Frozen pipes, Mercury Retrograde begins, a kid's garden

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE O Winter! frozen pulse and heart of fire, What loss is theirs who from thy kingdom turn Dismayed, and think thy snow a sculptured urn Of death! Far sooner in midsummer tire The streams than under ice. June could not hire Her roses to forgo the strength they learn In sleeping on thy breast. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85)  Friday, January 29, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 50 days Question of the Day What expenses do bridesmaids have to cover when they agree to be in a wedding? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Formed long ago, yet made today; And most employed when others sleep; What few would like to give away; And fewer still to keep. (What is being described?) – Answer Prevent Pipes From Freezing 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 prevent pipes from freezing and how to thaw frozen pipes.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you’re planning to, or are already taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, then read this immediately! There is one food that feeds good bacteria and makes them take over bad bacteria, so click here to find out this one food.   LEARN MORE   Planning a Kid's Garden How to Plan a Kid's Vegetable Garden Children who grow vegetables, eat vegetables. Here’s our advice on how to start a kid’s vegetable garden—at home or at school—plus, a list of great garden plants.   WATCH VIDEO   Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Wolf Moon? Celebrate January’s Full Wolf Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!   LEARN MORE   $10.99 Mercury Retrograde Begins Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2021 Mercury’s first period of retrograde motion in 2021 lasts from January 30 to February 21! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find out.   READ MORE   What do you call a bee with a low buzz? The 2021 Engagement Calendar includes clever questions and riddles just like this! The daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Cheer up each day with wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore!   LEARN MORE   $10.00 Tonight's Moon Moon Phase Calendar What’s the Moon’s phase tonight? With our 2021 Moon Phase Calendar, you’ll find when the next new Moon, first quarter, full Moon, or last quarter is happening—for all 12 months of 2021.   READ MORE   Get ready for spring with The Old Farmer's Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is your trusty companion for your spring garden! Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is sure to help you harvest loads of veggies and cook up some delicious recipes this spring!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 Make Real Hot Chocolate! Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows What’s the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate?   READ MORE   How can I plan a bountiful veggie garden? Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! Order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!     LEARN MORE   $15.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version 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. © 2021 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.