Thinning fruit, stressed out?, summer hair, beet chips

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, July 15, 2018

sand castles

Build a castle, comb a beach;
summer's ripe as any peach!
–The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1996
Sunday, July 15, 2018
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Thinning Fruit

How to Thin Fruit Trees for a Better Harvest
It may sound counterintuitive, but to get the best harvest of apples and some other fruit, we actually need to remove some of the fruit – a technique known as thinning. In this short video, we show you exactly how, when, and why to thin fruit.
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Beet Chips
Beet Chips Recipe

Beet Chips

Move over potato chips—beet chips have you, well, beat! These easy-to-make vegetable chips are as beautiful as they are nutritious.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Homemade Hair Treatments, Lotions, and Nail Care
Summer Hair Treatments

Homemade Hair Treatments, Lotions, and Nail Care
All-natural homemade treatments can help you not to break the bank, especially with these easy and helpful recipes for conditioner, facials, and lotions.
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All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent

The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Are You Stressed Out?

Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.
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$4.00 OFF, BESTSELLER Light up your walkway, driveway, or patio. Display your favorite treasures with illumination.
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