About Family: Get Ready for Spring Dances, Proms, and More

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor From spring dances, to proms, graduations, and weddings, it's sure to be a busy season. Prepare yourself - and your kids - with these tips from our Guides. Make the Most of Prom Time Denise will help you gear up for the prom, from setting rules, to volunteering at the prom, heading off problems, and more. See More About:  fun teen activities  school life  your teen's prom Prepare Your Tween for a Middle School Dance Jennifer will help you ease your tween's fears, as well as your own. See More About:  middle school  school dances  dating College Countdown If you've got a teen heading off to college in the fall, this countdown tool from Jackie will help you accomplish everything on your To Do list. See More About:  college countdown  campus health  college admissions 10 Popular Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs Choose the right song for an upcoming wedding or any other special occasion with these suggestions from Wayne. See More About:  fathers and daughters  dance steps  wedding preparation Family Ads Family Recipe Family Activities Family Fun Prom Channel Letters Featured Articles Should School Be Year-Round? Why Toddlers Like t o Strip Grandparent and Grandchild Craft Ideas Controlling Your Child's Asthma Learning Disabilities and Sleep Problems Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. 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 Tips for Pregnant Travelers Honor the Good Teachers in Your Child's Life In Memory of Maurice Sendak: 1928-2012 Advertisement

About Video Games: On the Road

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor Summer is coming, and for some folks that means travel. And if you plan to take your gaming with you, or do some gaming when you get where you're going, you might need to do a little prep before you leave. So here are some articles about gaming and travelling, plus some other useful hardware, and some of the latest game reviews and info. Hyperkin 3DS PowerPlus Battery (3DS) Unlike most Nintendo handhelds, the 3DS has a relatively short battery life. So if you plan to do a lot of playing away from an outlet where you can recharge, you might consider an external battery... Read more See More About:  nintendo 3ds  battery  accessory review Entering Cheat Codes with International Keyboards Suppose you find yourself in another country while on vacation, and have access to a computer to game on, how will you enter you cheat codes? Other countries have different keyboards, after all. Never fear, there is help... Read more See More About:  entering cheat codes  international keyboards  using non-us keyboards to enter cheats Travel With a PSP or PS Vita Sony handhelds are the perfect choice for some on-the-go gaming, but they're also too pricey to put at risk. Here are some suggestions for accessories to take some of the worry out of travelling with your PSP or PS Vita... Read more See More About:  psp accessories  ps vita accessories  psp basics Classics Video Games for the Sony PSP What games will you take along on holiday? How about some classics? If you don't have a PSP, check out the links in this article--you'll find similar guide for other handhelds and consoles... Read more See More About:  holiday gift guides  sony psp  space invaders Video Games Ads Xbox Video Games WII Video Games Video Games Online Nintendo Video Games PC Video Game Featured Articles Zboard Gaming Keyboard Review (PC) Which is Right for You? A Joystick or Yoke? (PC) Experts Ponder the Future of the Wii U 'Minecraft' Review (XBLA) 'The Walking Dead' Review (PS3) 'The Elder Scrolls Online' Announced (PC)   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Video Games 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 Needlecrafts: Fun Placemat Projects

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Placemat projects - protect your table from hot plates! And use placemats to create projects that are a little outside the box too. Free Placemat Purse Patterns and Projects Explore these free directions and patterns and then make your own placemat or find the bargain section for a super economical purse! Take your time and gather all kinds of ideas from the variety of free directions that are available. See More About:  free pocketbook  purse and tote bag patterns  easy free sewing patterns American Flag Placemat Summertime is full of patriotic holidays, and decorating with red, white and blue is always appropriate (in America, anyway). This easy knit American flag placemat would be perfect not only for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, but for any summer barbecue or other festive event. See More About:  intarsia  knitting with color  easy knitting patterns Free Placemat, Coaster and Napkin Ring Cross Stitch Patterns Use these free placemat, coaster, and napkin ring patterns to create decorative table settings for your kitchen or dining room table. Adapt the color palette to fit your decor as needed. See More About:  free cross stitch patterns  cross stitch projects  whole cross stitch Free Placemat Patterns for Crochet and Other Crafts Learn how to make placemats. Crochet your own placemats using our free crochet placemat patterns; you'll also find links to free instructions and ideas for how to make placemats in other craft techniques. Find ideas for everyday placemats, Christmas placemats, Easter placemats, Thanksgiving placemats and more. See More About:  crocheting for your kitchen  do-it-yourself decorating  Needlecrafts Ads Knitting Patterns Placemats Crochet Patterns Cork Placemats Table Placemats Featured Articles Christmas Ribbon Placemats Quilt Pattern Video:Tips for Stringing Beads Lavender Sprig Napkins Sierra Bailey of Manic Trout Jewelry Interview Plastic Canvas 5 Ways to Turn a Placemat into a Purse   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts 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 Pets: Grooming Basics 101

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor Keeping your pet neatly groomed can be a snap when you know what you're doing. Check out the articles below for grooming tips that will help any pet look and feel their best. Taking time to keep up with regular grooming can help prevent many issues related to general health and wellness. How to Groom Your Horse Grooming a horse can seem like a long, tedious, confusing process to those with no experience. Learn how to groom your own horse in just a few easy-to-follow steps with this great article by your Guide to Horses, Katherine Blocksdorf. See More About:  grooming your horse  safety with horses  horse grooming tools Ferret Grooming Ferrets may be small pets, but they can seem quite big in terms of their shedding and grooming options. When bathing a ferret, always be sure to use a specialized shampoo formulated for your pet. Other soaps and shampoos could cause your ferret burns and discomfort. See More About:  ferret names  ferret toys  exotics vet Bathing Your Bird While at times it can take some effort on the part of the owner to single out the grooming methods that will work for a particular bird, bathing is important to a bird's health and even reluctant birds must be conditioned to accept it. See More About:  bathing pet birds  bathing parrots  grooming pet birds 5 Basics of Dog Grooming Trips to the groomer can break the bank for dog owners during the hot, summer months. Save a few bucks this year by ;earning how to groom your dog yourself. See More About:  dog breeds  nail trimming  dog ear care Pets Ads Dog Pet Small Dog Grooming Horse Grooming Dog Grooming Pet Cat Pet Grooming Featured Articles Cat Grooming Feline Respiratory Infections Facts About Owls Cloudy Aquarium Water Getting Started With a Saltwater Aquarium Puppy Grooming   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pets 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