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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.

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.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

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.

Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.

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.

Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

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.

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Test Your Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

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!

Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

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

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

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

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.


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

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the sixth month of the year.

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

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

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

Why Do We Celebrate Arbor Day?
A Day for the Trees What is Arbor Day, and why do we celebrate it?

Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.

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.

Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

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.

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

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

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

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.

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

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.

Recipes

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.

Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear-cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.

Sour Cream Biscuits
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.

Pumpkin Butter
This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess gift and is a wonderful spread for pumpkin biscuits.

Strawberry Spinach Salad
The wonderful taste of strawberries and spinach all come together in this lovely salad.

Lasagna
This is a wonderful lasagna recipe.

Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!

Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!

Banana Frost
This frozen delight can be a wonderful snack or dessert.

Paella
This is a wonderful dish from my grandma, Blanche Bianco. It's pretty and you need just one pot.

Products

Maine Gold - Maple Syrup Decanter
Maine Gold(r) - Maple Syrup Decanter. A popular 250 ML imported Basques bottle, topped with gold foil, provides tabletop elegance and makes charming gifts. Light Amber Grade.Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days.

Farmers' Almanac (U.S.) Three Year Subscription
Subscribe to the U.S. Farmers' Almanac for 2010, 2011 and 2012!Be one of the first to get the next edition of the U.S. Almanac by signing up for our 3-year subscription! It makes for a wonderful gift for yourself or...

Farmers' Almanac (Canadian) Three Year Subscription
Subscribe to the Canadian Farmers' Almanac for 2010, 2011 and 2012!Be one of the first to get the next edition of the Canadian Almanac by signing up for our 3-year subscription! It makes for a wonderful gift for yourself or...

Maine Gold Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Blog

Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

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

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM




New Website … a Beautiful Thing.
August 13, 2007 10:41 AM

Memorial Day Memories
May 27, 2008 8:57 AM

First Nor’easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM


Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM



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

Gift Cards For The Holidays
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM

A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

Crippling Ice Storm
January 28, 2009 4:56 PM

Baby Steps
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM

Wedding In Buffalo - The Weather
August 8, 2008 7:09 PM

Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM


Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
February 11, 2009 12:13 PM

Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM

The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM


Hurricane Season is Cranking Up
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM



Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM


20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

Almanacs, Large and Small
September 15, 2006 11:02 AM


Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM


Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

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