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

Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.

Helpful Herbal Hints
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.

Simple Cures for Mild Constipation
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

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

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

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."

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

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.

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.

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 Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

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.

The Origin of the Christmas Card

A Day for Peace
September 21 is the official International Day of Peace or "Peace Day." Learn more about this new holiday here.

Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.

Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

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.

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

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.

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Spring is Here! Time to Plan your Flower Garden.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

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

Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

Traveling Green on Your Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

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.

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

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.

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.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.

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

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

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.

Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, Fast & Delicious!

Hot Cinnamon Coffee
Perfect for a wintry morning!

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing.

Simple, but Tasty Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.

Roast Leg of Lamb
This really simple roast leg of lamb recipe is perfect for those who have never cooked a leg of lamb. You don't need many ingredients, but the taste is gourmet!

Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.

Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is one of the best homemade comfort foods. Try this simple recipe.

Honey Butter
Honey-butter is expensive to purchase, yet simple to dpulicate at home.

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Baked Rainbow Trout “Edmond”
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.

Teriyaki Kabobs
These kabobs are simple to make, and delicious to eat.

Tangy BBQ Sauce Recipe
This simple recipe has 9 ingredients and only takes 10 minutes!

Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.

Shepherd's Pie
This simple recipe can be made with ground beef or Sunday's left-over roast.

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.

Mushroom Casserole
This dish is a simple combination of mushrooms, stuffing, & cheese.

Salsa
Its fast, simple, and will make your mouth water!

Baked Vidalia Onions
A very simple dish that is sure to please.

Fried Clams
Simple to make and delicious to eat.

Home ECOnomics: Water Aerators
Learn how you can save 50% off your water bill every month with this simple, affordable water-conserving device.

Recipe: Garden Girl Salad
What's in a Garden Girl Salad? Patti shows us these simple steps to creating a delicious salad with ingredients anyone can grow in a home garden.

Appropriate Technology
The Students at Humboldt State University have ideas about incorporating Approptiate Technology into all of our lives. Simple ideas, stating that, "to tread lightly on the earth means a healthier planet.

Tree Planting - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
Bryan offers simple tips while demonstrating the proper technique to planting a tree.

Rabbit in Wine Sauce Recipe
Patti Moreno reveals her simple recipe for a delicious rabbit meat entree.

Season Two
Episode 9
There are actually people who get into very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle. The students at Humboldt State University have ideas, about incorporating appropriate technology into all...

Foxfire 10
Interested in rediscovering the virtues of simple life?Although about a quarter of this collection of oral histories is devoted to folk arts and crafts, such as chair-making and gourd art, the focus in this Foxfire volume is on Appalachian history....

Professional Mold Test Kit
A simple do-it-yourself test which indicates the presence of molds within 48 hours. Optional lab analysis is available, which identifies the exact count and type of mold present.The Mold Test Kit utilizes a patented laboratory analytical method for accuracy and...

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM

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

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM

Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM

Yankee Ingenuity and the Wooden Clothespin
July 1, 2008 10:42 AM

Shipping Christmas Cookies... Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM

The Global Warming discussion and tips for reducing your carbon footprint
January 29, 2007 5:07 PM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM

Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM

Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM

Tips and ideas to get organized in 10 minutes
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM

How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

De-Allergizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
July 31, 2005 8:44 PM

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Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
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Common Press Questions and Answers
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Meet the Editors
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