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Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

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

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.

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

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.

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:

Save Money – Make Your Own Remedies
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.

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.

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. .

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

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

20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

Get Inspired.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.

Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.

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.

Social Security: Myth and Fact
With the future of Social Security uncertain, it's important to know the facts.

Fixed Annuity Facts
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.

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.

About Variable Annuities
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

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

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

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?


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.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

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

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

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.

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

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

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

Beat Motion Sickness Naturally
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!

7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.

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

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.

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

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

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

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!

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.

Videos

Better, not Bigger: Be a Conserver, Not a Consumer
This inspirational video by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko contrasts images of the consumer, money-driven economy with the inspiring images of the conserver, sustainability-driven economy.

5 Simple Tips to Use Less Energy in the Kitchen
Try these tips for saving energy-and money-in your kitchen.

How to Make a Recycled Tile Mosaic Patio
Save money and make your own mosaic patio tile.

Save Money By Unplugging Electronics
Even when they're not in use, electronics can use up to 20 percent of our total electricity.

Blog


Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM

20 Ways to Save Gas $$
June 30, 2008 8:16 AM

A Billion Dollar Dilemma
January 9, 2009 2:55 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM


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

Welcome Natural Home Magazine videos!
January 12, 2009 5:26 PM

Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM


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


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

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

Charles in Charge
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM

Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM


Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

I’ve Got Gall
October 16, 2007 11:28 AM


Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM

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

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Long Live Mud
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

I Don’t Hate Radishes!
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM



The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM

Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

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

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM

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

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


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Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...

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...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
Buy the Almanac now!Buy the 2010 Farmers' Almanac now in our online store »Find the Almanac near you!Click here for a list of Farmers' Almanac Retail Locations »What our readers are saying...We often receive comments from our customers who like...

2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
Click here for the 2007-2008 U.S. Outlook » Weather is the most talked about subject on earth, which makes the annual Canadian Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions a hot topic. Fans of the Almanac say its famous long-range forecast is accurate...

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...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA  • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...