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Where the Wild Things Are: November

November the first. You’ve unmothballed your winter sweaters and laid in a supply of hand-warmers....
Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
Baking Soda

The Best Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda is amazing! This versatile substance can be used to remove stains, keep your sneakers...
Celery Stalks

Celery: Bland and Boring? Not So Fast!

Celery is one of the most underrated vegetables. Most people would never think of this humble stalk...
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Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Kitchen

Here are our 8 best tips to reuse and renew in the kitchen! Tired of the disposable lifestyle? It’s...
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Sharpening the New Year's Resolution: 10x

I was given a magnifying glass for Christmas. It’s a fine brass one, with all sorts of knobs and...
Stir-Fry Recipe

Stir-Fry Recipe With Bone Broth

Here’s one of my favorite Stir-Fry recipes using bone broth. It’s good for you and good tasting!...
Winter Flying

Surviving Winter Travel Weather!

Hello Almanac readers, Do you know what Old Farmers really do in the winter? They travel to...
Cranberry Bowl

Cranberries: Get ’Em While You Can

Among only a few native North American fruits cultivated commercially in the modern era,...
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How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve got tips on carving the best...
Avoid Cold Sores

How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore

Cold sores can be a real pain in the… lip. Learn what causes cold sores and some natural cold sore ...
How to Use Wood Ashes

How to Use Wood Ashes in the Home and Garden

If you burn firewood, you have wood ashes. Don’t throw them out! There are many surprising ways to...
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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...
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Talking to Your Doctor About Pain

Pain brings more Americans to their doctors than any other complaint. Yet doctors can’t just apply...
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Dog Age Chart: Dog Years to Human Years

How old is your dog in human years? We used to multiply a dog’s age by seven; however, this ...
Chicken Eggs

Raising Chickens 101: When Chickens Stop Laying Eggs

What do you do when your chicken stops laying? Often, this is part of the seasonal cycle, but...
Hand Sanitizer

Flu Season: Don’t Count on Alcohol Sanitizers 

It’s flu season. The signs have begun appearing everywhere, “Flu season is here. Hand sanitizer:...
Misshapen Vegetables

The Beauty of Gleaning

As harvest time wraps up, most gardeners will “glean” the last stragglers—the tiny zucchini...
Happy Pig

The Perks of Pigs: Fun Facts About Pigs

Agriculture itself could scarcely have evolved eons ago without the recycling abilities of the pig...
Lemons

How to Get Rid of Bad Smells

There are many ways to mask bad smells in your home, but how do you truly get rid of them? Here’s...
Cornhusk Doll

Seasonal Crafts: Cornhusk Doll

In the Colonial Era, people painted faces on cornhusk dolls and made them into toys. Here’s how to...
Cast Iron Skillet

How to Clean and Season a Cast Iron Skillet

A cast iron skillet can last a lifetime—probably several if it’s passed from generation to...
Chicken Hen

Raising Chickens 101: How to Get Started

So, you’d like to raise your own chickens? Be sure you’re ready to commit! Here’s the first post of...
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What Is Your Cat Saying to You?

What does it mean when a cat meows? Here is a look at what your cat is saying to you when it moves...
Dry Skin

Natural Remedies for Dry Hair, Itchy Skin, and More

If you suffer from frizzy hair, itchy skin, chapped lips, or one of many other common cosmetic...
Apple Press

How to Make Apple Cider With an Apple Press

Make apple cider with an apple press! That pure, sweet taste of fresh apple cider doesn’t even...
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Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment

Here are some first aid tips for those annoying and often painful bee stings—plus, tips on how to...
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Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Recipe

My mom grew up on a big Vermont dairy farm, and every summer, they would haul endless gallons of...
Lip Balm

Make Your Own Lip Balm

Coming indoors and going out, the dry winter air causes static hair, parched skin, and—especially—...
Tomato Sauce

Homemade Canned Tomato Sauce: Recipe and Canning Tips

Have you ever made homemade tomato sauce? It’s a great way to use up all those end-of-summer...
Fall Cleanup

10 Fall Cleanup Tips for a Better Spring Garden

When it comes to fall yard and garden cleanup, we have evolved our thinking. It’s not necessary to...
Acorns in Hands

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns

Acorns are extremely nutritious and readily available in nature, making them a healthy addition to...
Viking Shield

The History of Shaving and Beards

Can you imagine plucking facial hair? When (and why) do men shave beards? Interestingly, shaving...
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The Benefits of Inefficient Living

Psst! Wanna save money, improve health and fitness, and lower your carbon footprint—simultaneously...
Dog in Garden

Poisonous Plants for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Do you know which plants are poisonous to your dog, cat or other pet? Keep your fuzzy friends safe...
Cat Nap

Cats and Weather—The Folklore

What is the origin of the phrase, “raining cats and dogs”? What do animals falling from the sky...
Mint Plants

12 Uses for Mint Leaves From Health to Home

How do you use extra mint leaves? Here are 12 marvelous uses for mint around the home and garden—...
Summer BBQ!

Summer Food Safety

As a casual cook, I usually throw together a dish quickly based on what’s in season, but in the...
Canning Tomatoes

Water-Bath Canning: Supplies and Getting Started

It’s high season for fresh fruits and vegetables! Gardens, farmers’ markets, and farm stands...
Left-Handed Facts and Folklore

Left-Handed Facts and Folklore

International Left-Handers Day occurs this year on Tuesday, August 13! To celebrate, here are some...
Homemade Spray

Homemade Bug Spray Recipes

Here are four all-natural homemade bug sprays that can kick those pesky insects to the curb. If you...
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How to Can Tomatoes

By canning tomatoes, you can enjoy that garden-fresh tomato taste in sauces, soups, and stews all...

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