About Almanac Kit

Almanac Kit answers one question, twelve times a year: what should I do this month, and what do I need for it?

Every page is tied to a month, a season or an occasion. In October that means getting the house and the car ready for the first freeze, Halloween on the porch, and starting the gift list before December gets loud. In March it means spring cleaning and seeds. In July, the grill and the heat.

What you’ll find here

• Checklists you can tick off as you go. Your progress stays on this device, so you can come back halfway through.
• Recipes that fit the season, with the pot or pan each one needs.
• Holiday plans written backwards from the day, so the day itself is the easy part.
• The when-to-buy calendar: the month each category tends to be cheapest, and when to wait.
• The gift finder: six ideas, not sixty.
• Trips and events worth planning around, written for travelers leaving from the US.

How the site is paid for

We earn a commission when you buy through some of our links, and we show ads. That never changes what we recommend; how we pick explains the rules we follow. As an Amazon Associate, Almanac Kit earns from qualifying purchases.

Who writes it

Almanac Kit is written and edited by a small team, credited as Almanac Kit Editors. Spotted a mistake or have an idea for a month we haven’t covered? Get in touch.