We recently received word of the Public Television markets that our series, "Farmers' Almanac TV" will be playing in over the course of the next year. Some markets will begin airing us this Spring and then depending on how programmers see us fitting into their schedules, we should appear in more cities over the balance of the year. Read More...

On record, is January the coldest month of the year or is it February? In the Northern Hemisphere, January is usually the coldest month of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, January is the warmest month of the year. However, this January's weather seems to be... well let's say odd. According to the 2006 Farmers' Almanac, the winter would be a "polar coaster" with lots of ups and downs on the thermometer. It seems like many of us might be on the upswing of that coaster, but you just never know what's around the corner.

And what's up with the rain on the New Year's Tournament of Roses Parade in California! Did you know that the Farmers' Almanac had warned parade goers to bring an umbrella to the parade? And that was the first time in 50 years that it rained on the Roses Parade!! Add another one to the Farmers' Almanac success records.

So when will some of us see snow? Click here to find your zone and see what we're predicting!! Then hang on for an interesting winter Polar Coaster ride.

Do-It-Yourself Spa Treatments
by: Laura Lynn Klein
Admit it: Youíre a beauty product junkie. Your eyes light up every time you spot a new organic soap, cleanser, body wash, lotion, body scrub or bath salts in a magazine advertisement or in-store product display.
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Bottled Water's Bottom Line
by: Lisa K. McDivitt
So what is the difference between bottled and tap water? According to Dr. Suffet, the biggest difference between the two is the marketing.
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Winter Pet Care for Outdoor Animals
by: Deborah S. Tukua
When frosty mornings are on the forecast we need to winterize our outdoor pets and livestock. While most livestock can stand to be in the open, we need to ensure that their water supply doesnít freeze up.
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• Are you watching calories for a New Year's Resolution? How would you like something healthy to munch on? Rinse a can of chick peas (garbonzo), pat them dry and place on a cookie sheet. Bake them for an hour at 325 degrees. Then season and enjoy a healthy snack.
• Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
• A dish of fresh ground coffee in the refrigerator can eliminate unpleasant odors.
• Make a fertilizer spreader do double duty. Use it this winter to scatter sand on icy walk-ways.
• To prevent silver from tarnishing, keep a piece of aluminum foil in the silverware drawer.
• Here's a good facial mask that cleans the pores of oil and dead skin. Crush 3 tablespoons of raw oatmeal and mix it with lemon juice. Stir into a paste and apply it to the face for 20 minutes. Scrub off with warm water.