Beginner garden, chicken dinner, cracked lips

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, January 10, 2018

wintery woods

All day the gusty north-wind bore
The loosening drift its breath before;
Low circling 'round its southern zone,
The sun through dazzling snow-mist shone.

–John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92)
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
 10th day of the year


Evan Handler (actor) was born on this day in 1961.
David Bowie (musician) died on this day in 2016.
 
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Beginner Veggie Gardening

 Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Ready to jump into gardening? Our Vegetable Gardening Guide for Beginners will help you to plan and grow your tastiest vegetables ever. Find out how much food you need to grow to feed a family, top 10 vegetables for a beginner, and more tips.
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Spruce Soy Wax Candles
Makes a great gift! These eye-catching candles come in a beautiful gift box. 
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$18.99
 
Ponytail Palms Care

 Ponytail Palms
Ponytail palms are a unique-looking, long-lived indoor plant that thrives on benign neglect. They are very easy to grow, provided you don’t overwater them! Here’s how to grow and care for a ponytail palm in your home.
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Oversized Wooden Matches

Each gorgeous matchbox contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips. New designs and old favorites available.
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$3.99
 
About Snowshoeing

 Snowshoeing in the Winter: Tips to Get Started
Snowshoes have come a long way since their origins some 7,000 years ago. Back then, it’s safe to guess that snowshoeing was not considered a leisure winter sport.
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
Features dramatic images of the Moon!  
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$10.99
 
Flavorful Chicken Dinner

 Chicken With Avocado and Almonds

Our “Chicken With Avocado and Almonds” dish combines the best of a fricassee and chow mein. The avocados add striking color and flavor.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.  
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$14.99
 
DIY Lip Balm for Winter

 Make Your Own Lip Balm
Coming indoors and going out, the dry winter air causes static hair, parched skin, and—especially—cracked lips. It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own moisturizing lip balm from natural ingredients.
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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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$14.99