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Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley The cooking has started at my house. This might sound a bit early, but I assure you, we'll need all the time we can get in order to keep up with the demand for party treats and various baked presents. Another thing we'll need more of, if I'm not careful: Bigger pants.   In the Spotlight 20 Ways to Cut the Fat in Holiday Cooking When it comes to cutting fat, every little bit counts. Excuse me while I just put this lard away and look for healthier substitutes.              More Topics Keep Kids Entertained on the Road School-Age Children Feng Shui Tips for Winter Feng Shui Ireland's 12 Days of Christmas Ireland Travel How to Raise Charitable Children Nonprofit Charitable Orgs The 25 Most Embarrassing Political Moments of the Decade Political Humor How to Ski Skiing Follow Us on Twitter! About.com 10 Ways to Control Portions Even if you're careful about fat content, you have to watch portion sizes if you really want to maintain your weight. This sage bit of diet advice always reminds me a of a friend of mine who ate a whole box of "diet" cookies and didn't understand why the scale was being so mean to her.   Planning a Low-Carb Christmas Dinner If carbs are your main concern, you definitely want to plan ahead for the big feast. Holiday dinners are incredibly carb-centric. (My tip? Make them keep the rolls down by your sister. It works every time!)     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Today Ads Christmas Children Health Kids Nutrition Tips Children Sweets Kid Treats Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fashionin2010.fashionin2010@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fashionin2010.fashionin2010@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.