Hurricane news, garlic powder, beef brisket

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, September 12, 2018



Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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moon over fields

The mellow moon, the changing leaves,
The earlier setting sun,
Proclaim at last, my merry boys,
The harvest-time begun.
–Charles G. Eastman (1816–60)

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How to Survive a Hurricane: Hurricane Safety Tips
How to Survive a Hurricane: Hurricane Safety Tips

What to do if a hurricane is forecasted? Don’t panic. All in one checklist, here is what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. If you live in a susceptible area, it’s especially important that you take precautions on how to survive a hurricane with these safety guidelines.
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What Is the Harvest Moon?
What Is the Harvest Moon?

In 2020, the Harvest Moon rises on Thursday, October 1! The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Wednesday morning through Saturday morning. Why does this phenomenon happen? Learn more—and shine on, Harvest Moon!
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Christmas Aprons

These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have bold holiday prints. Impress your guests! Supplies are limited.
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How to Save Vegetable Seeds
How to Save Vegetable Seeds

Want to save vegetable seeds to replant next year? Here’s our seed-saving guide for beginners. Learn how to harvest and save seeds from some of your favorite garden vegetables, including beans, peppers, tomatoes, and more!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition

Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States.
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Classic Beef Brisket
Classic Beef Brisket

In a Jewish family, a brisket is the center of the holiday table. In Texas, a brisket would go on the grill.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.
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Making Garlic Powder
Making Garlic Powder

Garlic is a wonderful and powerful savory addition. It jazzes up many recipes and also contains healing properties. Truly fresh garlic is pungent, white, hard and full of a juicy liquid.
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Farm Sweet Farm Jumbo Coffee Mugs

Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.
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