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Once a month Household ChoresIs one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A CentIs holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
5 Secrets to Spice Up Your GardensWant to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
The Powers of VinegarRunning out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.
5 Fun Cures for Spring FeverIs 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.
Favorite Fall FlowersDon't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
Ten Secrets to Simplifying your LifeRelaxing 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.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy SnackingWant ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Top Feel Good Gifts For MomMake 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.
Decorating the Christmas TreeDecorating 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.
Simple Pleasures for the Whole FamilyTake time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
4 Ways to Make Winter More FunCabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.
5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your FebruarySpring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Go GREEN when you CleanTired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.
Easy Ways to CompostDon't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy DayDon't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last LongerThe cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
Grilling VeggiesTips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.
A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREENLearn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.
Frozen Peas Come to the RescueHere is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Putting plastic snakes to workA few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?
Decorations from NatureTips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
Don't Throw Out the Egg CartonIt Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.
If You are Missing an IngredientEmergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.
Wreaths are More than Just DecorationsWreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Make Your Own Herbal VinegarEasy 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.
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You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.
Gingersnaps GaloreWith a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
Recycle Your Christmas TreeThe holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
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Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Personal PizzasQuick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!
8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch FootballThe meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
Perfect Father's Day FoodsTreat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?
Easy Ways to Preserve our EarthWe can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.
Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding DayMove over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.
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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.
Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More GREEN12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy but useful tips here.
Apple Cider SeasonAutumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Videos
Appropriate TechnologyThe 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.
The Idea HouseProgressive Farmer's Idea House is "new ruralism" in practice. A farmstead household is married to today's most innovative home design features.
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Episode 9
There are actually people who get into very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle. The students at Humboldt State University have ideas, about incorporating appropriate technology into all...
Need some ideas for children? Over 100 toys and games inside.This sixth volume celebrates the playful and innovative heritage of Appalachia, featuring 100 toys and games, from bow and arrows to merry-go-rounds, flying jennys to puzzles, cornstalk fiddles to...
People, Weather, and the Science of ClimateWritten by William K. StevensTrade Paperback, 384 pagesUpdated with a new afterword, including information on the warmest winter of the century.Is something going on with the weather?A record-setting heat wave that just won't release...
Green Blog
Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper)
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Ideas for Removing Stains (in an earth-friendly way)
September 22, 2008 10:16 AM
September 22, 2008 10:16 AM
A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Weather Chatter
Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Blog
50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
Share Your Tips and Ways of Helping Others
September 12, 2005 8:38 AM
September 12, 2005 8:38 AM
Tips and ideas to get organized in 10 minutes
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM
Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM
Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM
How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
A Cow's Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
Recycle, Re-use, Be an Earth Citizen!
July 15, 2005 2:39 PM
July 15, 2005 2:39 PM
Our First Story Quilt - READ THE FINISHED PRODUCT (which set Internet Records!)
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM
Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM
Top 5 Reasons to Buy the 2009 Farmers' Almanac
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM
Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
All-White Flowering Spring Garden
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM
Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
Feed Wild Birds Naturally With an Edible Wreath
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM
Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM
Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
Features
From time-honored traditions to great gift ideas, Farmer's Almanac TV has you covered for the Holidays.
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