Mary Hunt

Which Is Better: Fresh or Frozen?

Frozen fruits and vegetables take a lot of heat because most people assume that, if it's frozen, it must be…

4 weeks ago

Thrift Store Donation Etiquette

Dropping off a box of donations always feels good. You clean out a closet, gather up things you no longer…

4 weeks ago

When the Ship is Sinking, Get Everybody in the Lifeboat

Dear Mary: My wife and I made a terrible mistake and bought a house that I don't think we can…

1 month ago

What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook

If money is leaking out of your household and you aren't quite sure where it's going, I have an idea:…

1 month ago

When Less Is Best

The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you know it) I had…

1 month ago

You Don’t Need to Spend a Fortune to Get Organized

There must be something about getting organized that convinces perfectly rational people they need to go shopping first. One trip…

1 month ago

5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance

At the foundation of your children's financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is not the amount of money…

1 month ago

My Life as a Frog

I have been told if you attempt to pop a frog into a pot of boiling water, he'll jump out…

1 month ago

Reader Discovers It’s Difficult to Pay the Balance to the Penny

Dear Cheapskate: This is petty perhaps, but how does one ever completely pay off a credit card account? We paid…

1 month ago

How to Keep Ants Away Once You’ve Treated the Ant Hill

You've finally done it. After weeks of watching tiny armies march across the patio, tunnel through the lawn, or pop…

1 month ago

Whacky Doodle Ground Beef

Years ago, I made a terrible mistake. I froze 10 pounds of ground beef. That big block of frozen burger…

2 months ago

How to Clean a Bathtub’s Anti-Slip Bottom

If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grimy no matter what…

2 months ago

How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer

Every summer it happens. The weather turns hot, the lawn starts looking a little tired, and otherwise sensible people begin…

2 months ago

Bounce Back From Bankruptcy

Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment…

2 months ago

Your Pets Need an Emergency Plan Too

Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We…

2 months ago