Weekly Roundup: Winter Fashion and Style Tips

If Spring seems a long, long way away, now may be a good time to update your winter wardrobe with some accessories and a few trendy pieces of clothing. Whether you’re bundling up for (another) snowstorm or hibernating indoors this season, stay stylish with these fashion tips from AC Contributors:

Sexy Winter Fashion for Women: Dressing Warm Without Bulk by Sarah Ganly

Latest Trends in Women’s Winter Fashion by Richa Arora

Winter Fashion 2009: Shoe and Boots by V.S. Lee

5 Winter Coats Under $50 by Sylvia Branch

Gay Man’s Guide to Fall and Winter Fashion 2009 by Kareem Simpson

Five Fashion Tips for Straight Men by Brian Carr

Buying Women’s Ski Jackets – a Few Guidelines by William Brandon

A Guide to Wearing Your New Spring Wardrobe Right Now by Douglas Vandecaveye

Need a new haircut? Check out some of the Best Winter Haircut Trends 2010 by Mallory Collier.

Weekly Roundup: Olympics Mania

Tuning in to the Winter Olympics this month? Catch the latest news, updates and travel tips with these Olympics articles from AC Contributors:

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Schedule by Chris Matteson

How to Watch 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Online Free by Zac Wassink

2010 Winter Olymipcs Schedule of Events and Gold Medal Days at Vancouver Winter Olympics by Ryan Christopher DeVault

All About the 2010 Winter Olympics Biathlon by M.G. Hardiman

2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. and Compromises Over the Environment by Greg Brian (Gregoriancant)

Team USA Ready for Vancouver Winter Olympics by Sherri Thornhill

5 of the Best 2010 Official Winter Olympics Souvenir Products by Shirley Norling

Weekly Roundup: Holiday Decorating Tips

Now that Turkey Day is behind us, Christmas and Hannukah celebrations may be spurring some holiday decorating. Need some help? Here are some great tips for holiday decorating from AC Contributors:

Paper Strip Ornaments, Christmas Decorations and Much More by Emma S.

Twelve Tips for Holiday Decorating in a Hurry by Vonda Sines

Tips for Decorating Your Mantle for the Holidays by Tamra Norman

Outdoor Christmas Decorations from the Best of AC by Jennifer Moore

How to Decorate Your Mailbox for the Holiday Season by C. Jeanne Heida

10 Tips for Decorating Your Yard for the Holiday Season by Josh Tuliano

Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas Using a Red and Gold Theme by Jane Ganley

Best Snowflake Christmas Lights 2009 by Pam Parent

How to Make Table Centerpieces with Fruits and Candles by Happy Helper

And of course, you’ll need to eat while you work to put up those holiday lights. Enjoy some of these holiday treats while decorating, courtesy of AC Contributor Stacy Zeiger.

 

Weekly Roundup: Fall Festivals Across the Country

With Fall season right around the corner, now would be a great time to make some travel plans to attend a Fall festival!

Read up on some of these fun and interesting Fall events around the country, courtesy of AC Contributors:

Free Events at Chicago’s Millennium Park in September 2009 by Anastasia Zoldak

The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia by Gunkee

Fall Foliage Botanical Tours and Festivals in Claremont, California by Cheri Major M.S.

Several Options for German Food, Fun and Culture this Fall in Illinois by Stephanie L. Renken

Vermont Fall Apple Festivals by pam parent

Great Fall Festivals in Western New York by Paula Thompson

Oktoberfest in Palm Beach County by Jennifer Bentley

New England’s Best Fall Festivals, 2009 by Eoin ONeill

Fall Festivities in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains by Kari Wolfe

Weekly Roundup: Summer Diet Do’s and Don’ts

Is your daily diet helping you stay in shape this summer, or has eating healthy taken a backseat?

Here are a few pointers from AC contributors that might help you get your summer diet back on track:

Best Foods to Eat for a Summer Diet by Rebecca Broadway

Tasty and Simple Summer Diet Recipes by Patrece Snow

How to Grill Fruits and Vegetables by Cathy Miller

Top 10 Summer Diet Tips by Jason Cooley

Easy Summer Recipes to Keep You on a Healthy Summer Diet! by Eileen Koetter

Little Steps to a Great Summer Diet Plan by Devon Taylor

Great Summer Diet Lunch by C. Isgro

Seasonal Eating: Six Summer Superfoods by Lee Gibson

Weekly Roundup – Fourth of July Mania

What are you doing this Fourth of July? If you need some ideas or just want to get into the patriotic spirit, read some of these great Fourth of July articles from fellow contributors on AC:

Three Quick, Easy and Refreshing 4th of July Desserts by Donna T

The Top Ten Fourth of July Movies by Christopher Hundley

Cheap and Easy Fourth of July Crafty Activities by Amy Browne

Three Ways to Spend the Fourth of July Without Fireworks by George N Root III

Celebrate Independence Day the John Adams Way by Beverly Smith

Exceptional 4th of July Fireworks in Washington, D.C. Metro Area by M.G. Hardiman

Fourth of July Fireworks Fun Guide by Jan Peterson

Weekly Roundup: Summer Vacation Planning

With Memorial Day a few weeks away, it may soon be time to start plotting the summer vacation schedule. Whether you’re opting for a ‘staycation’ given the economic climate or heading out on a family roadtrip, here are some summer vacation planning ideas from Sources on AC:

Visit Asheville, NC – Not Just for Mountaineers by Jennifer Morrison

Top 10 Children’s Books to Read This Summer by AmyDawson

Top 20 Beach Party Songs by tikigal

Planning a Summer Vacation on a Budget by Jodi Fields

Top Five Beach Resorts to Visit This Summer! by Erin Rivera

15 Best Vacation Ideas or Road Trips in America by C. Chowder

Take Your Tent to the Beach by Stephany Mcdonal

Tips for Traveling to Phoenix in the Summer Months, by Mona Granroth

Weekly Roundup: Easter Countdown

Only a few days left until the Easter Bunny pays a visit.  Here’s what AC Source’s are looking forward to this Easter season:

How to Make an Adorable Easter Bunny Cupcakes Cake by SuperWAHM

Easter Crafts for Kids: Handmade Easter Bunny Magnets by R. Ann Sipper

The Easter Bunny:  Silly Parents, Rabbits Aren’t for Kids! by Patti Henningson

How to Make Your Own Chocolate Easter Bunny by Pauline

Any Easter Celebration is Incomplete Without the Hunt by Luke M.

Understanding Easter Lilies by SkyDanzer

Groovy Mod-Style Easter Eggs Are Over Easy by MaddyLane

Easter Traditions: the Biting of the Bunny by Will Stape

Weekly Roundup: Celebrate Spring with the Spring Cleaning Bug

It’s officially Spring which means it’s high time you cleaned off those cobwebs, reorganized the closets and downsized garage inventory for the warmer months ahead.

Get motivated with these spring cleaning tips from AC writers across the board:

How to Survive Spring Cleaning with Allergies by Deborah Maher

Spring Cleaning for Busy Lifestyles by Angie H.

Simple and Quick Spring Cleaning Ideas by Jenne Joy

Making Spring Cleaning a Breeze – Bathrooms by Robin Costello

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your House by Grace Ann Harmony

Green Spring Cleaning Guide by Mary Zeiher

Spring Cleaning Can Relieve Stress by Jennie DellaMonica

Weekly Roundup: American Idol Fever

Oscar season is officially over but you may be glued to the TV set for the lineup of celebrities-to-be on American Idol.  The show is one of the most-searched-for topics on Google and AC, and there are plenty of CPs sharing their insights and show summaries.  Keep up with the latest singing sensations with this roundup of must-read American Idol articles:

American Idol’s Race to the Top 12 by Christina Litster

American Idol: Lack of Screen Time = Lack of Votes by Margaret Kerr

American Idol’s Final Season? by William Sidney

‘American Idol’ is Broken – Here’s How to Fix It by Kathryn Nichols

American Idol Sinks to a New Low by Stephanie Modkins

Does American Idol Have One Too Many Judges? by lola Reneau

American Idol Birthday Party Tips and Ideas by Hunter