Birthstones, March weather, Feed the Birds Day

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, February 3, 2019



Sunday, February 3, 2019
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winter reeds

When the wind's in the east on Candlemas Day,
There it will stick till the 2nd of May.

–Proverb

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February Birthstone: Color and Meaning
February Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The February birthstone, the amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. 
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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Long-Range Weather Forecasts
Long-Range Weather Forecasts

Get your 2021 long-range weather predictions for the next 60 days from The Old Farmer’s Almanac—covering the United States and Canada. Our extended forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations to weddings.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar

Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.
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Feeding Wild Birds: A Guide To Seed Types
Feeding Wild Birds: A Guide To Seed Types

Is it okay to feed the birds? It depends on the food and the bird. Our handy wild bird food chart lists the types of seeds, nuts, and other foods that are liked most by different types of wild birds in your backyard.
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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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Thai Chicken Wings
Thai Chicken Wings

We love this recipe from Susan Norlander, who says that the following Thai Chicken Wings recipe can be used with other chicken parts “but somehow wings are more fun to eat!
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide - Online Edition

JUST RELEASED: NEW 2019 EDITION

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A special website makes reading our Online Edition as easy as flipping the pages of a book. Features enlargeable type, zoom, search, printing pages, or saving as a PDF file to your device. It’s the Almanac Garden Guide always at your fingertips. Plus, pay no shipping charges either!  
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Monthly Horoscope for February 2019
Monthly Horoscope for February 2019

Here’s your Horoscope for February 2019. Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides horoscope updates for all 12 zodiac signs.
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