About Today: How to Dress for New Year's Eve

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor New Year's Eve is in a few hours, and I've just realized that I have nothing to wear. This happens every year. Despite the fact that I continue to buy outfits, I still have nothing to put on come party time. Dressing for Special Occasions My theory is that my closet is actually eating my clothes. Not all of them, mind you. Just the cute ones. New Year's Makeup Splurges and Steals Simple DIY Updo See More About:  special occasion dresses  dress codes  black tie 10 Ways to Sex up (Not Sleaze up!) Your Look The paint-stained sweatpants from college are still there, as is everything that fit when I was smaller or larger than I am now. 10 Foolproof Formal Dresses 5 Great Little Black Dresses See More About:  dress sexier  update your look  Best Dressy Holiday Looks It's cute clothes in my current size, appropriate to the occasion but not too revealing, that I seem to be missing. Winter Beauty: 5 Dos and 5 Don'ts Petite Fashion Highlights of 2010 See More About:  cocktail attire  formal dresses  What to Wear to Parties The good news is that this gives me an excuse to go out and buy something new. After all, some cultures believe that it's essential to start out the new year with new clothes. Who am I to say any different? Post-Holiday Plus-Size Fashion Deals Evening Shoes for New Year's Eve See More About:  holiday fashion  special occasion dresses  gifts Today Ads Dress Plus Size Dress Formal Wear Dresses Dress for Business New Year 'S Eve Featured Articles Seriously Good Brunch Recipes What Are the Symptoms of Alcoholism? Dig Yourself out of Holiday Debt 8 Easy Green Resolutions Should You Go Back to School? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today 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 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About Budget Travel: Costly Errors

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Budget Travel Budget Travel Budget Travel Basics Destinations Travel Deals & Tips From Mark Kahler, your Guide to Budget Travel How many of these 10 common travel mistakes have you made? Top 10 Budget Travel Errors Budget travel errors are easy to make, even for experienced road warriors. Here are 10 common and avoidable mistakes that can cost you a lot of money... Read more See More About:  exchange rates  budget travel planning  hotel alternatives Budget Travel Resolutions for 2011 Ready for a few budget travel resolutions for 2011? Here's one: You've seen all the travel rewards credit card offers, and you want to earn some free trips. But not... Read more Deals for the Week Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly... Read more Find an Affordable Cruise Discount cruises are becoming easier to find, but you can make mistakes that sink your bargain... Read more Budget Travel Ads Travel Packages Travel Deals Cruise Deals Vacation Deals Discount Travel Featured Articles Plan Now for a Budget Spring Break Discount Six Flags Passes You Print at Home Before You Pack for a Budget Trip Orlando on a Budget How to Eat on $30/day Winter Travel Deals   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Mark Kahler Budget Travel Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Budget Travel 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Find a Last-Minute Airfare Travel Deals of the Week Winter Travel Deals Las Vegas Discounts and Budget Tips Step-by-Step Budget Tips Advertisement

About Family Vacations: Family New Year's Eve Reminder; Spring Break Ideas

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Family Vacations Family Vacations Family Vacation Ideas Resorts Fun Places To Go From Teresa Plowright, your Guide to Family Vacations Best wishes to all for a Happy New Year and wonderful 2011. There's still one big event in 2010 to enjoy, so here's a reminder about the many "First Night" and other family-friendly New Year's Eve festivities that may be happening near you, whether you're spending the holidays at your home-base or traveling. Family New Year's Eve More and more destinations offer family-friendly New Year's Eve events. Panama City Beach has a giant "Beach Ball Drop" while in Hershey PA, a crowd counts down as a giant Hershey Kiss gets raised... And then there are the many towns that put on "First Night" events, with dozens of live performances by musicians, dancers, storytellers, acrobats... Often, fireworks end the night. First Nights are designed to be family-friendly and affordable. Spring Break Ideas Yes, it's time to start thinking about family spring break getaways. Check out fifteen popular destinations and getaway ideas: Orlando, other Florida, Washington DC, California, ranch resorts, ski destinations, and more. See More About:  spring break  orlando  Alternatives to Spring Break Much as families love their spring break getaways, an argument can be made for taking your family trip at a time that's not during those crowded weeks in March and April. Have a look at some alternative opportunities for family getaways. See More About:  spring break 2010  family spring break  Mountain Coasters at Ski Resorts Every year seems to bring something new at ski resorts that the non-skiers in the family can enjoy. Of course, skiers and snowboarders are also welcome to have fun on the mountain coasters that are now offered at several ski resorts. As an example: the "Timber Ripper" coaster at Okemo ski resort rushes down the mountain on 3100 feet of track, and can reach speeds of 25 mph-- or not. Riders can control the speed of the car. Phew. See More About:  family ski resorts  mountain coaster  vermont ski resorts Family Vacations Ads Family Vacations New Years Eve Party Winter Vacation Kids Party Ideas Family Resorts Featured Articles Family Adventures Disney Vacations- Overview Family Vacations With Tots, With Teens Florida Family Vacations   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Teresa Plowright Family Vacations Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Vacations 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Family Vacation Ideas All Inclusive Resorts Top Caribbean Resorts for Families Winter Vacations Spring Break 2011 Advertisement

About Today: 6 Ways to Recycle a Christmas Tree

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor My husband and I are suckers, which is why we tend to buy the saddest Christmas tree on the lot and decorate it as if it were the White House fir. This makes us feel like we're really getting into the spirit of the season, at least until Christmas passes and our sad little Charlie Brown tree disintegrates in its stand. 6 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree At least this makes recycling easier. Pretty much, we just need to sweep the remains into an envelope and mail it to the recycling center. Easy-peasy! Video: How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Tree? See More About:  recycling trees  christmas trees  green gardening 10 Ideas for Recycling Christmas Trees If you've got a larger and less waif-like tree, you'll need more than a dust pan to help you dispose of your tree. How to Recycle a Christmas Tree in Phoenix Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Chicago See More About:  waste recycling  organic landscaping  mulch How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the Garden I love the idea of using the tree in the yard somehow, either as compost... How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Reno Christmas Tree Recycling in the Albuquerque Area See More About:  christmas tree  recycling  greening the holidays 5 Ways to Recycle Christmas Trees for the Birds ...or as a bird feeder. Depending on how big your tree is, you could feed pterodactyls with that thing. (Please note: Pterodactyls are harder to come by than Christmas trees.) Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Kansas City How to Recycle a Christmas Tree in Little Rock See More About:  winter backyard bird tips  winter birds  recycle christmas trees Today Ads Christmas Tree Christmas Tree Games Tree Recycling Tree Disposal Tree Chipping Featured Articles Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve 2011 Credit & Debt Resolutions Best Nail Polish Shades for Winter Lose Weight With the Help of Your iPhone or iPod Will Missouri Overturn the Ban on Puppy Mills? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today 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 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement