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Low-Cal Snacks for Your New Year's Diet
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.
Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!
How to Cook Healthier in the New Year
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.
A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
5 Witty Ways to Beat Hunger
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.
Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions are notorious for being broken. But you can achieve success. Here's how.
New Year's resolutions are notorious for being broken. But you can achieve success. Here's how.
8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
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?
Is one better for you than the other? Do you drink coffee or tea or both? Are either of them good for your health?
Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.
A Rose is Just a Rose – Or is It?
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.
Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
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.
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.
Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
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:
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:
Get Inspired.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.
Must Read Tips about Frostbite and Hypothermia.
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.
Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
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 Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.
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.
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.
An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.
Cataracts
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
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.
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.
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.
Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.
Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!
The perfect dink to beat the heat!
No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Summer Weather Update
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.
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.
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.
Natural Cures with Apple Cider Vinegar
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.
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.
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.
Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
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.
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.
Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Will Snowstorms Win Again?
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
This Weekend – Fly a Flag & Thank a Dad
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.
Do you know How to Burn off Calories?
How many calories do you burn sitting at the computer? Ever wonder how you can burn off additional calories during the day?
How many calories do you burn sitting at the computer? Ever wonder how you can burn off additional calories during the day?
Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.
Could this winter's weather add to economic woes?
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.
Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
What Color is Your Tea?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Stay Safe in the Sun!
Learn how to protect your family from harmful UV rays.
Learn how to protect your family from harmful UV rays.
Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Nutrition Myths Busted
Should you eat brown eggs or white eggs? Margarine or butter? Can eating celery burn fat?
Should you eat brown eggs or white eggs? Margarine or butter? Can eating celery burn fat?
How did that man get in the moon?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?
The Art of Kissing a Woman
First published in the 1896 Farmers' Almanac Although times have changed, kissing hasn't. Here is some timeless advice from the 1896 Farmers' Almanac.
First published in the 1896 Farmers' Almanac Although times have changed, kissing hasn't. Here is some timeless advice from the 1896 Farmers' Almanac.
How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?
Easter Dinner Favorites
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Slow Down! Deer Ahead.
Do's and don'ts for sharing the road with deer. Valuable tips on ways to avoid a deer/car collision.
Do's and don'ts for sharing the road with deer. Valuable tips on ways to avoid a deer/car collision.
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.
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.
Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.
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."
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."
How much do you know about eggs?
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.
Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Get your Car Ready for Winter
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.
What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
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.
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.
Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell!
What was the secret to Norman Rockwell's artistic success? You may be surprised!
What was the secret to Norman Rockwell's artistic success? You may be surprised!
Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.
Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?
Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.
Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
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.
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.
A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
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.
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.
How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
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.
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.
Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
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.
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.
Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
Blog
Why Vote on a Tuesday
October 30, 2009 3:40 PM
October 30, 2009 3:40 PM
Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM
Why Does Swimming Make You Hungry?
July 19, 2005 1:38 PM
July 19, 2005 1:38 PM
New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM
How to Pick the Pefect Pumpkin
October 19, 2009 11:16 AM
October 19, 2009 11:16 AM
After IKe, What’s Next
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM
A Few Tips for Container Gardening
May 25, 2005 2:29 PM
May 25, 2005 2:29 PM
The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM
Magnolia Wreath
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM
The Legend of Goldenrod
September 10, 2009 3:26 PM
September 10, 2009 3:26 PM
New Season for Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM
Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Cold Weather Leaving You Dry?
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM
A World Record - Not
October 16, 2008 12:59 PM
October 16, 2008 12:59 PM
Surviving The Cold
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM
Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM
Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM
Frostbite Symptoms and Prevention
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM
Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Infant Health Alert! Detox Your Home to Prevent Chemical Contaminants in Breast Milk
July 8, 2008 1:45 PM
July 8, 2008 1:45 PM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM
Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM
Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
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