideas Here are lots of ideas for outdoor scrapbook pages plus a variety of techniques for embellishing your pages including hand and machine stitching, free patterns and more. See More About:  camping scrapbook pages  vacation scrapbook pages  free scrapbook patterns Changing Seasons Painting Project Changing seasons is the theme for the latest painting project. If you fancy rising to the challenge then check out the submission guidelines. We look forward to seeing your finished projects! See More About:  painting project  creativity  Summer Clothes for a Fashion Paper Doll This tutorial shows you how to draw a set of summer clothes for a paper doll. Follow the link in the article to another tutorial that shows you how to draw your own paper doll. The finished doll can be used in a variety of ways including as an embellishment for cards or scrapbook pages. See More About:  drawing girls  paper dolls  draw cartoon people Arts & Crafts Ads Kids Craft Ideas Art and Craft Ideas Kids Art and Crafts Craft Ideas Art Craft Featured Articles Make a Bird Feeder Make an Origami Picture Frame 'Sail Away' Needlepoint Chart Summer Jewelry Projects Make a Landscape Scene in a Teacup How to Make a Scrap Quilt   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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 © 2012 About.com   More Projects and Ideas Make Sand Candles Sun Motif Cross Stitch Chart Turn a T-Shirt into a Tube Top Advertisement