Old Man Winter, easy carving, pumpkin mac 'n cheese

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, October 18, 2017

purple twilight

Through golden noons and purple eves, and shadows cool and tender,
From scenes of tranquil happiness and dreams of deep delight,
October like a princess in her oriental splendor
Comes down the valley singing with her retinue of light.
–Katharine Brownlee Sherwood (1841–1914)
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
 291st day of the year


 
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Are You Ready for Old Man Winter?

 5 Tips for Disaster Preparedness You Could Really Use
We’ve all seen extreme weather devastate communities. By the time severe weather hits, it’s already too late to act. Whether you’re faced with floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, or fires, the key to survival in disasters is planning. See our tips.
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Winter Woods Double Soaps
Creamy triple-milled soap made of only the purest ingredients, including shea butter, tucked into each attractive gift box!
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How to Carve Your Pumpkin

 Pumpkin-Carving Tips and Tricks
Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many imaginative ways to create something special.
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Holiday Dish Towels
Festive and cheery! Nicely made, easy-care cotton.
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Easy Herbal Vinegar

 Make Your Own Herb Vinegar
You’ve seen herbal vinegars in upscale food boutiques and catalogues, usually stoppered or corked glass jars with sprigs of herbs floating in translucent liquid. Gorgeous. And pricey. Why not make your own herb-inflused vinegar? It’s easy!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar
Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.   
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Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese!

 Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

This Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese recipe was an entry in our Old Farmer’s Almanac Reader Recipe Contest using pumpkin. Though it did not win a prize, it got many thumbs up!
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Triple Pine Cone Wind Chime
Made of heavy cast iron and measures 24.5 inches long. 
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What's That Worm in My Flour?

 How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Worms
You open a bag of whole wheat flour, a box of cereal, or a bag of dog food only to find little worms, moths, or even some webs. Ew! Here’s how to get rid of these pantry pests.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. 
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