On celebrating every family

Plus, easy dinner recipes, planting tomatoes, gardening with kids, and more! [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Almanac] Thank you, Abbey Maitland in Greenwood, Indiana, for [this week’s photo](! We’ve been thinking a lot about family and all of its forms. For many, "family" is made up of the people we’ve loved and been loved by all of our lives. For others, especially those who have had to show resilience in adversity, it’s something built from those worthy of the title. Most often, "family" means a bit of both: a hodgepodge of the people we’re tied to by genetics or good luck. Family is love, and kindness, and loss, and laughter, and frustration, and, sometimes, words said in anger you wish you could take back. Whatever its shape, circumstances, or origin, "family" is beautiful. Think about how you can celebrate, protect, and cherish your family today and every day. No special holiday required. But today actually IS one of those special holidays: Whether you have a "mom" in your life or not, we think you’ll enjoy reading about the [history behind Mother’s Day](. There’s actually a lot more to it than you might think. Have you started your vegetable garden yet? [Don’t forget the tomatoes]( and . . . [get your kids involved](. Growing food is a lot more fun when you do it as a family! This week, save time and money by shopping your pantry. We have you covered with [15 Easy Dinner Recipes with 10 Ingredients or Less](. Finally, if you’ve been having [vivid or unusual dreams]( lately, you’re not alone. As sure as the Sun will rise and set each day, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is here for you, now and always. Your Friends from The Old Farmer’s Almanac “I sustain myself with the love of family.” –Maya Angelou, American poet and civil rights activist FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM [@THEOLDFARMERSALMANAC]( [May Birthstone]( Hello gorgeous! Did you know? The May birthstone, the emerald, was a favorite gem of Cleopatra and Catherine the Great. Today, it is thought that this green beauty signifies wisdom, growth, and patience. We sure could use some of that right now! WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS WEEK [Growing tomatoes]( [GROWING TOMATOES]( [Gardening with our kids]( [GARDENING WITH OUR KIDS]( [Making dinner with 10 ingredients (or less!)]( [MAKING DINNER WITH 10 INGREDIENTS (OR LESS!)]( [Analyzing our dreams]( [ANALYZING OUR DREAMS]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Almanacs]( [Calendars]( [Digital]( [Cooking]( [Garden]( [Home Goods]( [Weather]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( The Old Farmer's Almanac P.O. Box 520 1121 Main Street Dublin, NH 03444 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* To report corrections or inquire about your account, products, editorial, technical issues, [visit our Help Page]( © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. [View in Browser](