Soft pretzels, what are cats saying?, best fall flowers

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, October 15, 2018

storm over trees

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."
–Dolly Parton (b. 1946)
Monday, October 15, 2018
 288th day of the year


Emeril Lagasse (chef) was born on this day in 1959.
Dorcus Reilly (home economist) died on this day in 2018.
 
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Caramel Apples Recipe

 Caramel-Covered Apples

All you need are three ingredients for easy caramel apples! These are a tried-and-true favorite treat in the fall, especially around Halloween.
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Farmers' Market Cotton Tote Bag
SAVE 30%! This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA. 
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$8.99
 
Soft Pretzels Recipe

 Soft Pretzels

These homemade soft pretzels are so soft and buttery. They’re so easy to make and certainly better than those from any food chain.
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The Almanac Garden Hod
Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.
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$59.95
 
5 Tips for Disaster Preparedness

 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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Decorative Thermometers
Choose from classic styles to songbird and flower designs!
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$19.95-$119.99
 
Flowers That Bloom in Fall

 The Best Fall Flowers for Your Garden
Summer’s end does not mean the flower blooms have to end! Here are some of our favorite fall-blooming flowers that brighten up our autumn landscape—including annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Whey not enjoy colorful blooms and foliage for even longer!
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Handcare Caddies
A silver-toned caddy holding luxurious foaming hand soap and rich lotion together in one place. Very elegant, very convenient. Choose from different luxurious scents!
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$26.99
 
Do You Know Catspeak?

 What Is Your Cat Saying to You?
What does it mean when a cat meows? Here is a look at what your cat is saying to you when it moves its ears, widens its eyes, rubs its nose on you, or uses any other cat body language!
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Kitchen Clocks
Bold and colorful floral designs!
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$31.97