Winter can be tough on your skin. As soon as the heat goes on, skin dries up. Low humidity during the winter, both inside and outside, enhances the drying effect on your skin, as does exposure to the colder elements of the season’s weather. When your skin becomes cold, blood vessels that supply your skin

If you’ve ever had your pipes burst in the winter, you already know it can be devastating to your home. Far beyond the cost of replacing the pipes is the expense and heartache of restoring or replacing the structure and your personal belongings damaged by a deluge. If you haven’t yet been one of the

By Richard Lederer Richard Lederer is a contributing editor for the Farmers’ Almanac and a well-known author, speaker, and verbalist. The most widely understood American word in the world is O.K. The explanations for its origin have been as imaginative as they have been various. Some have claimed that O.K. is a version of the

This week — January 28th through January 31st — is an especially good time to cut firewood if you follow traditional Farmers’ Almanac wisdom. We’re in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle — the period between the new and full moon — which has long been associated with rising energy, strength, and vitality in

Before YouTube hacks, TikTok tips, and 47-step “life optimization” threads… There were little nuggets of wisdom tucked into the back pages of almanacs, community cookbooks, and church newsletters. The kind of advice your grandma clipped out and taped inside a cabinet door. This collection of “Helpful Hints” came straight from that era (Farmers’ Almanac 1996)

Brooklyn Heights, NY – January 28, 2026. In a move to preserve an important piece of American heritage, the historic Farmers’ Almanac has been acquired under new ownership, saving the 208-year-old publication from permanent closure and ensuring the continuation of one of America’s longest-running traditions. The acquisition establishes Farmers’ Almanac LLC, a New York–based company

The season we hoped would never come is here.

The holidays are a time of nostalgia and connection, when we crave the simplicity of the “good old days” and the happy memories they evoke. Every year can be a struggle, however, with ever-increasing commercialism driven by entertainment and social media. Looking beyond the latest gadgets, mass-produced decorations, and gift trends can help us create

Learn how to properly display the American flag, including how to carry it and how to fold a flag. Plus, learn about the details of the American flag and other important guidelines. Whether you call it Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, or the Star-Spangled Banner, most of the rules, customs, and traditions governing the