As many mince pies as you taste at Christmas, so many happy months will you have. –proverb | Monday, December 18, 2017 352nd day of the year Winter begins in 3 days Christina Aguilera (singer) was born on this day in 1980. Zsa Zsa Gabor (actress and socialite) died on this day in 2016. Question of the Day Is there anything I can place in clothing drawers to discourage mice from climbing in? Does peppermint repel them? Answer |
| | Scatter Pins Choose from several different designs. A great accent for hats, sweaters, lapels, and backpacks. Made in Vermont from pewter. | | Snow in the Garden The Beauty and Benefits of Snow in the Garden We finally had our first snow of the season. Whatever you may think of snow (and snow removal!), remember the old saying, “A good winter with snow makes all the plants grow.” | | Kaleidoscope Wind Spinner Highly reflective and colorful, this American-made dragonfly will pulse and shimmer with each turn and the Sun’s help. | | Clean Air Odor-Neutralizing Candle Eliminates offending odors—doesn’t just mask them! The ingredients are a proprietary blend of essential and botanical oils in a GMO-free soy wax base with an unbleached hemp wick. | | Appetizer Ideas Christmas Appetizer Recipes Ho, ho, ho! Here are 12 of our favorite Christmas appetizer recipes. Whether it’s classic deviled eggs or our famous cheese ball, find some great ideas that go from the appetizer staples to elegant hors d’oeurves. | | Soy Wax Candles This large, eye-catching candles come in a printed glass container housed in a decorative box with a wooden ball top. Perfect for gift-giving! | | Easy Homemade Vinegar Gifts from the Kitchen: Infused Vinegar Recipes Bottles of infused vinegar make excellent gifts from the kitchen! Below is a colorful recipe for fiery pepper vinegar and raspberry vinegar (only two ingredients!). Forget those overpriced (and often synthetic) flavored vinegars. It’s so easy to make your own. | | Screaming Eagle Garden Stake Features a bright and bold patriotic eagle that was made in the USA. Powder-coated metal for durability and rust resistance. | | New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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