Sunburn relief remedies, Mercury retrograde by sign, self-watering pots

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 10, 2019



Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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summer-wind
How many songs, O summer wind,
How many songs you know
Of fair, sweet things in your wanderings,
As over the earth you go.  
–Ina Donna Coolbrith  (1841–1928)

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Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment
Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment

Here are 20 remedies for sunburn relief and treatment. If you have a minor sunburn (where the skin is red or sore, but not blistered or broken), try one of these sunburn remedies to help soothe your pain. Get rid of sunburn fast!
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Predicting Snow for the Summer of 1816
Predicting Snow for the Summer of 1816

Here’s a peculiar prediction: Legend says that a July forecast of “rain, hail, and snow” mistakenly appeared in The 1816 Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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How to Make a Self-Watering Plant Pot

When the weather gets very hot, how do you keep up with the watering? Make it easier on yourself and your plants! See our article (with video) on how to make a self-watering container in six steps. 
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Strawberry Recipe Contest

Share your best recipe using strawberries and win cash prizes!
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Mercury Retrograde and Zodiac Signs
Mercury Retrograde and Zodiac Signs

When Mercury is in retrograde, its influence depends on which of the 12 zodiac signs the planet is in when it goes retrograde. Below is a brief look at what you can expect for each astrological sign.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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10 Salads That Are Hearty and Healthy
10 Salads That Are Hearty and Healthy

Want a healthy salad that’s also satisfying? Here are 10 salad recipes that are filling and hearty enough to be eaten as a meal but could also be a side dish. These salad recipes highlight fresh fruit and vegetables, great grains, and proteins.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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