Mary Hunt

How to Win the Battle Over Temptation

If you've ever stopped by the store to pick up milk and walked out with a week's worth of snacks…

3 years ago

A Guide to Storing Apples at Home Fresh and Delicious

Apples are a versatile fruit that are as nutritious as they are delicious. In season, apples are among the cheapest…

3 years ago

How to Pack a Cooler to Keep Everything Icy Cold All Day

Coolers are supposed to keep ice frozen, drinks icy cold, and food safe and ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere. But…

3 years ago

A Short Message for College Students and Those Who Will Be Soon

Remember the days when to get a loan you had to qualify and prove you had the capacity to repay…

3 years ago

Families on Vacation

When I was a kid, family travel meant four kids crammed in the back seat of a sedan poking and…

3 years ago

I Tried Dozens of Methods to Clean Kitchen Counters — This Is the One I’m Excited About

A kitchen counter is more than just a surface for cooking and meal preparation. In many homes, the kitchen counter…

3 years ago

8 Surfaces You Should Never Clean With Vinegar

Vinegar is an amazing and versatile cleaner for all kinds of applications around the house. However, because it is acidic…

3 years ago

5 Genius Ways to Use Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth, referred to simply as DE, is a natural sedimentary rock composed of fossilized remains of microscopic algae called…

3 years ago

Good News for Shoppers: Prices Dropping on These 13 Grocery Items

You don't need me to tell you about skyrocketing food costs. Over the past couple of year, a trip to…

3 years ago

The Science of Shopping

Don't look now, but that man who just walked into the store behind you is not here to shop. He's…

3 years ago

Get Headed Down a Debt-End Course

Facing your debts can be depressing for several reasons. First, all the stuff that caused the debt is not so…

3 years ago

10 Mistakes To Avoid When Booking Your Next Flight

Most people intuitively associate vacation and travel with huge expenses. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the…

3 years ago

All You Need to Know to Fire Up the BBQ and Get Grilling

Assuming I'm not the only one who fails to do a deep clean on the outdoor grill after every use,…

3 years ago

More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money

Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would have thought something that cleans…

3 years ago

How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer

According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out about $1,600 in rotten food…

3 years ago