About Today: Run for the Roses on Cinco de Mayo

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Today Wow, check it out. Tomorrow's a day where we can sip mint juleps, drink margaritas, chug your favorite Mexican beer, and have it all be appropriate. If we could somehow get bacon in there, it would be the best day ever. I know: Run for the Roses on Cinco de Mayo - Now with Bacon! Who's Running at Churchill Downs? I don't really know anything about horse racing. I mostly like reading the names of the horses, such as: Optimizer, Union Rags, Bodemeister, Titantic, Weigh Over Weight, and Sir Neighs A Lot. (Okay, maybe those last three aren't real.) Analyzing the Contenders Photos of All the Horses See More About:  2012 horse racing season  kentucky derby  churchill downs Derby Traditions: Chapeaus and Other Fun Bits I mostly see the practicality of hats more than the frufery. But what's life without a bit of frufery? I'll tell you what. It's fruferyless and that's zero fun. The Kentucky Derby Rose Garland Gotta Gotta Gotta Have a Mint Julep See More About:  kentucky derby  kentucky oaks  hats Cinco Eats OK, that link above is a quick history lesson. I totally recommend checking it out before you eat and drink so much you can no longer speak properly. If your guests leave before you get to some sort of state where you lack the ability to communicate, they'll leave with an impression you know your way around the history books as well as the kitchen and bar. By the way, we also have ideas on gluten-free food and low-carb eating. Now let's eat! Make the Mole! Reheat the Refried Beans Toothsome Tamales Great Guac Plan Your Whole Menu See More About:  mexican holiday recipes  cinco de mayo recipes  cinco de mayo history Cinco Drinks I can remember the first time I had a margarita; it was one of those frozen dealies. I got a wicked headache because I'm dumb and drank it like a non-frozen one. Anyway, here's to you, margarita. May you not ache in my head. Or yours, dear reader. Great Cinco de Mayo Cocktails Try a Cinco Herradura Oh, A Blue Margarita Freeze that 'rita! Get That Sangria Flowing See More About:  sour drinks  summer cocktails  tropical drinks Today Ads Portland Oregon 5K 10K Runs Calendar of Events Cinco De Mayo Events 5K Run Featured Articles Past Kentucky Derby Winners Betting? Figure Out Betting Odds and Payoffs What's Wrong with Horse Racing Where to Get Authentic Ingredients Tres Leches Cake Video: Foolproof Spanish Rice   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 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 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Today: The Quickie: Escape for a Weekend

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Today Just to prove to you that I practice what I preach, I'm heading to Bermuda this weekend for a wedding. And, get this, no kids! Just me and my missus. Dinner and a Movie My first date with my girlfriend (now wife) consisted of a great local restaurant and the movie Mad Dog and Glory. So here's my tip: See the movie first so that you have something to talk about over dinner (I guess that's different if you were already friends). Secondary tip: Make sure the movie isn't weird and sorta unfun. Let's hear it for second dates! Dating? Romantic Dinner Ideas Married? Romantic Dinner Ideas See More About:  date ideas  dinner and a movie  Get Away Inexpensively I know it's tough to really get away. And I know it's tough to find the extra nickels, quarters and dollars to pay for it. But alone time can make any relationship stronger. Plus, maybe the hotel has the fancy cable package you don't have at home! You Can Afford These Date Ideas Backyard Vacations for Married Couples See More About:  cheap places  budget travel  popular places The Benefits of One Night Stands I know not everyone who reads this newsletter is married and maybe with kids, but tough. I am and this article is right on the money. My wife and I have spent maybe three one-nighters away from the kids (in over 10 years) and, man, it's just enough time to relax and still not have any guilt. In College? Plan a Simple Romantic Getaway Make Friends While Traveling See More About:  romantic getaways  vacations  having fun together How a Quickie Can Restore Your Relationship This will be our first weekend away from the kids. If you live near a big city, this list will help you locate great places to visit that aren't too far away. Whereas Bermuda... Vacation Without Children Last-Minute Travel Tips See More About:  weekend getaways  usa travel  vacation ideas Today Ads Escape Escape Games Local News Game News Quickie Wheelchair Featured Articles Top 100 Love Songs Romantic Date Ideas Romantic French Meals Top Cookbooks for Lovers Best Ways to Find a Babysitter Romantic Text Messages   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 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 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Today: Papers, Papers, Everywhere

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Today I hate checking the mailbox these days because it's typically just full of papers. I don't mean catalogs and the like -- they're easy enough to recycle. But these bills and forms! Sometimes I just want to dump 'em all. Keep The Mail Clutter Down Bill, catalog, overdue notice, bill, collection agency, bill. See? There's no good mail here. But how can I manage it all? Throwing it away doesn't seem to help because it comes every darned day. And don't get me started on the papers that come home from school. I get it, you can draw a field with flowers and the sun in the sky! How to Organize School Papers How to Store Everything See More About:  declutter  paper management  office organization Conquering Clutter I have this box of cables in my closet that I know I'm never going to use again, and I told myself that if I didn't use them within one year I'd get rid of them. That was 1989. My excuse? Some of them cost $25 and I can't bring myself to throw them away because what if I need to connect the Flipswitchinator to the Infernal Contraption Pro? Storage Space for Kids' Stuff Clear Clutter See More About:  clutter control  basic organizing tools  storage containers How's This for Ambitious? How to Store Everything! You wanna store it? Here's how to do it. Check out these below as well (even if, like me, you are only going to look at the pictures and hope you somehow move into these houses). Organize Your Closet The Organized Kitchen The Perfect Pantry Closet Organizing 101 See More About:  storage  storage solutions  how to organize Say It With Less I tell my daughter that writing is really about editing. And Richard here gives another suggestion: Start with less. As in fewer words. It's such a good idea, I'll stop here. Tips to Remove Clutter in Writing Ten Good Small Words See More About:  prose style  Today Ads News Papers News Papers Online Daily News Newspaper Online Newspaper Newspaper Obituaries Featured Articles 5 Questions To Ask About Clutter Where Else to Sell Your Stuff Where to Sell Your Collectibles Sell Your Stuff Before You Move Making Money Before You Move How Long to Keep It   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 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 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Today: What's Your Guilty Pleasure?

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Today It can be anything, really. You know -- cigars, cheeseburgers, massages, luxury cars. What about manicures, facials, and bubble baths? Light Guilt: Fall in Love with Chocolate Let's start with something within reach. Chocolate. My daughter has started to develop a taste for dark chocolate, which I find so weird because she's 10, and I didn't "get" dark chocolate until I was in my late... well, much older than 10. I was always happy enough with a Snickers bar. Or a Twix. Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies Double Chocolate Grand Marnier Brownies Recipe See More About:  chocolate recipes  desserts and puddings  cakes and baking More Guilt: The Perfect Manicure My wife came home the other day with a manicure. She was happy with how her nails came out, but she was particularly happy that it only cost $8. "Less than a dollar a nail!" I announced, not even noticing what color she picked. So, guilty pleasure? Sure. But totally reasonable. The following are considerably more... guiltifying. Basic Steps of a Professional Facial Massages, The Swedish Way See More About:  spa treatments  spa tips  Even More Guilt: Meatses! Oh, man! I could pass up the chocolate (not my Snickers, so back off) and I don't ever do the manicure/massage thing. But I'll tell ya, sometimes I need to have a drippy, gooey, oniony cheesesteak. I checked with my doctor and he agreed: It's a need. Thanks, Dr. Beefaroni! Best Hamburgers Ever Buying the Best Steak The Most Guilt: Booze and Cars Now before you get all up in arms, I'm not suggesting, implying, or insinuating that these topics be combined in any other way than they may make you feel riddled with guilt. How can you really justify spending this much on a car? Oh, don't get me started. I need to be coddled in leather while I hear nothing of the outside world. Black Bull Blended Scotch Cabs Under $100 See More About:  luxury suvs  german suvs  diesel suvs Today Ads CNN News News Letter Template Local News News Stories Breaking News Featured Articles It Costs How Much? Most Expensive Cars in the World This Caddy Starts at $63k Afternoon Tea at Brown's Hotel in London THE Mexican Vacation The Hermes Birkin Bag   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement