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Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

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

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

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!

Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.

Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.

Thanksgiving Forecast: Soup May be a Hit.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.

Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

Give Your Holiday Party a Punch
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.

Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

2009 Thanksgiving Day Forecast
Will it be wet, white, or warm? Will you need your umbrella this Thanksgiving?

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.

Will Snowstorms Win Again?
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.


A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

Light or Dark of the Moon
Ever wonder what is meant by the "light of the moon," or the "dark of the moon?"

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Raised Garden Bed Winners
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

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:

December's Full Cold Moon
It's cold in some areas of the country, but is the moon cold? Learn why December 12th's full moon is the Cold Moon.

A Full Buck Moon
July 7, 2009 Learn why many refer to this moon as the full "Buck Moon".

January's Full Wolf Moon
Farmers' Almanac explains the folklore behind the first full moon of the new year.

Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.

How Do You Sleep Tight?
Ever wonder where the phrases “sleep tight” and “don’t let the bedbugs bite” came from?

How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

Don't get the Wedding Woes
Planning any major event is stressful. Planning a wedding is even more stressful. Planning your own wedding...well, a bit more on top of that.

Secured Credit Cards
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.

Move Over Hunter's Moon ...
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"


Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.

Did you take your vitamin-D today?
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!

What is a Bone Spur?
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

A Rose is Just a Rose – Or is It?
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.

Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.

Laughter the Best Medicine of All
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.

Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?

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.

Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

Easy Ways to Pay for the Holidays
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.

Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.

The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

12 Simple Tips to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.


Recipes

Make-it-yourself Cracker Jacks
Try this homemade version of a long-time favorite snack.

Cranberry Salad
There 's lots of cranberry taste in this beautiful gelatin salad.

Festive Glazed Ham
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.




Lasagna
This is a wonderful lasagna recipe.

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

Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.

Products

Farmers' Almanac (U.S.) Three Year Subscription
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Recipe Book
Keep your favorite recipes in one easy-to-find location. Our three-ring recipe book comes complete with 24 sheets of 4 perforated 4 x 6 recipe cards (four sheets front and back), index tabs for categorizing recipes (breads, salads, seafood, soups, etc.)...

Farmers' Almanac (Canadian) Three Year Subscription
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Maine Gold Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Blog

Gift Cards For The Holidays
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM


Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Recycling Envelopes and Greeting Cards
December 28, 2005 12:38 PM

Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM



Nightmare Wedding Day?
January 14, 2008 3:59 PM

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
November 21, 2006 11:38 PM

Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM

A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM


Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM

Pests and Backyard Chickens
March 25, 2009 9:00 AM

16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM


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

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Solutions to Winter Problems
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM



Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Pages

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the...