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Articles

Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.

How to Barbecue Like a Pro
Get some seasoned tips.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally 10 tips that help get rid of germs that may cause

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Helpful Herbal Hints
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.


Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

Make Your Own Valentine Candy
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

Dry Skin? Reach for a Potato!
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.

5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

Recipes

Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.

Chocolatetown Special Cake
A delicious recipe for Chocolate Cake, with Hershey's Cocoa.

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Pumpkin Pecan Apple Cake
A great twist on a holiday pie. That will surely make your mouth water.

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Black Magic Cake
Spooky dark chocolate cake that's suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.

Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.



Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Mushroom Casserole
This dish is a simple combination of mushrooms, stuffing, & cheese.

Pumpkin Butter
This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for pumpkin biscuits.

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!


Fried Clams
Simple to make and delicious to eat.

Videos

Hints & Tips: Frying
Fry fish or chops neatly and easily with this Farmers' Almanac hint.

Appropriate Technology
The Students at Humboldt State University have ideas about incorporating Approptiate Technology into all of our lives. Simple ideas, stating that, "to tread lightly on the earth means a healthier planet.

Green Cleaners - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
No one would ever eat something that they clean with ... Would they? Bryan Welch reveals some non-toxic lternatives to traditional cleaning products.

Products

Mountain Rain Soap
Escape the every day hustle and bustle of life with this refreshing, clean smelling soap.Made with sweet spring rain and mountain air fragrance oils, with a touch of balsam fir, it will remind you of an escape to the quiet,...

Blog

Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:00 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM


Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM


Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

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

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM


How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

Vinegar Rocks!
January 16, 2007 9:20 AM



Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM