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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Baked Beans Are Different from Pork and Beans
Some people confuse baked beans with pork and beans. However, it is hard to believe anyone can get them mixed up, considering there are some major differences between the two dishes. They both contain navy beans, but there are some major differences between them, mainly because they do not include the same ingredients, and they are not prepared the same way.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Common Dream Symbols
Many people claim they don't dream. Scientists and researchers say everyone dreams. It is just that they do not remember their dream. In fact, it has been determined that it is unhealthy for people not to dream. The average person dreams about two to three times every night. Some people dream up to seven times. The number of dreams depends on how long a person sleeps.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Longevity
Yogurt: A Natural Beauty Aid
Most people buy yogurt and eat it as a breakfast food or a snack later in the day. There are so many other uses for yogurt that consumers might not know. Yogurt can be used in many ways as a natural beauty aid, because the product works wonders on the skin, hair, and teeth. It can be used alone as well as being combined with other food items. Check out some of the ways you can begin to use yogurt as a beauty aid.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Blush
Robocalls Are About to Stop
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday, June 6, 2019, for telephone carriers to block illegal and unwanted robocalls before they reach consumers' telephones. This is good news for billions of people who are receiving those annoying robocalls every day. This is the first time the FCC has taken such a drastic step. Up until now, the organization was only allowed to warn people about spam calls, but it had no legal obligations to automatically block the calls. Now the FCC has the authority to block robocalls, and that is surely good news for many telephone users.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in 01
Mac and Cheese Muffins Recipe
Most people have comfort foods they turn to when they are not feeling great. There are many comfort foods they could choose, but most people choose what they know will quickly help them when they feel down in the dumps. Once people find a comfort food that works for them, they tend to stick with it, because they know what it will do for them. They tend not to consider other options.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Scripps National Spelling Bee Has Eight Champions
If you have been watching the Scripps National Spelling Bee over the years, you know that it is usually one person who is declared the winner. There were co-champions in 1950, 1957, 1962, 2014, 2015, and 2016, but on Thursday, May 30, 2019, the spelling bee had a different ending that made history.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Education
College Offers to Pay Students Not to Attend
It seems as though more and more students want to attend college next semester. It also seems as though more students want to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Education
When to Use "Each Other" and "One Another"
No matter how long you have been out of an English class, you might still wonder when to speak or write "each other" and when to speak or write "one another." Only those who majored in English in college or have a fondness for the language will catch the mistake that so many people make, including news commentators and celebrities.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Education
Three Movies on Lifetime About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex
On Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, Lifetime gave fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle three back-to-back movies to watch. The shows started at 8PM and ended at 12:01AM Then the series began again in the same order and ended at 4:02AM.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Geeks
Foods Celebrities Refuse to Eat
There are certain foods that people don't like after tasting them. There are some foods people don't like because of the way they look. There are some foods people don't like because of the way they smell. Then there are some foods people refuse to eat because they were forced to eat so much of it when they were young. They vowed to never eat that food again when they grew up and left their childhood home. They said when they make their own money, they would eat what they wanted and not be forced to eat what they didn't like. Many of those people have kept the promise they made to themselves long ago and still refuse to eat certain foods today.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
'Queen Sugar': Fun Facts About the Popular TV Series
Fans are waiting for Queen Sugar to return to the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9 PM. It has been a long time since the finale of Season 3 ended on August 22, 2018. A total of 2.69 million people watched the drama when it premiered on September 6, 2016. Many of them became die-hard fans and can't wait for the return of the series.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Geeks
