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15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

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


Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

Spring Ahead!
DST starts soon Don't forget to move your clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time.

Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

IRA Facts
When choosing an investment plan for retirement, the Roth IRA is a popular plan.

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.

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Move Over Daylight – Here Comes Standard Time
It's time to change the clocks.

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.

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.

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 –


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

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

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.

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.

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.

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


7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

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 ABCs of Mutual Funds
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Blog


Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM

Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM

Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

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


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

DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM



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

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

Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM

Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM

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

Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM


Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM

June 6th - D-Day
June 6, 2008 10:06 AM

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

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

Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM

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

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 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

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

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

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


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...

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...

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...

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,...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Meteor Showers
This table lists some of the best-known meteor showers. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, please add one hour to the time shown. All times given are listed in Eastern Standard Time. The best way to watch for...

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...

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...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

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...