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The 2013 Farmers Almanac
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Teaching Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day

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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Mom’s Best Advice

Mom’s Best Advice

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. In anticipation of mom’s big day, we asked our readers on Friday, “What’s the best advice your mother ever gave you?” The responses ranged from practical to funny to heartwarming. Here’s just a small sampling of what you said: • My mom always told me to be true to myself! • That being… Continue Reading »

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No More Bedtime Battles!

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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Backyard Workout

Want to get in shape? You don’t have to spend a fortune on gym memberships or exercise equipment.

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Try These Ideas for Eggceptional Easter Eggs!

Try These Ideas for Eggceptional Easter Eggs!

Add a little pizzazz to your Easter eggs this year with these egg-citing ideas!

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Reach for the Stars! Stargazing with Kids

Reach for the Stars! Stargazing with Kids

Winter is a great time to introduce kids to the wonders of the night sky!

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This Year: Give Something Back!

This Year: Give Something Back!

This year, instead of focusing on personal resolutions, why not give something back to your community as a family?

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Find Meaning in the Moment

Find Meaning in the Moment

December is Spiritual Literacy Month. Learn some simple ways to make your life more enriching!

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Flying with Kids

Flying with Kids

Expert tips for keeping kids, and everyone around you, happy when traveling!

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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.

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