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Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.
Laughter the Best Medicine of All
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
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.
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
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.
Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.
Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
Can Leaves Predict a Storm?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
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"?
Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.
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.
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.
What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Helpful Herbal Hints
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.
8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.
Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
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.
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.
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.
Which Telescope Should You Buy?
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
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.
Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.
T is for Telescope
Tips for Better Sky Watching.
Tips for Better Sky Watching.
“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.
Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
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?
Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
Videos
A Solar Home in Santa FeThis gorgeous solar-powered home in Santa Fe generates enough power to share with its neighbors.
1913 15 HP Commercial1913 15 Horse Power Commercial owned by Robert Critz of Vista, California. Shown at California Gold V, Davenport, CA, May 16-18, 2008.
Horse-Powered Saw RigA horse-powered saw rig shown at Midwest Old Threshers Reunion at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Soak Up the Sun: A Solar-Powered Home in BerkeleyNatural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence visits a solar-powered, zero-electricity home in Berkeley, California. The stucco and glass home takes advantage of the sun with passive-solar design and photovoltaic panels.
Blog
Ice Is Nice (Sometimes)
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM
After IKe, What’s Next
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM
Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM
Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in ‘98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM
December Moon
December 2, 2009 10:16 AM
December 2, 2009 10:16 AM
Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM
Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM
Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM
Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM
Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM
Boring Weather Blues
January 19, 2010 12:57 AM
January 19, 2010 12:57 AM
Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
“Paralyzing Blizzard?” “Hurricane-Like Snow Storm?”
February 23, 2010 3:22 PM
February 23, 2010 3:22 PM
Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
Unusual Animals In The White House
November 10, 2008 3:36 PM
November 10, 2008 3:36 PM
October Snow: Trick or Treat?
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM
Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
Editor’s Choice - Toughest Jobs On Earth (Winter)
December 8, 2008 12:04 PM
December 8, 2008 12:04 PM
Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM
Forget the Milk...Grab the Batteries
February 24, 2010 6:20 PM
February 24, 2010 6:20 PM
Presidential Trivia
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM
On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM
Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM
Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM
Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM
Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
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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...
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...
