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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Lincoln and the Almanac Abraham Lincoln, the Almanac, and a Murder Trial Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12 in 1809, pursued a legal career before turning to a political one that eventually led to the U.S. presidency. In our Dublin, New Hampshire, office hangs a reproduction of a painting by Norman Rockwell depicting him in front of a jury holding the 1857 edition of an almanac in his hand. Was it The Old Farmer’s Almanac?   READ MORE

SPONSORED This Toxic Vegetable Is The #1 Danger In Your Diet This vegetable could be toxic to your health and may actually be causing weight gain, digestive issues, brain fog, and fatigue. Many food manufacturers market this 1 vegetable as a “health super food.” Click here to find out this “toxic” vegetable.   LEARN MORE

When is Presidents' Day? Presidents' Day 2020 When is Presidents’ Day 2020? Are Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s birthday the same day? There’s some confusion about this holiday. Here’s a short summary of Presidents’ Day history and why we celebrate!   READ MORE

Try the Weed Spinner! All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him.    LEARN MORE   $15.99

Your Spring Frost Date Frost Dates Calculator Just punch in your zip code or postal code for your frost dates!   READ MORE

Farmers' Market Cotton 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. Buy 2 or more and save $3 each automatically! No promo code needed.   LEARN MORE   $12.97

Flowers of Romance 10 Romantic Flowers for Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and if you’d rather not buy flowers that will wilt and die in a few days, try cultivating a little romance by giving packets of seeds with a special meaning. Love will blossom along with these ten flowers that have these romantic names …   READ MORE

Chef Aprons Oodles of bright and beautiful designs to choose from!   LEARN MORE   $19.95-$31.95

Needhams Potato Candy Needhams Potato Candy A unique potato candy made with a mashed potato and coconut center, needhams, aka “Maine Potato Candy,” are a fun candy treat.   READ MORE

Large Wooden Matches Choose from 22 stunning designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.   LEARN MORE   $3.99