Mary Hunt

What Every Kid Needs to Know About Greed and Thankfulness

If there is one thing that will ruin your kids' lives, it's greed. Teach them while they're young how to…

12 months ago

One Big, Fat, Wadded-Up Mess and How to Fix It

If I've heard from one reader, I've heard from one thousand — all with the same problem: wadded-up sheets. I…

12 months ago

The Best Reason Not to Buy Pre-Washed Salad in a Bag

Pre-washed, pre-chopped, ready-to-go salad greens in sealed bags can be found in the produce department of just about every grocery…

12 months ago

You Don’t Have to Be Bored on a Budget This Summer

Whether you've got kids out of school, grandkids visiting, or just need a break from routine that doesn't break the…

12 months ago

Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face

Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble across the Christmas wrap you…

1 year ago

How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death

You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where…

1 year ago

Frugal Laundry Tips That Will Save You a Fortune

If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains or other kinds of annoying laundry issues, you're going to love this!…

1 year ago

Cheap Sunscreen, Priceless Skin: What Works and What Doesn’t

If you've wandered the sunscreen aisle lately, you know it's become something between a beauty boutique and a science fair.…

1 year ago

You Can Have the Things You Love

Frugality. It's a word that for many people screams deprivation; poverty. I get letters from readers who say they've had…

1 year ago

Another Brilliant Way to Use WD-40 Around the House

I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass…

1 year ago

How to Cook Your Way Out of These Common Kitchen Mistakes

It happened again; I suffered a kitchen disaster. Boy, do I hate when that happens! This time, I ruined an…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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.…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago