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

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, October 15, 2018



Monday, October 15, 2018
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storm over trees

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."
–Dolly Parton (b. 1946)

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Caramel-Covered Apples
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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Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag

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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Soft Pretzels
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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5 Tips for Disaster Preparedness You Could Really Use
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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The Best Fall Flowers for Your Garden
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. Why 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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What Is Your Cat Saying to You?
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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