Mary Hunt

Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food

My vacuum sealing machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the use…

4 weeks ago

Dreaming of an Organized Garage

I like an organized home. When things get all chaotic and messy, I find that my mind kind of gets…

1 month ago

How to Properly Store Dry, Fresh and Cooked Pasta

I'm one lucky gal. My husband's favorite menu item is pasta — any shape or recipe. He would opt for…

1 month ago

12 Things Worth Stocking Up On in July

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year, but July has arrived — and with it comes a…

1 month ago

25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses

A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They'd won a contest sponsored by Woman's Day magazine. The…

1 month ago

Answers to Your Questions on Credit Unions, Banks and Deadbeat Parents

CREDIT UNIONS VERSUS BANKS Dear Mary: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? — Justina Dear…

1 month ago

It’s the Little Ways We Save That Add Up

It's amazing how saving a little here and a little there can add up to big savings. Each of these…

1 month ago

The 10-Minute ‘Cool Down Your House’ Reset

There comes a point every summer evening when the house starts behaving like it's hosting a chili cookoff. The sun…

1 month ago

Invest in Yourself for Terrific Returns

"True wealth is about taking control of your future and making conscious decisions about what you really want in life,"…

1 month ago

Calculating the True Cost

Have you ever figured how many hours you'll have to work to pay for the new car of your dreams…

1 month ago

More Money May Not Be the Answer

Affluence is not measured by your annual income. Affluence is determined by how many of your resources you manage not…

2 months ago

DIY Pest Control That Doesn’t Smell Like Regret

There's a particular smell that tells you summer has officially arrived. Not fresh-cut grass. Not sunscreen. Not barbecue smoke drifting…

2 months ago

The Great Paint Rescue and Other Clever Reader-Submitted Tips

PAINT FOR PICK-UP Most counties have Hazardous Household Material programs and collection sites where residents can drop off items that…

2 months ago

Saved by My Credit Card

Have I got a story for you, and when I say "you," I refer primarily to my readers who are…

2 months ago

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank

Today's topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent a lot of…

2 months ago