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Keep Fido safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

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

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

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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.

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

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

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

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

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Make Your Own Eggnog
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy and tasty.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

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Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

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.

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

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.

Recipes

Cooked Custard Eggnog
This delicious recipe for eggnog is safe for anyone to drink because the eggs are cooked in a custard.

Products

MultiZyme-
multi-purpose cleaner

MultiZyme by EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective multipurpose solution for all your cleaning needs. This enzymatic formula eats away grime inside and outside your home, even your car. Keep your whole environment safe, clean, and chemical free. Safe...

Kitchen - counters and appliances
EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for a clean kitchen. The natural emulsifiers are powerful enough to blast through grease and are still safe around food and family. This formula is petro-chemical free, giving you a healthy kitchen...

Tub and Tile-
soap scum remover

EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for soap scum. The organic salts in Tub & Tile scrub away build-up with ease. You'll be safe from soap scum and chlorine cleaners for ever. Safe has a tough side.

Moldzyme-
mold and mildew remover

EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for mold and mildew. Plant-derived enzymes do more than clean. Moldzyme penetrates to remove mold at the source, eliminating stains and odors. You're left with a safe environment and a new level...

AirZyme-
air and fabric deodorizer

AirZyme by EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for your indoor air quality. Airzyme tackles odor molecules both in the air and on surfaces with natural enzymes. Eliminate pet odor, kitchen odor, and create a fresh environment with...

Bathroom-
sink and vanity

EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for a sparkling clean bathroom. Natural plant-derived surfactants will give your bathroom a real clean, free of harmful residues. Remove stains while creating a cleaner environment for your family. Safe has a...

Glass-
windows and mirrors

EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for your "pane in the glass." This plant-derived formula shines windows, mirrors, and more. Plus, it's ammonia-free and fragrance-free. Shine your way to a clean environment. Safe has a spotless side.

FARMERS' ALMANAC 'NAC TIE PAIR
19th Century - Industrious early readers of the Farmersí Almanac find it indispensible, begin drilling holes in top corner of the Almanac in order to hang it in a secure Place of Honor in the home. Quick, easy access is...

Eco Bathroom Kit
Wouldn't you like to clean your bathroom without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This natural formula cleans and brightens your bathroom without harming your family or the indoor air they breathe.Features & Benefits Non-toxic; bio-degradable; no chlorine; no petroleum...

Eco Kitchen Kit
Product InformationWouldn't you like to clean your kitchen without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This trio of powerful formulas cleans, brightens and deodorizes your kitchen without harming the environment or the air your family breathes. Cut grease, grime...

Weather Chatter

Playing It Safe - Lightning
June 23, 2008 9:49 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
August 31, 2007 10:04 AM

Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Weather - Where to Live?
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Blog

Safe Swimming Tips
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM

Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM





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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...

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...

Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

Tommy Linstroth
Watch Tommy in Home ECOnomics » Tommy is the head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. His career has spanned the private, academic, and non-profit sectors from the west coast to the east, where he presently oversees the scope...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...