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10 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.

Top Six Favorite July Things To Do
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

Do you know How to Burn off Calories?
How many calories do you burn sitting at the computer? Ever wonder how you can burn off additional calories during the day?

Cataracts
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.

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Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

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Hurricane Tips: How To Be Prepared!
Being prepared before and during a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death. Check out these essential tips and keep them in a handy place.

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

Products

Jellyfish Squish
All those who enjoy saltwater activities risk being stung by the many different types of jellyfish that inhabit all oceans. Their sting has been described as a painful burn that lasts three hours or more, and then leaves itching...

Weather Chatter

The Poor Man's Fertilizer
January 29, 2008 9:08 AM

Animals and Weather
February 6, 2008 11:20 AM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

How to Determine a Full Moon?
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

Winter Weather Terms
November 9, 2006 9:10 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Blog

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Let the Games Begin
September 5, 2005 12:09 PM

Sometimes it's what's left behind . . .
February 15, 2008 6:34 PM


Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

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Hurricane Tips
BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON:•Develop or review a family hurricane safety plan. •Learn safe routes inland. •Find out where official shelters are located. •Ensure that you have enough nonperishable food and water on hand. IF A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN...