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Labor Day Recipes

So when it comes to my own feast, I'm often a little bit behind. (Although pretty pleased to spend a day thinking up treats instead of working.)

• Make-Ahead Labor Day Feast
• Recipes for Labor Day Weekend

Fall Movie Preview 2010

OK, some of the movies I'm anticipating aren't exactly Chekhov. For example, the vampire-obsessed part of me can't wait for Let Me In.

• Top 10 Indie Films of All Time
• New Horror Movies This Week

Top 10 Labor Day Recipes

When Labor Day rolls around, I generally want to rest from my labors by grilling something and then eating it. I'm reasonably certain that this is what our ancestors would have wanted.

• An Easy Labor Day Menu for Two
• Labor Day Steak 'n Slaw

7 Common Weight Loss Myths ... Busted!

My favorite busted myth in this list: Fat is to be avoided. Of course, our Weight Loss expert wasn't talking about cheese when she discussed healthy fats.

• Find Your BMI
• Do You Need to Lose Weight?

2010 Action Movies

After a few weeks of Oscar bait, we'll be happy to see cardboard characters and easy heroism again. The best part, for me, is that they're remaking (or making sequels) to every action film from my childhood. I won't even have to think.

• 2010 Documentary Oscar Hopefuls
• Calendar of Family Movies for 2010

2010 Comedy Movies

I will watch anything even remotely associated with Ricky Gervais, so I'm looking forward to Cemetery Junction.

• 10 Great Classic Films About Politics
• Top 20 Demonic Possession Horror Movies

Labor Day Recipes Kids Love

This article could also be called "Excuses Jen Uses to Prepare Her Favorite Foods." Any recipe list that starts out with a best burger recipe is OK with me.

• 60 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes
• Labor Day Fiesta Drink Selections

Can You Cut Too Many Calories?

Believe it or not, I've done this before. My metabolism did not thank me later.

• How Many Calories Do You Need Per Day?
• How to Lose Weight

10 Ways to Foster a Child's Creativity

It was pretty clear to us that the problem was ours, and that we didn't want to turn it into Mom's. Otherwise, she was liable to cure our boredom with an exciting round of chores, and no one wanted that.

• Travel Games and Crafts for Kids
• Forum: How to Foster Creativity in Kids

10 Ways to Prevent Weekend Weight Gain

This weekend, however, I am going to attempt to exercise restraint. Partly because it's better for me, and partly because I don't want to have to buy new pants on Tuesday morning.

• 5 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain at Work
• Can I Reduce Belly Fat With Sit-Ups?