About Today: What to Pack for Summer Camp

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor The first time I ever packed for summer camp, I think I packed about 30 rolls of unicorn stickers, my jelly sandals, and some Mad Libs. Fortunately, my Mom "checked in" on my packing, and added such non-essential items as underpants and bug spray. (Moms, amirite?) What to Pack for Summer Camp I needed this list desperately. Even with Mom's intervention, I think we had to burn my socks when I got home. Turns out, you need more socks than you think. The Best Sunscreens for Kids How to Choose an Insect Repellant for Your Child How Did You Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp? Getting ready for sleepaway camp was a less hilarious, more grueling experience. I think my mother still has nightmares about me asking how long it would take her to drive to my camp and bring me my blankie, if it turned out I needed it after all. The Benefits of Overnight Camp Is My Tween Is Ready for Overnight Camp? How to Prevent Homesickness My Mom's trick: Pack the blankie after all, but put in the lining of the suitcase so no one else would know. 8 Ways to Ease Separation Anxiety Phobias in Children Cut the Cost of Summer Camp This is a big one: How to send the kids to camp without dipping into their college fund? Camp Mom: Have Fun Staying Home Free Summer Programs for Kids Today Ads Day Camps Teen Summer Camps Kids Camp Overnight Camps Enrichment Camps Featured Articles Movie Review: 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Protect Your Identity on Vacation 5 Things Winnie the Pooh Can Teach Us about Sweepstakes Top 10 Travel Games for Trips Make Your Own Fruit Fly Trap Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 Cruises: Cruising Russian Waterways

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises When the long June summer days arrive, I always think about my time in Russia for the White Nights of St. Petersburg. Three summers ago, I sailed the Russian Waterways between St. Petersburg and Moscow with Grand Circle Travel, and learned much about the Russian people and their culture. Join me on a look back at this terrific itinerary and cruise tour. Grand Circle Russian Waterways M/S Rossia CruiseTour Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' M/S Rossia river ship sails a 16-day Russian Waterways cruise between St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. This article focuses on a tour of the cabins, deck areas, interior common areas, and dining facilities on the Grand Circle M/S Rossia. Russian Waterways Itinerary Russian river ships sail through many quaint towns and villages on their way between St. Petersburg and Moscow. Many of these are relatively unknown to North Americans and other Europeans. This map shows the itinerary and provides links to photos and information of the ports along the way. Three Days in Moscow Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow like I did with Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises. Moscow was our last port on the cruise tour, and we had about three days to see most of the highlights. We disembarked the ship and stayed in a hotel as part of our cruise tour, which was a good plan since river ships must dock about an hour from downtown. Three Days in St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is a popular port of call for both cruise ships sailing to Scandinavia and northern Europe, and for river cruises between St. Petersburg and Moscow. Either way provides good opportunities to see this fascinating city. More About Cruises Information Below Cruises Ads European Cruises European Tours Mediterranean Tours 2010 Cruises Russia Tours Featured Articles InnerSea Discoveries Cruises SE Alaska in 2011 Avalon Waterways Unveils Ship Enhancements New Carnival Magic to Homeport in Galveston SeaDream Ships Have New "Toys" Baseball Theme Cruises with MSC Cruises Diverse Dining Options on the Nieuw Amsterdam   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises 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 Cruises 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 Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement

About Barbecues: The Great American Cookout

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Barbecues Barbecues Grills/Smokers Grilling Barbecue/Smoking From Derrick Riches, your Guide to Barbecues The Great American Cookout Celebrate summer outside by throwing the ultimate cookout. Get great ideas, recipes and information about entertaining in the backyard. About Hamburgers Probably the most popular grilled food, this most common of foods has a great history and endless versatility. Put down those fast-food burgers and put together a real sandwich that is more than just a meal About BBQ Ribs Good ribs make a great barbecue. Don't settle for anything less than the best and leave restaurant ribs far behind. About Steak Get all the information you need to grill the perfect steak. From selecting the perfect cut and the right grade to the seasonings to the perfect method for grilling. This is how you make a great steak. Barbecues & Grilling Ads BBQ Recipes Grill Recipes Barbecue Marinade Grilling Steak BBQ Rubs Featured Articles Weekly Wrap Up Plan Ahead: July 4th Top 10 July 4th Recipes Which way do you set your brisket for smoking? Wine and BBQ   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Derrick Riches Barbecues 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 Barbecues 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 Recipe Index Best Grills Barbecue & Grilling Recipe of the Week Best Smokers BBQ & Grilling FAQ Advertisement

About Low Fat Cooking: A Low Fat Fourth of July

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Low Fat Cooking Low Fat Cooking Low Fat Living Easy Recipes Seasonal Recipes From Fiona Haynes, your Guide to Low Fat Cooking I love the Fourth of July. I may be a Brit, but I celebrate America's Independence Day along with everybody else. My American-born children sport their Old Navy flag t-shirts with pride. They enjoy eating hot dogs, followed by patriotic cupcakes; then they wait impatiently for dusk to fall and the fireworks to begin. A Low Fat Fourth Keep fat in check this July 4th and prepare some lower-fat festive fare from turkey burgers to fish kebabs. Southwestern Shrimp The great thing about shrimp is that they're quick and easy to cook. The biggest mistake people make is to overcook them so that they turn out tough and rubbery. Enjoy this Southwestern Shrimp dish with a side dish of rice. Blueberry Sorbet Sorbet is a refreshing, low calorie, virtually fat free summertime treat. Blueberries make for a gorgeous, intensely purple sorbet. If, like me, you don't have an ice cream maker, the second stint in the blender or food processor improves the texture of the sorbet, to make it smoother. Broiled Salmon The American Heart Association recommends we eat fish at least twice a week. While salmon is obviously a "fatty" fish, the fats are the heart-healthy kind. Chock full of omega 3 fatty acids, which the body needs but can't manufacture, salmon should be included in all our diets, including low-fat ones. Low Fat Cooking Ads Party Finger Food Easy Low Fat Recipes Kids Cooking Snacks Kids Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Tips Featured Articles Apricot Crisp Perfectly Poached Chicken Breasts Quinoa Pilaf Summer Vegetable Saute Tomato and Asparagus Salad Couscous Salad   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Fiona Haynes Low Fat Cooking 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 Low Fat Cooking 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 Good Fats, Bad Fats 20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking E-Course - How to Eat Low Fat Low Fat Recipe Ideas Top 10 Low Fat Summer Recipes Advertisement