2009 Newsletters

• Should you bundle up on New Year's Eve?
  December 30, 2009
  Open your windows and doors at midnight -- New Year's folklore, Celebrate the New Year's Blue Moon this year, Make your resolutions stick this year with these helpful tips!, Recipes for a New Years
• Are You Ready? If not, read on.
  December 22, 2009
  Last Minute Christmas Ideas, White Christmas? Maybe, Holiday Indulging? Remedies for stomachaches, Red and Green Star? Is there such a thing?, Handmade holiday greetings
• How much snow can fall in one day?
  December 16, 2009
  How much snow can fall in one day?, Was it "Bah Humbug" or "Bah Christmas"?, Homemade Holiday Wreaths, The legend of the poinsettia,
• Can you predict the weather with a snowball?
  December 9, 2009
  Wet or dry snowball? Got Pets? Learn how to keep them safe this holiday season, Make your Christmas Greener! 12 earth-friendly tips, Christmas Cookies! How did they become a tradition
• The Best Gifts of All
  December 2, 2009
  Eight Great Gifts the Don't Cost a Cent, Super Holiday Savings! Up to 25% off Select Farmers' Almanac Items, Introducing December's Glad Tidings Moon; Drive Safely This Winter! Must-Read Driving Tips.
• Does Thanksgiving dinner make you sleepy?
  November 25, 2009
  Is it the turkey or the potatoes that make you tired? 8 Things to do on Thanksgiving besides watch football, Make your own whipped cream, Full Peaceful/Joyful/Jack Frost- or Glad Tidings Moon Vote now
• Will you need an umbrella for Thanksgiving?
  November 18, 2009
  Thanksgiving Day weather forecast available now, Start a new Thanksgiving tradition, Holiday entertaining tips that won't break the bank, Flu vs Cold vs H1N1 Get the symptoms straight
• 5 Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
  November 11, 2009
  Truth or Lore?, When and how did this day become a holiday, How to thank a vet near you, Fall chores burn calories, How to keep the holidays stress free
• Pepper for a sore throat?
  November 4, 2009
  Cayenne Pepper can help soothe a sore throat, Plan now for some new traditions, Full Thankful Moon wins, Will it rain or snow? Lean what factors come into play.
• Why didn't the skeleton cross the street?
  October 28, 2009
  Get tips on ways to scare away tooth decay, Why fermentation is a healthy way to preserve foods,Don't throw away that Jack-O-Lantern, eat it
• What makes a "perfect storm?"
  October 21, 2009
  Remembering "the" perfect storm of 1991,Why you should not use antibacterial soaps,It's apple cider time!,It does pay to rake those leaves
• Which way is the wind blowing?
  October 14, 2009
  Must-have weather instruments for home weather buffs; Top 10 ideas for fall fun activities; Vote for November's full moon name; Find out why laughter is so important to your health; Guide to frost.
• Can a goose predict the weather?
  October 7, 2009
  Farmers' Almanac weather quiz; Fall garden checklist; 10 ways to prevent a cold; Check out our fall foliage date map; plus more!
• Where to hit the slopes this winter
  September 30, 2009
  Farmers' Almanac's 2009-10 Ski outlook; Does warm milk really help you fall asleep?; Tips for extending your growing season; Favorite fall recipes; plus much more!
• Fall is here! Will it be wild and wet?
  September 23, 2009
  Fall forecast revealed, Watch & learn about the promotional aspect of the Almanac, An explanation of how seasons change, Save money & time! Stock these items always, What else besides mothballs deter
• New Full Moon Name; Fall Soups; Hiccup Cures
  September 16, 2009
  Which name fits October's Full Moon?, Spoonful of sugar or holding your breath? Hiccup cures, Does climate change affect our forecast?, New! 2010 Farmers' Almanac Norman Rockwell Calendar
• Does nature agree with the Almanac's winter prediction?
  September 9, 2009
  From caterpillars to spider webs find out what nature is predicting,How much do you know about the moon?, No time to cook? Try these recipes, Don't forget! We need your full moon name
• Are you ready for winter?
  September 2, 2009
  How cold will it be in your backyard?, Full Trick or Treat Moon? Name October's Moon, 2010 Farmers' Almanac: More than Weather!,Did you know a disposable diaper takes 500 to 600 years to decompose?
• What is a blue moon?
  August 26, 2009
  Is a blue moon really blue in color? 7 must-read tips for the back-to-school season, Smart snacking recipes, Best days to host a party in December?
• Ever hear of a gully washer? How about dust devil?
  August 19, 2009
  Wacky Weather Terms. 8 of our favorites, Why smart snacks can keep you healthy and fit, 10 ways to keep your memory sharp, Best days explained
• Like Snow? Watch for Fog.
  August 17, 2009
  Weather Folkore: Like Snow? Watch for Fog; Preserve summer's bounty: Tips on freezing, canning and more; Make your own toothpaste and more natural remedies; August 14th is Creamsicle Day!
• What is heat lightning?
  August 5, 2009
  Learn about why it's called "heat" lightning and more, Get some tips on ways to beat the rain in the garden. What's the most popular ice cream flavor? Wondering what the winter weather may bring
• Where have all the hurricanes gone?
  July 29, 2009
  It's hurricane season . . . Or is it?, Light Pollution. Are you a culprit?, Suffer from summer headaches? Try this herb., How about a "Greenmoon" rather than a honeymoon, What the heck is Burdock?
• A cure for brain freeze?
  July 22, 2009
  Stop the ice cream headache, Add color to your diet, Are you safe in the sun? What sport do you, G. Washington and Lincoln have in common? Money saving tip: Yard Sales
• If it rains today ...
  July 15, 2009
  Got Rust? Remedies for chemical-free removal, 6 Fun things to do in July, Make your own Ice Cream Pie, Health benefits of vitamin D
• Summer Dangers: Are you prepared?
  July 8, 2009
  Lightning season is upon us: be prepared; Got a bug bite? Here are some natural cures; The Bees of War; Alternative fuels; Eat more blueberries!; plus more!
• If birds fly low, expect rain and a blow
  July 1, 2009
  Animal weather lore; What is a rutabaga?; 7 ways to keep pests out of your garden; Beat motion sickness naturally; A beginner's guide to the stars; plus more!
• Summer? Where's the nice weather?
  June 24, 2009
  Weather Update: When will it feel like summer?; Clotheslines making a comeback; Tasty tomato season is upon us; Facts about the 4th of July; Lemons as a natural cure for acne? You bet!; Plus more!
• Does a good rain in June set the tune?
  June 17, 2009
  Weather lore; Natural remedies for poison ivy; Ideas for cheap summer getaways; fruit salad recipes; plus much more!
• Can you predict the weather with leaves?
  June 10, 2009
  Weather lore; Lemonade recipes for summer; Garlic as a cure isn't just for vampires; gardening secrets for keeping deer away, plus more!
• Hurricane Season is Here. Will it be a bad one?
  June 3, 2009
  Will the winds blow fair or foul?; Video: The full strawberry moon; Grow your own fresh flower bouquets; Fishy trivia, plus more!
• When will the weather warm up?
  May 20, 2009
  Is summer on its way?; keep pests out of your garden (naturally); grilling with vegetables; the origin of Memorial Day; the magic thirst-quencher (it's free!); plus much more!
• True or False: Tornadoes occur most often in the USA?
  May 13, 2009
  Test your Tornado Knowledge; The best tea is GREEN tea; Why do brides toss bouquets? Do you know who invented the telescope? Amazing facts about hummingbirds; plus much more!
• A Wet or Dry Moon?
  May 6, 2009
  Find out what is meant by a "wet" or "dry moon"; Happy Mother's Day! Top gift ideas for mom; Natural remedies for seasonal allergies; 5 inexpensive landscaping tips; plus much more!
• 8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
  April 29, 2009
  Weather lore you may not know; timely household tips; Be prepared for tick season; moon lore; Video: All about chives; plus more!
• Best Gardening Weather?!
  April 22, 2009
  Vote in our gardening poll; must-read kitchen tips; can you identify this tool from the past? Arbor Day and Earth Day info; plus much more!
• When will spring warm up?
  April 15, 2009
  Could we be experiencing "Indian Winter"? Stop & smell the roses: Timely tips on ways to slow down; 10 gardening chores you should do now; plus much, much more!
• How to dye your eggs naturally.
  April 8, 2009
  Get your Easter eggs ready; April's rainiest cities; Farmers' Almanac's Garden Tools; Laughter is the best medicine; The full PINK moon approaches; plant a healing garden this spring; plus more!
• Almanac Forecaster Resigns
  April 1, 2009
  Caleb Weatherbee, long-time forecaster resigns (or did he?!?!!); 3 tasty recipes for spring; April Fool's Day lore; Why scratching an itch feels good; Plus much more!
• Wonder why we say "sleep tight?"
  March 25, 2009
  The origins of some peculiar phrases; Clean your home using salt; got a bump or a bruise? Grab the frozen peas; Spring snow in the forecast? Plus more.
• Cold Spring On Tap?!
  March 18, 2009
  See what the Farmers' Almanac says about the Spring of 2009; Meet the Chicken Whisperer; Seeds of Change Video; When is the first day of Spring? Plus much more!
• Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
  March 11, 2009
  Get ready for Spring! Downloadable gardening calendar; raised garden beds; prevent motion sickness; 6 weird uses for the Farmers' Almanac; plus much more!
• Snow Facts
  March 4, 2009
  How much do you really know about snow? Saturn's disappearing rings; Houseplants anyone can grow; Spring ahead! Daylight Savings comes early this year; Protect yourself from germs, naturally.
• Lion or Lamb: What will March come in like?
  February 25, 2009
  Favorite weather folklore; What is it like to live in outer space?; Feed a fever and starve a cold or vice versa? 10 Ways to improve your communication skills;
• Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
  February 18, 2009
  Benjamin Banneker; What is Copernicus famous for? Is your child afraid of the dentist? Weird Presidential trivia; plus much more.
• Will Snowstorms Win Again?
  February 11, 2009
  Favorite Valentine's weather; Valentine's Day Cheesecakes; Prepare for Spring; The Northern Lights; Are you kissable?
• Punxsutawney Phil and the Farmers' Almanac Agree!
  February 4, 2009
  The Seer of Seers and the Almanac agree!
• Super Bowl Sunday is Here!
  January 28, 2009
  Sunday's BIG forecast; Year of the Ox; Lose weight naturally; White House legends; much, much more!
• Does it thunder in the winter?
  January 21, 2009
  Tell the difference between a cold and a flu; 11 ways to save money; learn about Star Clusters; Learn how to make your own laundry detergent.
• Best Day to Diet?
  January 14, 2009
  Did you know the Farmers' Almanac offers best days to diet, fish, bake and more? Learn how to recognize frostbite and hypothermia; Cooking tips for a healthier you; Cut energy costs in the kitchen.
• The Coldest Month of the Year
  January 7, 2009
  Find out why January is the coldest month; Pick up a Farmers' Almanac Ice Scraper mitt; How to sell your home in a sluggish market; Steps to a healthy New Year; plus more!