November SKI Tips

According to weather folklore, a heavy November snow will last until April.

Keep mowing your lawn for as long as it grows. Pests such as voles and field mice will damage your lawn and plants if they have long grass to hide in.

Add mulch to flower and bulb beds after the ground freezes to help prevent winter damage.

If fingers and toes become chilly, wiggle them instead of rubbing them. If exposed skin (including that of your face and ears) becomes cold, cover it with a warm hand until it feels better.

"Jingle Bells" was an 1857 song titled "One Horse Open Sleigh," and its composer, James Pierpont, intended it to be a Thanksgiving Day song.

What is a snood? The loose skin under a male turkey's neck or a hat worn by a Pilgrim.

Hand sanitizer is to prevent the spread of germs, but it’s also useful for heating up frozen car locks. The alcohol in the gel acts as a natural de-icer.

Stash a pair of socks in the glove compartment in case your car gets stuck. Put the socks over your shoes for added traction if you need to push it out.

Elwood Haynes, from Kokomo, Indiana created the first successful vehicle powered by gasoline in 1894.
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According to the Journal of Affective Disorder, babies born during winter months are less likely to have irritable temperaments.