Mary Hunt

7 Habits of the Rich

A habit is defined as a behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the…

2 months ago

Smart Saving Tastes Like Chicken

With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why not? Chicken costs…

2 months ago

How to Save Money on Groceries

Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are in a world…

2 months ago

A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money

If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repaired…

2 months ago

Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life

If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you'd have to stand on your head to read labels.…

2 months ago

Simple Ways to Lower Cooling Costs Without Touching the Thermostat

Every summer, we're told the same thing: Turn up the thermostat. Raise it a degree. Maybe two. Learn to love…

2 months ago

On Saving Money and Spreading Manure

As you may know, the mission of this column is to discover ways to save time and money every day.…

2 months ago

Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems

I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that's…

2 months ago

Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind

Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I'm a happy camper. I am always on…

2 months ago

Homemade Ice Packs, Cold Packs and Other Summer Wins

Summer has a way of making us appreciate cold things: cold drinks, cold watermelon, cold air conditioning and, sometimes, cold…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago