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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:
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
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.
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.
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.
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.
Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin: Big Cost Savings
By preparing fresh pumpkin, you'll get plenty of pumpkin for your pumpkin recipes and dollars in your pocket.
By preparing fresh pumpkin, you'll get plenty of pumpkin for your pumpkin recipes and dollars in your pocket.
A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.
Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.
Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.
The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!
The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
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.
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.
Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!
Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.
Does it Really Rain BLOOD?
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.
Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
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?
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?
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?
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?
How to Plant a Flower Garden
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.
Secret Health Benefits of Garlic
Eating garlic every day may not only keep the vampires away; it may actually improve your health.
Eating garlic every day may not only keep the vampires away; it may actually improve your health.
Look! It’s A Full Flower Moon
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.
Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.
Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Chilling Forecast for Halloween
Farmers' Almanac Forecast Dressing up this Halloween? You may want to note our forecast and pile on a few extra sweaters.
Farmers' Almanac Forecast Dressing up this Halloween? You may want to note our forecast and pile on a few extra sweaters.
Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Low-Cal Snacks for Your New Year's Diet
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.
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.
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.
Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.
Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
What the Heck is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.
Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.
Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.
5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.
How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .
Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
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.
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.
How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.
Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
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?
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?
Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
Recipes
Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.
Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.
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.
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.
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!"
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"
Blog
Yankee Ingenuity and the Wooden Clothespin
July 1, 2008 10:42 AM
July 1, 2008 10:42 AM
Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM
First Nor’easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM
Dollar Coin Vs. The Dollar Bill - A Controversy?
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
London Gets Pounded
February 3, 2009 4:04 PM
February 3, 2009 4:04 PM
Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM
Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM
Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
Surviving The Cold
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM
Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM
Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Walter Cronkite - That's The Way It Is!
July 20, 2009 12:38 PM
July 20, 2009 12:38 PM
Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM
A Man and His Machine (Snow Blower)
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM
Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM
Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
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The 2010 Farmers' Almanac Promotional Edition
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Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...
Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...
Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
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