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Archived editions of the 2013 Farmers' Almanac Newsletter, complete with weather info, tips for healthy living and more.
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2013 Newsletters
Now That's Hot! Record-Breaking Highs
July 17, 2013
Check out these record-breaking temperatures; Video: July's Full Buck Moon; Can't Get to the Beach? Build Your Own; Blender Beverages for Summer; Herbal Wound Care; Plus much more!
Try our summer cleanse! Plus: photography tips, watermelon recipes, and more!
July 10, 2013
Get Healthy With a Summer Detox; Wonderful Watermelon; Are Fans a Good Idea?; Photography Tips for the 21st Century; A Daytime Full Moon?; Plus much more!
Do you know how to stay safe in a weather emergency? Find out!
July 8, 2013
Disaster Safety Quiz: Do You Know What to Do?; 2013 Hurricane Season Forecast; Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?; The Ten Deadliest Hurricanes; How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
The Sun and your health - get the facts! Plus, fried chicken, pet poisons, and more!
July 3, 2013
Ancient Egyptians sun myths; Fried Chicken: An American Original; Beach activities for the family; Protecting Pets from Backyard Toxins; Dying Stars: Nature's Fireworks; Plus much more!
Camp like a champ with our outdoor guide!
June 28, 2013
Camping is a beloved summer pastime; Campfire Cooking; Outdoor Safety for Summer; Hit the Trail with this Tasty Treat; Hiking: Fun for the Whole Family; When Should You Head for the Woods? Plus more!
A sun myth, wedding cake alternatives, our July astronomy guide, and more!
June 26, 2013
Weather-ology: Mourning Sun; Creative Cake Alternatives; July 2013 Astronomy Guide; Mid-Year Resolution Check-In; Natural Itch Relief; Flower planting tip; Plus much more!
Will the Fourth of July will be sunny or soggy? We have the answer!
June 19, 2013
Get Our Independence Day Forecast; Video: June’s Full Strawberry Moon; What the Heck is Açaí?; Tips for avoiding sunburn, heat exhaustion, and insect bites; Two-Culture Wedding Guide; Plus much more!
Weather that changed history, summertime blues, lobster recipes, and more!
June 12, 2013
Weather That Changed History; Cure for the Summertime Blues; June 15 is National Lobster Day; Summer officially begins June 21st; Renovation, Restoration, Rehabilitation: What's the Difference?
When should you hit the beach this summer? We have the answer!
June 5, 2013
When Should You Hit the Beach in 2013?; Family fun: Battle Reenactments; Gingerbread isn't just for Christmas; "His" and "Hers": Advice for merging households; No Sweat Summer Meals; Plus more!
Hurricane season starts this week! Get our forecast!
May 29, 2013
See what we're predicting this Hurricane season; Those Blasted Black Flies; Grow Your Own Cranberries; Health benefits of seaweed; Astronomy Guide for June 2013; Hint for choosing annuals; Plus more!
The Flood Of `93 Remembered. PLUS: Goji berries, Memorial Day, and May's Full Flower Moon!
May 22, 2013
Twenty years ago, America's Midwest was under water; What the Heck is Goji?; Video: May's Full Flower Moon; Toothpaste: The Magic Elixir; Teaching Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day; Plus more!
Will Memorial Day be sunny or soggy? Find out!
May 15, 2013
Find out what we're predicting for your area this Memorial Day weekend; The Cicadas Return; Colonial Cooking: A Look Back; Expert advice for putting your child to bed; Three Super Moons this Summer!
What's a derecho? PLUS: Herbal drinks, shrimp recipes, and where are all the impatiens?
May 8, 2013
Well, Blow Me Down! Inside a Derecho; It's National Herb Week; May 10 is National Shrimp Day; Where Are All the Impatiens?; This Month: Two Eclipses and Dancing Planets; Plus much more!
Will this summer be a scorcher? Find out!
May 1, 2013
Find out what we're predicting for the upcoming summer; Appetizing Avocados; Astronomy Guide for May 2013; Scrapbooking: Make the Most of Your Memories; Fitness for you and your dog; Plus much more!
Spring Gardening Special Edition!
April 24, 2013
Grow Your Own Food in Small Spaces; Garden Problems? Cures and Suggestions; Mulching Tips to Fight Weeds Naturally; How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden Naturally; Average Frost Dates; Plus much more!
Earth Day Special!
April 22, 2013
Mother Earth is a common figure in the mythology of many ancient cultures; Healthy Earth, Healthy YOU!; Live large for less with these creative, environmentally-friendly ideas; Plus more!
Learn to read the sky! Plus: Can aches and pains predict the rain?
April 17, 2013
Learn to use cloud shapes to predict the weather; What the Heck are Ramps?; Love Nature? Create a Birding Journal; All about Acupuncture; Can Aches and Pains Predict the Rain?; Plus more!
Get our tornado season predictions!
April 10, 2013
Will Tornadoes Torment This Spring?; Do You Fondue?; Buy in bulk at the grocery store; Make your home a happier, healthier place; Twister Trivia; Plus much more!
A massive flood! Plus: Get in shape this spring and new ways to enjoy PB&J!
April 3, 2013
Spring 1913: Ohio Under Water; Peanut Butter & Jelly: The Gourmet Way; Fix That Garbage Disposal Fast; April is National Humor Month; Get in Shape With Spring Chores; Plus much more!
A tragic Easter tornado outbreak: PLUS: Egg decorating, Eater brunch recipes and more!
March 27, 2013
Easter Tragedy: The 1913 Outbreak; Fantastic Recipes for Easter Brunch; Spring Cleaning . . . for Your Health; Eggceptional Easter Eggs; Astronomy Guide for April 2013; The Full Worm Moon; Plus more!
Will there be snow for Easter? Find out!
March 20, 2013
Hop Into Spring with Our Easter Forecast; 10 Commonsense Ways to Communicate Better; The Vernal Equinox is here; Six Budget-Friendly Home Renovation Tips; Fancify Your Fish; Plus much more!
The Storm of the Century! PLUS: St. Patrick's Day recipes and uncommon uses for everyday items
March 13, 2013
The Blizzard of 1993; Doctors: Who Does What?; St. Patrick's Recipes with a Day Twist; Demoted! They Used to Be Planets; Uncommon Uses for Everyday Items; Video: How to Make Maple Syrup; Plus more!
What causes a blizzard? PLUS: A bright comet this month!
March 6, 2013
What causes brutal winter blizzards?; What the Heck are Chia Seeds?; Can't Sleep? March is Sleep Awareness Month; This Month: Comet PANSTARRS; Save Money: Insulate Your Water Heater; Plus more!
What’s in store for spring? Find out!
February 27, 2013
Find out what the coming spring will bring; Icicles: When Ice Is Not So Nice; 7 Crucial Survival Tips; Delicious, nutritious beet recipes; Astronomy Guide to March 2013; plus more!
A wind myth, chocolate for dinner, meteorites, and more!
February 20, 2013
The Japanese once believed the wind was controlled by a monster named Fujin; Savory Chocolate Recipes; Sledding for Fitness and Fun; Throw a Winning Family Oscar Party; What is a Meteorite?; plus much
A historic blizzard! Plus: Valentine's Day tips and trivia!
February 8, 2013
35 Years Later: The Blizzard of '78; A Romantic Valentine's Feast; Healthy Relationships: The Secret to Long Life; The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day; Plus much more!
An amazing tale of survival! Plus: The best home heating fuel is …
February 6, 2013
An Amazing Tale of (Winter) Survival; Which Home Heating Fuel is Best?; What the Heck is a Satsuma?; Make Your Own Herbal Supplements; Chillin’ Together: Winter Cookouts; Tip for Dry Skin; Plus more!
Record-breaking cold temperatures! Learn more!
January 30, 2013
Check out these record-breaking temperatures; Super Bowl snacks guaranteed to impress; Build a Budget-Friendly Man Cave for Your Valentine; Beat the Winter Blues; Astronomy guide for February 2013.
Will the Groundhog see his shadow? Get our prediction!
January 23, 2013
Will there be six more weeks of winter?; Scintillating Scallops; DIY: Clearing Blocked Drains; Have the arts of civility and common courtesy escaped us?; Indoor Herb Gardening; Plus much more!
Winter safety, cleaning mysteries solved, seasonal blender beverages, and more!
January 16, 2013
Walking (Safely) In a Winter Wonderland; Blender Beverages for Winter; How to clean your computer keyboard and more!; Optimism: The Breakfast of Champions; Stargazing with Kids; Plus much more!
Safe shoveling, 2013 planet guide, expiration dates explained, and more!
January 9, 2013
Shovel Safely; Expiration Dates Explained; 2013 Planet Guide; Food Allergies? Try These Substitutes; Birthstones: History and Lore; Plus much more!
Words for snow, astronomy guide, resolutions, and more!
January 2, 2013
Learn some important winter weather terms; Host an eco-spa party; A Stargazer's Guide to January 2013; This year give something back to your community; Protect Your Pets in Winter; Plus much more!


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