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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 ...
Animal Tracks Footprints in the Snow

Animal Track Identification

You don’t have to be in the jungle or deep forest to be an animal tracker. Animal footprints are...
Fiber

High-Fiber Food: What’s the Big Deal?

Maybe you’ve read that most Americans get less than half the fiber they need for optimal health,...
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10 Myths About the Cold

Can cold weather give you a cold? Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? Is a cup of...
Growing Ginger

How to Grow Ginger Indoors

Cold and flu season is coming up and, if you find yourself under the weather, a steaming hot cup of...
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10 Ways to Save Money on Heating

Everyone wants to save on their heating bill, so here are 10 ways to cut heating costs and keep...
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Natural Remedies for Arthritis

If you feel pain and stiffness in your joints caused by inflammation, see our natural remedies for ...
Christmas Setting

The Month of December 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

What’s happening in December 2019? This month brings with it snow (for many), family, feasts, and...
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Homemade Bathroom Cleaners: Toilets, Tubs, and Tiles

To clean your bathroom, use items straight from the pantry! From a toilet bowl cleaner to tub, tile...
Hot and Cold Composting

How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods

If you compost, stash a pile of leaves to use as dry material next year. Dry (brown) material is...
Pocket Napkin

How to Fold a Napkin: Easy Napkin Folding Ideas

How do you fold a napkin properly? Here are two easy ways to fold cloth napkins for your next...
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How to Care for a Christmas Tree

Learn how to choose the perfect Christmas tree—and keep your tree healthy from the beginning. Right...
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How to Make Pomander Balls

Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries,...
Digital Meat Thermometer

How to Use a Meat Thermometer

Take the guesswork out of cooking! Here are tips for using a meat thermometer to ensure that the...
Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness: Am I Losing My Mind? 

If you’ve moved into middle age and beyond, it happens with increasing frequency: You see an old...
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Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods for Cats

This Thanksgiving, as you’re preparing the family feast, don’t forget about your favorite feline...
Let's Talk

Talking to Your Doctor About Pain

Pain brings more Americans to their doctors than any other complaint. Yet doctors can’t just apply...
Dog Eating Bread

Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. For many people, this...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Keep the following supplies in your winter car kit. Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for...
Varicose and Spider Veins

Home Remedies for Varicose and Spider Veins

They’re as common as mosquitoes in summer and about as beloved. Unfortunately, there’s no repellent...
Viking Shield

The History of Shaving and Beards

Can you imagine plucking facial hair? When (and why) do men shave beards? Interestingly, shaving...
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 ...
Aspirin

Causes (and Effects) of the Common Headache

More time is lost to business and industry from headaches than from heart disease, stroke, and...
Firewood

Best Firewood: Heat Values and Wood-Burning Tips

Do you use firewood to heat your home? Here is a list of the best types of firewood to burn—sorted...
Wild Turkey Tom

Turkey Trivia

It’s time for turkey trivia! Can turkeys fly? What’s a baby turkey called? Impress your...
Apple Heads

Seasonal Crafts: Apple Heads

The Native American art of making apple heads is both easy and fun. Follow these easy instructions...
Niagara Falls

Exploring Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal

Ever see Niagara Falls or the Erie Canal? Join the Almanac on our coast-to-coast exploration of...
Sleeping

Why We Wake Up Stiff and Achy

Do you grunt, groan, and ratchet yourself to a standing position as you get out of bed in the...
Tea Pot

The Many Benefits of Tea

After water, tea (Camellia sinesis) is the world’s most popular beverage. Knowing its many benefits...
Cat Mother

Cat Age Chart: Cat Years to Human Years

How old is your cat in human years? See our Cat Age Chart which calculates cat years to human years...
Walnuts, Almonds, and Nuts

Gain less weight? Improve heart health? Nuts to that!

Black walnuts fall rat-a-tat-tat onto the metal roof of our (now uninhabited) chicken house; acorns...
Red onions

Onion skins for health (and more)

Admit it: The crisp, flaky outer scales of the onions you use in soups, salads, and casseroles...

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