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Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider to Boost Health

Fire cider is a traditional folk recipe made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. It’s a...
Breathe

Take a Breath! Breathing to Relax.

Ready to de-stress? Release tension with this deep breathing technique. It really works! As with...
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Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Kitchen

Tired of the disposable lifestyle? It’s expensive and wasteful. Here are 10 simple ways to get...
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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 ...
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Household Uses for Winter Snow and Ice

If winter means snow where you live, here’s some good news: Snow is very useful! Just as autumn...
Walk in the Woods

Stay Healthy This Winter

It’s been gray and cold outside. I feel washing down hot cocoa smothered in whipped cream, sinking...
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Natural Remedies for a Cold

What can we do to help our bodies through the process of healing a cold? Here are some natural...
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Which Vegetable Crops Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck?

What are the best money-saving vegetable crops? There is a wealth of fruit and vegetables that are...
Cat Mother

Cat Age Chart: Cat Years to Human Years

How old is your cat in human years? Consult our Cat Age Chart, which converts cat years to human...
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6 Handy Gardening Hacks

Here are six of our favorite gardening hacks to help you achieve more in the garden with less...
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Setting Chicken Eggs by the Moon's Sign for 2021

Here are best days to set eggs by the Moon for 2021.According to tradition, this age-old practice...
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How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?

From the Babylonians who resolved to return borrowed farm equipment to medieval knights who would...
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Raising Ducks for Eggs

Ever thought about raising ducks for eggs? Why raise ducks instead of—or, in addition to—chickens?...
Genius

How to Be a Genius

2021 marks the centennial of Albert Einstein’s recognition with the Nobel Prize for Physics. So,...
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...
Feel Better

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

If you’re trying hard to avoid catching the flu and common cold, here are some common sense...
Relaxing

Winter’s Coming: Ideas for Staying Cozy at Home

How do you get cozy? As we move into wintertime and the nights get colder, I begin to crave...
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 article...
Flower Bouquet for Autumn

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh

Here’s advice from flower farmers on how to keep your cut flowers fresh in a vase—and the best cut...
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments

These homemade cinnamon ornaments are super-easy, with only three ingredients!  They’re a lovely...
Gingerbread House Tips

How to Make a Gingerbread House

This winter, we’re into the DIY projects! Making our own gingerbread house is a fun way to get into...
Blizzard Joy

The Joys of Blizzards

There’s a lot to love about a good, old-fashioned blizzard. But first, let me dispense with the...
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...
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...
Sleep Socks

Wearing Socks to Bed: Warm Feet, Better Sleep?

Ever heard the old advice that wearing socks can help you fall asleep? Now there is evidence that...
Chickens and Coop in Winter

5 Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe in Winter

If you keep chickens outside in the winter, it’s important to gear up for cold weather and take...
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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...
Covid and Flu Viruses

Is it a Cold, the Flu, COVID? How to Tell the Difference.

Do I have COVID, a bad cold, or the flu? It’s winter and the traditional flu season, so it’s common...
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Victorian Era Etiquette and Manners

There were countless rules of social manners and etiquette during the Victorian Era (1837-1901),...
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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...
Christmas Table

Natural Decorating for Christmas

Have you decked the halls? Go natural this Christmas! It’s time for nature’s green to make a...
Christmas Setting

The Month of December 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

The month of December brings many holidays, feasts, and happenings!Learn all about the 12th month...
Hair loss

Hair Loss: Causes and Home Remedies

Have you experienced thinning hair or hair loss? Wondering why it’s happening and how to stop it?...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for the worst-case scenario (especially in wintertime) by...
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10 Myths About the Cold Weather

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

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