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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Birthstone for January January Birthstone: Color and Meaning The January birthstone, the garnet, is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel. Garnets form in layers of rock deep underground where they withstand extreme temperature variations. Geologists study garnets to understand the effects of temperature and pressure on surrounding rocks.   READ MORE

Local Farmers' Market Tote Save 30% while supplies last! Features long and short handles for convenience. Plus, a two-sided design and small interior pocket.   LEARN MORE   $6.97

6 Tips for Year-Round Harvest How to Create a Year-Round Vegetable Garden In this short video, we share six proven strategies to keep your homegrown harvests coming year-round.   WATCH VIDEO

Glass Sun Catchers Lots of colors and designs to choose from!   LEARN MORE   $8.95-$12.95

What To Do With The Tree Recycle That Christmas Tree On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, take down your Christmas tree … then what? Here are ideas from our readers on how to recycle that tree.   READ MORE

Extra-Handy Lazy Susan Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails.    LEARN MORE   $47.97

German Potato Soup Recipe German Potato Soup With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, this German potato soup is a wonderfully simple and hearty meal on a cool night!   READ MORE

Almanac Barn Night Light The roof features The Old Farmer’s Almanac logo in a way reminiscent of the painted barn advertisements of the early to mid–20th century for soft drinks and roadside attractions.   LEARN MORE   $16.95

January Best Days Best Days for the Month of January 2018 Here is a snapshot of the Best Days for the month of January 2018—from Best Days to quit smoking to Best Days to cut hair.   READ MORE

Large Wooden Matches Choose from 22 stunning designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.   LEARN MORE   $3.99