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

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.

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

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

Easy Tips for Healthier Baking
Simple ways to reduce sugar, fat, and salt from your favorite holiday breads and pastries.

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

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

5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.

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.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

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

12 Simple Tips to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.

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.

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.

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?

Five Ways to Make Your Life Happier
Easy tips to add more joy to your life.

Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!

When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.

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.

Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.

10 Common Sense Ways to Communicate Better
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.


Soothing Solutions for Dry, Itchy Skin
Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture is especially difficult in winter.

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

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?
Ah, Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.

Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!

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.

Indoor Herb Gardening
Bring your garden inside for the winter

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

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

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!

Got a Headache? Try this herbal relief.
Check out this natural cure for common headaches.

How to Plant a 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.

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.

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

Super Snacks for Super Sunday
Fabulous finger foods for football fun!

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.

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.

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

Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.

T is for Telescope
Tips for Better Sky Watching.

Say I Do to a Green 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.

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

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.

Weather Instruments You May Want to Own
Weather Tools and What They Do Everything you need to predict the weather, right from the comfort of your own home!

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.

What the Heck is Jicama
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

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.

Homemade Holiday Wreaths
Making your own holiday wreaths at home is easy, fun, and inexpensive.

Backyard Maple Sugaring
Make maple syrup right in your own backyard.

What are Comfort Foods?
Recipes to warm your heart.

Four Must-Try Christmas Cookies
Going to a cookie swap? Looking for a new cookie recipe to try this holiday season? Look no further.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Blues Busting Recipes for Winter
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.

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!

Five Lesser Known Tools Every Gardener Should Have
These tools of the trade to make gardening easier and more fun.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

Plant a Tea Garden
Recipes and Planting Advice Homegrown tea recipes to soothe body and soul.

Holiday Leftover Blues
Add a little pizzazz to your holiday leftovers.

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.

Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Recipes

Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, fast & delicious!

Hot Cinnamon Coffee
Perfect for a wintry morning!

Roast Leg of Lamb
This really simple roast leg of lamb recipe is perfect for those who have never cooked a leg of lamb.

Chocolate Delight
This Chocolate Delight is decadent and simple to make.

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

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.

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Try making this simple and sweet recipe for your Valentine!

Crock Pot Supper
Simple to prepare, this hearty roast will be ready when you get home from work.

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

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

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

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

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make!

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.

Videos

A Better Bleach
This simple bleach substitute only takes three ingredients to make.

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

Blog

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

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

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

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

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM

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

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

Two Weeks and Counting
December 9, 2009 9:11 AM

Good Weeding
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM


Got a Theme for your Tree?
December 16, 2009 3:09 PM



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

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

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM


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


How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
October 19, 2009 11:16 AM

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

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Working Off Holiday Dinners
December 4, 2009 9:52 AM




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

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2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
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2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
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In The 'Nac
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Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
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Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
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Meet the Editors
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An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
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