Mary Hunt

How I Got My Kids to Stop Whining in Only 3 Days

For this mother of two young, world-class whiners, the techniques described in the booklet seemed way too simple to be…

3 months ago

The $5 Pantry Fix That Can Replace Three Cleaning Products

I didn't set out to overthrow three cleaning products in one afternoon. I was simply standing in my laundry room,…

3 months ago

When ‘FREE’ Comes With a Price Tag

I couldn't pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my…

3 months ago

Debt Consolidation — Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

To the person drowning in debt, a debt-consolidation loan looks like a lifesaver. But reaching for it without knowing exactly…

3 months ago

Till Debt Do Us Part

It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the…

3 months ago

Energy-Saving Secrets: 23 Easy Ways to Save Big Bucks Year-Round

Electric bills have a way of creeping up quietly, like a cat on a countertop. One day you glance at…

3 months ago

Simple Secrets to Make Clothes Look Better and Last Longer

You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where…

3 months ago

How to Deep-Clean a Coffee Maker

Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you're brewing the…

3 months ago

8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier

Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his backyard.…

3 months ago

What on Earth Can I Do With These Chinese Leftovers?

We've all faced that moment of truth: You open the refrigerator door and there sit the Chinese leftovers from last…

3 months ago

Why You Should Never Be Late Paying Your Rent

Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly breaks…

3 months ago

You Need an Insurance Checkup

From regular oil changes to changing furnace filters and annual trips to the dentist, smart consumers know that preventive maintenance…

3 months ago

Mortgage Lender Calling Every Hour All Day Long!

Dear Mary: We are one month behind on our mortgage payments and plan to catch up this month. We have…

3 months ago

How Often Should You Wash Everything? A Launderer’s Guide

We all know the laundry pile never goes away. But instead of guessing your way through life, here's a no-nonsense…

4 months ago

11 Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Around the House to Make Life Easier

Using aluminum foil to line cookie sheets or to keep a steak hot while you finish getting everything ready to…

4 months ago