1. See a movie. There's already Oscar buzzing on some of this weekend's new releases including Clint Eastwood's "Changeling" starring Angelina Jolie and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut "Synecdoche, New York." Entertainment Weekly has reviews on these plus Disney's "High School Musical 3" and more.
2. Skip delivery and make your own pizza. Cooking Light features an easy pizza menu for a night at home.
3. Play video games with your kids. Parents magazine offers solid reasons--it's a useful learning tool--for positive parent-kid-video game action.
4. Strategize your holiday shopping plan. It's early (tell that to the retailers) but now is the time to make your budget and do some research, which Consumer Reports makes easy.
5. Get ready for Halloween. Real Simple has tips on everything-Halloween from last-minute costumes, easy recipes and picking out the perfect pumpkin.
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