Spring weather outlook!, jade plants, stargazing for February

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Aquarius

'How is your trade, Aquarius,
This frosty night?'
'Complaints is many and various
And my feet are cold,' says Aquarius.
–Robert Graves (1895–1985)
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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2019 Spring Weather Forecast (Update)
Spring Predictions Here!

2019 Spring Weather Forecast (Update)
Spring is well underway, but with the recent snow and cold temperatures, it may not feel that way for a large part of the country. So what’s in store for the rest of the season? Rain, shine, or—dare we say it—even more snow? 
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Sky Map: February 2019
Stargazing in February

Sky Map: February 2019
Are you a stargazer? We’ll be your guide. The night sky for February 2019 showcases some awesome constellations and asterisms. With our printable sky map, see the Big Dipper, Hydra (the largest constellation), Leo, Gemini, Sirius, and more.
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Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala

Top-seller! Available in different nature-inspired designs! Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
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$32.99
Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala
 
Jade Plants
Jade Plants: A Popular Succulent

Jade Plants
Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors—plus, they’re long-lived. See how to care for your jade plant.
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Large Wooden Matchboxes

Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.
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$5.99
Large Wooden Matchboxes
 
Bacon Sausage Chili
Bacon Sausage Chili

Bacon Sausage Chili

This easy Bacon Sausage Chili is surprisingly sweet and spicy all at once. We warn you—one bite and you won’t be able to stop!
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Almanac Retro Advertising Thermometer

Vintage design! Made of metal in the USA. Mercury-free, too. 
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$23.97
Almanac Retro Advertising Thermometer
 
Aquarius Zodiac Sign
Aquarius, the Water Bearer

Aquarius Zodiac Sign
Happy Birthday, Aquarius! The 11th astrological sign in the zodiac, Aquarius is the sign of the Water Bearer. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this sign between approximately January 20 and February 18.
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Bold Kitchen Aprons

There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.
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$24.99
Bold Kitchen Aprons