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Breathe

Take a Breath! Breathing to Relax.

From the moment we take that first breath, we keep breathing until we stop for good. As with...
Cleaning Kitchen

Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Kitchen

Tired of the disposable lifestyle? It’s expensive and wasteful. Here are 10 simple ways to get...
Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional tonic made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar.  It’s been used...
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, “Farmer Mike” Valladao is an expert. He shares his tips, tricks, ...
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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....
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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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,...
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 ...
Meatloaf

10 Easy Recipes to Cook When You're Self-Quarantined

By now, most American households have hunkered down. What do we cook during this uncertain period...
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Home Remedies for Cough Relief

Coughs, while rarely serious, can be really annoying. Some of these natural remedies can provide...
Food in Market

COVID-19: A Few Food Safety Precautions

Is our food safe? Reassuringly, there’s currently no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through...
Chick in Grass

Raising Chickens 101: How to Raise Baby Chickens

Want to learn how to raise chicks? Here’s a beginner’s guide to bringing up baby, from purchasing...
Dry Skin

Natural Remedies for Dry Hands, Itchy Skin, and Brittle Hair

If you suffer from frizzy hair, dry and cracked hands, itchy skin, chapped lips, or one of many...
Disinfecting

COVID-19: Disinfecting Your House

It’s time for spring-cleaning. With COVID-19, we’re also thinking about disinfecting the home. The...
Kids Panda Cover Stuck at Home

Hey, Kids! Stuck at Home?

WELCOME, ALMANAC KIDS!EXPLORE FREE STORIES AND FUN PROJECTS Here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac for...
Spring Tonic Tea

Spring Tonics

What’s a Spring Tonic? While the vernal equinox may mark the moment of spring, the appearance of...
Social Distancing

COVID-19: Social Distancing? Quarantine? Self-Isolation?

Social Distancing? Quarantine? Isolation? Lockdown? With the COVID-19 cases growing, we’re learning...
Washed Dandelion Greens

Eating Weeds: Why Not?

In the spring, I venture into fields, looking for signs of the first wild foods of spring. Yes, I...
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The Dirt Cure for the Winter Cough

In 1849, a farmer prescribed a “dirt cure” for a winter cough. Janice Stillman, editor of The Old...
Tired Man

5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change

Time changes in the fall and spring affect each of us differently. For many folks, it can take...
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6 Handy Garden Tips and Clever Shortcuts!

Whether you want to make eggshell seed starters, kitchen scrap fertilizer or an organic weedkiller...
Grosbeak

2020 Great Backyard Bird Count | Citizen Science Projects

Join a citizen science project! If you can count birds, bees, or garden bugs, you’ve got the skills...
Laughter

Mid-Winter Stress Relief

Light deprivation, snow and ice storms, dangerous driving conditions, power outages, frozen pipes,...
Roasted Veggies

Eat the Rainbow of Fruit and Vegetables for Health

We’ve all been told to “eat your veggies.” Let’s advance that to say, “eat your colorful veggies.”...
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Sourdough Starters and Recipes

The early pioneers used yeast batters to make their distinctive sourdough, and the “tang” of their...
Witch Hazel

What is Witch Hazel?

Our witch hazel started blooming in February. Its yellow to orange-red flowers add a slash of color...
Geese Mate for Life

How to Find Your Perfect Mate

Herewith, from science and folklore, are more than 20 “surefire” techniques for finding, attracting...
Oysters With Rose Wine

Aphrodisiac Foods: Chocolate, Oysters, and Spanish Fly?

Since the beginning of time, stories about aphrodisiac foods have abounded. Who hasn’t heard that...
Happily Ever After

Test Your Marriage IQ

Get out your pencils and sharpen your wit—this is the test you’ve all been waiting for. It’s time...
Heart Sun

15 Cheesy Pickup Lines and Romance

Let’s amuse ourselves with the silly side of romance. Here are 15 pickup lines guaranteed to lose...
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up the Garden

By now, many of you have heard of Marie Kondo’s book called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. ...
Oat Milk

Wondering About Oat Milk? Make Your Own!

Feelin’ your oats? Sowing your oats? Or maybe you’re eating your oats. (Yes! They’re good for you...
Green Lizard

100 Ways to Avoid Dying

“Don’t let a lizard count your teeth.” Discover 100 ways to avoid dying—without giving up any of...
Carrot Soup With Herbs

Herbs for Health? Think Soup!

Think of soup as a great way to boost your health by adding herbs. It’s an easy way to create your...
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Raising Chickens 101: Choosing the Right Chicken Breeds

Choosing the right chicken breed is an important part of raising chickens. Here are some things to...
Chicken Noodle Soup

5 Home Remedies for Winter Colds and Coughs

Feeling tired and achy? Scratchy throat? Queasy stomach? Suspect you may be coming down with that...
Household Folklore

Good Luck Superstitions and Old Wives' Tales

There are many superstitions for “good luck” around the home. Many of these would be called “Old...
CBD Oil

What Is CBD? Is It Safe and Effective?

Many readers have asked us about CBD. “It has surpassed all other supplements in history in terms...

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