Making suet for birds, 7 ways to cook turkey, cleaning with vinegar

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 22, 2019



Friday, November 22, 2019
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If what I say resonates with you, it is merely because we are both branches on the same tree.
–William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar
 
Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Few feasts are so steeped in tradition as Thanksgiving! And cooking Thanksgiving dinner for your and a partner or a small group can be just as warm and wonderful as a large group (sometimes more so!). Our Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe Ideas are all about classic comfort food as well...
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Holiday Dish Towels

Festive and cheery! Nicely made, easy-care cotton.
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Cranberry Dream Pie
Cranberry Dream Pie

This icy-cold Cranberry Dream Pie is sure to be a hit at any table. Made ahead of time and waiting in the freezer, it’s like having an ace up your sleeve.
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Vegetable 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Lettuce know if you like this puzzle! Family-time fun. Made in the USA. 
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Thanksgiving Cleaning with Vinegar, Lemons, Salt, and Baking Soda
Thanksgiving Cleaning with Vinegar, Lemons, Salt, and Baking Soda

It’s time to clean the house for Thanksgiving! Find out how to make homemade cleaners from natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, lemons, and salt—many found right in your pantry! 
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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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Forgetfulness: Am I Losing My Mind? 
Forgetfulness: Am I Losing My Mind? 

If you’ve moved into middle age and beyond, it happens with increasing frequency: You see an old acquaintance and you can’t remember her first name. Or, you open a closet, then you can’t remember what you came to retrieve. Most of us find these lapses annoying, sometimes frightening. Is it normal?
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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How to Make Suet for Birds
How to Make Suet for Birds

Suet is the perfect bird food for the winter months, when birds’ natural food sources start to dwindle. Suet also attracts several bird species that rarely visit a seed feeder. Here’s how to make suet for your backyard birds!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.
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