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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...
Sponge

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 ...
Edible Flowers: Nasturtiums

Flowers You Can Eat!

But did you know that the flowers of hundreds of common wild and cultivated plants are edible? Yes...
Mint Plants

Many Uses of Mint for Health and Home!

What do you know about the mint family, Lamiaceae, the sixth- or seventh-largest of the flowering...
Back Pain

Preventing Back Pain

Oh my aching back! If you’re like 80 percent of American adults, you’ve probably suffered from,...
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...
Bee House

Bee Houses for Native Solitary Bees

What’s the secret to enjoying more blooms and greater harvests? Pollination! To increase the...
Woven Knots

How to Tie Knots

Learning how to tie knots is a very useful skill. Here’s how to tie knots, including all the basics...
Vinegar for Cleaning

White Vinegar: Powerful But Use With Caution

It’s hard to think of a natural substance that serves such a wide array of everyday purposes as...
Honeybee and Flower

Beekeeping 101: Should You Raise Honey Bees?

Are you interested in raising honey bees? Does having your own beehive sound intriguing? Here’s our...
Sumac berries

Homemade Mixtures Can Spice Up Beans and Lentils

When I hear the statement, “When people can’t afford pork or beef, they move to chicken.” I always...
Bees on honeycomb

Beekeeping 101: Planning for Honey Bees

If you’ve decided to move forward with raising bees, let’s get down to business: Learn your ...
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Beekeeping 101: Supplies, Clothing, and Equipment

What beekeeping supplies, clothing, and equipment will you need to raise bees? Here are the items...
Honey bees

Beekeeping 101: Where to Get Honey Bees

You can’t be a beekeeper without any bees! Here’s how and where to obtain a colony of honey bees...
Flowers in a Vase

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh

Fresh cut flower arrangements, whether homegrown or purchased, look fabulous in a vase. Here’s how...
Bee Hive

Beekeeping 101: Choosing a Type of Beehive

Before your bees arrive, you must consider where they are going to live. There are three basic...
Honey jars

Beekeeping 101: Harvesting Honey

Is there anything tastier than fresh, local honey? Once you’ve got your honey bee colony ...
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Beekeeping 101: Common Bee Pests and Diseases

A very important part of successful beekeeping deals with honey bee health. Learn about the most...
Calendula

Growing Calendula: How to Grow Pot Marigold

No other flower in the cutting garden glows with cheerfulness quite like calendula, commonly called...
Reusing Old Socks and Stockings

New Uses for Old Socks, Tights, and Pantyhose

Don’t worry—there are actually a lot of uses for the sock who lost its mate! Find out great new...
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Is Your Pet Overweight? Exercise and Eating Tips for Dogs and Cats

Is your pet overweight? Pets have the same tendency to gain weight (and consequences from doing so...
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How to Sleep Better and Stop Snoring

If you are suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation, simply can’t sleep, or are snoring, you...
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What Is The Best Sleeping Position?

Find out how your sleeping position affects your health and how to sleep better in a healthy...
Potatoes in root cellar

Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips

Before refrigeration, an underground root cellar was an essential way to store carrots, turnips,...
Cat and Kitten

Pet Zodiac Signs

Here are your pet’s Zodiac signs and traits. It’s fun to see if your pet’s sign rings true. Perhaps...
Vintage Valentine

How to Get Lucky the Old-Fashioned Way

In today’s world of dating, sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basic “do’s” and “don’ts” on...
Coffee Cup

10 New Uses for Coffee!

I’ll admit to a lifelong coffee addiction. I drink it strong, black, and unsweetened. Fortunately,...
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The Many Household Uses for Vinegar

Here are some of the many household uses for white vinegar—from cleaning to stain treatment to...
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Citizen Science Projects | 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count

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

What is Thirdhand Smoke?

Ever noticed that rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture have smelled like cigarette smoke? The...
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Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If They Freeze)

Frozen pipes are one of the most distressing problems a homeowner can encounter. Here’s how to...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

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

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