Nicholas Sparks (author) was born on this day in 1965. Natalie Cole (singer) died on this day in 2015.
Question of the Day Which is stronger-tasting, fresh garlic or garlic powder? Answer
Celebrating the New Year
New Year's Day 2019 New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1, marking the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Learn about the many ways people around the world ring in the New Year. Maybe you’ll discover some new ideas!
Fun and functional! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, owl, songbird, rooster, cardinal and dragonfly. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Nicely made and features adjustable straps.
First Dawn of 2019: Three Planets and Moon Align Want to welcome 2019 in grand style? So happens, the year begins with an eye-catching celestial alignment that will light up the eastern sky at the first dawn of 2019. Watch the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury line up—and connect the dots! Here are Bob’s viewing tips.
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes.
10 Tips on Making (and Keeping) New Year's Resolutions New Year’s resolutions have a long history. Why do we have New Year’s resolutions? And how do we keep keep them? Here are 10 tips on making (and keeping) resolutions.