About Today: Mom, I'm Bored!

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, the surest way to annoy my Mom was to say that we were bored. "I am not the cruise director," she would say. "This is not the Love Boat. There are no planned activities on the Lido deck." 9 Summer Activities for Bored Kids Which was her way of saying that bored people are boring people. Only with pop cultural references which were current at the time. (I'm old. Be quiet, you.) Summer Learning Activities for Kids 8 Summer Child Care Options See More About:  kids activities  summer fun  summer vacation Easy 10-Minute Crafts for Kids Still, sometimes you need some pre-planned fun in order to keep kids out of your hair. Summer Crafts Independence Day Crafts and Activities See More About:  craft tutorials  parenting help  craft tips 22 Things to Do Outside Bonus points if said pre-planned fun takes everyone outside and away from the 15 glowing rectangles we all stare at for the bulk of the day. Classic Outdoor Games for Kids 10 Ways to Have Old-Fashioned Fun See More About:  outdoor play  active play  children's physical activity Top Chemistry Projects for Bored Kids And if it rains, you can always stay indoors and make slime. How to Make Papier Mache from Laundry Dryer Lint Summer Science Project: Safe Fireworks in a Glass See More About:  chemistry projects  chemistry for kids  chemistry top picks Today Ads Kids Activities Kids Crafts Depression Signs Preschool Crafts Bored Bored Featured Articles How to Stop Getting Junk Mail Nature Activities for Kids Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss? How Air Conditioning Works Video: Make Chocolate Mint Truffles Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. 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 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: 15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At last count, 105 percent of our summer budget went to air conditioning. You math people in the audience will know that this is technically impossible. However, I am telling you that I have seen the bills, and it is so. 15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning Why is AC so expensive? Well, it's because our power is now entirely generated by thousand-year-old unicorns running on golden treadmills. (Isn't that more interesting than the usual whining about expensive utilities?) Lower Your Electric Bill Recipes to Cool You Off See More About:  saving energy  lowering your bills  Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning I will freely admit to overusing air conditioning, which isn't great for my bills or for the planet. These are ways to use less AC, and not feel it. Does Climate Change Cause Extreme Weather? What Are Energy Star-Rated Appliances? See More About:  air conditioning  ceiling fans  swimming pools Window Air Conditioner Maintenance Did you know that you need to maintain your air conditioner? I didn't until two years ago, when my filter got so clogged with dust that my air conditioner just ... gave up. Central Air Conditioning Unit Maintenance What Size Air Conditioner Do You Need? See More About:  air conditioner maintenance  window air conditioners  10 Frozen Coffee and Tea Treats for Summer You can always cool yourself off the old-fashioned way: By making lots and lots of cold drinks. I find this works even better if you drink them while sitting in a kiddie pool, although your neighbors will think you're odd. Cold-Brewed Coffee How to Make a Milkshake See More About:  granita recipes  cold coffee recipes  cold tea recipes Today Ads Air Conditioner Air Conditioning Window AC AC Maintenance AC Units Featured Articles 6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Read More This Summer Recipes for the Perfect Picnic Summer Safety Tips for Baby Fourth of July Candy Recipes Top 5 Gas Station Finder Apps Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. 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 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: Guilt-Free Summer Desserts

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'm a big fan of dessert in all seasons, but especially in summer, when there's so much fresh fruit to choose from. You get all the fun of eating dessert, plus a truckload of vitamins. (Yes, that's an actual scientific measurement: one truckload. I believe it's equal to 137 bushels.) Low-Fat Summer Desserts This roundup could be called "Several Awesome Ways to Use Strawberries." Also, there are Low-Fat Key Lime Bars -- never a bad thing. Low-Fat Summer Parfaits Low-Carb, No-Bake Cheesecake See More About:  low fat desserts  low fat summer recipes  Low-Calorie Ice Cream Treats I could eat ice cream every day during the summer. Actually I could eat ice cream every day all year round, except that people have less sympathy for your ice cream headache when it's 20 degrees outside. Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Desserts Macrobiotic Desserts for Warm Weather See More About:  low calorie desserts  low calorie ice cream  ice cream recipes Gluten-Free Summer Desserts This Lemon Meringue Pie looks good enough to eat, even if you're not keeping to a gluten-free diet. 10 Sweet (Local!) Summer Desserts Fruit and Veggie Snacks See More About:  gluten free dessert recipes  gluten free pie recipes  gluten free cake recipes Vegetarian Dessert Recipes There is apparently such a thing as a healthy cookie. Truly, we live in amazing times. Top Low-Carb Dessert Recipes Low-Fat Frozen Treats See More About:  sugar-free desserts  low fat desserts  vegan desserts Today Ads Desserts Easy Healthy Recipes Gluten Free Sugar Free Desserts Summer Picnic Featured Articles Google's Antitrust Woes 5 Remodels to Increase Your Home's Property Value How Sunless Tanning Works Back to Basics in the Backyard Video: How to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. 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 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement

About Elementary Education: Are You Interviewing for a Teaching Job This Summer?

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education It's officially summer which means different things to different people. Whether you're working in the classroom, wading in cool pools, or pounding the pavement for your dream teaching job, I wish you all the best! ~Beth Are You Interviewing for a Teaching Job This Summer? Are you already fretting about how you will set up your classroom for the first day of school? If so, I offer you this step-by-step checklist to help you decide where best to organize your room in order to meet your teaching objectives. There are so many decisions to make (especially if you are setting up your very first classroom) that it's definitely best to contemplate each aspect of your classroom before you start moving furniture around. I highly recommend visiting your colleagues' classrooms for inspiration and fresh perspectives. Good luck!... Read more 6 Traits of Successful Teachers It takes a very special individual to be an inspiring and effective educator. Here are the 6 top traits that successful teachers need to cultivate... Read more See More About:  avoiding teaching mistakes  new teachers  professional development Money-Saving Tips for the Classroom Did you spend way too much money last school year? Brush up on these penny-pinching basics so that you can stay under budget in the coming year... Read more See More About:  teaching challenges  new teachers  classroom organization Becoming an Elementary School Teacher So you think you'd like to enter the world of education by becoming a teacher? Takes some advice and tips from the teachers who have paved the way before you. Learn how to take the next step on your path to becoming an educator. Elementary Education Ads Teaching Jobs Teaching Methods Elementary Education Summer Job Effective Teaching Featured Articles Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Core Teaching Strategies Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tools Holiday Lesson Ideas   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary Education 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 Elementary Education 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   Must Reads ABC Countdown to Summer Easy Ways to Quiet Your Students Blank Lesson Plan Template Teach Reading Comprehension 6 Traits of Successful Teachers Advertisement