Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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Things You Can Cut Costs On and Begin Saving Money Immediately
Everyone can start saving money on things they really don't need to buy. Here are some ways you can cut costs on things you are willing to give up. When you cut out the unnecessary items, you will find that you won't miss them after a while. It will be a good feeling when you put the money you save back into your budget.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Lifehack
Mother's Day Origin and Traditions
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States every year. In 2023, the date is Sunday, May 14. However, that is not the date every year on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day is also celebrated in many other countries.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Families
Reasons Green Bell Peppers Are Cheaper than the Other Colors
Bell peppers come in several different colors, even though your grocery store might carry only green, yellow, orange, and red. If you are on a budget, buying green bell peppers will save you money, because they are much cheaper than the other colors.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Blue Bell Ice Cream Is Back in Grocery Stores
Blue Bell Ice Cream is back in the grocery stores after a long absence. In 2015, the company issued its first recall after operating 108 years without having to do so. The recall of over eight million gallons of the product had to be disposed of after three people died from listeria. Stores no longer carried the ice cream for four years while the company was shut down.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Foods and Drinks that Came About by Accident. Top Story - May 2019.
It is amazing how many popular foods and drinks are available for consumption today that were created by accident. Little do most people know that many of those items were not invented by deliberate design but by an accident that caught the inventor by surprise.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes?
Some people think Swiss cheese is produced only in Switzerland because of its name. In spite of the name, the Swiss cheese that Americans eat is produced primarily in the United States and Canada. Over 297.8 million pounds are produced in the United States every year.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
What's the Difference: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Flexitarian, Fruitarian, and Beegan?
Many people talk so much about what they eat and don't eat that there is a name for what they claim to be. Let's set the record straight, and learn exactly what each one of those eating styles is all about.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Never Use Your Debit Card for These Nine Purchases
Using debit cards has become so widespread in recent years that people don't think twice about using them. A debit card is very convenient to use, but there are some times when it is not safe to do so. In many cases, a credit card is a better option.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Lifehack
Band-Aids Come in Different Colors to Match Skin Tone
Long ago, everybody had to buy the same color of Band-Aids. That's because they used to come in only one color. Johnson & Johnson manufactured only the soft pink item in 1920. The New Brunswick, New Jersey company has sold billions of the rose colored product worldwide over the years, with about 62 percent of all Band-Aid sales in the United States.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Longevity
The CDC Advises Not to Wash Raw Chicken Before Cooking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is the national public health institute for the United States. It is in the business of keeping consumers healthy and safe. Most of the time, the advice is accepted by the public without hesitation. At other times, the CDC gives advice that is hard to believe. For example, the CDC recently advised consumers on social media not to wash raw chicken before cooking.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Free and Discounted Items and Services for Seniors
Some seniors would be surprised to find out that there are many free and discounted items and services available to them. Many seniors have no idea they could be getting discounts at restaurants, department stores, hotels, national parks, public transportation and even on their mortgage. However, seniors must ask if these discounts are available because most of the time they are not advertised.
By Margaret Minnicks8 years ago in Lifehack
What's the Difference: Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, Tony, Academy or People's Choice Award?
There are so many different award shows on television that it is hard keeping up with all of them. Some people don't know who the award show honors until it is aired.
By Margaret Minnicks8 years ago in Geeks
