The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

On a clear winter’s evening
The crescent moon
And the round squirrels’ nest
In the bare oak
Are equal planets.

–Anne Porter (1911–2011)

Monday, February 12, 2018
43rd day of the year
Spring begins in 36 days

Christina Ricci (actress) was born on this day in 1980.
Sid Caesar (comedian & actor) died on this day in 2014.

Question of the Day
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Give Seeds of Love

Flowers With Romantic Names
Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and if you’d rather not buy flowers that will wilt and die in a few days, try cultivating a little romance by giving packets of seeds with a special meaning. Love will blossom along with these flowers that have these romantic names …

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Colorful Kitchen Aprons

Made for the home chef. These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have timeless prints. Impress your guests at dinner parties!

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$21.95

A Story on Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln, the Almanac, and a Murder Trial
Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12 in 1809, pursued a legal career before turning to a political one that eventually led to the U.S. presidency. In our Dublin, New Hampshire, office hangs a reproduction of a painting by Norman Rockwell depicting him in front of a jury holding the 1857 edition of an almanac in his hand. Was it The Old Farmer’s Almanac?

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Handcare Caddies

A silver-toned caddy holding luxurious foaming hand soap and rich lotion together in one place. Very elegant, very convenient.

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$21.99

King Cake Recipe

King Cake

King Cake recipes are served and celebrated throughout the Mardi Gras season, traditionally from Twelfth Night (December 6) through Lent, which, in the Christian tradition,

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Beignets For Shrove Tuesday

Beignets

Doughnuts have long been linked to Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday.” In Louisiana, fried dough pillows called beignets are the favorite.

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Recipes for Bird Food

Bird Food Recipes for Winter
Here are some great homemade bird food recipes that can be used at any time of the year, but especially in the cold winter months, when natural resources are scarce.

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Art Glass Bird Garden Stakes, Set of 3

“These are the cutest little glass birds I’ve ever seen. They will look gorgeous in a flower pot and/or just in a flower bed or in the middle of some flowers or near a shrub. These are beautiful, you won’t go wrong purchasing them.” –Nancy H. from Ohio

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$31.95