10 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!

Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

Recipe for a Merry Christmas
No baking necessary! Inspirational directions for a happy holiday.

When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.

Was a Snowstorm The Reson for Success?
Learn how a snowstorm helped the Howdy-Doody Show. Back in 1947, when TV was still in its infancy, a snowstorm in December literally helped this very popular TV show get a fabulous start.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

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

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

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!

Fire Up the Grill

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
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Halloween Fun
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM

First Nor’easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM

Halloween After
November 1, 2007 11:54 AM

A World Record - Not
October 16, 2008 12:59 PM

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

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

The Great Mars Myth & Apollo 11 Success Revisited
July 15, 2009 4:28 PM

Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM

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

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An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...