My son and his weird obsession with snow.
When our son was younger, he was obsessed with snow – literally. He would watch the Weather Channel religiously in hopes of seeing a snow storm in the near future. When he finally saw snow, he would sit up all night and watch it falling outside his bedroom window. If it happened to be a school night, we had to practically force him to close the curtains and go to bed.
When we did have snow storms, he was up first thing in the morning to go shovel out our cars. He would even help shovel out neighbor’s cars just to be helpful. He didn’t go it to make money. He was doing it to be kind. In addition, he would help the neighbors by shoveling off the sidewalks and steps.
How many kids do you know would get excited to get a fancy snow shovel for Christmas? He did!
For Christmas one year “Santa” put a copy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac in his stocking. That way he can see what is predicted in future forecasts, not only for the winter, but also the rest of the calendar year. He would make note of snow predictions for the following winter. He enjoyed the Old Farmer’s Almanac so much that each year after that “Santa” left one for him in his stocking. This went on for man years.
Fast forward to now. His birthday is this this week (no kidding) and he’ll be 26. He still loves the winter, but now that he has to drive in snow (he’s a truck driver), snow is not as fun as it used to be. None the less, he appreciates knowing what is predicted because he needs to drive a tractor trailer in it.
I gave him a copy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac for 2026. He’s been looking through it and keeps it on his nightstand.
Did you know that the Old Farmer’s Almanac was founded in 1792. That’s 233 years ago. Needless to say, if it has that kind of staying power, there must be something very special about it.
For the 2026 winter season, the Old Famer’s Almanac predicts “mostly mild – with pockets of wild” for U.S. Winter.
The latest edition also celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, the healing power of honey, gardening like it’s 1776, readers’ winning tomato recipes, and more!
Time flies, heals all wounds, and is the wisest counselor. It also brings new seasons, reasons to celebrate, and the latest edition of the nation’s most beloved keeper of time and tradition, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, with its good humor, sage advice, and, of course, 80 percent–accurate long-range weather forecasts! The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac—the original guide to living well—is now available everywhere that books and magazines are sold.
I was sent a copy of the book to check out for myself, as well as my son.
Like the very first issue in 1792, The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac has more in store than the weather. Discover the secrets of sugar maples, revisit the record-setting summer of Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, test your weather knowledge, learn how to tie the perfect angler’s knot, and cook up readers’ winning tomato recipes.
Behind The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac’s familiar yellow cover, readers will find entertaining articles, seasonal tips, and timeless wisdom on:
- Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a nod towards the woman who gave us the Stars and Stripes
- The lasting legacy of galactic garbage
- Reasons to love leftovers—beyond the money they save
- The healing power of honey and aromatic houseplants
- The women who built some of North America’s most cherished public gardens
- Why the future of American farming is diversification and the case for gardening like it’s 1776
- How Canadian farmers put food on the table while saving the soil
- Demystifying the Man of Signs and why he’s in the Almanac
- How to live to 100 years old . . . or older!
- How to be part of the Almanac community, including entering our essay and recipe contests
- Trends for 2026—what’s to come in the worlds of farming, food, health, pets, and more!
The Old Farmer’s Alamac is filled with great articles, fun tid bits, great information as well as weather predictions across the country. You’ll find illustrations and color photographs in the book too.
I dream of having a garden one day. The articles about gardening are very interesting. My great-grandfather was a great gardener. I bet he would have loved the newest copy of this book.
I didn’t know that the Old Farmer’s Almanac also had a kids version. I would have made sure “Santa” put one of those in my son’s stocking too.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids is an annual book series filled with fun facts, stories and activities for children covering a wide range of topics like weather, nature, astronomy, history, sports and more. Each edition includes puzzles, comics, and crafts, and is tailored to young, inquisitive minds to make learning fun and engaging.
Inside the book you’ll find;
- Seasonal Fun – Activities and features are organized by season, keeping young readers entertained year-round.
- Educational Content – The almanac provides accessible information on subjects like moon phases, constellations, and interesting weather phenomena.
- Engaging Format – It uses colorful photos, illustrations, and a blend of quirky stories and wacky facts to make learning enjoyable.
- Diverse Topics – Beyond weather and astronomy, it covers topics like fascinating animals, DIY craft and science projects, historical events, and even recipes.
These are GREAT books for kids. I love the content, especially the fun puzzle and activities. I also love out the information is delivered in “bite size nuggets” and not long articles. I think kids appreciate that more, especially because kids these days are not into reading that much (sadly…).
I also love that this book is packed with educational material – but – it doesn’t come across as educational (if you know what I mean). Kids are not big on learning outside of the classroom, but this is learning in a fun and engaging way so it doesn’t seem like they are learning – but they are.
Did you know that the Old Farmer’s Alamac brand also sells other products, not just books? They sell A LOT of great products – many of which would make fantastic gifts this holiday season.
I received to review their 2026 calendar. It features beautiful photos. I had to laugh because my son wanted it. He vacationed in Lancaster, PA – home of the Amish – and loved it. The photos remind him of Amish country. I thought that was sweet.
I also received to review a beautiful 2026 planner. One of my goals at work this year is to plan things out (and continue into 2026 and beyond). This planer has plenty of space to jot down my ideas for work. That way I don’t have to walk into work on Mondays and try and figure out what to do with my “work kids.” I’d already have it all planned out. I’m also a scatter brain sometimes, so it helps me to keep things organized (birthdays, appointments…).
Not only is it a place to keep track of things, it’s also filled with great tips, quotes, holiday information, beautiful illustrations (the headers match the seasons/months) and much, much more. It’s a beautifully appointed book.
Soaps, jewelry, apparel, books, stationary, gardening supplies (including seeds), home goods… they have so many delightful products. If you are looking for a great gift idea, check out the Old Famer’s Almanac store at Store.Almanac.com.
For more information about the Old Farmer’s Almanac book, visit Alamanc.com. Here you can check out the 2025 and 2026 forecasts, 60-day forecast, gardening calendar, recipes and more.
Be sure to follow the Old Farmer’s Almanac of social media too!
Have you ever picked up a copy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on the book. I always love to hear from readers.
Kimberly
*I received copies of both books, calendar and planner to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
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