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Daily Newsletter for Monday, October 14, 2019

Canadian Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day 2019 In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Why do we celebrate this all-important feast day? Enjoy a brief history of the holiday, Thanksgiving trivia, delicious recipes, folklore, and more!   READ MORE

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Insects and Weather Lore How Insects Predict the Weather Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,” check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the upcoming weather. Check out our weather proverbs and folklore about insects and other creatures.   READ MORE

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Preparing The Garden for Winter Preparing Your Garden for Winter After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter—and ensure a beautiful and vibrant spring! Here’s everything you should do to get your garden ready—from cleaning out the vegetable garden to protecting trees and shrubs.   READ MORE

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Maple Syrup Recipes Best Maple Syrup Recipes Today most people pour maple syrup onto pancakes or use it in dessert recipes. But maple syrup is a versatile ingredient. Here are some recipes for making breakfast, lunch, and dinner just a little sweeter.   READ MORE

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Why Am I So Tired? Why Am I So Tired? Do you often feel fatigued during the day for seemingly no reason at all? Here are some of the most common causes of fatigue—and how to overcome them!   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Detailed weather forecasts for 18 regions of the U.S., gardening and growing, food and recipes, astronomy, tides, home remedies, trends, handy tips & techniques, history, plus lots of humor—what’s not to like?     LEARN MORE   $8.95