Farmers' Almanac Healthy Living
Farmers’ Almanac’s time-tested advice for natural, homemade remedies for a healthy lifestyle.
Teaching Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is more than just an excuse for a cookout. Help share the meaning of this important occasion with the kids in your life.
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No More Bedtime Battles!
Do you dread putting your little one to bed? Put this expert advice to work for you, and end the nighttime hysterics!
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Rejuvenating Herbal Concoctions
This week is National Herb Week! Learn more about how herbs can enrich your life, and get recipes for healthy herbal drinks!
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Agility: Fitness for You and Your Favorite Furry Friend
Canine agility is a great way to get a workout while bonding with your pet!
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
