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A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

Eat More of These Foods
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.

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Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.

More Good Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.

Three Simple Questions that Could Save a Life
Learn how three simple questions could help you recognize a stroke.

Soothe Minor Burns
With Every Day Cures The cooking/baking season is upon us. Burns in the kitchen happen all the time. Find out what simple, natural cures can help soothe the burn.

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.

Zap Those Cold Symptoms
With These Zinc-Filled Foods Zap those cold symptoms with some Zinc-filled foods. Find out how and why.

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Coffee Versus Tea:
Is one better for you than the other? Do you drink coffee or tea or both? Are either of them good for your health?

Preventing Motion Sickness
Tips to make that holiday flight (or boat ride) a lot smoother.

Cooking Quiz: Can you tell truth from myth?
Start coffee with cold or hot water? Should you put oil in pasta water? Find the answers here.

Natural Cures for Athlete's Foot
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.

Frozen Peas Come to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

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Get Healthier Looking Skin

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

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

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Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

Got Eggs?
Preparation tips How to prepare eggs like a pro

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

What makes Green Tea so special?
You have probably heard or read that green tea is good for you, but you may not know why or how it is.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally 10 tips that help get rid of germs that may cause

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

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Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.

Pinkeye Tips and Cautions
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?

Relief from Dandruff
Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

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:

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

Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!

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

“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

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.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

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.

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Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.