Mary Hunt

More Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

Here is a wonderfully creative collection of tips that spotlight my readers' resourcefulness and intelligence in the kitchen and pantry.…

2 months ago

Simple Organization and Storage Tips

"Sorry my place is such a mess!" If you have to pull out that one every time you welcome friends…

2 months ago

Six Ways to Cut Health Care Costs

I'll be honest — I'm just as surprised as you are to be wading into the murky waters of U.S.…

2 months ago

A Gracious Guide for How to Be a Good House Guest

It was shocking, if not surreal. The email message was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I…

2 months ago

How to Rise Above Your Circumstances

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot circled over the Great Salt Lake, tipping the wings ever so slightly so we could…

2 months ago

You Need a Freedom Account

If I asked you to deduct your monthly expenses from your monthly income, I have a feeling you'd look pretty…

2 months ago

Confused About Seed Oils? Oh, Yes We Are!

If you've ever stared at a grocery aisle full of cooking oils, wondering if you're picking a kitchen staple or…

2 months ago

Are High-Efficiency Washers Worth It?

It's time once again to reach into the mailbag to answer a question from my dear readers. It's kinda my…

2 months ago

Why Houseplants Turn Brown and How to Stop It

Not only do houseplants bring warmth and a sense of calm to a home, but they are also an inexpensive…

2 months ago

Debt and That Squished Feeling

Dear Mary: We would like to enlarge our small two-bedroom bungalow. Our kids are reaching the teen years, and we…

3 months ago

How to Make the Most of Your Money in 2025 (Without Feeling Like You’re Living in a Bunker)

Let's be honest — nobody wakes up thinking, "Today, I'd love to pinch every penny so hard Abe Lincoln winces."…

3 months ago

Must-Follow Steps When You’re Out of a Job

These days, it's practically inevitable that you or someone close to you will face a period of unemployment. Consider these…

3 months ago

Use Your Tax Refund to Make Your Life Better

Discovering that you'll be getting a tax refund is certainly not the worst news you've had in your life. In…

3 months ago

Your Money Temperament and Why It Matters

Whether you're aware of it or not, you have a money temperament. Everyone does. It's the way you naturally think…

3 months ago

Be on the Alert for These Insurance Scams

Let's face it — insurance is already one of those necessary evils, like flossing or assembling IKEA furniture. You pay…

3 months ago