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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, October 21, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 61 days Question of the Day What do the letters PRN mean on a prescription bottle? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is coffee like an ax with a dull edge? – Answer Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. –Emily Brontë (1818–48) ADVERTISEMENT Halloween Recipes: 13 Treats and Desserts We’ve added some more classic Halloween treats to our collection! From peanut brittle to popcorn balls to candy apples, here are the traditional favorites from our archives—for the young and young at heart!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT North Country Wind Bells® “Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo the mystical sounds of bell buoys on the sea through these distinctive wind bells! There are 6 collections to choose from for the seafaring, the naturalist and simply sophisticated! Family crafted in Maine! Perfect Holiday Gifting!   LEARN MORE   Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting These Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting are better than pumpkin pie. An easy dessert to whip up at the height of pumpkin season—and for months after!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Have an old cat? Top vet says to do this. As cats get older, more problems start to arise. Here is 1 simple thing you can do every day to help. Watch Video >>   LEARN MORE   How to Remove Grass for a Garden Bed Many readers ask how to remove grass for a garden bed. Whether you’re removing part of a lawn or clearing a field or reclaiming an old weedy garden bed, we’re here to help. Most importantly, if your soil is spent or neglected, you’ll need to restore it to make it productive again!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book! “This calendar is incomparable. I have a huge stack of them from previous years, and they serve as diaries as well as calendars. Through the years I’ve tried others, and for me, nothing came close.” –Susan   LEARN MORE   How to Cure and Store Pumpkins After you harvest a pumpkin from the field, it is a good idea to “cure” the pumpkin after harvest. This hardens the skin so it stores for months instead of mere weeks. See our article on how to cure and store a pumpkin (plus a video with more information).    WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting the weather; wit and wisdom about your body, from your nose to your toes; and more!   LEARN MORE   Bird Feeders: What's the Best Type of Feeder? As colder weather arrives, birds’ food supplies will begin to decrease. Consider adding bird feeders to your yard. Here are four basic types of bird feeders—which attract different types of birds!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Illustrated mugs with beautiful vegetables! This vintage mug includes lovely French illustrations of all your favorite veggies.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version