Mary Hunt

Frugal Fashion: Why I Shop in the Kids’ Department (No Shame)

Let me save you a little time: Yes, I shop in the kids' clothing section — and no, I'm not…

8 months ago

The Best Sweet Corn Tricks Ever Plus More Great Reader Tips

Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at Everyday Cheapskate.…

8 months ago

3 Rs to Put Personal Finances Back on Track

It's true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is also true…

8 months ago

Stop Making These Dishwasher Mistakes

MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rinse. It's not…

8 months ago

Cheap Ways to Feed Teenagers Who Eat Like NFL Linemen

If you're raising a teenager right now — especially one who can clear a dinner table before you've had a…

8 months ago

10 Minutes to Financial Freedom

Recently, I got a message from Natalie, who explained that as part of a financial preparedness event, she will have…

9 months ago

What to Do When You Have Too Many of These Things

Before we get going here, and in the interest of full disclosure, I have an inner hoarder who puts up…

9 months ago

Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers

If your refrigerator is at all like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and "almost gones." After all,…

9 months ago

The Great Ice Cube Tray Hack Roundup (Hint: Not Just for Ice)

There was a time when every fridge had a matching set of ice cube trays, stacked neatly like they had…

9 months ago

Knowing Your Cleaning Products Is Good for Your Health and Wealth

Two women. Different locations. Same accident. Both were using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cleaner containing ammonia and were not…

9 months ago

With Meal Planning, Think Cost Per Serving, Not Price Per Pound

Pop quiz: Which is the better buy? Pork tenderloin for $2.97 per pound or boneless pork chops at $3.47 per…

9 months ago

Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread

If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule No. 1 is so simple it…

9 months ago

Grill on a Budget: Backyard BBQs Without the Burn

You know it's officially summer when the scent of grilled hot dogs hits you before your neighbor even says hello.…

9 months ago

How to Have a Successful Garage Sale

Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need, or you want to raise some…

9 months ago

3 Ways to Clean a Bathtub That Are Easy on the Back and Knees

Cleaning the bathtub is one of those housekeeping chores that's more pain than pleasure for those with health issues that…

9 months ago