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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You Can Buy Half a Cabbage, Only One Celery Stalk, and Half a Dozen Eggs
Don't you get tired of throwing away foods because you cooked too much for your small family or just for yourself? Most foods in grocery stores are packaged for many servings. So, what happens when only large cabbages are available? What do you do when a recipe calls for one cup of celery instead of the entire bunch? What do you do if you don't want a dozen eggs or a whole watermelon?
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Lifehack
Differences Between White and Brown Eggs
Some people prefer white eggs. They wouldn't purchase brown eggs if there were no white eggs available at their grocery store. They think brown eggs are much different from what the white ones they are accustomed to eating.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
8 Easy Ways to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Living paycheck to paycheck is an expression used to describe what happens when a person spends all his money from one paycheck and will have to wait until the next one to get more money to pay bills he couldn't pay from the previous paycheck. There is never enough money to pay all bills and there is never enough money left over for emergencies. Needless to say, some bills don't get paid every month. In other words, "The money runs out before the month runs out."
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Lifehack
Foods That Have Nothing to Do With Their Names
Many foods we eat have nothing to do with their names or contents. Some people might not give the name a second thought. They just eat delicious foods no matter what their names are. Below is a list of foods with names that are far from what they really are.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Reasons You Should Not Wear the Same Shoes Every Day
At one time, some people could not afford to have more than one pair of shoes. Poor people used to have one pair of shoes to wear to school and work during the week and a second part to wear only to church on Sundays. Today, most people have more than one pair of shoes. That's good because no one should wear the same pair of shoes every day for several reasons. Even though some people have a closet full of shoes, they tend to have favorites that they wear more often than others.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Styled
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are 'Stepping Back As Senior Members of the Royal Family'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an announcement on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, that included two pieces of important news. First, they announced they are "stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family" this year to become financially independent.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Has Rehearsed How He Will Say Goodbye to Viewers
The longtime host of ABC's Jeopardy! doesn't know when he will say farewell to viewers, but he knows what he will say when the time comes. In an interview with Michael Strahan on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Trebek shared some personal thoughts and let viewers know the status of his illness. Even though he is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Trebek says he will continue his job as long as he is physically able. As of now, no retirement plans are in the works even though the host seems to be thinking about it.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
'Manifest' Returns for Season 2
Some of the freshmen shows that premiered in 2019 did not get renewed for a second season. For instance, Grand Hotel was canceled after only one season. The finale was on September 9, 2019, and it left viewers wondering how the story would end. Therefore, fans of the show will have to come up with their own ending.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
'Married at First Sight'- Getting to Know the Five New Couples of Season 10
Season 10 of Married at First Sight premiered on Lifetime on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020. Fans were glad to see the reality show return after being absent since September 2019. There were four couples to keep track of during season 9. When the series first aired in 2017, there were only three couples. Now in season 10, there are five couples including three Caucasians and two African-American ones.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
The Bachelor Mansion Seen on 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' Belongs to a Family
Viewers love watching ABC's The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to see people compete for love and romance. On the premiere of each season, the contestants meet the star of the show in front of a very expensive mansion. What viewers might not know is that the mansion is not just a prop. A real family owns and lives there when the two reality shows are not being filmed.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
