Today is a chance for us to recognize some very important people in our lives. May this day bring you many reasons to smile!

Happy Father’s Day!

If you haven’t yet experimented with the wonders of borax, you’re missing out on a versatile household cleaner that could help to consolidate many of your chores. This unique, all-natural substance consists of sodium borate, and it makes a powerful cleanser, drain cleaner, and much more. Here are a few ways to use it.

• Mix 2 tablespoons of borax with two cups of hot water to create an all-purpose cleaner for around the house.
• Clear a blocked drain by mixing 1/2 cup of borax with two cups of boiling water. Pour the solution down the drain and let it sit for 15 minutes before running water to flush it away.
• Get stains out of your sink by making a paste of one cup of borax and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Scrub the paste into the stain with a sponge and rinse with hot water.
• Clean carpets naturally by using 1/2 cup of borax per gallon of water in the steam cleaner.
• Clean pots, pans, and porcelain cookware by sprinkling borax on their surfaces and rubbing with a slightly damp cloth.

Borax Changed My Life! [Stacy Makes Cents]
30 Little-Known Uses for Household Borax [One Good Thing]
Borax and 25 Ways to Use It [Apartment Therapy]

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Encompassing 70 acres of water slides, pools, cabanas, and picnic areas, Schlitterbahn Waterpark is a popular summer destination in New Braunfels. There's something for people of all ages here. The Blastenhoff beach is fun for the little ones and the adults. Check out the Black Knight waterslide for a wild ride, or take some time to enjoy Butterfly Bayou with the kids. If you want an adventure, the Congo River Expedition is the attraction for you, with the slow flowing river for a lazy day.

With access to their Riverbend Cabins and excellent package deals, you can bring the entire family for a break. Visit the Schlitterbahn Waterpark website to purchase tickets and season passes!

Schlitterbahn Waterpark
400 North Liberty Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(855) 246-0273
www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels

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